{"id":524730,"date":"2021-02-10T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/?p=524730"},"modified":"2025-03-08T00:46:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T05:46:25","slug":"best-mens-dress-shoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-mens-dress-shoes\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Best Men&#8217;s Dress Shoes for Any Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This article is all about our favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/comfortable-dress-shoes\/\" data-lasso-id=\"95092\">dress shoes<\/a> that you can buy this year and beyond, no matter what your budget is.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #01162b;color:#01162b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #01162b;color:#01162b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-mens-dress-shoes\/#Lets_Talk_Styles\" >Let\u2019s Talk Styles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-mens-dress-shoes\/#Luxury_vs_Budget\" >Luxury vs Budget<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-mens-dress-shoes\/#Luxury_Brands_Over_500\" >Luxury Brands: Over $500<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-mens-dress-shoes\/#Under_500\" >Under $500<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-mens-dress-shoes\/#Under_250\" >Under $250<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-mens-dress-shoes\/#Under_100\" >Under $100<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-mens-dress-shoes\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Best_mens_dress_shoes.jpg\" alt=\"Best mens dress shoes\" class=\"wp-image-524732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Best_mens_dress_shoes.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Best_mens_dress_shoes-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Best_mens_dress_shoes-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Best_mens_dress_shoes-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019d be surprised at how much you can express yourself with a pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/johnston-and-murphy-shoes-review\" data-lasso-id=\"185723\">classic dress shoes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, no matter your job or personal style, dress shoe situations are unavoidable in every grown man\u2019s life. They can also make or break a good suit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately it\u2019s 2023 and what were once infractions in formal settings, loafers or suede for example, are now perfectly acceptable as dress shoes if sufficiently smart and well crafted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The right pair can take you from the boardroom to a formal wedding to box seats at Madison Square Garden. Most importantly, you should feel like yourself in them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve rounded up the best dress shoe brands, each unique in quality and story, at different price points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But first..\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-let-s-talk-styles\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_Talk_Styles\"><\/span>Let\u2019s Talk Styles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Dress shoe&#8221; is kind of an umbrella term, here&#8217;s a breakdown of the different styles of dress shoes&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-oxfords\">Oxfords<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxfords are the quintessential formal dress shoe, defined by a closed lacing system. The flaps above the tongue, where the lace eyelets are located, are sewn under the vamp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxfords are like Sinatra songs: Classic and popular at weddings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-derbys\">Derbys<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Derby shoes are different from their Oxford cousins only because the facing is sewn over the vamp, for an open lacing system. This makes for a less formal, more versatile dress shoe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-monk-straps\">Monk Straps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Literally designed for monks as an alternative to sandals, the monk strap shoe features a distinctive strap-and-buckle design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Single strap shoes offer a clean, elegant silhouette reminiscent of old-school opera pumps. Double straps offer a hint of utilitarian-chic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dress-boots\">Dress Boots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dress boots are fashioned like dress shoes, but the upper goes up to the ankles offering extra support. Dress boots are great for outdoor and weather situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My friends and I are an outdoorsy bunch, so whenever we can have weddings and other formal occasions at the top of a mountain or in the middle of the woods, we\u2019ll do it. Dress boots come in handy at such parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chukkas and Chelseas lean casual, but their minimalist look makes them easily styled for smarter situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-loafers\">Loafers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The look of a dress shoe and the ease of a slipper \u2013that\u2019s a winning combination if I ever saw one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-horsebit-loafers-for-men\/\" data-lasso-id=\"24892\">loafer<\/a> is the formal brother to the laid-back moccasin, the William to his Harry. It features a heel, a clean upper, and is often made of harder leather than moccasins are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-brogues-and-wingtips\">Brogues and Wingtips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-brogues-under-200\/\" data-lasso-id=\"24893\">Brogues<\/a> and wingtips are subcategories of dress shoe styles that can be applied to most of the above designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brogues are defined by decorative perforations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wingtips are defined by a W shape design on the toecap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both designs have a vintage flare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-luxury-vs-budget\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Luxury_vs_Budget\"><\/span>Luxury