Original content: 18 Mens Wedding Shoes [2022 Guide + FAQs]
Mens wedding shoes are not the most important part of the ensemble, but they certainly do influence the overall impact of your outfit. There are many different suits and tuxedo styles as well as many different venues and wedding themes.
You will have to consider your suit’s color and texture as well as the season, the wedding theme’s color palette, and comfort. On top of the many scenarios you will encounter, men’s fashion has changed drastically since the days when your grandfather’s advice was relevant. While some traditional shoe styling advice is timeless, a lot of traditional values have found a lot of modern flexibility.
So, how do you make the right choice? Read on and you will find a style guide outlining what mens shoes for weddings to choose for a variety of scenarios.
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Brides Often Ask
What shoes should men wear on the wedding day?
This entirely depends on the season, the wedding theme, and the venue. For traditional weddings, the groom should pair his tuxedo with black patent leather Oxfords. For beach weddings, grooms may consider pairing light chinos with brown Spanish loafers.
Are brown shoes OK for a wedding?
Brown groom’s shoes are very appropriate for many wedding venues and themes. It’s an accepted standard to match navy suits with tan or brown dress shoes. However, this look should be avoided at formal and traditional weddings.
Mens Wedding Shoes Black
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Black men’s shoes are the gold standard for weddings. They come in a great variety of styles, are comfortable, are durable, and look great with the widest range of suit colors. If you are wearing a black tuxedo and not quite familiar with the haute couture of men’s fashion, go with oxfords. You can’t go wrong.
Black shoes can also be worn with more all manner of suit colors to add a layer of sophistication to casual situations.
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Brown Wedding Shoes Mens
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Brown mens wedding shoes are best for less casual wedding themes and locations. You can wear brown shoes with black pants, but they go best with blue, gray, or tan. Brown is an earth tone, so consider this option more strongly for beach, rustic, boho, and garden themes. If you are into keeping up with the latest trends, try a tweed suit with brown brogues. Chef’s kiss!
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Mens Loafers Wedding Shoes
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Your first consideration for summer weddings are definitely loafers. This shoe style is the best option for sockless and high-hemmed pants looks. If you plan on being an active groom, loafers provide maximum comfort allowing you to dance the night away. You can get loafers in a wide selection of colors, textures, and materials. So, you can easily adjust the casual level to fit your wedding theme.
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