What are considered essential shoes for men?

There are two simple rules for owning a small shoe collection that is versatile enough to cover all bases. The first: forgo fashion and hotfoot it to classic styles. The second: spend as much as you can. Think quality, not quantity because the old adage is true. Your shoes are often the first thing people notice about you, especially if they look like they’ve been round too many blocks.

For every man, shoes show their identity,no matter what type shoes you wear, it match your outfit and your style. As a man,I recommend you some shoes,suit any occasion and will relax match your outfit.

Athletic/Running Shoes

There’s nothing better than a sleek pair of athletic shoes. Not only can they function as your gym shoes, but they can be worn with your casual outfits, as well.I recommend sticking with a black/white, black/grey/white/red (like above),or navy/white color to ensure that your sneakers compliment all your outfits. Other crazy colors like neon green or a bright red will only draw attention away from your outfit which is why I'm not recommending those colors. You probably wouldn't know it, but these shoes are one of my clients and almost a year old.

White Sneakers

The second pair of shoes you should own, is what I'd consider an absolute essential to any well-dressed man's wardrobe, which is why they were also included in my Men's Wardrobe Essentials series.

They're clean, classy and look great with a lot of your casual, even up to a little more dressy, outfits. Throw on a nice fitted blazer and some dark wash jeans with them and they'll look amazing.

Under no circumstance should you wear these with a suit, though. That's a trend that's been floating around for a few years and I just think you're not doing a suit justice by dumbing it down with sneakers.

Suede Driving Moccasins

The third pair of shoes you should own are suede driving moccasins. I've already covered these in my Summer Essentials Ebook, but they're also great shoes during the other parts of the year, depending on your climate.

If you've never worn a pair, then you really should try them because they're the most comfortable middle ground between a dress shoe and a sneaker and after they’ve been broken in a little bit, they'll feel like you're wearing a pair of socks.

Oxford or Derby Dress Shoes

The fourth pair of shoes you should own are Oxford or Derby dress shoe with a sleek profile and round toe. I've covered these extensively before,but every man needs at least a black and possibly brown pair of dress shoes in his wardrobe. They go well with all outfits outside of a super casual outfit (think:t-shirt and jeans). And since you should at least own one suit, these are necessary because you can't get away with wearing any other shoes with your suit. Remember:the goal is to have you looking amazing, no matter the scenario or outfit.

I prefer plain toe, but you can also get cap toes, but I will grab a pair of plain toed Oxfords or Derbys over any other kind of dress shoe 99% of the time.
As for brogueing, burnished toes, oxblood or other unique colors, don't get me wrong, I love them, but that's like two levels down the road if you're new to dressing better. They're very specific and won't go with a lot of your outfits.

Brown Leather Boots

The final pair of shoes – in this case – boots you should own are a pair of brown leather boots.

They're utilitarian in that you can wear them in a lot of adverse weather situations as well as in more elevated casual outfits.I prefer brown because boots are usually more geared toward the cooler months,and brown is a great fall/winter color and it goes AMAZINGLY well with the dark wash jeans and wool trousers you should already own. But don't be mistaken, you can also wear these year-round.