Defining Shoes Styles- by LGFG clothier Chenda Lin

Shoes, they are the essential details to create a positive first impression. It tells people that you care about the little details. Just like filling up a luxury vehicle with premium fuel. A nice suit requires shiny sharp looking shoes. They are an investment. With proper care and rotation, well-crafted shoes can last decades and still look as good as new. The good thing for men is that just like your navy and charcoal suit, sticking with only a few dress shoes will give you that extra notch in style.

Oxford

The Oxford is the most popular dress shoe. It has rounded toe, closed lacing.  A nice pair of black Oxford shoes is essential in a man’s wardrobe. It can be worn in formal and casual setting. Also, it goes well with most suits. 

Wingtip

The wingtip is arguably the most common of all oxfords with features of toe broguing that resembles a bird with its wing spread.

Dress Boots

Dress boots are mostly for the winter time, they offer a lot of comfort. They are great for travelling as well as casual wear.

Loafer and Monk Strap

 Slip-on dress shoes are considered to be a business casual dress shoe. Monk strap has a metal buckle on the side. They are very dressy with or without broguing and are perfect for many occasions including casual with jeans.

These four basic styles will never go out of styles. Spend a good amount of money on them and invest in quality. These shoes will last a decade or longer with proper care. I’ve gone through the cycle of buying $150 shoes year after year. The cost of cheap shoes adds up over the years in the long run you’ll come out ahead!