OK to wear black shoes with khakis? - Page 2

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This seems OK to me. I mean, 99% of guys would do that outfit with block front shoes. The color doesn't put me off.

The military khaki uniform used to be with a black belt and a pair of black oxfords.

That sounds a bit antiquated or maybe conservative is a better word for my taste. To say that if you wear black shoes with light brown/khaki pants, or during the day for that matter means you're not serious about dressing well is just silly. And just because black shoes and khakis conjure up an image of GAP doesn't mean it's a bad thing. It can look a bit more modern and less suburban dad if that's what you want. Not to say brown shoes and khakis are suburban dad. Too many other factors dictate that.

I see "black shoes with everything" as the safest, more conservative way to go.

Black leathers tend to be of inferior quality compared to brown and light brown leathers. That's why they dye them black.

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I can't understand the general dislike of black shoes. I like them and wear them often... though I confess I wouldn't personally do so with khakis. It's not wrong, but not my personal taste either.

Interesting way to state your opinion, sir. I think there is a strong arguement here for buying more brown or "non-black" shoes, but to forego black completely during the day, lest you be labled not be serious about dressing well, is going a bit far, IMO. Unless of course you meant black with khakis specifically.

I think depending on the shade of khakis (darker) and style of shoe (cap toe or the like), this combination can be achieved successfully, even during the daytime. But to each his own.

Give me a break. Give me one.

Yeah, that is pretty ridiculous...

IMO the black belt is a bit too heavy with that look; notice how the black belt strikes out in the whole outfit? He could probably gain a few inches with a skinner black belt. But the whole outfit is looking nice regardless.

What percentage of the world's best shoes are black? Guess an answer and then read this thread: http://styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=14906 Note the ratio of browns to black. If you are in the habit of wearing good shoes, you are in the habit of wearing brown shoes; if you are in the habit of wearing brown shoes, you will probably wear them, 9 times out of 10, in the daytime with your khaki trousers. That's my thought. Take it or leave it as you please.

What are you, from that other forum?

Glad you liked it. I live for the laughs


There's another forum? Are we in Streetwear?

Go crazy all you black shoe wearing people. Good black shoes are good shoes, no reason you can't wear them all you want.

Poster needs to put his coat and tie on before being photographed in public. He'd look much better fully dressed.

I'm sorry sir it all comes off a bit arrogant. Now you are equating the quality of a shoe with dressing well. I guess I'm addressing it more from an aesthetic response. As is said a great quality suit that doesn't fit well or is poorly put together doesn't mean you are dressing well. You can wear a decently made shoe and still be well dressed. People usaully have a bigger problem with fit and how to put things together. Knowing they are wearing expensive items doesn't = being well dressed IMO. The original question was to whether black shoes can be worn with khakis. Not ratio of browns to black therefore making those who wear brown shoes better dressed individuals.

I'm sorry but this comes off as very sensitive. I am not here to cause offense or to put down anyone. And I'm not equating better dressed with affluence or superior virtue. But I do think that it's true that most of the people who really devote themselves to shoes find that brown shoes are more aesthetically rewarding. I feel like I am arguing in favor of microbrews with a big fan of Budweiser. And the fan of Budweiser is arguing that Budweiser tastes just as good as all microbrews, for some people, and that I am some kind of elitist jagoff for suggesting that Budweiser is not the equal of my fancy expensive beers. Or that I am suggesting that a man with a Budweiser in his hand can never be regarded as a well-beered man. Black has its purposes. But aesthetically, it is just not as good, in the opinion, I have observed, of most shoe lovers. And in my own opinion. Perhaps my observation is wrong. Perhaps the great dandies of the day adore black shoes, wear them every chance, and perhaps I have been drinking too much beer. It is on you to go forth and explore this question. I can not persuade you further, it is clear. But I say it is a fact that brown leathers have much more depth and variety and character than black leathers, and that these things are aesthetically pleasing, especially in the daylight, and especially when paired with light-colored clothing. To choose black when the circumstances are very good for brown is, in my opinion, to choose Budweiser when there are much tastier options available.