What Dress Shoes to Buy?

Dress shoes are one of the most important purchases you can make for yourself. There are plenty of places you need to wear dress shoes in order to make a good impression. If you work in any professional setting or are seeking a job in the workforce, you'll need quality footwear.

If you're attending a formal event such as a wedding or a funeral, you'll need formal shoes. They're integral to a professional suit and are going to project a more professional appearance to your boss and coworkers.

The main difficulty is there are so many types of dress shoes to choose from it can be hard to know witch pair will be the most appropriate for your intended use.  To help in your search to find what dress shoes to buy, we've included dress shoe reviews of several options below.

We believe these are some of the best affordable, quality dress shoes available.

What Dress Shoes to Buy for Men

Florsheim Men's Cap Toe Oxfords

First off, these shoes come in the traditional style of black, as with many dress shoes nowadays. The great thing about black dress shoes is they tend to go with almost everything, so you don't have to worry about pairing them to the rest of your outfits.

These shoes are made out of smooth leather that's also very durable. They have a rubberized sole, perfect for not marking up floors. This sole also provides extra grip while walking, so you don't need to worry about slipping or falling.

There's a perforated seam detailing on the shoes, leaving them with a high-end look.

They're airport friendly, so you never have to take them off while going through airport security. The footbed has been fully cushioned so your feet will be comfortable throughout the day.

Pros

• Breathable
• Fashionable
• Affordable

Cons

• Very shiny shoes
• Can be a bit tight in your normal size

Bruno Men's Classic Modern Oxford Wingtip Dress Shoes

There are many shoe colors to choose from with this pair. They come in black, brown, dark brown, and multiple shades of black and grey. There are over six colors to choose from through Amazon, which should give you a new level of customization when it comes to purchasing dress shoes.

The heel height on these shoes measures just 1” off the ground, giving you a bit more confidence without being too high that they're uncomfortable.

Pros

• Affordable price
• Fantastic look
• Various shoe colors to choose from
• Wooden 1 inch heel

Cons

• Could be ventilated better
• Initial chemical smell that dissipates with usage

What Women's Shoes to Buy

The Rockport Cobb Hill Salma-Ch Women's Dress Pump Shoes

The first thing that stuck out to us about these Rockport women's pump dress shoes were their classy look. You can either order them in black, the most common for a woman’s dress shoe, or in an almond sort of color. We recommend trying to have both, for various outfits you may want to put together.

The insole of the shoe is made out of ethylene-vinyl acetate, which is comfortable for your feet.

There are multiple sizes and widths to choose with these Rockport Women's Dress Pumps.

Pros

• Comfortable dress pumps for women
• Available in black or almond
• The heel is not too high off the ground

Cons

• Runs a bit large, buy a half size smaller

Conclusion

This guide is just a starting place to springboard you into your search for finding which dress shoes to buy. All of the above models are made out of durable materials and are comfortable. They should set the standard of what you'll want to be looking for.

We wish you the best on your purchase!