The 23 Best Casual Shoes for Men of 2023
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Best Leather Sneakers
Greats The Royale
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Best Leather Sneakers
Greats The Royale
Equal parts fashionable and functional, here is a leather pair of sneakers that look just as good with jeans and a tee as they do with khaki slacks and white button down. Best part of all: They come in a ton of different shades (including gray, beige, and brown) suited for every style and preference.
Material: Leather
Size Range: 7-15
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Best Oxford Shoes
To Boot New York Alessio Cap Toe Leather Oxfords
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Best Oxford Shoes
To Boot New York Alessio Cap Toe Leather Oxfords
A polished pair of chestnut oxfords can go from the boardroom to fancy fete without a second thought, and you won’t find a better option than these from To Boot.
Material: Leather
Size Range: 7-15
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Best White Sneakers
Koio Capri in Triple White
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Best White Sneakers
Koio Capri in Triple White
No man’s shoe collection is complete with fresh white kicks. These bad boys are handcrafted in Italy from leather and have a plush insole that allows you to wear them for hours on end without suffering from a single blister, ache, or pain. Style them with jeans, style them with khakis, style them with shorts—the world is your styling oyster.
Material: Sustainable Leather
Size Range: 7-16
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Best Driving Shoes
Tods Gommino Driving Shoes in Leather
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Best Driving Shoes
Tods Gommino Driving Shoes in Leather
You can’t beat a classic, and by that we mean Tod’s driving shoes, which are exquisitely crafted with the finest materials. The brand’s signature loafers with the grippy pebble outsoles are a no-brainer choice for every adventure, whether you’re behind the wheel or traveling on foot.
Material: Leather
Size Range: 5.5-14.5
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Best Boat Shoes
Polo Ralph Lauren Merton Leather Boat Shoe
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Best Boat Shoes
Polo Ralph Lauren Merton Leather Boat Shoe
Designed to get better with wear, these saddle brown nautical-inspired shoes are bound to be your go-to shoe summer after summer.
Material: Leather
Size Range: 7-15
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Best Sustainable Shoes
Rothy’s The Driving Loafer
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Best Sustainable Shoes
Rothy’s The Driving Loafer
Rothy’s take on the driving loafers are sustainably made with more than 21 bottles. Better still, they’re comfortable, flexible, and even machine washable! So they’ll stay looking as good as new with every outing.
Material: Plastic Bottles
Size Range: 7-16
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Best Suede Sneakers
Common Projects Retro Low Leather-Trimmed Suede Sneakers
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Best Suede Sneakers
Common Projects Retro Low Leather-Trimmed Suede Sneakers
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For an elevated sneaker option, these velvety suede low-tops are minimal indeed but add just the right amount of pizzazz to any low-key outfit.
Material: Suede
Size Range: EU39-EU47
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Best Combat Boots
Thursday Boot Company Men’s Captain Cap Toe Leather Boots
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Best Combat Boots
Thursday Boot Company Men’s Captain Cap Toe Leather Boots
Throw on these sturdy stompers with your favorite pair of jeans and flannel shirt, and what you have is your signature look for the cooler seasons.
Material: Leather
Size Range: 6-14
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Casual Black Shoes
Cole Haan ØriginalGrand Wingtip Oxford
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Casual Black Shoes
Cole Haan ØriginalGrand Wingtip Oxford
A black dress shoe, but make it business casual. The brogue details add a polished touch, while the athletic sole makes them suitable for all-day walking.
Material: Leather
Size Range: 6.5-16
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Cult-Status Sneakers
Veja V-10 Rubber-Trimmed Leather Sneakers
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Cult-Status Sneakers
Veja V-10 Rubber-Trimmed Leather Sneakers
You can’t call yourself a sneakerhead without owning at least one pair of Vejas. Sustainably-made and comfortable to wear, these V-10s are just about the coolest shoes you’ll ever slip your feet into. Even royals are obsessed.
Material: Raw Materials
Size Range: EU39-EU46
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Best Chukka Boots
Clarks Desert Chukka Boot
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Best Chukka Boots
Clarks Desert Chukka Boot
It doesn’t get more versatile than the chukka. The structured, ankle-length silhouette makes it easy to style with most outfits, while the welted construction ensures a lifetime of wear.
Material: Suede
Size Range: 7-14
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Best Penny Loafers
Paraboot Paraboot Coraux Loafer
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Best Penny Loafers
Paraboot Paraboot Coraux Loafer
When you want to look polished and put together, you can’t go wrong with the distinguished penny loafer. This structured pair by Paraboot is comfortable, sharp-looking, durable, and an ideal year-round option.
Material: Leather
Size Range: 7-11.5
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Best Suede Loafers
Nordstrom Pryor Penny Loafers
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Best Suede Loafers
Nordstrom Pryor Penny Loafers
Wear these luxuriously blue suede loafers and we guarantee you’ll be standing out in a sea of brown loafers.
Material: Suede
Size Range: 8.5-13
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Best for Summer
Loro Piana Summer Walk Suede Loafers
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Best for Summer
Loro Piana Summer Walk Suede Loafers
It’s all in the name. Cut from the finest suede, these minimalist slip-ons by Loro Piana have you covered for all your summer outings.
Material: Suede
Size Range: 5-15
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Best Slip-On Sneakers
Vince Fletcher Suede Slip-On Sneaker
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Best Slip-On Sneakers
Vince Fletcher Suede Slip-On Sneaker
Want a sneaker without the fuss? These sleek slip-on sneakers that go on and off with ease are your best bet. Oh, and how about that forest green color? A great way of adding interest to an otherwise simple ensemble.
Material: Suede
Size Range: 7-13
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Best derby shoes
Nordstrom Dorian Brogued Wingtip Derby
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Best derby shoes
Nordstrom Dorian Brogued Wingtip Derby
Meet the Oxford’s just-as-sharp sister style: the Derby. Crafted with smooth leather and finished with sophisticated brogue details, these casual dress shoes will serve you well for years to come.
Material: Leather
Size Range: 7.5-13
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Oxford-Meets-Sneakers
Santoni Leather Rubber-Sole Oxfords
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Oxford-Meets-Sneakers
Santoni Leather Rubber-Sole Oxfords
A little bit oxford, a little bit sneaker, these Italian-made shoes are the epitome of a business casual shoe.
Material: Leather
Size Range: 7-13
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One-of-a-Kind Sneakers
Novella The Preface
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One-of-a-Kind Sneakers
Novella The Preface
These aren’t just any ordinary sneakers, they’re sneakers with a backstory. From the up-and-coming Novella brand, every shoe is created in collaboration with an artisan. What makes them even more unique is the fact that there are only 2020 pairs available, with each shoe labeled with its own number.
Material: Leather
Size Range: 5-14
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Best Chelsea Boots
RM Williams Comfort Craftsman Boot
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Best Chelsea Boots
RM Williams Comfort Craftsman Boot
When in doubt, wear a Chelsea boot. RM Williams’ take on the classic boasts a buttery leather construction and is incredibly flexible to walk in. Plus, they’re versatile enough to go from daily dressing to formal settings with ease.
Material: Leather
Size Range: 7-14
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Best Suede Boots
Saint Laurent Wyatt Suede Chelsea Boots
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Best Suede Boots
Saint Laurent Wyatt Suede Chelsea Boots
Every guy needs that one pair of boots they can dress up or down for every occasion on their agenda. Saint Laurent’s sandy suede Chelsea boots are exactly what we had in mind.
Material: Suede
Size Range: 6-17
Sophie Dweck is the associate shopping editor for Town & Country, where she covers beauty, fashion, home and décor, and more.
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