The 18 Best Shoes to Wear With a Tuxedo

Behold, one of the most comfortable tuxedo shoes your feet will get to experience. With a classic almond toe, slightly stacked heel, and ultra-cushiony insole, these are timeless shoes were made for letting loose and breaking it down on the dance floor. One buyer owned a pair for 8 years until theirs finally wore down. “I ordered the same model again, and found that the comfort level of the shoes has been upgraded a lot.”

Finish: Leather

Size Range: 7-13

Pros: Great Price, Versatile

When we think classic tuxedo shoes, we think patent leather oxfords. This pair with an almond toe and high-shine finish is exactly what we had in mind.

Finish: Patent Leather

Size Range: UK6-UK12

Pros: Trusted brand, high-quality

Slip-ons for black-tie affairs? Absolutely. With a tuxedo (or even a smoking jacket), velvet loafers like these from Suit Supply give off an old-world elegance. The shoes are made of pure cotton velvet to ensure optimum comfort while you dance the night away.

Finish: Velvet

Size Range: US 6-14

Pros: Elegant Look; High Quality

The genius of these tuxedo shoes? They’re thoughtfully designed with elastic details on the upper that allow you to slip them on and off with ease. One reviewer describes the shoe as “sleek” and “exactly what [they] wanted.”

Finish: Patent Leather

Size Range: 7-13

Pros: Budget-friendly

Gucci’s beloved horsebit loafers got a fancy upgrade with a sleek silhouette complete with shiny black hardware. We say, elegance with the slip of a shoe.

Finish: Patent Leather

Size Range: 7-15

Pros: Fashion-forward

Combine an understated loafer with a grossgrain strap, and what you have is a conversation starter. The shoe makes a statement for sure, but it does it subtly. The shoe received a 5 stars from one reviewer.

Finish: Patent Leather

Size Range: 7-13

Pros: Contemporary look

A little bit shiny, a little bit smooth, these cap-toe oxfords are downright comfortable, classy, and cool as can be. In fact, a reviewer agrees. “They give that extra pizzaz to dressing up any stylish suit for a more formal look without overkill,” they wrote. What more can you ask for in a tuxedo shoe?

Finish: Patent & Nappa Leather

Size Range: 7-13

Pros: Unique Appearance, Customer Approved

Make it an outfit to remember with a pair of slippers emblazoned with your initials. Del Toro offers the option to customize its signature shoes in a range of fonts and colors. Trust us, you won’t find a style more one-of-a-kind than these. A reviewer said they were “extremely well-made.”

Finish: Velvet

Size Range: 7-16

Pros: Fair Price, Customization element

Between the supple leather upper and minimalist silhouette, everything about these loafers scream quiet luxury. One person wrote that they enjoyed the subtle sheen of the leather.

Finish: Polished Leather

Size Range: 7-13

Pros: Subtle but elegant look

The sister style to the Oxford, these glossy Derby shoes look equally as sophisticated with a tuxedo or formal suit.

Finish: Polished Leather

Size Range: EU41-EU45

Pros: Easily styled

If it’s high-shine impact that you crave, Ralph Lauren’s extra-glossy tuxedo shoes with silky laces do just the trick to tie a formal ensemble together.

Finish: Patent Leather

Size Range: 7-12

Pros: Classic look; high-quality

There are dress shoes and then there are Santoni’s dress shoes, which are made with the finest leather and exquisite Italian craftsmanship. Try their monk strap style: the double buckle zhuzhes up a distinguished look and makes a lasting impression.

Finish: Polished Leather

Size Range: 7.5-13

Pros: Unique look; high quality

Or if you’re someone who prefers something low-key yet smart, John Lobb’s smooth leather oxfords are impeccably designed to carry you through all your black-tie affairs year round. Reviewers rated the shoe 5 out of 5 stars.

Finish: Smooth Leather

Size Range: 8-12

Pros: High-quality; long-lasting; classic look

These shiny oxfords are classic, but most importantly, comfortable too. And the fact they’re sold at under $150 makes them worth every penny. “Gorgeous, stylish, with a memory foam heel insole,” one customer wrote in the reviews. “Can’t beat this quality at this price.

Finish: Patent Leather

Size Range: 7-14

Pros: Budget-Friendly; Extra-comfort

It’s not often you get to dress up in formal footwear, so go ahead and zhuzh things up with tasseled pair. You won’t regret it.

Finish: Patent Leather

Size Range: 6UK-12UK

Pros: Great Design; Good Craftsmanship

A luxurious velvet upper, a rounded toe, and minimalist silhouette… these Manolo’s have everything you want in a timeless smoking slipper!

Finish: Velvet

Size Range: 7-12

Pros: Modern design; high-quality

Put your fancy footwork into practice with a patent loafer finished with a ridged golden heel. For those who are looking to make a statement, this is a great option.

Finish: Patent Loafer

Size Range: 40-46

Pros: Statement shoe; high-quality

Want something a little different? Navy is the perfect middle ground between black, which can sometimes feel too harsh, and brown, which leans on the more casual side of things. It still gives that dark and rich effect, while adding a touch of interest to an otherwise understated suit.

Finish: Buffed Calfskin

Size Range: 6-13

Pros: Unique color; Excellent Craftsmanship