Best dress shoes on Reddit
246 reviews from r/BuyItForLife, r/Professors, r/bigmenfashionadvice and 37 more subreddits
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#1
Allen Edmonds
4.4
(30)
"Not cheap, but extremely comfortable."
"I love my AE boots and wear them in clinic or any occasion where nice shoes are preferred. They're super comfy and look great."
"Allen Edmonds, Beckett Simonon"
"Another vote for Allen Edmonds."
"I got a pair of Allen Edmunds dress shoes with leather soles and a cork lining that are very comfortable to stand in."
"I have 8 pairs now lol."
"Allen Edmonds are really good and my pair are my go-to dress shoe."
"Allen Edmonds is width sized and highly recommended."
"They have EE and EEE sizes."
"In my opinion the highest quality there is Allen Edmonds."
#2
Cole Haan
4.4
(19)
"I swear by Cole Haan."
"I have owned so many and keep going back over and over again."
"I've owned several Cole Haan shoes and have worked in Clark's, both sell really comfortable dress shoes."
"+1 for Cole Han. Clark's also has some decent options and they are comfortable."
"Cole han makes the best shoes for that any model"
"Cole han all day"
"Cole Haan's is where it's at for me"
"Cole haan has some good options. But have dress booties that are super comfortable for city walking but can still look dressed up."
"Cole haan zero grand or ecco"
"I like Cole Haan’s. They’re not too cheap but they run semi-regular sales."
#3
Clarks
4.3
(18)
"They are *actually* comfortable; I would wear them as everyday shoes if I were a fancy mf."
"Clarks. Always always Clarks."
"Clarks, chucks, Born, and Doc Marten boots"
"Clark's, life stride, and naturalizer have never let me down."
"Clarks!"
"I have a brown pair from Clark's and a black pair of Chelsea boots that are super comfy."
"Clarks or Florsheim for comfort."
"Warehouse outlet Clarkes (yea yea I’m not really fashionable)"
"I tend to go for Clark’s or Bostonian."
"Clarks makes very comfortable dress shoes."
#4
Ecco
4.5
(15)
"By far. Mormon missionaries swear by them."
"Ecco shoes are very durable and comfortable."
"Ecco is where I got my dress shoes (woman) and I love them for both hospital and clinic."
"My husband loves his Eccos."
"Ecco shoes are phenomenal. They make all kinds."
"The most comfortable "dress" shoes I’ve owned."
"Most comfortable dress shoe I have ever owned."
"Ecco dress shoes are super comfortable. Been wearing them for years!!"
"You might also find some decent, formal options from Ecco."
"Cole haan zero grand or ecco"
#5
Rockport
4.2
(10)
"They are very nice looking, but they are unbelievably comfortable."
"ROCKPORT is the brand you want. Forget your budget and thank me later."
"Look at Rockport."
"I like Rockport"
"Husband has these Rockport ones. He has to do lots of walking between office and court, often at high speed 😂."
"Rockports could be an option too."
"Rockports are great and comfortable for wide feet."
"I’m a fan of Rockport and Clarks brands."
"Try rockport shoes."
"Rockport or Clark’s. Low block heel."
#6
Skechers
4.4
(7)
"Skechers now has some very basic-looking styles that seamlessly fit in with a work outfit!"
"I love Skechers, especially their Cleo line."
"Skechers"
"I have wedge no lace Skechers and they’re gorgeous. So glad I get to wear them again."
"Sketchers made some decent shoes with a corporate look."
"Skechers has a line of dress shoes with memory foam insoles that are amazingly comfortable."
"I have sketchers non slips and love them they last me a really long time."
#7
Amberjack
4.5
(6)
"One thing a lot of people miss is how much quality you get from a shoe. The $200 range is pretty solid when you find a good dress shoe."
"Amberjack have been making a lot of noise about being the most comfortable."
"I can vouch for Amberjack, they are fairly new, a lot of praise for their comfort."
"These are very comfortable brands and the quality is great."
"I found these second hand Amberjacks and they are a steal for $110 second hand."
"I think you would do well with Amberjack in this situation. The are basically sneakers that are in every way a dress shoe."
