Everyone needs a good pair of shoes. Skip the flip flops and upgrade to this season’s stylish sneakers that offer padded comfort and arch support. Loafers are great work-to-weekend shoes that ride the line between Oxfords and sneakers. They’re dressy enough to wear with Shetland sweaters and tweed sports coats but look equally great with cuffed chinos.
Trainers
The right shoes can make a casual look seem polished and put together. And while sneakers are year-round staples, the cool fall weather is a great time to swap out light canvas sneakers for leather options. It offers modern service boots that evoke the rugged toughness of old-school combat boots but have sleeker toe shapes and a more comprehensive range of color options for more casual looks. These work well with jeans, cords, and tweed jackets, especially when cuffed up. Also, the trainer is stepping up as the casual men’s shoes for fall. From slim silhouettes to chunky styles, they work with nearly any casual outfit, including joggers and performance pants.
Loafers
Loafers straddle the line between casual and more formal footwear, making them versatile shoes for men. They can add a touch of preppy polish to tailored blazers or toughen up a floral dress. They look great with jeans or chinos, and they can also be worn as a component of a stylish casual ensemble when paired with a leather jacket over a crisp t-shirt or band collar shirt. Whether you choose a sleek penny loafer or a tassel style, the right pair can elevate a basic look and move it out of your comfort zone. For example, a pair of black tassel loafers would suit dark wash skinny jeans and an eye-catching sweater or even elevate a casual mini dress. If you go for a classic snaffle style, a pair of white crew socks will perfectly juxtapose the look and create a classic preppy aesthetic. You can also experiment with color if you want to add some flair.
Boots
It’s time to swap out the lightweight sneakers and canvas slip-ons for some fall footwear with a little more structure. Boots offer a minimalist style that looks more polished than traditional work shoes while offering ample foot support. These styles also pair well with casual pants, like denim or chinos, instead of dress shoes for the office or while hiking on a fall weekend. Some boots offer a classic moccasin-style shoe called the Camp Moc that can be worn barefoot or with thick wool socks. Penny loafers are a fall staple that pairs nicely with tweed jackets, five-pocket cords, and Shetland sweaters.
Brogues
No dress shoe is more classic than a brogue. These ornamental holes, sometimes called “broguing,” are found on various shoes and boots and give your outfit a refined and unique touch. Brogues can be worn as casual lace-ups or with suits for more formal occasions. They are available in various styles, including quarter (along the toe cap), half (on the toe cap), and full brogues, which feature holes all over the leather surface. Try full brogues in a dark brown color like oxblood cordovan or a suede style that is perfect with country attire. A casual option would be to wear jeans and a polo t-shirt with a pair of spectator two-tone brogues. Alternatively, opt for a low-top shoe with a simple lug sole. The sturdy construction makes them ideal for walking over boggy terrain, and the stylish toe shape works perfectly with everything from slim jeans to a casual worsted sports coat.