vs Budget<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cement shoes are cheaper than Goodyear welted and Blake stitched shoes, but don\u2019t last as long. Full-grain leather is more durable than rush-processed leather and also comes at a price premium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s true that important fashion brands can, and often do, use the weight of their name to mark up prices, so we\u2019ll explicitly explain the story behind each luxury brand we spotlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day though, you really do get what you pay for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-luxury-brands-over-500\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Luxury_Brands_Over_500\"><\/span>Luxury Brands: Over $500<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If budget isn&#8217;t of concern to you, check out these brands&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-john-lobb\">John Lobb<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Savile Row staple John Lobb is unexaggeratedly the Rolls Royce of men\u2019s dress shoes. This brand has been making footwear for aristocrats since day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sun of the John Lobb universe is its bespoke services, which are also great for gents with smaller feet like me. If you go this route, it may take a year for your Lobbs to arrive, but trust that they will be perfect \u2013and they\u2019ll last forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/john-lobb-city-ii-oxfords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25795\" data-lasso-name=\"John Lobb City II Oxfords\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/John-Lobb-City-II.jpg\" alt=\"John Lobb City II\" class=\"wp-image-524861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/John-Lobb-City-II.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/John-Lobb-City-II-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/John-Lobb-City-II-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/John-Lobb-City-II-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/John-Lobb-City-II-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/John-Lobb-City-II-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/john-lobb-city-ii-oxfords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25165\" data-lasso-name=\"John Lobb City II Oxfords\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the handcrafted ready-to-wear pieces feature telltale signs of topnotch craftsmanship. For one thing, the descriptions are hyper specific about the leather they use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I don\u2019t exactly know what \u201cforged waxed-leather\u201d is, but I do know that low-quality leather hides behind vague descriptions, and high-quality leather is backed up by objective, superlative-free specifics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/john-lobb-william-double-monk-strap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25796\" data-lasso-name=\"John Lobb - William Double Monk Strap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/John-Lobb-William-98.jpg\" alt=\"John Lobb William 98\" class=\"wp-image-524859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/John-Lobb-William-98.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/John-Lobb-William-98-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/John-Lobb-William-98-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/John-Lobb-William-98-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/John-Lobb-William-98-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/John-Lobb-William-98-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/john-lobb-william-double-monk-strap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25166\" data-lasso-name=\"John Lobb - William Double Monk Strap\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>They also offer the widest range of leathers on this list, from calfskin and suede to exotic offerings like lizard and crocodile.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel around the inners of any John Lobb, you\u2019ll notice that their shoe linings are flat and even everywhere including at the seams. This indicates tightly built, well-crafted footwear, and one of the best men\u2019s leather dress shoes in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each ready-to-wear design goes through a complex 190-step manufacturing process in Northampton, the cobbler capital of England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Important models include the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/john-lobb-city-ii-oxfords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"24857\" data-lasso-name=\"John Lobb City II Oxfords\">City II Oxfords<\/a>, a timeless and iconic shoe featuring double stitching throughout, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/john-lobb-william-double-monk-strap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"24858\" data-lasso-name=\"John Lobb - William Double Monk Strap\">William Double Monk Strap<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I even love the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/john-lobb-limited-edition-william-75s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"24859\" data-lasso-name=\"John Lobb Limited Edition William 75s\">limited edition William 75s<\/a>, which feature distinctive hand-washed colors. This aesthetic dips into contemporary art territory without ever leaving the timeless realm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/john-lobb-limited-edition-william-75s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25797\" data-lasso-name=\"John Lobb Limited Edition William 75s\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/John-Lobb-William-75.jpg\" alt=\"John Lobb William 75\" class=\"wp-image-524860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/John-Lobb-William-75.