#8
Naturalizer
4.8
(5)
"Loooove Naturalizer. So comfortable. Would recommend"
"I’ve got Naturalizer for the ceremony for comfort in a loooong dress."
"Only seen good reviews of Naturalizer."
"Naturalizers are very comfortable! I have two pairs and they’re my go tos for fancy events"
"Clarks or Naturalizer for me."
#9
Oxford
4.6
(5)
"Add one pair of dark brown cap toe Oxfords, then a pair of black cap toe Oxfords for even more formal events."
"I would get a pair of lace up dark brown oxford dress shoes."
"Get a pair of nice oxfords which are absolutely perfect for work but if it comes time for an event I just shine the hell out of mine and they look fancy af"
"To start, one oxford and one derby should put you in a decent place."
"Go with option 3 but do a mirror shine on the oxfords."
#10
Dansko
4.6
(5)
"Dansko or Clarks I find supportive for standing."
"Clarks, Dansko, and Naturalizer are super comfy."
"Dansko"
"Dansko - there are dressier styles - are terrific."
#11
Doc Martens
4.6
(5)
"Huge fan of all black doc martens."
"Doc Martens. They make shoes that can pass for dress shoes and are really, really comfortable."
"Doc Martens - shoes and boots."
"I like the black and more pointed ones that my dad has, I pretty much can fit in those now."
"Comfortable and they last."
#12
Shoes for Crews
4.4
(5)
"Shoes for Crews are all about slip-resistance."
"Shoes for crews %100"
"Look and see on Amazon for shoesforcrews. They make all sorts of styles."
"Check out shoes for crews. All non slip for industry workers."
"Shoes for Crews are all about slip-resistance."
#13
RM Williams
4.8
(4)
"RM Williams."
"Brilliant."
"The answer is surely RM Williams."
"They look pretty smart and when they are broken in are very comfortable."
#14
Vionic
4.3
(4)
"Vionics, especially if you are someone with high arches or other feet issues."
"Vionic!"
"Vionic, born, Clark’s, and birdies have all been good."
"Vionic. Especially for their arch support, cushioning/stability, and ample toe box."
#15
Alden
4.0
(4)
"Aldens, especially for loafers"
"Kind of pricey but great."
"Not sure about their rubber soled options but Alden and Allen Edmonds are very timeless and high quality."
"Alden is my preferred brand but Grant Stone also does wide sizes and are good quality for the price."
#16
Johnston & Murphy
4.0
(4)
"I have some Johnston & Murphy's that are extremely comfortable."
"I’ve had good luck with Johnston & Murphy having a good amount of styles available in wide."
"They're the most comfortable shoes I own."
"I have always found them to be durable and worth re-soling."
#17
Florsheim
4.0
(4)
"I have a pair in 5e and a coworker thought they were Allen Edmonds"
"Florsheim has some decent black dress shoes for under $150."
"I could just see the leather soaking up pee so the ones I use for work are Florsheim Mid Towns, they have a rubber sole & are sneaker comfortable."
"They are not really BIFL because the construction is such that a kobbler couldn’t resole them."
#18
Non-Patent Leather Shoes
5.0
(3)
"Invest in a pair that will see you out for the next decade at least."
"Shine shine shine shine shine them up! That is the key to wearing a non-patent dress shoe with a tux."
"Invest in a pair that will see you out for the next decade at least."
#19
Taos
4.7
(3)
"If I do need nice shoes, I wear Taos. They have amazing arch support."
"I bought a pair of Taos boots last year. Dear God, the things mold to your feet."
"I like Taos. Cute and comfy with room for bunions!"
#20
SAS
4.7
(3)
"I love SAS shoes. Reasonably stylish(and getting better), they are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn."
"They typically work at shoe stores that sell comfort shoes, e,g, SAS."
"SAS has some that aren’t bad."
#21
Meermin
4.7
(3)
"Best quality for the price. I own two pairs."
"Meermin are pretty amazing quality for the price point."
"I've heard good things about Meermin"
#22
Lems
4.7
(3)
"Lem’s!"
