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You know you need solid dress shoes, but how do you choose? We’ve taken out some of the guesswork with this selection of polished picks. Whether you’re classic (like a pair of bit loafers) or willing to take a few risks (in blue burnished wingtips), any choice will be a wise one.
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Kenneth Cole REACTION Men’s Take In Stride Le Slip-On Loafer (Black)$118$59.00 -
Kenneth Cole REACTION Men’s Take In Stride Le Slip-On Loafer (Brown)$118$59.00 -
Kenneth Cole Reaction Men’s Take Note Loafer (Black)$88$44.00 -
Kenneth Cole Reaction Men’s Take Note Loafer (Brown)$88$44.00 -
Kenneth Cole New York Men’s All and Only Loafer (Black)$118$59.00 -
Eastland Men’s Yarmouth 1 Eye Camp Moc (Olive/Brown)$120$53.00 -
Tretorn Otto Wax Canvas Boat Shoe Sneaker (Cabernet/Red)$75$39.00 -
Tretorn Otto Wax Canvas Boat Shoe Sneaker (Hydro/White)$75$39.00 -
Tretorn Otto Wax Canvas Boat Shoe Sneaker (Anthracite)$75$39.00 -
Tretorn Otto Wax Canvas Boat Shoe Sneaker (Duffle Bag)$75$39.00 -
Tretorn Otto Wax Canvas Boat Shoe Sneaker (Dune Brown)$75$39.00 -
Eastland Men’s Yarmouth 1 Eye Camp Moc (Black/brown)$120$53.00 -
Kenneth Cole REACTION Men’s Billard Hall Oxford (Black)$118$59.00 -
Steve Madden Men’s Wyott Loafer (Black)$100$49.00 -
Steve Madden Men’s Wyott Loafer (Brown)$100$49.00 -
Steve Madden Men’s Wyott Loafer (Tan)$100$49.00 -
Kenneth Cole Reaction Men’s National Team Slip-on (Black)$98$49.00 -
Tretorn Men’s Alkarr Sneaker (Dark Olive)$85$49.00 -
Tretorn Men’s Alkarr Sneaker (Phantom Black)$85$49.00 -
Tretorn Men’s Nylite Canvas Sneaker (Orange/Corn/White)$65$39.00 -
Tretorn Men’s Nylite Canvas Sneaker (Wild Dove/Star Sapphire Blue)$65$39.00 -
DVS Men’s Havoc Skate Shoe (Black nubuck)$76$49.00 -
DVS Men’s Havoc Skate Shoe (Black/Grey Leather)$76$49.00 -
Florsheim Men’s Portfolio Slip-On (Black)$100$50.00 -
Florsheim Men’s Urbane Dress Loafer (Cognac)$100$50.00 -
SeaVees Men’s Baja Slip-On (Dune Suede)$98$49.00 -
SeaVees Men’s Baja Slip-On (Navy Suede)$98$49.00 -
Generic Surplus Men’s Dom Leather Boot (Black)$130$55.00 -
Florsheim Men’s Dorado Sporty Slip-On (Black)$90$50.00 -
Florsheim Men’s Dorado Sporty Slip-On (Brown)$90$50.00 -
Kenneth Cole REACTION Men’s Skeleton Key Casual Loafer (Khaki)$118$59.00 -
Kenneth Cole Reaction Men’s Rouge Trip Wingtip (Sand)$118$49.00 -
Kenneth Cole REACTION Men’s Grow-Ceeds Oxford (Black)$118$59.00 -
Calvin Klein Men’s Sulie Loafer (Black)$130$55.00 -
Calvin Klein Men’s Sulie Loafer (White)$130$55.00 -
Calvin Klein Men’s Irah Suede Oxford (Grey)$140$59.00 -
Steve Madden Men’s Fellix Slip-On (Grey)$90$38.00 -
Steve Madden Men’s Fellix Slip-On (Navy)$90$38.00 -
Steve Madden Men’s Fellix Slip-On (Purple)$90$38.00 -
Steve Madden Men’s Fellix Slip-On (Tan)$90$38.00 -
Steve Madden Men’s Rumsford Slip-On (Black)$120$59.00 -
Steve Madden Men’s Rumsford Slip-On (Grey)$120$59.00 -
Steve Madden Men’s Rumsford Slip-On (Tan)$120$59.00 -
Rockport Men’s Weekend Style Slip-On (Grey Linen)$100$50.00 -
