When it comes to men's casual shoes, too many people only think of sneakers, and assume all other shoes to be for dressy occasions. But there are several great shoe options for wearing with jeans, cords, khakis and chinos. Here are a few of my current favorites in men's casual shoes -- I've even included a stylish sneaker or two, for those of you who prefer to live your life in rubber soles.
The PreciseFit system provides footbed inserts of different thickness that allow for a truly custom fit. But mostly, I'm crazy about these shoes because they look totally masculine, but still have a great trendy look to them. A natural with jeans or cords, these shoes come in brown or light tan tumbled suede.
Here's a great example of shoes that can be worn casually or with dressier clothes. These square-toed slip-ons have a fabulous look, a great price tag, and come in two versatile colors: black or brown. Pair these with everything from jeans to khakis.
These boots look great in brown or black leather, but they're especially gorgeous in brown suede. Though they're casual, they have a very elegant look. The pull tab and double side goring makes it easy to slip them on and off.
Featuring uppers that combine crumpled leather and smooth leather, these shoes have a dressy shape, but offer too much styling to be worn in a formal or business setting -- but that's what makes them perfect casual shoes. Available in black or brown, these shoes are crazy cool, and will be irresistible to guys who like to make a fashion statement.
I promised sneakers, and here's one that's plenty casual and cool without looking too sloppy or "sneakerish." Available in black, tan or a super-cool green called "forest night," these sporty shoes have washed leather uppers and outsoles made from recycled car tires -- so they're eco-friendly as well.
If the word "loafer" doesn't exactly excite you, than you've simply been looking at the wrong styles. These cool loafers from Donald J. Pliner bring new meaning to the word with their chic square bicycle toes and textured suede uppers. The black is a little fussy for me, but the espresso and tan versions are casual shoes at their finest -- a great look with jeans.
With three top seams and 1 inch heels, these shoes could nearly pass for dress shoes if they were made from smooth polished leather. But the oiled suede uppers give them a totally lived-in and laid-back look that's perfect with jeans or khakis. Available in brown or dark brown, these shoes feature double goring for an easy fit.