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/John-Lobb-William-75-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/John-Lobb-William-75-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/John-Lobb-William-75-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/John-Lobb-William-75-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/John-Lobb-William-75-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/john-lobb-limited-edition-william-75s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25167\" data-lasso-name=\"John Lobb Limited Edition William 75s\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like an Old Master painting or Roman architecture, it doesn\u2019t take an expert eye to understand why John Lobb shoes are so impressive. You\u2019ll admittedly drop a bundle for a pair, but this brand puts their money where your foot is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-church-s\">Church&#8217;s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s always pause among fans when a beloved family company comes under the control of a big luxury brand. Church\u2019s is an English heritage brand that was established in 1873. It was bought by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/prada-colognes\" data-lasso-id=\"235616\">Prada<\/a> in 1999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Prada applied (some would say inflicted) NY Fashion Week trends onto some lines, but they never stopped making the fundamentals. And Church\u2019s factory remains in Northampton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/church-footwear-burwood-oxford-shoe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25798\" data-lasso-name=\"Church Footwear Burwood Oxford Shoe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Church_s-Burwood.jpg\" alt=\"Church s Burwood\" class=\"wp-image-524868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Church_s-Burwood.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Church_s-Burwood-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Church_s-Burwood-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Church_s-Burwood-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Church_s-Burwood-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Church_s-Burwood-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/church-footwear-burwood-oxford-shoe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25168\" data-lasso-name=\"Church Footwear Burwood Oxford Shoe\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Church\u2019s hand-made, full-grain shoes remain timeless in style and excellent in quality. I think these are some of the best English shoes out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also fully believe that Church\u2019s and Prada are ideological soulmates when it comes to style. Both use minimalist designs to create a mix of traditional and modern styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/church-footwear-amberley-r-chelsea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25799\" data-lasso-name=\"Church Footwear Amberley R Chelsea\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Church_s-Chelsea-Boot.jpg\" alt=\"Church s Chelsea Boot\" class=\"wp-image-524867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Church_s-Chelsea-Boot.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Church_s-Chelsea-Boot-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Church_s-Chelsea-Boot-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Church_s-Chelsea-Boot-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Church_s-Chelsea-Boot-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Church_s-Chelsea-Boot-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/church-footwear-amberley-r-chelsea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25169\" data-lasso-name=\"Church Footwear Amberley R Chelsea\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019d direct those interested in buying Church\u2019s shoes to their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/churchs-five-icons\/\" data-lasso-id=\"24860\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Church&#039;s Five Icons\">five ICONS<\/a>, their back-to-basics pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each classic dress shoe style is represented in its purest, no-frills form. Even their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/church-footwear-burwood-oxford-shoe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"24861\" data-lasso-name=\"Church Footwear Burwood Oxford Shoe\">Black Burwood Brogue<\/a> shoe manages to look restrained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My favorite among the ICONs is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/church-footwear-amberley-r-chelsea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"24862\" data-lasso-name=\"Church Footwear Amberley R Chelsea\">Amberley R Chelsea<\/a> in black. It\u2019s a gentleman of a shoe, with a clean Chelsea face and firm leather that isn\u2019t stiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-carmina\">Carmina<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a good cigar, go Cuban. A good shell cordovan shoe, go Spanish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carmina has been making Goodyear welt constructed shoes on the Spanish island of Mallorca since 1866, and specializes in this highly prized leather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shell cordovan is equine leather that was first produced in Cordoba, Spain in the seventh century.\u00a0 Because of its durability and natural resistance to water, it\u2019s often used in high-end shoe making. It\u2019s a rare material priced at about $100 a foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/carmina-balmoral-dress-boots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25800\" data-lasso-name=\"Carmina Balmoral Dress Boots\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Carmina-Balmoral-Dress-Boots.jpg\" alt=\"Carmina Balmoral Dress Boots\" class=\"wp-image-524870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Carmina-Balmoral-Dress-Boots.