Rockport Men’s Weekend Style Slip-On (Navy Linen)$100$50.00 -
Florsheim Men’s Pompano Dress Tassel Loafer (Brown)$115$53.00 -
Rockport Men’s Laguna Road Slip On (Black)$120$55.00 -
Rockport Men’s Laguna Road Slip On (Dark Brown)$120$55.00 -
SeaVees Men’s Hermosa Vintage Surf Tennis Shoe (Seagrass Sunbleached Twill)$98$49.00 -
Florsheim Men’s Lakeside Ox Moc Toe Boat Shoe (Gray)$100$50.00 -
Nautica Men’s Fiesta Penny Loafer (Black)$80$49.00 -
Nautica Men’s Fiesta Penny Loafer (Blue)$80$49.00 -
Nautica Men’s Fiesta Penny Loafer (Coffee Brown)$80$49.00 -
Nautica Men’s Fiesta Penny Loafer (Red)$80$49.00 -
Joseph Abboud Men’s Evan Loafer (Burgundy)$125$56.00 -
Joseph Abboud Men’s Evan Loafer (Chestnut)$125$56.00 -
Calvin Klein Men’s Faxon2 Casual Oxford (Black)$110$47.00 -
Calvin Klein Men’s Faxon2 Casual Oxford (Dark Charcoal)$110$47.00 -
Calvin Klein Men’s Faxon2 Casual Oxford (Dark Tan)$110$47.00 -
Calvin Klein Men’s Faxon2 Casual Oxford (Navy)$110$47.00 -
Florsheim Men’s Oslo Moc Slip-On (Brown)$100$59.00 -
Calvin Klein Men’s Horatio Oxford (Black)$130$52.00 -
Calvin Klein Men’s Horatio Oxford (Tan)$130$52.00 -
Tretorn Men’s Karlstad Sneaker (Dark Olive)$80$39.00 -
Tretorn Men’s Bligh Suede Slip On Sneaker (Fossil)$90$49.00 -
Tretorn Men’s Bligh Suede Slip On Sneaker (Java)$90$49.00 -
Nautica Men’s Del Mar High-Top Boat Shoe (Grey)$60$39.00 -
DVS Men’s Ignition Skate Shoe (Black/Grey Leather)$60$39.00 -
Sebago Men’s Filson Dillenbeck Loafer (Brown/Red/Black Wool)$130$54.00 -
Robert Wayne Men’s Jens Loafer (Black)$110$49.00 -
Robert Wayne Men’s Jens Loafer (Loden)$110$49.00 -
Sebago Men’s Campsides Lace-Up (Milkshake Suede)$115$59.00 -
DVS Men’s Jarvis Skate Shoe (Black Suede)$60$39.00 -
DVS Men’s Jarvis Skate Shoe (Nauticle Suede)$60$39.00 -
Bed|Stü Men’s Uncle Dowell Chukka Boot (Black)$85$47.00 -
Bed|Stü Men’s Uncle Dowell Chukka Boot (Tan)$85$47.00 -
SeaVees Men’s Army Issue Sneaker (Charcoal Flannel)$88$44.00 -
Bed|Stü Men’s Ellington Wingtip Oxford (Grey)$98$59.00 -
Nautica Men’s Del Mar Mid Boat Shoe (Denim)$60$39.00 -
Nautica Men’s Del Mar Mid Boat Shoe (Tan)$60$39.00 -
DVS Men’s Enduro Heir Skate Shoe (Black Leather)$90$49.00 -
DVS Men’s Milan 2 CT Skate Shoe (Black/Grey Suede HOL 13)$100$39.00 -
Florsheim Men’s Porfolio Wingip Oxford (Black)$98$59.00 -
Calvin Klein Men’s Fedor Oxford (Black)$145$49.00 -
Sebago Men’s Gibraltar Oxford (Black)$90$59.00 -
Steve Madden Men’s Rocckit Slip-On (Dark Brown)$90$39.00 -
Steve Madden Men’s Rocckit Slip-On (White)$98$39.00 -
Calvin Klein Men’s Felix Oxford (Black)$98$53.00 -
Calvin Klein Men’s Felix Oxford (Navy)$100$53.00 -
Florsheim Men’s Porfolio Plain-Toe Oxford (Black)$90$59.00 -
Florsheim Men’s Nowles Penny Loafer (Crazy Horse)$98$50.00 -
Kenneth Cole Reaction Men’s Royal Flush Slip-on (Black)$135$49.00 -
Sebago Men’s Campsides Oxford (Brown Oiled Waxy)$135$59.00 -
Sebago Men’s Campsides Oxford (Milkshake)$135$59.00 -
Sebago Men’s Campsides Oxford (Navy Suede)$105$59.00 -
DVS Men’s Vapor Skate Shoe (Blue Suede FA 13)$105$39.00 -
