Best dress shoe on Reddit
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#1
Allen Edmonds
4.6
(39)
"For high-quality, stylish, and comfortable men's dress shoes, consider brands like Allen Edmonds, Johnston & Murphy, or Cole Haan."
"Allen Edmonds, Alden, Rancourt"
"Www.shoebank.com for savings, used for even more or get them in shell cordovan for +25 bling."
"Comfy, wear well, polish up nicely, and can be resoled and repaired as necessary."
"Allen Edmonds, Loake, Meermin are my go-tos."
"Anything Goodyear welted. Allen Edmonds fan myself."
"As recommended on /r/airforce — Park Avenues by Allen Edmonds. On the pricier side, but they work with suit attire, are comfortable, and are durable."
"Most probably, I think that Allen Edmonds and Ecco are the best."
"Allen Edmonds"
"Allen Edmonds 100%."
#2
Cole Haan
4.6
(14)
"Cole Haan loafers are really great, and Rothy’s has some good washable ones."
"Cole Haan Shoes for Crews makes a brown leather slipper and Oxford lace up. They are the most comfortable I have come across."
"I have two pairs of Cole Haan zerogrand oxfords (basically dress sneakers) and I love them."
"Cole Haan Zero Grand. Half tennis shoe half dress shoe."
"A lot of guys swear by Cole Hans, but I'm a big Allen Edmonds guy."
"Cole Haan. No other option IMO."
"I love anything Cole Haan, especially their loafers. You can dress them up or down, and they're insanely comfortable."
"These shoes feel like you're wearing nikes, and look good enough that you can wear them outside of the hospital."
"Cole Haan has men’s style shoes in both men’s and women’s sizes."
"Cole haans use Nike soles"
#3
Meermin
4.3
(13)
"Meermin, Herring and Pediwear are great places to look online."
"Meermin is the best bang for your buck. Otherwise I'd probably stick with AE."
"Meermin is a great option for both black and brown shoes, and, I think, the best in this price range."
"I just got mine from Meermin. $300 is not a bad budget at all."
"Meermin"
"Meermin (only decent dress shoes I have found at this bracket)"
"Meermin is good value."
"In rough order of price: Meermin, Loake, Grenson, Barker, Church's, Trickers"
"Meermin makes some pretty fine shoes for the price."
"Check out Ebay. Meermin seconds are put up there pretty regularly."
#4
Clarks
4.3
(9)
"From 10 years ago (when I had to wear formal shoes for work) my recommendation would be Clarke’s."
"They stay good and give you all the support you need."
"I’ve been wearing the same pair of Clarks for over 5 years now and I’m very happy with them."
"Clarks shoes can be supportive."
"Look at Clarks. They have plenty of smart casual shoes, and they’re very comfortable as well."
"Clarks seems to be having a sale on Myntra. They are really high quality."
"Check Clarks and Hush Puppies."
"Clark’s also makes very comfortable, attractive leather shoes."
"Buy a pair that are soft soled in Black and in Brown."
#5
Ecco
4.3
(8)
"ECCO polyurethane soles are amazingly durable and comfortable."
"They are the most comfortable dress shoes that also look great."
"They are definitely within your budget and come in a lot of variety and color."
"Ecco."
"I’ve had good luck with Ecco and Børn shoes."
"I've always been a fan of Ecco shoes."
"Several people have suggested Ecco."
"Rockports and eccos are good and cheap, but ugly as sin."
#6
Rockport
3.7
(6)
"Comfy shoes available in dressy styles."
"Second rockport for comfort and if you're on a budget."
"Check out Rockport, under their 'Active' section."
"Rockports are comfortable, I'll give them that, and they last longer than most cheap shoes."
"Rockports and eccos are good and cheap, but ugly as sin."
"I could be mistaken, but I don't believe Rockports are Goodyear welted."
#7
Carmina
4.4
(5)
"Carmina and Church's for high end."
"Carmina, Enzo Bonafe, Vass are a few that come to mind"
"Go with the European standards: Carmina, Septième Largeur, C&J, etc."
"Carmina, Alden, Enzo Bofane."
"Carmina"
#8
Dansko
4.4
(5)
"I second Dansko."
"Dansko's are my favorite (only?) dress shoes and feel the best on my feet."
"I would recommend looking into Dansko brand shoes."
"I really like the dansko clogs, they come in brown and black nonslip."
"Hurt your feet for the 1st couple of days, but then they are comfy as anything."
#9
Johnston & Murphy
4.4
(5)
"Johnston Murphy"
"Super comfortable on those 12+hours days of standing too."
"I got Johnson and Murphy’s oxfords for around $60 and find them very comfortable."