"Lem's all the way."
"Lems has a decent looking dress shoe."
#23
Hush Puppies
4.3
(3)
"Hush Puppies, Ecco, and Clarks are my go-tos."
"Hush Puppies have very good cushioning."
#24
Birchbury
4.3
(3)
"Birchbury's. Minimal / barefoot-ish. But completely life-changing."
"Birchbury Brenston and Carets (these are fancy and expensive but also the best looking of all)"
"Birchbury is heavier, feels more solid like you could get a little careless and not worry about durability."
#25
Thursday Boots
4.0
(3)
"Thursday boots are very nice and are affordable"
"I have a few pair of Thursday boots and sneakers that I really enjoy."
"I wear my Thursday boots for work. Every style comes in black, and they are holding up really well so far to 9+ miles walked each day."
#26
Red Wing
4.0
(3)
"Redwings"
"Maybe check a Red Wing shoe store or online. They may have a black work shoe that'll polish up nice."
"They are a bit pricey, but are supportive, extremely comfortable and have long term durability."
#27
Rollie
5.0
(2)
"My wife wore Rollie shoes with her wedding dress. The Derby style are a classic look"
"Rollie Derby’s 🙌🏻 they have more feminine and masculine colours"
#28
Black Dress Shoes
5.0
(2)
"I will recommend the band to wear black dress shoes if possible or something similar to it."
"Professional standard is a black dress shoe."
#29
Aldo
4.5
(2)
"Aldo is the best for me. Get your correct size from the shop and then get them off Zalora during sales."
"I usually just buy from Aldo."
#30
Vivobarefoot
4.5
(2)
"I just bought a pair of dress shoes from vivobarefoot.com. I really like the wide toe box."
"For dress shoes i like vivobarefoot Ra III shoes."
#31
Mephisto
4.5
(2)
"I can't recommend these enough."
"They are comfortable and look nice."
#32
DSW
4.5
(2)
"I found him shoes at DSW they have a lot of those options he paid 60 but the shoes were worth 100"
"There are frequent sales from stores like dsw for cheap."
#33
Steve Madden
4.5
(2)
"I have some (Steve Madden) and I adore them."
"I have some (Steve Madden) and I adore them."
#34
Loake
4.0
(2)
"They're comfortable and well built."
"I would look into getting a pair of Loake’s (UK) or RM Williams (Australia)."
#35
Franco Sarto
4.0
(2)
"Super comfy loafers! They do have a little bit of a break in period though so be aware and bandage up"
"Got a pair of Franco Sarto loafers as well and liked them too."
#36
Thursday
4.0
(2)
"Have you tried Thursday’s dress shoe options? They are super comfortable."
"Have you tried Thursday’s dress shoe options? They are super comfortable."
#37
Grant Stone
4.0
(2)
"Grant stone."
"Check Grant Stone, they run deals around this time."
#38
Birkenstock
4.0
(2)
"Big fan of the Birkenstock Oswego - good for clinic but also held up well in the OR."
"I wear my Birkenstock knock-offs 90% of the time unless it's inclement weather."
#39
Dress Shoes
3.5
(2)
"I don’t know your “logistical” reason but can you get to a DSW shoe store?"
"I do a lot of walking, so for years I wore dress shoes with expensive insoles for comfort."
#40
Carets
3.5
(2)
"Carets for conventional, dressier offices."
"Honestly Carets look and feel really nice. The only reason I returned mine was because their width chart is misleading so it wasn't a good fit."
#41
Goodyear Welt
5.0
(1)
"The recommendation to go to r/goodyearwelt is thirded and fourthed."
#42
Atlantis
5.0
(1)
"Atlantis hand made barefoot Oxfords."
#43
Born
5.0
(1)
"I love these they hold up well and are so comfortable they are worth the price."
#44
Tom Ford
5.0
(1)
"$1700 Tom Ford patent leather wholecuts are a great shoe but may be out of reach."
#45
Bella Belle
5.0
(1)
"I have amazing things about Bella Belle and heard they are extremely comfortable!!"
