Men and Shoes
It would be stereotyping if you would say that no men care about shoes or that all women do. In general some people look at shoes as a practical necessity while others are obsessed with shoes. However, most people find themselves somewhere in the middle.
In observing men and their styles, many stick with one type of shoe style. For example, if a man wears a work boot at their job, they usually stick with wearing work boots after hours. Others may stay clear of certain places and events if they have to wear certain shoes.
This may be due to the lack of knowledge to when and where you should wear certain shoes. Here are some tips for men and their shoes.
General shoe tips for men
- When choosing a shoe based on color, either pick one that matches or is darker than your pants
- Even though it’s a sure thing to wear socks to match your outfit, it is not an absolute necessity. . Just make sure that the socks can complement the outfit.
- If you are wearing a solid color belt, try and match your shoes to it.
Tips for men and jeans
- Avoid shiny shoes (they are meant for dresser outfits).
- Since most colors and shoes go with jeans, try and match the shoes to the shirt. For example, if you are wearing a t-shirt go with a sneaker type of shoe or if you are wearing a polo shirt wear a loafer type of shoe.
Tips for men and casual pants
- Whether you wear Dockers or khakis, there are tons of loafers or oxfords that compliment casual pants.
- Work with your shoe. Choose if you want to be dressier or a little more casual, then pick the shoe.
Tips for men and dress pants
- When wearing dress pants, go for a shoe that you would wear with a suit.
Colors and shoes
– Black shoes go with : black, grey or navy pants
– Brown shoes go with : tan, beige, green, brown or other darker earth tones
– Burgundy shoes go with : khaki, light brown, blue and grey
– Tan shoes go with : blue, beige, white, lighter tan and lighter earth tone colors