The easiest guide to picking the right Wedding Shoes for Men

Although male celebs are breaking stereotypes, it is a globally known fact that men are not so great at picking the correct combination of attire and shoes. While that may not be so bad on any other day, if you’re attending a wedding, or if you’re the groom, it becomes a must for you to dress your absolute best. And for that to happen, you need to have killer shoes as part of your ensemble.

Picking the right wedding shoes for men

In a room full of people wearing classy suits and tuxedos, for you to make an awesome impression, you need to show off your style through your shoes. But what do you do if you’re not good at selecting the ideal shoes?

Simple, you ask us!

Being leaders in manufacturing premium quality leather handmade shoes for men, we have ample experience in the shoe consulting space. And according to us, when selecting wedding shoes, these are the points you should keep in mind:

• Go for narrow-toed shoes to give an impression of long slender legs. Round toed shoes don’t go well with formal suits unless you’re wearing a tuxedo.
• If choosing laced shoes, ensure the laces are as thin as possible and are of the exact same color as the shoes.
• Leather is the optimal material for wedding shoes. You can pick either – matt or glossy look.

Typically, oxfords are low-heeled, closed lace-up, round-toed shoes that leave your ankle exposed. Don’t get confused between other shiny leathery "closed lacing" shoes that are either square-toed or slip-on; they aren’t oxford.

What is Oxford Dress Shoes?

Oxford dress shoes have a distinctive characteristic – their shoelace eyelet tabs are attached under the vamp. This feature is called "closed lacing," and this is what makes these shoes perfect for any occasion. While oxford dress shoes for men work well for any event – business, formal, or casual – if you’re wearing a suit, no other shoes will complement your look as well as them.

Types of Oxford Dress Shoes

Now that you know which pair is an oxford and which isn’t, you should also know that there are various types of oxford dress shoes:-

• Plain-toe: cleanest, most elegant, most formal
• Cap-toe: an additional piece of leather stitched over the toe
• Wingtip: M-shaped toe cap having edges that extend along the entire side of the shoe
• Balmoral: M-shaped cap sans broguing
• Whole-cut: cut from a single piece of leather, very sleek
• Saddle: an additional strip of leather in a different color running from the middle to the sole.

Make the ultimate style statement

If you’re looking to wow everyone at the wedding with your style, go for handmade leather dress shoes for men. Not only do they fit like a glove, but they’re also much more aesthetically pleasing than their machine-made counterparts. A handmade piece can be spotted from a mile away. And no points for guessing what impact it has on every eye that’s looking.

Sam is a Writer and Blogger. With my passion for helping people in all aspects of Men's Lifestyle through expert industry coverage, I tried to help my readers to improve their style. If you need any suggestions on pairing your shoes,