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Carmina-Balmoral-Dress-Boots-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Carmina-Balmoral-Dress-Boots-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Carmina-Balmoral-Dress-Boots-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Carmina-Balmoral-Dress-Boots-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Carmina-Balmoral-Dress-Boots-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/carmina-balmoral-dress-boots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25170\" data-lasso-name=\"Carmina Balmoral Dress Boots\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shell cordovan shoes are smooth, and will ripple instead of crease when constantly bent. Shell cordovan requires less maintenance than calfskin leather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carmina dress shoes are a happy medium between the exceedingly slick silhouette of Italian shoes and the more muscular shape of English shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A plus for me is that Carmina shoe sizes are great for smaller guys, making most of their models in sizes as small as a US 6 for men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/carmina-black-chelsea-boots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25801\" data-lasso-name=\"Carmina Black Chelsea Boots\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Carmina-Black-Chelsea-Boots.jpg\" alt=\"Carmina Black Chelsea Boots\" class=\"wp-image-524869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Carmina-Black-Chelsea-Boots.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Carmina-Black-Chelsea-Boots-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Carmina-Black-Chelsea-Boots-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Carmina-Black-Chelsea-Boots-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Carmina-Black-Chelsea-Boots-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Carmina-Black-Chelsea-Boots-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/carmina-black-chelsea-boots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25171\" data-lasso-name=\"Carmina Black Chelsea Boots\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/carmina-balmoral-dress-boots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"24863\" data-lasso-name=\"Carmina Balmoral Dress Boots\">Balmoral Dress Boot<\/a> perfectly represents everything Carmina is all about. It\u2019s as elegant as any dress shoe, but is built sturdily with shell cordovan. The leather is first cut by hand, then the pieces are evened out in bulk to assure a flawless assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a cleaner outline, there\u2019s also the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/carmina-black-chelsea-boots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25172\" data-lasso-name=\"Carmina Black Chelsea Boots\">Black Chelsea Boot<\/a>, which along with the Balmoral, are two of Carmina\u2019s best-sellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-crockett-amp-jones\">Crockett &amp; Jones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Crockett &amp; Jones was founded in 1879 in Northampton. When it comes to shoemaking, Italy is renowned for their leather, but England wins the prize for craftsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever watched a James Bond movie and thought, \u201cno way can he run around during these action sequences without tearing up those handsome leather shoes\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fiction status aside, 007\u2019s dress shoe of choice is Crockett &amp; Jones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, no dress shoe is made for chasing a global terrorist on top of a moving train, but Crockett &amp; Jones are known for being well built, timeless, and a craft-focused English heritage brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/crockett-and-jones-highbury-derby-shoe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25802\" data-lasso-name=\"Crockett and Jones Highbury Derby Shoe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Crockett-_-Jones-Highbury.jpg\" alt=\"Crockett Jones Highbury\" class=\"wp-image-524865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Crockett-_-Jones-Highbury.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Crockett-_-Jones-Highbury-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Crockett-_-Jones-Highbury-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Crockett-_-Jones-Highbury-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Crockett-_-Jones-Highbury-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Crockett-_-Jones-Highbury-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/crockett-and-jones-highbury-derby-shoe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25173\" data-lasso-name=\"Crockett and Jones Highbury Derby Shoe\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/crockett-and-jones-highbury-derby-shoe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"24865\" data-lasso-name=\"Crockett and Jones Highbury Derby Shoe\">Highbury Derby Shoe<\/a> is one of their quintessential shoes. It\u2019s classic, but isn\u2019t as formal as an oxford. As elegant as it is, this derby doesn\u2019t take itself too seriously. What\u2019s more English than that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/crockett-and-jones-sydney-penny-loafer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25803\" data-lasso-name=\"Crockett and Jones Sydney Penny Loafer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Crockett-_-Jones-Sydney.jpg\" alt=\"Crockett Jones Sydney\" class=\"wp-image-524864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Crockett-_-Jones-Sydney.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Crockett-_-Jones-Sydney-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Crockett-_-Jones-Sydney-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Crockett-_-Jones-Sydney-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Crockett-_-Jones-Sydney-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Crockett-_-Jones-Sydney-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/crockett-and-jones-sydney-penny-loafer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25174\" data-lasso-name=\"Crockett and Jones Sydney Penny Loafer\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/crockett-and-jones-sydney-penny-loafer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"24866\" data-lasso-name=\"Crockett and Jones Sydney Penny Loafer\">Sydney Penny Loafer<\/a> is great for both formal business and smart casual situations because the toe is slightly longer than the average loafer. Moreover, loafers are of English heritage themselves, having first been developed for George VI and his landed gentry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-under-500\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Under_500\"><\/span>Under $500<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re somewhat budget-conscious, here are some good picks for you&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-allen-edmonds\">Allen Edmonds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the