OK to wear black shoes with khakis? - Page 3

Originally Posted by Dewey

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.

Originally Posted by Kuro

Loafers or driving mocassins maybe, but otherwise you are going to look like you work in the IT department.

Originally Posted by gary3594

Would it be too weird to wear black leather shoes with khakis and a button down shirt or is the usual brown or burgundy shoes? Would the belt be black as well?

Originally Posted by Orsini

So, assuming one is going to comply, then how dark do the slacks have to be for this edict to no longer apply? Is khaki dark enough?

Originally Posted by Dewey

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.

Originally Posted by phipbow

Black shoes with khakis=sure mark of a philistine... You look like you work at Kinkos with that shit

Originally Posted by Dewey

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.

Originally Posted by vitaminc

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.