Original Penguin Men’s Moby High-Top Sneaker (Black)$70$47.00 -
Original Penguin Men’s Moby High-Top Sneaker (White/Pewter)$100$47.00 -
Gola Men’s Peak Dress Sneaker (Black)$125$55.00 -
Gola Men’s Peak Dress Sneaker (Tan)$110$55.00 -
DVS Men’s Durham Skate Shoe (Black Gum Leather)$110$39.00 -
Florsheim Men’s Portfolio Cap-Toe Oxford (Black)$70$59.00 -
Steve Madden Men’s Grrannt Oxford (Brown)$135$52.00 -
Robert Wayne Men’s San Marco Slip On Casual with Metal Piece Loafer (Brown)$168$47.00 -
Robert Wayne Men’s San Marco Slip On Casual with Metal Piece Loafer (Loden Suede)$168$47.00 -
Bass Men’s Albany Double Seam Oxford (Black Range Calf)$168$49.00 -
Eastland Men’s Ashland 1955 3-Eye Moc Oxford (Burgundy)$100$52.00 -
ANDREW MARC Men’s Dyker Oxford (Dyker Brown)$95$57.00 -
ANDREW MARC Men’s Dyker Oxford (Espresso/Black/Deep Natural/Natural)$95$57.00 -
ANDREW MARC Men’s Dyker Oxford (Rock)$100$57.00 -
Florsheim Men’s Oslo Moc Slip-On (Black)$100$59.00 -
Sebago Men’s Crest Vent Boat Shoe (Golden Tan)$98$55.00 -
Sebago Men’s Crest Vent Boat Shoe (Graphite)$69$55.00 -
Steve Madden Men’s Kronos Loafer (White)$165$39.00 -
Robert Wayne Men’s Adrian Dress Shoe (Black)$118$49.00 -
Kenneth Cole Reaction Men’s Base Jump Slip-on (Tan)$118$49.00 -
Bass Men’s Arcadia Oxford (Brown)$118$49.00 -
Wolverine No. 1883 Men’s Darin Oxford (Light Taupe)$75$55.00 -
Kenneth Cole Reaction Men’s Sharp Turn Captoe Oxford (Black)$75$59.00 -
Kenneth Cole Reaction Men’s Co-Vert Agent Oxford (Black)$60$59.00 -
Kenneth Cole Reaction Men’s Co-Vert Agent Oxford (Brown)$118$59.00 -
DC Men’s Union High Lace-Up Fashion Sneaker (Black/Battleship/Turquoise)$70$45.00 -
DC Men’s Union High Lace-Up Fashion Sneaker (Grey/Red)$125$45.00 -
DC Men’s Net Fashion Sneaker (Nautical Blue/White)$100$37.00 -
MARC NEW YORK Men’s Astor Gentle Slip-On Loafer (Gun/Black Suede)$90$59.00 -
Bass Men’s Albany Lace-Up (Brown)$99$49.00 -
Sebago Men’s Campsides Mid Oxford (Chocolate)$60$59.00 -
Eastland Men’s Santa FE Oxford (Olive Suede)$60$49.00 -
Florsheim Men’s Kinear Oxford (Cognac)$140$47.00 -
Original Penguin Men’s Thaw Mesh Sneaker (White/Pewter)$100$49.00 -
DVS Men’s Daewon 13 CT Skate Shoe (Slate Suede HOL 13)$95$39.00 -
DVS Men’s Daewon 13 CT Skate Shoe (Black/Grey Suede)$95$39.00 -
Patagonia Men’s Banyan MO Slip On (Forge Grey)$108$55.00 -
Steve Madden Men’S Takovr Slip-On (Tan)$130$45.00 -
Stacy Adams Men’s Halford Slip-On (Black)$130$45.00 -
Stacy Adams Men’s Halford Slip-On (Cognac)$90$45.00 -
Kenneth Cole Reaction Men’s Rev-enue Dress Lace-up Oxford (Brown)$165$54.00 -
Florsheim Men’s Tienomite 3-Eye Loafer (Brown Crazy Horse)$70$52.00 -
Florsheim Men’s Tienomite 3-Eye Loafer (Navy)$88$52.00 -
Rockport Men’s Wave Crasher Boat Shoe (Grey/Golden Rod Multi)$88$45.00 -
Wolverine No. 1883 Men’s Darin Oxford (Dark Grey)$118$55.00 -
DVS Men’s Lucid Skate Shoe (Red Suede)$75$39.00 -
SeaVees Men’s Westwood Sneaker (Earth Red Canvas)$100$44.00 -
SeaVees Men’s Westwood Sneaker (Faded Green Canvas)$125$44.00 -