#46
Panama Jack
5.0
(1)
"I can't say enough good things about my Panama Jacks."
#47
John Lobb
5.0
(1)
"I’ve had great experience with John Lobb or Edward Green."
#48
Merrell
5.0
(1)
"I wear Mocs from Merrell. Buy them on sale and they are so comfy, easy to wear, and I’ve consistently gotten compliments from residents and attendings."
#49
Black Cap Toes
5.0
(1)
"Best to start with black cap toes, as they work with most formality levels."
#50
AE
5.0
(1)
"I love my AE boots and wear them in clinic or any occasion where nice shoes are preferred."
#51
Midas
5.0
(1)
"What about some loafers? I have Midas ones I love"
#52
ECCO
5.0
(1)
"They are durable and hold up."
#53
Origo
5.0
(1)
"I really like Origo's New Derby...they look way cuter irl."
#54
Radical Yes
5.0
(1)
"Saw these silver loafers from Radical Yes recently 😍"
#55
Bostonian
5.0
(1)
"I have a pair of Bostonian wing tips, patent leather, leather sole that i can walk in all day."
#56
Tom's
5.0
(1)
"I wear comfortable flats from Tom's."
#57
Michael Kors
5.0
(1)
"Some of my favorite dress flats are... Michael Kors, Sam Edelman."
#58
Aerosoles
4.0
(1)
"I like Aerosoles for walking and still looking dressy."
#59
Stacy Adams
4.0
(1)
"Thanks for this post. You just reminded me I need a new pair of casual dress shoes. I really like Stacy Adams."
#60
To Boot New York
4.0
(1)
"Have a pair of Italian made To Boot New York I bought twenty years ago."
#61
Mezlan
4.0
(1)
"Check out their outlet store for deals."
#62
Clark's
4.0
(1)
"I hear Clark’s are good for this tho?"
#63
Oxfords
4.0
(1)
"Can't go wrong with oxfords. But brogues or chelsea boots will be a little bit more versatile if you plan on dressing up casually too."
#64
Vegetarian Shoes
4.0
(1)
"I bought men's dress shoes from them for years until my office FINALLY got rid of the dress code."
#65
Dolce Vita
4.0
(1)
"I would opt for dolce vita, they have jimmy choo dupes and are very comfortable and cute!"
#66
Pashion Footwear
4.0
(1)
"I also looked up Pashion footwear that was suggested by a redditor. That may be a good choice."
#67
Zaqq
4.0
(1)
"Haven't tried them yet, but they look gorgeous."
#68
TUK
4.0
(1)
"Check out TUK shoes."
#69
Fluevog
4.0
(1)
"I've had good luck with Fluevog, Camper, and Gianvito Rossi for shoes that can go with dresses and also carry m"
#70
Solovair
4.0
(1)
"I got a pair of Solovair 12 eyes in really glossy leather this year, and they dress up and down so well."
#71
Magnanni
4.0
(1)
"My favorite shoes that are very comfortable are magnanni oxfords."
#72
Ballroom Shoes
4.0
(1)
"Try a dance shop. Ballroom shoes especially are very smart and super comfy."
#73
Ortho Feet
4.0
(1)
"I’m wearing Ortho Feet black leather shoes 12 hours a day."
#74
Vivaia
4.0
(1)
"I can recommend Vivaia flats for a comfortable walking option that can be dressed up. I have three pairs."
#75
Dune
4.0
(1)
"Loafers, I got mine at Dune"
#76
Sebago
4.0
(1)
"I like wearing loafers. Mine are Sebago which I got from Hype."
#77
Berserk
4.0
(1)
"Try berserk they have some awesome dress shoes including black and white creepers"
#78
Grosby's
4.0
(1)
"You might find something in Grosby's boys formal shoes that will fit you"
#79
Dr. Martens
4.0
(1)
"Dr Martens? They're on sale a few places and it looks like Myer has these in a UK 5."
#80
Wills Vegan Store
4.0
(1)
"Check out Wills Vegan Store in England I got a pair from them and like them."
#81
Adelante
3.0
(1)
"Just search and they’ll come up. I think Adelante is one."
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