"I’ve always been partial to Johnston & Murphy for a nice, dressy pair."
"I would recommend Johnson and Murphy, especially their Alden captoe (which I have and love)."
#10
Hush Puppies
4.2
(5)
"They are durable, comfortable and kinda affordable too."
"I prefer hush puppies. They tick all the boxes except price, not cheap but also not crazy expensive."
"I've been using Hush Puppies shoes for over a year now, and I really like how comfortable they are."
"I like them and they are usually durable."
"Check Clarks and Hush Puppies."
#11
Grant Stone
4.8
(4)
"Especially if you filter by what's on sale to try it out."
"Look at Grant Stone, Allen Edmonds, and Red Wing Postman's."
"Grant Stone (Comfortable lasts, Great QC)"
#12
Thursday Boots
4.8
(4)
"I've had my pair for 10 years or so, and they're still holding up well."
"The lug sole wouldn't be dressy enough for your situation so try the Cadets instead."
"Thursday Boots! I have a pair of Captains and of Cavaliers. Sturdy, comfortable, and so well-made."
"I’ve got a few pairs of Thursday boots. Constructed to be repaired, but at a lower price point than some of the brands here suggested."
#13
Alden
4.5
(4)
"Alden, Carmina"
"Alden for sure. Allen Edmonds are great shoes, don't get me wrong - hell, nearly all my dress shoes are AE - but Alden's are a cut above for sure."
"Alden"
"Alden has very good orthotic lasts, check out the truflare and trubalance last maybe one of those will work for you."
#14
Red Wing
4.3
(3)
"Go to a red wing store get fitted properly; don’t let them just check sizes but widths."
"The postmans will be the most comfortable."
"They’d look good with the uniform and you can just have them resoled when needed."
#15
Florsheim
4.0
(3)
"At that price range Florsheim is probably your best bet."
"If you are in Aus hit up the Florsheim website."
"Does Macy's sell Florsheim? They'd be around your price range and are quality shoes for the price."
#16
Shoes for Crews
4.0
(3)
"Shoes for Crews- Delilah is the name of the style."
"Shoes for Crews has some decent dressier shoes that are nonslip."
"Check out ShoesForCrews. They have a solid derby and oxford."
#17
Birdies
5.0
(2)
"I love Birdies! They are so comfortable to walk around in all day."
"Check out Birdies Slippers! I'm on my feet all day and they have been a godsend - so comfortable and so cute!"
#18
Santoni
4.5
(2)
"Wear with care and if needed, have them repaired by a specialized shop."
"Santoni makes some shoes with a similar sleek, Italian-y silhouette."
#19
Carlos Santos
4.5
(2)
"I swear by Carlos Santos over at skoaktiebolaget.se"
"I really enjoy my Carlos Santos."
#20
Crockett & Jones
4.5
(2)
"Pricy but extremely well made in the UK footwear."
"Crockett & Jones"
#21
Loake
4.0
(2)
"I like Loake, I got married in my pair and still use them for anything that requires me to dress a bit more smartly."
"Maybe loake or meermin are possibilities."
#22
Will's Vegan Shoes
4.0
(2)
"Have bought a bunch from Will’s Vegan Shoes."
"If he’s willing to shop online, Will’s Vegan Shoes are awesome."
#23
Beckett Simonon
4.0
(2)
"Just be prepared to wait a couple months to get them."
"Http://www.beckettsimonon.com/collections/shoes/products/caine-oxford-black"
#24
Florsheim Imperial
5.0
(1)
"Florsheim Imperial vintage."
#25
Patagonia
5.0
(1)
"I have a pair of leather Patagonia Loulu shoes that I absolutely love."
#26
Cheaney
5.0
(1)
"Cheaney dress shoes."
#27
Wolf & Shepherd
5.0
(1)
"Looks fancy, made by former Nike designer."
#28
Taft Shoes
5.0
(1)
"Taft shoes so far are unbreakable and have great styles for me!!"
#29
Taft Men's Dress Shoes
5.0
(1)
"Taft men’s dress shoes on clearance!"
#30
Rothy's Point
5.0
(1)
"Rothys the Point! I have them in black, tan, navy, red. Washable and well worth the price."
#31
Xena
5.0
(1)
"I will die by that brand. They are designed for women who work in the construction industry but still may need a stylish shoe."
#32
Clarks Wallabees
5.0
(1)
"Clarks Wallabees are my go to.. classic shoe and super comfortable as well."
#33
Carets
5.0
(1)
"They are above and beyond in quality and classic in style, the trial period is other worldly, and CS is superb."
