The Best Shoes to Wear with a Tuxedo
From velvet to patent leather, step into the spotlight at your next event with these tuxedo shoes.
When the occasion calls for a tuxedo, it's not time for any half measures. The right tux, the right shirt, the right neckwear, and not least, the right shoes.
Traditionally speaking, there are only a few styles of shoe that should be worn with a tuxedo — here, we've selected five standout options. From traditional to contemporary, these are our top choices.
The Sophisticated Slip-On
Church's Kingsley Tassel Polished Leather Loafers
A refined slip-on made from patent leather, velvet, or another well-shined leather is a classic and sophisticated choice to wear with a tuxedo, suitable for any formal occasion. Whether it’s a Belgian loafer, ballet slipper, or other, an elegant pair of heeled slip-on shoes are a timeless look with a tux..
The Elegant Velvet
Ferragamo Velvet Gancio Monogram Loafers
There aren’t many occasions that warrant velvet shoes, which makes wearing them with a tuxedo that much sweeter. Best reserved for slippers and slip-ons, velvet shoes provide a soft, tactile footnote to the most formal outfits and have been a popular and stylish choice with tuxedos for decades.
The Timeless Patent
TOM FORD Elkan Patent Leather Whole-Cut Oxfords
Patent leather shoes are perhaps your first thought when you think of shoes to wear with a tuxedo, and that’s no coincidence. Sparkling, brilliant, and ready for the spotlight, patent leather shoes are a worth choice for finishing off a formal tuxedo ‘fit and are commonly designed in both slip-on and lace-up styles.
The Showstopper
Santoni Isomer Swarovski Crystal-Embellished Loafers
If you want to make a statement, don’t hold back. You’re tux’ed up and ready to show off your most daring self; as far as shoes go, only something like these will do. Update a classic tuxedo look by injecting a bit of fun into your footwear choice with something patterned, eccentric, or even studded with crystals.
The Best Starter Shoe
Harold Burnished Leather Lace-ups
If you’re looking for versatility, something that will look great with your tuxedo and afterward, something you can see yourself wearing a few times again and take confidence investing in, then something like this is your best bet. Simple, classic, understated, and ready for your most formal events.
