Men's Brown Dress Shoes

Lace-ups, loafers and Chelsea boots

Lace-ups are the classic brown dress shoe. Rockport's Clark, Allander and Volwell, Colorado's Forum and Josef Seibel's Walt suit suits, chinos and smart jeans, and Rockport's Volwell comes in an EE width for a roomier fit. Loafers, like Wild Rhino's Larry in chocolate suede and the Geox Recanati, slip on easily and feel a little more relaxed.

Chelsea boots sit at the smarter end of casual. Rockport's Volga, Colorado's Drover, Rodeo and Porter, and the Colorado Craftsman Alpha are worth considering if you want one pair that works with a suit and with jeans on the weekend.

Choosing a shade of brown

Lighter shades such as cognac and chestnut are warm and relaxed, and they look best with navy, grey, beige and denim. Dark brown and chocolate are more formal and sit closer to black, so they work for most business dress codes. Oxblood, seen on the Colorado Brad, is a deep reddish brown that adds a little character.

Leather care keeps brown shoes looking good for years. Polish brings out the depth of the colour, and shoe trees help hold the shape between wears. For warm weekends, our men's brown sandals carry the same tones into summer.

FAQs

Q: Can you wear brown shoes with a black suit?
A: It is usually best to pair a black suit with black shoes. Brown dress shoes look better with navy, grey, blue and earth-toned suits, where the warmer colour complements the fabric.

Q: Are brown dress shoes formal?
A: Dark brown lace-ups are formal enough for most business and evening events. Lighter brown, suede and loafer styles are better suited to smart-casual and daytime dress codes.

Q: What colour belt goes with brown shoes?
A: A brown belt in a similar shade is the safest pairing. It does not need to match exactly, but keeping the tone close, light with light and dark with dark, looks most polished.

Q: How do I care for brown leather dress shoes?
A: Wipe off dust after wearing, polish regularly with a cream in a matching or neutral shade, and use shoe trees to keep the shape. Let leather dry naturally if it gets wet.

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allander deep brown leather lace up flats

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uptown cognac leather flat shoes

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gregg brown leather lace up flats

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volwell ee wp dark brown leather lace up flats

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allander redwood redwood leather lace up flats

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larry chocolate suede loafers

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forum cognac leather lace up flats

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volga brown leather chelsea boots

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drover brown leather chelsea boots

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formal brown leather lace up boots

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volster brown leather lace up shoes

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alpha dark brown leather chelsea boots

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porter chestnut leather chelsea boots

COLORADO

rodeo brown leather chelsea boots

WILD RHINO

flip brown leather chelsea boots

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brad brown leather flat shoes

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u recanati d coffee leather loafers

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brad oxblood leather flat shoes

JOSEF SEIBEL

walt brandy leather lace up flats

Lace-ups, loafers and Chelsea boots

Choosing a shade of brown

FAQs