John Lobb Burnished Leather Low Top Sneakers
BEST HERITAGE BRAND
John Lobb, originally known as John Lobb Bootmaker, has been creating footwear since 1849. This British brand still operates its original bespoke shop on St. James Street in London and is still a family-operated company.
For shoe lovers, Lobb is uttered in a hushed breath. This gorgeously designed sneaker has a cap toe, and leather lining, and is done in a burnished hue thats a handsome mix of brown and burgundy, but the shoemaker designates it as plum. Made in Italy, this lace-up leather dress shoe sneaker combo sits on a black rubber outsole.
Cole Haan Zergrand Wingtip Oxford
THE O.G.
Cole Haan is one of the vanguards of the mens dress sneaker trend, and although the famous Zerogrand Wingtip Oxfords arent as exciting as they used to be, theyre still some of the most stylish dress sneakers for men. Long before anyone produced the shoe, they took sneaker technology and applied it to dress shoes. This isnt simply a mens dress sneaker this is a mens dress shoe that has been transformed into something unique.
The Cole Haan Zerogrands serious-looking wingtip has an EVA midsole and the brands Grandføam multi-layer cushioned footbed. The shoe was constructed to be flexible and move with the foot, and the rubber outsole is just like a sneakers outsole. Pair them with dark rinse jeans and a crew neck sweater when youre off duty.
What To Wear With Brown Or Black Dress Shoes
Wearing sneakers may seem like its a no-brainer you wear them with jeans, chinos or shorts. When it comes to brown dress shoes, black dress shoes and dress sneakers, things start to get a tad confusing. This trope Barney Banker Black and Barney Banker Blue referenced dressing conservatively for work. Specifically for professions that traditionally have zero leeway for fashion. Times have changed. Between a loosening up of whats considered a professional-looking outfit and working remotely, guys have more fashion options than ever.
Lets look at brown and black shoes. Somewhere buried in the mists of time, someone decreed that black shoes were professional and brown shoes were casual. However, a dark brown or burgundy brogue shoe was considered professional looking. Yes, its a head-scratcher. That color code lent itself to Oxford, Derby, monk strap and any mens shoe with a toe cap .
When wearing a suit, black suits went with black shoes. Navy suits would be worn with black shoes. If one felt frisky, one could wear plaid or houndstooth suit pants with brown or burgundy dress shoes. Fast forward to today, many men pair brown dress shoes with navy or other colored suits.
Look at the above photo. Its a guy wearing black sneakers with cargo pants. The outfit would be just as cool if he substituted black sneakers with any other colored sneaker.
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Holiday Returns Made Easy
To make shopping easier during this busy time of year, weveextended the amount of time you have to make returns. For items purchased between 10/15/22 and 12/31/22,you have until 1/15/23 to make a return with free return shipping and receive a full refund. Thisincludes fur, watch and jewelry purchases. For items purchased after 12/31/22, please refer to ourregular return policy below.Returns are eligible for a full refund if returned within 30 days with a receipt. To ensure your item iscovered by our free return policy, returns must be initiated within 14 days of the ship date. Returnsinitiated after 14 days will have a $9.95 return charge deducted from your refund. Full-pricedmerchandise, with the exception of furs, watches and jewelry, received after 30 days will be creditedbased on the current selling price. Returns of furs, watches and jewelry items will not be acceptedafter 30 days. All other merchandise can be returned up to one year after purchase. Unfortunately, wecannot exchange, replace or credit gourmet, monogrammed or personalized items. We recognize that returnsare important to our customers. To ensure a positive shopping experience for all our customers, if weidentify an unreasonable return pattern, we may restrict or refuse future transactions from suchcustomers. For all returns, merchandise must be presented in saleable condition and established proof ofpurchase is required.
Nike Blazer Low 77 Vintage
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The famous Nike Blazer sneakers may be pushing the limits of what can be considered dress sneakers. Still, as more workplaces adopt looser and more casual dress codes, we think these white sneakers will be work-appropriate for most guys. We featured the high-top version of these shoes in our guide to the best white sneakers of the year, but the low-top version is better for the office. If your Nike Killshot 2 leather sneakers need to be replaced, trade them in for these classic Blazer sneakers. Theyll pair perfectly with jeans, chinos and slacks.
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Olukai Laeahi Li Ili Convertible Low Top Sneaker
BEST COMBO
Hawaiian-based OluKai is a certified B Corp. every pair sold gives back to the Ama Olukai Foundation, which preserves Hawaiian heritage. Their mens dress sneaker is also a mens mule. The back of the sneaker can be folded down for a more casual look. The full-grain leather upper is lined in microfiber for additional comfort, and the removable footbed is a thick gel insert that cushions and coddles your feet. The outsole has a wet grip rubber for traction during the worst storms.
Common Projects Original Achilles Leather Sneakers
BEST FOR MINIMALISTS
While pricey, Common Projects sneakers sell out quickly. Its a sleekly designed sneaker that quietly exudes luxury. Designed for guys who eschew labels, this is their dress sneaker. For a while, this brand was like a secret only certain fashionistas shared. Via gushing articles in various magazines, the secrets out. Which probably explains why they keep selling out!
Enthusiasts tend to collect them in every color. The Original Achilles comes in 11 different colors. This dark olive is a neutral dress sneaker that goes with any color. Theyll look great with dress pants and shorts.
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Florsheim Heist Moc Toe Lace
BEST SUEDE COMBO
The Heist is from Florsheims new fall line of dress sneakers masquerading as dress shoes. And boy, are they spiffy. The mix of suede and leather makes this mens dress sneaker visually appealing. And while theyre cool looking on the outside, theyre even cooler on the inside. When Florsheim designs their shoes, they understand that most men are in constant motion. And while many dress shoes are handsome looking, they suck when creating a comfortable fit. Florsheim shoes are built around a comfortech footbed made with Ortholite rebound foam. They also used an EVA midsole for additional cushioning and a rubber sole.
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How We Selected
For the past three years, we consulted with Men’s Health‘s editors and writers on the best dress sneakers for men. Experts, including our Deputy Editor of Commerce Christian Gollayan, and our Style and Commerce Editor Maverick Li, put a number of dress sneakers to the test and evaluated their style, comfort, price point, and durability. We also considered top-reviewed dress sneakers with high praise on e-commerce websites we trust.