Kenneth Cole REACTION Men’s Room 2 Grow Loafer (Navy)$148$59.00 -
New Balance Men’s M750 Neutral Running Shoe (Grey/Blue)$88$40.00 -
Florsheim Men’s Marina Boat Shoe (Brown)$88$59.00 -
RockportD1491:E1517Aderner Slip-On (Brown)$178$59.00 -
Kenneth Cole New York Men’s Capitol Hill BO Loafer (Black)$140$49.00 -
SeaVees Men’s Baja Surfari Slip-On (Grey Poncho Stripe)$59$39.00 -
SeaVees Men’s Baja Surfari Slip-On (Oatmeal Poncho Stripe)$90$39.00 -
DVS Men’s Carson Skate Shoe (Black Leather HOL 13)$160$39.00 -
Kenneth Cole New York Men’s Bigger Than Me Loafer (Black)$160$50.00 -
Calvin Klein Men’s Irah Oxford (Black)$120$59.00 -
DVS Men’s Rico CT Skate Shoe (Black Leather)$130$39.00 -
DC Men’s Spartan High WC LE Sneaker (Black/Glow)$130$44.00 -
Rockport Men’s Castleton Boot (Black)$100$55.00 -
Rockport Men’s Castleton Boot (Tan)$148$55.00 -
Steve Madden Men’s Guntherr Dress Oxford (Brown)$88$53.00 -
Rockport Men’s Drive Sports Lite Venetian Driving Shoe (Black)$75$52.00 -
Rockport Men’s Drive Sports Lite Venetian Driving Shoe (Dark Brown)$135$52.00 -
Steve Madden Men’s Crank Slip-On (Black)$130$43.00 -
Andrew Marc Men’s Dorchester Loafer (Black)$65$55.00 -
Generic Surplus Men’s Apache Sneaker (Grey/Indigo)$70$42.00 -
Stacy Adams Men’s Daystar Loafer (Black)$100$34.00 -
Eastland Men’s Sullivan 1955 1-Eye Boat Shoe (Charcoal)$82$49.00 -
Original Penguin Men’s Fly Ocean Boat Shoe (Castlerock Canvas)$108$47.00 -
Original Penguin Men’s Fly Ocean Boat Shoe (Dark Clay Leather)$149$47.00 -
Kickers Men’s Urbania Lace-Up (Dark Beige)$120$44.00 -
Tretorn Otto Canvas Boat Shoe Sneaker (Phantom/Black)$110$39.00 -
Nautica Men’s Bosun Oxford (Tan)$100$39.00 -
Ted Baker Men’s Esppaa 2 Loafer (Blue)$250$35.00 -
SeaVees Men’s Baja Slip-On (Dust Green)$128$35.00 -
Kenneth Cole REACTION Men’s Ghost Town Slip-On (Black)$125$39.00 -
JD Fisk Men’s Marc Oxford (Black)$118$59.00 -
Rockport Men’s Alpenglow Slip-On (Black)$120$59.00 -
Florsheim Men’s Doon Penny Loafer (Brown Crazy Horse)$85$58.00 -
Florsheim Men’s Classic Moc Slip-On (Black)$140$53.00 -
Rogue Men’s Rodman Nabuck Wingtip Oxford (Ocean)$98$56.00 -
Kenneth Cole REACTION Men’s Pop Song Monkstrap (Brown)$98$49.00 -
Joseph Abboud Men’s Martin Oxford (Chestnut)$80$47.00 -
Kenneth Cole REACTION Men’s Reliefstitch Erle Oxford (Black)$85$47.00 -
Steve Madden Men’s Garrett Slip-On (Black)$85$44.00 -
Steve Madden Men’s Roddey Slip-On (Black Leather)$95$43.00 -
Calvin Klein Men’s Gordan Lace-Up (Black)$165$39.00 -
Kenneth Cole REACTION Men’s Fever Casual Oxford (Grey)$135$39.00 -
Kenneth Cole Reaction Men’s The Right Note Loafer (Cognac)$80$39.00 -
DC Men’s Pure NS Sneaker (Red/black)$$39.20 -
ASICS Men’s GEL-Upshot Training Shoe (Black/Silver)$$41.00 -
Stacy Adams Men’s Uptown Bicycle Toe Slip-on (Black)$$35.00 -
Eastland Men’s Saddleback Oxford (Tan Oiled Suede/Brown Leather)$$31.00 -
Bed|Stü Men’s Skowkroft Slip-On Loafer (Red)$$30.00 -
Eastland Men’s Washburn 1955 2-Eye Boat Shoe (Teal)$$49.00 -
DC Men’s Spartan Hi WC Sneaker (White/Grey/Blue)$$33.00
