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The 10 Best Business Casual Shoes for Men in 2023, Tested by Style Editors
Your days of stiff dress shoes are over.
THE IMAGE of you striding into the office and oozing confidence at each step of the way can’t be manifested without the right pair of shoes, and no style says “I am the business!” more convincingly than business casual.
Cole Haan's Chief Creative Officer, Scott Patt describes business casual shoes as "footwear dressy enough for client meetings, to just a light day in the office." I.e., they're not your dad’s painful tuxedo shoes; business casual shoes actually bring laid-back coolness to your professional game while keeping your tootsies blister-free. "Oxfords and derbies are tried and true options—and you can never go wrong with a plain toe, wing tip, or cap toe. Loafers have also become increasingly popular as dress casual options ... for a dressier look," adds Patt.
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If you can't wait to leave those uninspiring days of stiff dress shoes behind, our editors have interviewed footwear experts as well as tried and tested ourselves to bring you the 10 best business casual shoes for men that are truly business in the front, party in the back. From slip-on shoes to dress sneakers, our tested and expert-reviewed business casual shoes might even make you want to break into an impromptu dance when no one's looking.
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Maverick Li is the Style & Commerce Editor of Men’s Health, where he covers clothing, footwear, watches, and grooming. He was previously the Assistant Commerce Editor at Esquire.
As Men's Health's Deputy Editor, Commerce, Christian Gollayan oversees all shopping content on menshealth.com. He relocated back to New York by way of Portland, where he was the Associate Managing Editor at TheManual.com. Christian's work has also been featured in InStyle, Food & Wine, the New York Post, and Tatler Asia.
Ted Stafford is the Fashion Director of Men’s Health. He oversees all style and fashion content for the brand, and also styles their fashion stories. His active lifestyle informs his passion for translating great designs into real-life style, a favorite part of his job. Prior to joining Men’s Health he worked at GQ magazine and Calvin Klein
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