wiffleball 4,688 Posted June 1, 2018 I see guys on ESPN mostly wearing these with suits. Primarily a lighter shade of blue suit. Other than khakis, there's no way I could pull off brown shoes. I don't know why you would. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,914 Posted June 1, 2018 Typically only wear them with khakis, but have worn them with light grey too. I'm not fashionable. As long as my wife doesn't tell me I look like an idiot, I just go with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,996 Posted June 1, 2018 I prefer a pair of dark brown shoes with khakis and navy pants. Youre right though, black shoes with a suit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad GLuckman 518 Posted June 1, 2018 I have a grey suit and a navy blue suit. I wear brown shoes with both. I would say I look stunning in both suits, but my wife (34D) says I only look extremely handsome. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,312 Posted June 1, 2018 I have a grey suit and a navy blue suit. I wear brown shoes with both. I would say I look stunning in both suits, but my wife (34D) says I only look extremely handsome. Sadly, you're both wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TD Ryan2 315 Posted June 1, 2018 yeah - I've tried... can't do the brown shoes. Black belt. Black shoes with any sort of formal or business attire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted June 1, 2018 You guys are old and not hip. I wear brown shoes with khakis and blue pants. Grey, black and often olive pants go better with black shoes. Belt always matches the shoes. All of my suits will have either black shoes or cordovan (maroon) shoes/belt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted June 1, 2018 I get where your heads are at, as that's what we grew up with.....but fashion pulled a 180 on you all. Charcoal suit, grey suit, navy suit.......the current style is (often very light) brown shoes go with that. The only suit that still works with black shoes is a black suit. Adapt or die. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,688 Posted June 1, 2018 I get where your heads are at, as that's what we grew up with.....but fashion pulled a 180 on you all. Charcoal suit, grey suit, navy suit.......the current style is (often very light) brown shoes go with that. The only suit that still works with black shoes is a black suit. Adapt or die. Do they go with your man romper too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted June 1, 2018 Do they go with your man romper too? Oh brother Brown or black shoes are the last thing to wear with a man romper, dumbass 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted June 1, 2018 http://www.asuitthatfits.com/offthecuff/brown-shoes-suits/ There’s a certain type of man who’s afraid of brown shoes. I know because I used to be one of them. When it came to dress shoes, I thought I had everything I needed – Chelsea boots, cap-toe Oxfords, perforated brogues – but if you asked me why all of them were black, I’d probably have looked at you uncomfortably. I thought wearing black shoes was playing it safe – that brown shoes would limit my options. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Yes, when you’re wearing a black suit, you should probably wear black shoes. But the fact is that, this example aside, brown shoes are just as versatile as black. Navy, charcoal gray, light gray, tan and ivory are all enhanced beautifully by a pair of brown shoes. A navy or a vibrant blue suit is actually one of the best brown shoe combinations out there. Click the link for super handsome guys that are dressed well in brown shoes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted June 1, 2018 So where do we stand on oxblood? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,688 Posted June 1, 2018 http://www.asuitthatfits.com/offthecuff/brown-shoes-suits/ Click the link for super handsome guys that are dressed well in brown shoes. Are they wearing anything else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thornton Melon 549 Posted June 1, 2018 For the maybe 3 days a year Im not wearing sneakers, I dont give a crap. But my shoes are black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,996 Posted June 1, 2018 So where do we stand on oxblood? Always drink it - best part of the ox. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanil 520 Posted June 1, 2018 The only pair of brown shoes I own is because of a wedding I was in. I don't wear khakis so no point in me buying brown shoes. Once you go black, you never go back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted June 1, 2018 So where do we stand on oxblood? I am of the opinion that it follows the same rules as brown from the link I posted. Plus, when people ask about your shoes, it's cool to say "Oxblood" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,436 Posted June 1, 2018 Interesting. Brown is my default color; I only wear black shoes with black or gray. I don't know if I could pull off brown shoes with gray slacks though; seems wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,312 Posted June 1, 2018 So where do we stand on oxblood? I always wanted some oxblood Dr. Martens but they don't make them in the UK anymore. I've read the quality is garbage now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drizzay 651 Posted June 