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These Are The Six Shoes Men Need

The average American male owns 12 pairs of shoes. Whether that seems like a lot or a little to you, it brings up the question of how many pairs of shoes does a man really need. Apart from any specialized athletic shoes, we believe the number to be at least six. The following is our list of the six shoes every man should have in his closet.

1. Black Dress Oxford

The featured product is the Midtown Cap Toe Oxford in Black.

The must-have shoe for the most important events of your life, a simple pair of black oxfords makes any occasion a little more special. Look for a pair of plain toe or cap toe oxfords with no brogueing and a dress style sole. Other shoes may be more versatile but nothing is as dressy or can be worn with a tux as a classic, black oxford. We recommended these styles:

LEXINGTON Cap Toe Oxford in Black. Lexington Cap Toe Oxford
Postino Cap Toe Oxford in Black. Postino Cap Toe Oxford
RUCCI Plain Toe Oxford in Black. Rucci Plain Toe Oxford

2. Brown Dress Oxford

The featured image is a man wearing the Midtown Cap Toe Oxford in Cognac.

Wingtips can be worn all year and are perfect for any dress occasion that’s not formal, and for when you are wearing any color but black. The brogueing lends a casual air and makes them versatile enough to wear with a suit, as part of business casual attire for work, or with jeans for a night out. We recommended these styles:

RUCCI Plain Toe Oxford in Cognac. Rucci Plain Toe Oxford
Postino Cap Toe Balmoral Oxford in Cognac Smooth. Postino Cap Toe Balmoral Oxford
MIDTOWN Plain Toe Oxford in Cognac. Midtown Plain Toe Oxford

3. Rugged Boot

The featured image is a man crossing the street wearing the Lookout Plain Toe Lace Up Boot.

For winter weather, weekends, or working around the house, everyone needs a solid pair of boots. Look for a lace up with a durable rubber sole that can take on the elements but is also stylish enough to wear to the office on a wet day. We recommended these styles:

Lodge Cap Toe Lace Boot in Black Ch. Lodge Cap Toe Lace Boot
Lookout Waterproof Plain Toe Side Zip Boot in Black Tumbled. LOOKOUT Waterproof Plain Toe Side Zip Boot
LODGE Plain Toe Gore Boot in Brown Chocolate. Lodge Plain Toe Gore Boot

4. Casual Chukka Boot

The featured shoe is the Lodge Plain Toe Chukka Boot in Black Crazy Horse.

One of the most versatile shoe styles for men, the classic three eyelet, ankle-high chukka rides the line midway between the sneaker and a dress lace up. Sitting at the top of the comfort list, it looks great with jeans and chinos and will be your go-to shoe for work, a night out, and the weekend. We recommended these styles:

LODGE Plain Toe Chukka Boot in Black. Lodge Plain Toe Chukka Boot
Norwalk Plain Toe Chukka Boot in Black Crazy Horse. NORWALK Plain Toe Chukka Boot
NORWALK Plain Toe Chukka Boot in Brown CH. Norwalk Plain Toe Chukka Boot

5. Slip On

The featured product is the Premier Plain Toe Slip On Sneaker in Navy.

Slip on boat shoes or loafers are shoes every man needs, especially in the warmer months. From dress to casual, the slip on is the ultimate versatile shoe with styles that can be worn with chinos, jeans, and even shorts. Cool, casual, and comfortable, no man should be without a good slip on. We recommended these styles:

Atlantic Moc Toe Boat Shoe in Cognac. Atlantic Moc Toe Boat Shoe
Berkley Flex Moc Toe Penny Loafer in Brown Ch. Berkley Flex Moc Toe Penny Loafer
Conetta Moc Toe Venetian Loafer in Black. Conetta Moc Toe Venetian Loafer

6. Sneaker

The featured product is the Heist Knit Lace to Toe Sneaker in Oyster Knit.

What would life be without sneakers. No shoe is cooler or more comfortable. For the pair you want to include in your collection, look for something with a bit of retro, it’s always in fashion. Keep them clean and you can wear a pair of sneakers almost anywhere. We recommended these styles:

Crossover Canvas Plain Toe Slip On in Black. Crossover Canvas Plain Toe Slip On
Social Lace To Sneaker in Cognac Multi. SOCIAL Lace To Sneaker
Heist Lace To Toe Sneaker in Black. Heist Lace To Toe Sneaker
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