European-dominated world of luxury dress shoes, Allen Edmonds stands unique as an American heritage brand. They were founded in Wisconsin, provided shoes to the US Army during WWII, and have been sported by several US Presidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Allen Edmonds doesn\u2019t just rely on compelling stories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They check off all the prerequisites of any comparable luxury European brand: Quality craftsmanship with an in-house process (a 212-step technique), the use of high-quality leathers (shell cordovan, calfskin, and suede), and either Goodyear welt or hand-sewn construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/allen-edmonds-park-avenue-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25804\" data-lasso-name=\"Allen Edmonds Park Avenue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Allen-Edmonds-Park-Avenue.jpg\" alt=\"Allen Edmonds Park Avenue\" class=\"wp-image-524874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Allen-Edmonds-Park-Avenue.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Allen-Edmonds-Park-Avenue-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Allen-Edmonds-Park-Avenue-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Allen-Edmonds-Park-Avenue-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Allen-Edmonds-Park-Avenue-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Allen-Edmonds-Park-Avenue-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/allen-edmonds-park-avenue-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25175\" data-lasso-name=\"Allen Edmonds Park Avenue\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What I love most about Allen Edmonds is that they offer unique sizing. Their dress shoes come in a wide range of sizes, widths, and fits, giving options to guys whose feet are too wide, too flat, or as mine are, on the smaller end of the spectrum. Their sizing goes as low as a US 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also resuscitate old shoes at your local Allen Edmonds store or mail them to the factory using their recrafting service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/allen-edmonds-park-avenue-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"24867\" data-lasso-name=\"Allen Edmonds Park Avenue\">Park Avenue<\/a> is one of the most popular dress shoes ever. Wearing these timeless oxfords to the office is a lot like wearing a Rolex Submariner in the boardroom -you definitely won\u2019t be the only one sporting them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s a good thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These respected staples set the standard for the American dress shoe with their iconic cap-toe silhouette and Horween calfskin leather uppers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ace-marks\">Ace Marks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ace Marks combines the disruptive business practices of an innovative start-up with the craft of a heritage Italian shoemaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched as a Kickstarter campaign in 2016, Ace Marks has quickly become a renowned and popular direct-to-consumer brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/ace-marks-the-monkstrap-kurt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25805\" data-lasso-name=\"Ace Marks - The Monkstrap Kurt\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ace-Marks-Monkstrap-Shoes.jpg\" alt=\"Ace Marks Monkstrap Shoes\" class=\"wp-image-524875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ace-Marks-Monkstrap-Shoes.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ace-Marks-Monkstrap-Shoes-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ace-Marks-Monkstrap-Shoes-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ace-Marks-Monkstrap-Shoes-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ace-Marks-Monkstrap-Shoes-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/ace-marks-the-monkstrap-kurt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25176\" data-lasso-name=\"Ace Marks - The Monkstrap Kurt\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Their shoes are handmade in Italy by fourth-generation craftsmen, using hand-selected full-grain leather. They\u2019re also individually hand-dyed and hand-burnished, so each pair is a bit different than the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/ace-marks-carlo-oxford-review\" data-lasso-id=\"266504\">Ace Marks opts for a Blake-stitching<\/a> over a Goodyear welt construction. This certainly cuts costs, but also makes for a more flexible and immediately <a data-lasso-id=\"24895\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/primal-professional-review-comfortable-dress-shoes\/\">comfortable shoe<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also love that Ace Marks actively participates in conscious capitalism: They\u2019ll issue you a $50 credit for a new pair if you send them your old pair, which is donated to Career Gear, a charity that helps men in need re-enter the workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ace Marks is all about customer engagement, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/ace-marks-the-monkstrap-kurt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"24868\" data-lasso-name=\"Ace Marks - The Monkstrap Kurt\">Monkstrap Kurt<\/a> is one of their most popular and highly rated shoes. They use a proprietary last that reduces common pressure points in the ball and heel, so this Monkstrap is famously comfortable and break-in free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also comes in several shades including an unconventional bluish tone called Avio Antique and a yellow-to-brown gradient called Bourbon Nicol. At such reasonable prices, I think there\u2019s room to have fun with color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, handcrafted Italian calfskin shoes like these are triple the price at a heritage brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cole-haan\">Cole Haan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe it was Cole Haan\u2019s stint in the Nike family, but their recent dress shoe lines focus on comfort and flex technology almost as much as athletic shoes or work boots do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cole Haan calls the combination of their ergonomic footbed and full-motion outsole their <em>Grand.OS<\/em> technology. It evenly distributes weight and allows the shoe to freely move with your foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/cole-haan-washington-grand-laser-wingtip-oxford\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25806\" data-lasso-name=\"Cole Haan Washington Grand Laser Wingtip Oxford\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Cole-Haan-Men_s-Washington.jpg\" alt=\"Cole Haan Men s Washington\" class=\"wp-image-524866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Cole-Haan-Men_s-Washington.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Cole-Haan-Men_s-Washington-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Cole-Haan-Men_s-Washington-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Cole-Haan-Men_s-Washington-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Cole-Haan-Men_s-Washington-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Cole-Haan-Men_s-Washington-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/cole-haan-washington-grand-laser-wingtip-oxford\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25177\" data-lasso-name=\"Cole Haan Washington Grand Laser Wingtip Oxford\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, Cole Haan features a slimmed down construction, which really cuts the fat in the build of their dress shoes for a lightweight, sneaker-like wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Newer Cole Haan dress shoes can be pretty hit-or-miss under a certain price point, but you\u2019ll find some quality pieces in the over $300 range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/cole-haan-washington-grand-laser-wingtip-oxford\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"24869\" data-lasso-name=\"Cole Haan Washington Grand Laser Wingtip Oxford\">Washington Grand Laser Wingtip Oxford<\/a> is an archetypal dress shoe for the brand because it combines classic looks with quirky details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a sleek oxford that at first glance looks conservative. However, laser-cut perforations drape the vamp of the shoe then run down the sides and over the top back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While they\u2019re there for flexibility, breathability, and moisture control, they also give the shoe an original, and modern look unique from, but not fully rebelling against, traditional dress shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the precision engineering, cushioned memory foam, and flex welt have many reviewers claiming it\u2019s an athletic shoe disguised as a dress shoe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-under-250\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Under_250\"><\/span>Under $250<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your budget allows spending between $100 and $250, here are some options to choose from&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beckett-simonon\">Beckett Simonon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the same vein as Tom\u2019s or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/warby-parker-alternatives\/\" data-lasso-id=\"63585\">Warby Parker<\/a>, Beckett Simonon is focused on sourcing responsibly, supporting ethical manufacturing, and acting sustainably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beckett Simonon was founded in 2012 in Colombia, and is also a direct-to-consumer brand offering footwear at shockingly affordable price points, especially given the quality of their dress shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/beckett-simonon-durants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25807\" data-lasso-name=\"Beckett Simonon&#039;s Durants\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Beckett-Simonon-Durant-Oxfords.jpg\" alt=\"Beckett Simonon Durant Oxfords\" class=\"wp-image-524873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Beckett-Simonon-Durant-Oxfords.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Beckett-Simonon-Durant-Oxfords-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Beckett-Simonon-Durant-Oxfords-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Beckett-Simonon-Durant-Oxfords-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Beckett-Simonon-Durant-Oxfords-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Beckett-Simonon-Durant-Oxfords-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/beckett-simonon-durants\/\" data-lasso-id=\"25178\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Beckett Simonon&#039;s Durants\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Their shoes are made in small-batch runs. Every month, Beckett Simonon releases several styles on their website. They\u2019ll then produce each style in lots based on customer orders, leaving no unused inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This efficiency gives them the bandwidth to source high-quality full-grain leather and use ethical labor without charging you the price of courtside game tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This also means you\u2019ll wait somewhere between six to eight weeks for your shoes to arrive when you\u2019ve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/buy-shoes-online\/\" data-lasso-id=\"115140\">ordered the footwear online<\/a>, but you\u2019ll receive updates about where they are in the production process during the wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m a big fan of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/beckett-simonon-durants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"24870\" data-lasso-name=\"Beckett Simonon&#039;s Durants\">Beckett Simonon\u2019s Durants<\/a>. With its oxford-gone-brogue style, the Durant is beautifully unusual. The heavy Adelaide broguing makes it a statement shoe, and the full-grain Argentinean calfskin makes it an essential Beckett Simonon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/beckett-simonon-royce-longwings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25808\" data-lasso-name=\"Beckett Simonon Royce Longwings\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Beckett-Simonon-Royce-Longwings.jpg\" alt=\"Beckett Simonon Royce Longwings\" class=\"wp-image-524872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Beckett-Simonon-Royce-Longwings.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Beckett-Simonon-Royce-Longwings-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Beckett-Simonon-Royce-Longwings-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Beckett-Simonon-Royce-Longwings-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Beckett-Simonon-Royce-Longwings-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Beckett-Simonon-Royce-Longwings-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/beckett-simonon-royce-longwings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25179\" data-lasso-name=\"Beckett Simonon Royce Longwings\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/beckett-simonon-royce-longwings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"24871\" data-lasso-name=\"Beckett Simonon Royce Longwings\">Royce Longwings<\/a> are a similar style, but with even more perforation and wingtips to boot. At such a low price point, why not go the statement route?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These specific Beckett Simonons do run narrow though, so they aren\u2019t great for the wide footed fellow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amberjack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you tend to find most dress shoes uncomfortable, you may want to consider comfort-focused brands that make &#8220;hybrid&#8221; dress shoes, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/amberjack-originals-honey-dress-shoe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"110248\" data-lasso-name=\"Amberjack Originals\">Amberjack<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/amberjack-originals-honey-dress-shoe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"110249\" data-lasso-name=\"Amberjack Originals\">these shoes<\/a> do have a slightly more casual look, but they really are more comfortable than most traditional dress shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amberjack-Originals-Honey-Shoes.jpg\" alt=\"Amberjack Originals Honey Shoes\" class=\"wp-image-535511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amberjack-Originals-Honey-Shoes.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amberjack-Originals-Honey-Shoes-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amberjack-Originals-Honey-Shoes-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amberjack-Originals-Honey-Shoes-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amberjack-Originals-Honey-Shoes-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amberjack-Originals-Honey-Shoes-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/amberjack-originals-honey-dress-shoe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"110250\" data-lasso-name=\"Amberjack Originals\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Amberjack is a relative newcomer to the comfy shoe scene, and they&#8217;ve been making waves for good reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/amberjack-originals-honey-dress-shoe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"110251\" data-lasso-name=\"Amberjack Originals\">The Original<\/a>, their flagship product, feels more like a running shoe than a dress shoe, but it&#8217;s perfectly fine to wear with chinos to your business casual workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-johnston-amp-murphy\">Johnston &amp; Murphy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I consider Johnston &amp; Murphy one of the great mid-range brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They aren\u2019t a trendy brand. Abe Lincoln being one of their patrons, Johnston &amp; Murphy focuses on classic American styles. Even they\u2019re contemporary lines are mainly remakes of the tried-and-trues. In fact, one of their most highly rated shoes is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-saddle-shoes\" data-lasso-id=\"274623\">saddle shoe<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/johnston-murphy-bryson-tassel-slip-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25809\" data-lasso-name=\"Johnston &amp; Murphy Bryson Tassel Slip-on\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bryson-Tassel-Slip-On.jpg\" alt=\"Johnston &amp; Murphy Bryson Tassel Slip On\" class=\"wp-image-524871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bryson-Tassel-Slip-On.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bryson-Tassel-Slip-On-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bryson-Tassel-Slip-On-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bryson-Tassel-Slip-On-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bryson-Tassel-Slip-On-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bryson-Tassel-Slip-On-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/johnston-murphy-bryson-tassel-slip-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25180\" data-lasso-name=\"Johnston &amp; Murphy Bryson Tassel Slip-on\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of their lines are wider and more comfortable than conventionally thinner dress shoes like the Beckett Simonon Durants. They also tend to run big, so I recommend sizing down a half a size. Several Johnston &amp; Murphy lines offer sizes as low as a US 6, but this isn\u2019t the case with all models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I always say a mid-level shoe that incorporates a few high-quality features is a better buy than an expensive high-fashion piece that\u2019s marked up because of brand recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/johnston-murphy-conard-cap-toe-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25810\" data-lasso-name=\"Johnston &amp; Murphy Conard Cap Toe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Johnston-Murphy-Conard-Cap-Toe.jpg\" alt=\"Johnston Murphy Conard Cap Toe\" class=\"wp-image-524966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Johnston-Murphy-Conard-Cap-Toe.