The 17 Best Tuxedo Shoes of 2023

Jun 01, 2023

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Sleek patent oxfords and lush velvet slippers to elevate your formal looks.

A black tie wedding calls for very specific attire. Just as women need to thoughtfully pick out what dresses and comfortable high heels to wear, men too need choose their outfits wisely and smartly. That means wearing a tailored tuxedo with a starched white button down shirt, a matching bow tie and pocket square to accessorize, and last but not least, a good pair of shoes to pull together your ensemble.

When it comes to shopping for the best dress shoes, style and color are two important things to keep in mind. Opt for classic lace-up shoes like oxfords and derbies or if you're more a relaxed kind of guy, you can wear leather loafers or velvet smoking shoes. And always lean in for black or navy since those hues typically pair perfectly with formal attire. Just remember: The key to dressing appropriately is to keep things classic, polished, and refined.

To help you with your search, we've rounded up the best tuxedo shoes that you'll wear again and again for every black-tie event or formal gala on your social calendar for years to come.

When we think classic tuxedo shoes, we think patent leather oxfords. This Crockett & Jones pair with an almond toe and high-shine finish is exactly what we had in mind.

Finish: Patent Leather

Size Range: 7-13

The sister style to the Oxford, these glossy Derby shoes from Church's look equally as sophisticated with a tuxedo or formal suit.

Finish: Polished Leather

Size Range: 5-13

There are dress shoes and then there are Santoni's dress shoes, which are made with the finest leather and exquisite Italian craftsmanship. Try their monk strap style: the double buckle zhuzhes up a distinguished look and makes a lasting impression.

Finish: Polished Leather

Size Range: 7.5-13

If it's high-shine impact that you crave, Ralph Lauren's extra-glossy tuxedo shoes with silky laces do just the trick to tie a formal ensemble together.

Finish: Patent Leather

Size Range: 7-12

Or if you're someone who prefers something low-key yet smart, John Lobb's smooth leather oxfords are impeccably designed to carry you through all your black-tie affairs year round.

Finish: Smooth Leather

Size Range: 8-12

Want something a little different? Navy is the perfect middle ground between black, which can sometimes feel too harsh, and brown, which leans on the more casual side of things. It still gives that dark and rich effect, while adding a touch of interest to an otherwise understated suit.

Finish: Patent Leather

Size Range: 7-13

Behold, one of the most comfortable tuxedo shoes your feet will get to experience. With a classic almond toe, slightly stacked heel, and ultra-cushiony insole, these are timeless shoes were made for letting loose and breaking it down on the dance floor.

Finish: Patent Leather

Size Range : 7-13

A luxurious velvet upper, a rounded toe, and minimalist silhouette... these Manolo's have everything you want in a timeless smoking slipper!

Finish: Velvet

Size Range: 7-12

Make it an outfit to remember with a pair of slippers emblazoned with your initials. Del Toro offers the option to customize its signature shoes in a range of fonts and colors. Trust us, you won't find a style more one-of-kind than these.

Finish: Velvet

Size Range: 7-16

A little bit shiny, a little bit smooth, these cap-toe oxfords are downright comfortable, classy, and cool as can be. What more can you ask for in a tuxedo shoe?

Finish: Patent & Nappa Leather

Size Range: 7-13

Combine an understated loafer with a grossgrain strap, and what you have is a conversation starter. The shoe makes a statement for sure, but it does it subtly.

Finish: Patent Leather

Size Range: 7-13

Gucci's beloved horsebit loafers got a fancy upgrade with a sleek silhouette complete with shiny black hardware. We say, elegance with the slip of a shoe.

Finish: Patent Leather

Size Range: 7-15

Put your fancy footwork into action with a patent loafer finished with a ridged golden heel.

Finish: Patent Loafer

Size Range: 40-46

It's not often you get to dress up in formal footwear, so go ahead and make an impact in sharp pair of croc-effect loafers with a traditional tassel. You won't regret it.

Finish: Patent Leather

Size Range: UK7-UK12

These shiny oxfords are classic, but most importantly, comfortable too. And the fact they're sold at under $150 makes them worth every penny.

Finish: Patent Leather

Size Range: 7-14

The genius of these tuxedo shoes? They're thoughtfully designed with elastic details on the upper that allow you to slip them on and off with ease.

Finish: Patent Leather

Size Range: 7-13

Between the supple leather upper and minimalist silhouette, everything about these loafers scream quiet luxury.

Finish: Polished Leather

Size Range: 7-13

Sophie Dweck is the associate shopping editor for Town & Country, where she covers beauty, fashion, home and décor, and more.

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