1, 2018 Interesting. Brown is my default color; I only wear black shoes with black or gray. I don't know if I could pull off brown shoes with gray slacks though; seems wrong. This. Black shoes shouldn't be worn with a blue suit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,711 Posted June 1, 2018 I get where your heads are at, as that's what we grew up with.....but fashion pulled a 180 on you all. Charcoal suit, grey suit, navy suit.......the current style is (often very light) brown shoes go with that. The only suit that still works with black shoes is a black suit. Adapt or die. Wear brown shoes quite a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,423 Posted June 1, 2018 If they are a pair of Stacys, they go with anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,110 Posted June 1, 2018 I have seen a lot of the light brown shoes with blue slacks. The one that is killing me I see all the time in airports is blue slacks, light brown shoes and a black sports coat. WTF? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 710 Posted June 1, 2018 So where do we stand on oxblood? That's another name for Cordovan? I wear these with navy suits (formal) or khaki (less formal). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,110 Posted June 1, 2018 That's another name for Cordovan? I wear these with navy suits (formal) or khaki (less formal). Or burgundy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 720 Posted June 1, 2018 Interesting. Brown is my default color; I only wear black shoes with black or gray. I don't know if I could pull off brown shoes with gray slacks though; seems wrong. Same here...and black with Navy suits never made sense...black and Navy look terrible together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted June 1, 2018 I have a grey suit and a navy blue suit. I wear brown shoes with both. I would say I look stunning in both suits, but my wife (34D) says I only look extremely handsome. Heres a man with a sense of style. There are no rules about black being the only acceptable dress shoe color. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted June 1, 2018 That's another name for Cordovan? I wear these with navy suits (formal) or khaki (less formal). Real shell cordovan is a shoe leather that literally comes from a horses ass. Its not actually horse hide. Rather, its the flat muscle (shell) that lies beneath the horses hide. There are other cowhide leather shoes that mimic the cordovan color, but the real stuff is pretty unique. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted June 1, 2018 Same here...and black with Navy suits never made sense...black and Navy look terrible together. Fashion and style are very subjective. I wear brown, black or cordovan with any color suit. My final decision on shoes/belts is made once Ive selected the shirt and tie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TD Ryan2 315 Posted June 1, 2018 brown with Blue? yup. I get it. Brown with Gray? no focking way... black and gray were born for each other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,110 Posted June 1, 2018 I have a grey suit and a navy blue suit. I wear brown shoes with both. I would say I look stunning in both suits, but my wife (34D) says I only look extremely handsome. Oxblood is much better with grey and navy suits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,688 Posted June 1, 2018 Or burgundy. The Legend of Ron cordovan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,110 Posted June 1, 2018 The Legend of Ron cordovan? Damn traders. They have 47 names for condensate but can't handle a shoe color other than black or brown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,200 Posted June 1, 2018 I get where your heads are at, as that's what we grew up with.....but fashion pulled a 180 on you all. Charcoal suit, grey suit, navy suit.......the current style is (often very light) brown shoes go with that. The only suit that still works with black shoes is a black suit. Adapt or die. Velcro in or out? How about socks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,688 Posted June 1, 2018 I'm more of a Classics guy. I find that nothing goes better with my Jorts than black wingtips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DankNuggs 305 Posted June 1, 2018 I get where your heads are at, as that's what we grew up with.....but fashion pulled a 180 on you all. Charcoal suit, grey suit, navy suit.......the current style is (often very light) brown shoes go with that. The only suit that still works with black shoes is a black suit. Adapt or die. Yep, but not dark brown nubuck crap we grew up with. Need to find the right light brown/smidge of beige kind of shoe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragan187 7 Posted June 1, 2018 Standard Rule of thumb has always been... Brown shoes - daytime wear Black shoes - evening wear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad GLuckman 518 Posted June 1, 2018 brown with Blue? yup. I get it. Brown with Gray? no focking way... black and gray were born for each other. Depends on the shirt/tie combo under the suit for gray Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted June 1, 2018 Standard Rule of thumb has always been... Brown shoes - daytime wear Black shoes - evening wear Nope. Sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites