It does not say, "Fine feathers make fine birds" for nothing. Often one sees people wearing correct clothing, but when it comes to shoes, their choice leaves a lot to be desired. However, not only finding the right outfit for a certain event, but also matching shoes, can be a quite difficult task. Therefore, we would like to give you some tips, to make sure outfit and shoes are the perfect match.

Classic with class
Freedom in leisure time
Elegance in the evening

Classic with class

• The colour of your socks should always match your shoes and suit. Avoid strong contrasts. White tennis socks with a suit are completely taboo. It looks always better if the socks are long enough to cover hairy men's legs also when sitting down. Knee length socks are a good solution.
• Make sure that your trousers do not completely cover your shoes.
• The correct shoes for business style:
  • the Oxford belongs to the classic, rather conservative direction of the gentleman’s style
  • the Blucher is a good match due to its simplicity.
  • a Semi-Brogue in elegant leather upper style is also possible. However, the more intricate the decorative perforated hole pattern is, the more casual the Brogue appears and the more unsuited it is for an elegant suit.
  
• Overall, the motto applies "No brown after six"; brown shoes are modern and sporty and should only be worn until the sun goes down.
• Just as with ladies, men too will find that the Sneaker is a matching shoe for the casual business look.
• New trend for brave men: the sandal and the mule, which so far were strictly limited to leisure time activities, are now conquering the business sector.

Freedom in leisure time

• During the day, a sporty Monk or Norwegian Loafer can be worn with a day-suit, however, not with a business or evening suit.
• Casual Longwings for jeans or sportswear or the rustic Budapest shoe for the country wardrobe, i.e. a perfect match for cord, loden, and tweed.
• A special leisure shoe, particular for the summer is the extravagant Spectator, which is perfect for white linen.

Elegance in the evening

• General recommendation for shoes at official events (receptions, weddings, etc.): seamless, black (brown is an absolute taboo), without toe cap and a fairly thin sole
• Just as with the business look, the Oxford is the classic shoe for festive eveningwear. 
• Do not wear a Brogue at official events, because it is far too sporty.
• A diner suit and tails are best combined with black patent-leather shoes as well as smooth fine socks. Stresemann (formal dark suit with striped trousers) and Cut should be worn with seamless black shoes and plain grey socks.