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Johnston-Murphy-Conard-Cap-Toe-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Johnston-Murphy-Conard-Cap-Toe-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Johnston-Murphy-Conard-Cap-Toe-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Johnston-Murphy-Conard-Cap-Toe-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Johnston-Murphy-Conard-Cap-Toe-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/johnston-murphy-conard-cap-toe-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25811\" data-lasso-name=\"Johnston &amp; Murphy Conard Cap Toe\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Their <a data-lasso-id=\"24872\" data-lasso-name=\"Johnston &amp; Murphy Bryson Tassel Slip-on\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/johnston-murphy-bryson-tassel-slip-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bryson Tassel Slip-on<\/a> has a cool vintage dad flare, but isn\u2019t out of place today, and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/johnston-murphy-conard-cap-toe-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25812\" data-lasso-name=\"Johnston &amp; Murphy Conard Cap Toe\">Conard Cap Toe<\/a>, which is handmade with Italian leather, is one of the best affordable men\u2019s dress shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wolf-amp-shepherd\">Wolf &amp; Shepherd<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wolf &amp; Shepherd, like Cole Haan, focuses on athletic-level comfort for historically uncomfortable dress shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Cole Haan, this brand didn\u2019t evolve into that focus, but was founded on it. In 2014, student athlete and performance shoe and technology designer, Justin Schneider, founded Wolf &amp; Shepherd after years of experimentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wolf-_-Shepherd-Crossover-Longwing.jpg\" alt=\"Wolf Shepherd Crossover Longwing\" class=\"wp-image-524857\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wolf-_-Shepherd-Crossover-Longwing.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wolf-_-Shepherd-Crossover-Longwing-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wolf-_-Shepherd-Crossover-Longwing-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wolf-_-Shepherd-Crossover-Longwing-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wolf-_-Shepherd-Crossover-Longwing-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Check current price<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of its tech-focused, start-up background, Wolf &amp; Shepherd shoes tend to be more relaxed than Cole Haan\u2019s dress shoes. They\u2019re most known for their hybrids, which combine a full-grain Italian leather upper with an agile rubber sole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wolf-and-shepherd-review\/\" data-lasso-id=\"111070\">Wolf &amp; Shepherd shoes<\/a> are designed with running shoe technology, using a proprietary blend of memory foam and a carbon-fiber stability arch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you work in a start-up culture environment, I say go for the hybrid shoes. I\u2019ve seen tech professionals sporting the middle-ground style of the Crossover Longwing in and out of the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wolf-_-Shepherd-Closer-Cap-Toe.jpg\" alt=\"Wolf Shepherd Closer Cap Toe\" class=\"wp-image-524858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wolf-_-Shepherd-Closer-Cap-Toe.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wolf-_-Shepherd-Closer-Cap-Toe-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wolf-_-Shepherd-Closer-Cap-Toe-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wolf-_-Shepherd-Closer-Cap-Toe-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wolf-_-Shepherd-Closer-Cap-Toe-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wolf-_-Shepherd-Closer-Cap-Toe-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Check current price<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>They do offer more traditional looking dress shoes that also incorporate comfort technology. The Closer Cap Toe is a great example, which also comes in sizes as small as a US 6 and as large as a 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-under-100\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Under_100\"><\/span>Under $100<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re creative enough, or have treasure-hunting tendencies, you may be able to find a great dress shoe under $100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even some of the previously mentioned brands sometimes offer dress shoes in this price range. Cole Haan, for example, often has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/cole-haan-mens-dress-shoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"24876\" data-lasso-name=\"Cole Haan Men&#039;s Dress Shoes\">online sales<\/a> on their website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Florsheim offers a few popular budget models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01J4OCAUK?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25815\" data-lasso-name=\"Florsheim Corbetta\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Florsheim-Corbetta.jpg\" alt=\"Florsheim Corbetta\" class=\"wp-image-524863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Florsheim-Corbetta.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Florsheim-Corbetta-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Florsheim-Corbetta-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Florsheim-Corbetta-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Florsheim-Corbetta-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Florsheim-Corbetta-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01J4OCAUK?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"25184\" data-lasso-name=\"Florsheim Corbetta\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Because they\u2019re in completely different ranks, people forget that Florsheim grew up with Allen Edmonds. 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He was born in LA, studied art history in Boston, and is a lover of rugby, football, and optimism. Background: Karlton studied art in Boston while working in local galleries. This led to a career in corporate art consulting, hunting down the perfect pieces for specific brand or business. Transitioning into freelance writing, he moved back to his hometown of Los Angeles, where he managed top accounts with art publisher TASCHEN. His clientele included prominent names in fashion, luxury, and sports. He then moved to NYC to work as a client liaison at Sotheby\u2019s auction house in New York, where he worked with collectors of fine art, as well as watches, wine, and whiskey. A lifelong watch enthusiast, Karlton has worked with quality timepieces of all price points and calibers, vintage and contemporary. Tyack\u2019s watch obsession began when he received an Omega Seamaster for his 15th birthday. 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