#34
Cheaney and Sons Derbies
5.0
(1)
"I have some derbies from cheaney and sons that are great."
#35
Cariuma
5.0
(1)
"Check out a company called Cariuma, all eco friendly breathable awesome comfy and sturdy."
#36
Church's
5.0
(1)
"If you like the look of Prada, and loafers, then I would definitely check out Church's."
#37
Doc Martens
5.0
(1)
"The all black oxford ones without yellow stitching."
#38
Steve Madden
5.0
(1)
"I love these steve madden loafers. they have more subdue ones and platform ones. lots of diff models but quite comfy!"
#39
Kent Wang
5.0
(1)
"I love them. Made me realize all the leather shoes I had before owning them were crap."
#40
Wolverine
5.0
(1)
"I personally love my Wolverine Blvd boots - and yes, I consider them dress shoes."
#41
San Antonio Shoe Company
5.0
(1)
"My current pair are now 7 years old."
#42
Rancourt
5.0
(1)
"Handmade in Maine. Fantastic company."
#43
Cobbler Union
5.0
(1)
"They are expensive but they last."
#44
Birchbury
4.0
(1)
"I've been wearing Birchbury shoes for a little while, because most dress shoes are pointy and anatomically poor."
#45
Bed-Stu
4.0
(1)
"I've had some older Bed-Stu shoes last a long time. (11 years and counting)."
#46
Clarks Desert Boots
4.0
(1)
"Clark’s deser boots in sand suede, dark brown, or beeswax."
#47
Unknown Calfskin Wingtips
4.0
(1)
"Brown leather calfskin wingtips"
#48
Alfred Sargent
4.0
(1)
"Alfred Sargent"
#49
Vass
4.0
(1)
"Also, take a look at Vass."
#50
Wild Rhino
4.0
(1)
"Wild Rihno have great shoes for that price."
#51
Giancarlo Amoretti Brogues
4.0
(1)
"I've bought a pair of Giancarlo amoretti brogues and they're very decent."
#52
Johnston & Murphy Aristocraft
4.0
(1)
"Your BEST course of action is to buy these: Aristocraft."
#53
Aldo
4.0
(1)
"The only comfortable dress shoes I’ve had were Aldo."
#54
Skechers
4.0
(1)
"Surprisingly, Sketchers. They make a line of flats with memory foam insoles and arch support."
#55
Sperry
4.0
(1)
"I wear Sperrys and they hold up really good."
#56
Mark McNairy
4.0
(1)
"Check these out - Mark McNairy is a designer and this is his footwear only brand."
#57
Windsor Smith
4.0
(1)
"I'm a fan of Windsor Smith solely because of their huge sales."
#58
Red Tape
4.0
(1)
"I have had good experience with red tape."
#59
Goodyear Welt
4.0
(1)
"Check out r/goodyearwelt. No shoe lasts forever, but good leather uppers can be reheeled and resoled a handful of times."
#60
Sorel Boots
4.0
(1)
"If you can find a Sorel design that you like, You will like comfort."
#61
Naturalizer
4.0
(1)
"Wide width naturalizers are my go-to when I need to wear dressy shoes!"
#62
Algeria
4.0
(1)
"Try Algeria’s. They have slip resistant and brown leather."
#63
Billy Chukka
4.0
(1)
"I'm always recommending Billy shoes as they're super easy to get on and off and come in wide sizes."
#64
Allen Edmonds Road Warriors
4.0
(1)
"Are basically athletic shoes that look like dress derbys and should be fit for most professional outfits."
#65
Cole Haan Lenox Hill Wingtip
4.0
(1)
"They're comfy, pretty nice but not pricey, and the grandma patients give me compliments."
#66
Magnanni
4.0
(1)
"I like my Magnanni penny loafers. Well made, comfortable."
#67
Dr. Martens
4.0
(1)
"Doc martens has nonslip oxfords in several colors."
#68
Pedro
4.0
(1)
"I bought Pedro on sale for below $100, worn it at least 100 times and still going strong."
#69
Nordstrom Rack
4.0
(1)
"Aside from all of the suggestions here, also consider swinging by a Nordstrom Rack, if there's one in your area."
#70
Ralph Lauren
4.0
(1)
"You can get this RL allen edmonds 2nd for $150."
#71
Vivo
3.0
(1)
"I know vivo has some minimalist dress shoes."
#72
Merrell
3.0
(1)
"Merrill has one or two dressier minimalist shoes."
#73
JCP Wingtips
3.0
(1)
"Jcp has black and brown wingtips for about $60"
#74
H&M
2.0
(1)
"I've seen similar ones at H&M before for like $30."
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