Wedding Shoe Guide 101

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Wedding Shoe Guide What Shoes Should The Groom
Wear?
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Introduction
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Go for Comfort
The Color Style of the
Suit
The Best Shoe Styles for Grooms
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Styling Different Wedding Shoe Styles
Closing Thoughts
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INTRODUCTION

• Getting married is one of the most important
  moments in anyone's life, a memorable event that
  requires careful planning so that everything is
  just perfect. No different from the choice of the
  brides wedding dress, the grooms attire can
  make all the difference on such a special day.
• The choice of footwear can make or break even the
  best suit, to make sure your feet are looking fly
  on the big day, the mens wedding shoe ideas
  mentioned below will put your mind at ease.

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The Color And Style Of The Suit

• The color and material of the groom's suit are
  the primary aspects that need to be considered
  while choosing the perfect wedding shoes. The
  typical colors for men's wedding shoes tend to be
  brown leather tones or black, but you could add a
  hint of color by wearing bright colored socks or
  even blue wedding shoes. And even the style of
  watch, shirt or tie you'll be wearing should go
  with the leather shoes. This is why it's
  important to try on the complete look a few days
  before the wedding to make sure everything
  matches.

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BLACK SHOES
WHITE SHOES
DARK BROWN SHOES
MEDIUM BROWN SHOES

• For black or charcoal suits, only black shoes
  should be worn. These can be matt or glossy.

• For brown-grey suits, light or dark brown shoes
  are a good choice, but if in doubt choose black.

• For light grey suits with no brown undertones,
  black shoes are the standard choice. White
  sneakers can also be worn to a daytime wedding.

• For cream or tan shoes, light or medium brown
  shoes are the best option. White shoes may be
  worn with a tan suit but would look wrong with a
  cream suit.

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• GO FOR COMFORT

The most important things to consider is that the
shoes fit well, are comfortable and that you feel
good in them. This goes for the entire groom
look, from the suit you decide right down to the
shoes you will be walking in all day long.
Wedding isn't a short event, so pick a pair of
shoes you are comfortable with both style-wise
and comfort-wise.
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The Best Shoe Styles For Grooms Are
Oxford Shoes Brogue Shoes Derby
Shoes Loafers Monk Strap Shoes Boots
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• Oxford Shoes

• The Oxford shoe is a classic mens dress shoe
  that belongs in every grooms closet. It can be
  identified by its closed lacing system, which
  features the shoelace eyelets tabs attached under
  the vamp. Oxfords also tend to feature a low heel
  and short back, creating a neat and polished
  appearance. Perfect for pairing with a suit,
  Oxford shoes are a reliable choice for every
  occasion mainly a wedding. While black polished
  styles easily work as wedding shoes, other styles
  of Oxfords can suit any number of events.

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• Brogue Shoes

• The name "brogue" actually comes from the process
  of broguing, which involves adorning leather
  shoes with heavy perforations. As such, shoes
  which are technically another style, like Oxford
  or Derby, are often referred to as Brogues
  because of these decorative perforations.
  Confusing or not, this unique look creates a shoe
  with personality and style. Best of all, brogue
  shoes can be worn with any suit and any color.

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• Loafers

• Dress loafers are always a smart bet and they're
  also your wedding secret weapon. You can wear
  them sockless or with no-show socks if you'd
  likewhich will help keep your feet cool. They're
  also easy to slip in and out of depending on your
  post-reception plans. You can either wear them to
  the rehearsal dinner, the wedding, or at lunch
  the day after and no one will notice.

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• Derby Shoes

• Like Oxfords, Derby shoes are another popular
  wedding shoes. Slightly less complex in design,
  however, Derby shoes feature an open lacing
  system, unlike oxfords that have the bottom of
  the lacing section sewn closed. This comfortable
  style is suitable for most formal occasions and
  can easily be paired with a wedding suit. While
  traditional leather varieties of Derby shoes are
  perfect for a classic, polished look, other
  types, in materials such as suede, are ideal for
  a rather more casual look.

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• Monk Strap Shoes

• If you really want to avoid laces but want more
  texture on your shoes, go for monk strap shoes.
  Unlike loafers, monk shoes add more character to
  your look with its buckle and leather detailing.
  While there are single monk strap pairs
  available, double monk strap pairs are the classy
  and bolder choice. They're perfect for special
  occasions, i.e. your wedding.

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• Boots

• Depending on the dress code, you might be able to
  wear mens boots to a wedding. Were not talking
  about work or hunting boots. Sleek Chelsea and
  chukka boots are more appropriate. Paired with
  expertly tailored slacks, boots are just the
  right amount of sprezzatura (that's Italian for
  casually cool). Just make sure it's dress code
  appropriate.

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Closing Thoughts
Closing Thoughts

• Buying wedding shoes doesnt have to be
  overwhelming or complicated when you have an idea
  of the dress code. This guide should help you
  decide which types of mens wedding shoes to buy.
• Ultimately, though, you should invest in a pair
  of footwear that makes you feel good. Dont skimp
  on quality, or you might find yourself with a
  stiff pair of shoes that you want to kick off
  after the vows. And feel free to show off your
  personality if the function calls for it.