What shoes to wear with cuffed linen pants

[user543538924]

I have a pair of dark cuffed linen pants, but I really don't like any of the shoes that are traditionally worn with linen pants (e.g., loafers, espadrilles, chukkas, chelsea boots, boat shoes, etc.)—I'm not preppy and just can't bring myself to wear those. Or maybe I just have a thing against shoes with no/minimal laces.

Wondering if any of these shoes would be appropriate instead? Open to other suggestions too.

 

[KOz]

What does the rest of your outfit look like?

 

[user543538924]

It can range anywhere from a nice t-shirt > camp collar shirt > button down > sports jacket

 

[KOz]

Derbies like the number 5 can work dependant on context. Go for suede for even more dressed down.

Not sure how chelsea boots and chukkas are preppy but ok.

 

[user543538924]

Thanks though I did say “Or maybe I just have a thing against shoes with no/minimal laces”

 

[user543538924]

Would any of the others work in a more casual context though? (or any other recommendation for that)?

 

[KOz]

Would any of the others work in a more casual context though? (or any other recommendation for that)?

You wanted something that can be used with a lot of outfit variations. I mentioned derbies and you discounted the other options based on your dislike. The sneakers listed, in my opinion, certainly won't extend to sports jackets.

 

[user543538924]

I didn't discount anything. All I said was I don't like wearing those types of shoes and was seeking alternatives.

And I said that a sports jacket would be one scenario that I would wear these pants with, not every scenario.

It can range anywhere from a nice t-shirt > camp collar shirt > button down > sports jacket

 

[ladislav.jancik]

I have dark navy linen trousers with cuffed hems and beside loafers I use to wear them with these two shoes (doek court or doek oxford):

 

[user543538924]

I have dark navy linen trousers with cuffed hems and beside loafers I use to wear them with these two shoes (doek court or doek oxford):

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I like these. Do you think they could work in a darker color too since the pants are dark are as well; or is white generally recommended?

Also, do you know where I can buy these in the US?

 

[user543538924]

Looks like these only go up to size US 11 unfortunately

 

[Peak and Pine]

Working on the assumption that linen pants mean warm weather, and adding cuffs moves them away from a total collapse into casualness, maybe consider a leather lace-up with woven detail. Like these below, mine, worn with cotton cuffed pants...

The woven aspect is for looks only, it does not actually let air through since they are lined on the inside. However, I have a pair that truly does let air in and out, these, the Allen Edmonds Straw Fut, as worn yesterday...

 

[ladislav.jancik]

I like these. Do you think they could work in a darker color too since the pants are dark are as well; or is white generally recommended?

Also, do you know where I can buy these in the US?

I prefer canvas tennis shoes in white in general, it is classic summery relaxed color. I would describe them as more casual option to white bucks or to Talbot oxford shoes in white calf (from Crown Northampton) which is another option you might consider.

I also have navy/indigo version of Doek Oxford shoe that goes well with my navy pants, but perhaps less so with the pants you posted. Anyway they are small for you as you mentioned, so out of scope.

 

[user543538924]

Bummer, I would have gotten a pair if they were in size 12.

But you think white canvas shoes is the way to go with black linen pants (versus other shoe colors)?

If so, I think these from Moonstar + Shoes Like Pottery are similar.

 

[maxalex]

The basic question is whether one can wear sneakers with linen trousers. The short answer is yes—there is no Master List matching fabrics with shoe types. But sneakers will always look less smart than leather shoes or even espadrilles.

(The OP seeks to avoid “preppy” attire but I think he really means “smart.”)

It’s worth noting that only recently have cuffs come to signify formality, possibly due to the prevalence of denim as the definition of informal. But traditionally cuffs were more casual than uncuffed—which explains why tuxedos never have cuffed trousers.