How to Combine Shoes & Boots with Business Suits - Gentlemen's Outfit Ideas

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Switching up your footwear can really create an interesting and fresh take on your regular suit, especially if you also change up a few accessories. Traditionally, business suits were solids or subtly textured in navy, charcoal, or gray, but these days, in many offices, a business suit is any suit, meaning a matching jacket and pants. First, let's start by taking a look at the different shoe and boot options for business suits, in general, and what rules and details you have to pay attention to, followed by an in-depth look into the different suit, boots, and shoe combinations. Of course, we cover the traditional ground but also a more contemporary ground and anything in between.
In general, business attire is a rather formal dress code and as such, you need formal shoes. That means your shoes or boot should be all leather with leather soles. You absolutely don't want to wear any trainers or sneakers with a business suit and also, not these kinds of oxford sneaker combinations with thick rubber soles.
Also, chunky thick double or triple leather soles are not appropriate for all business suits and neither are chunky rubber soles. It goes without
saying that you should avoid any kind of contrasting materials such as spectators either in leather fabric or maybe even cowhide.
In terms of the last, you want something that is classic and elongated, maybe with a rounded toe or a chisel toe but definitely no chunky square-looking toe boxes. In terms of colors and finishes, a classic box calf in black or other darker colors such as oxblood or maybe chocolate brown are your best bet. Avoid any crocodile or stingray leather or something like elephant because they're too exotic and maybe you can pull them off if you're the boss. If you're not, it's not the best option. If your office is a bit more relaxed and you want to add a dash of color, maybe
consider adding a pair of shoelaces in a different color because that really changes the look of your entire shoe combination.
In general, a shoe paired with formal business attire should cover the entire foot which means no loafers with a deep cut, for example, and when you wear a double-breasted suit, skip loafers altogether because they're too informal. If you live in a cold climate and you have a lot of snow in the winter, avoid wearing your really nice dress shoes directly to the office, maybe have them at the office or cover them up with rubber protectors or maybe you have a pair of lined winter boots that keep your feet toasty warm while heading to the office and just switching into your nice dress shoes there.
So in general, what are the footwear options you have for business suits? It all starts with the Oxford, of course, and Derbys. It doesn't matter if it's a cap toe, a semi brogue, quarter brogue, or full brogue, or a whole cut. These days, single and double monk strap shoes are also very office appropriate. In terms of boots, Chelsea boots, Balmoral boots, maybe even Jodhpur boots, and Button boots are all office appropriate. If you can just afford one pair of business dress shoes or boots, it should always be black.
On the other hand, if you have a navy, dark blue, medium gray, or charcoal suit, the black shoe would provide enough of a contrast that you can just get socks that are matching to the pants or something that's a little more contrasty and picks up the color of an accessory that you have, your shirt, your pocket square, or your tie.
If, for some reason, you're not a big fan of black, you can go with a dark chocolate brown, sometimes, in Italian, it's called testa di moro or a few shades lighter of a brown which still work and look dark. Nothing too reddish or tannish.
As a general rule, keep in mind that a pair of dress shoes will always be a little more formal than a pair of boots when combined with a business suit.

[@carltrotter7622]

When the camera is off I'd expect the layout is something like this: Mr. Schneider would be 'drinking like a gentleman' with a Dean Martin sort of Charisma. Mr. Schlueter would be playing Bing Crosby loudly and singing along. Mr. Thibodeaux has a laser and is shaving his perfectly trimmed beard taking care not to have one hair out of place. I feel sorry for Mrs. Schneider who has to deal with these three absolute characters. P.S. - I wouldn't also be surprised if they have a weather station of the roof of the building to see when they all get to walk around the town wearing overcoats in the snow.

[@gentlemansgazette]

We're going to take this as a compliment, Carl! Thanks for watching. - Preston

[@carltrotter7622]

@@gentlemansgazette, of course. It was only meant as a compliment.

[@peaceonearth8693]

Ideas for a live stream? Also, hey bring in a youtube bartender and you guys could discuss drinks and dress.

[@johanjohansen7572]

That charcoal brown suit is one of the nicest suits i have ever seen.

[@razzi0718]

or that navy pin stripe suit from Ralph Lauren

[@krunoslavkovacec1842]

You should review some of those popular low cost high quality dress shoe brands (Beckett Simonon, Ace Marks, Thursday Boots). We also need a list of shoe brands by price point.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Stay tuned! ;) - Preston

[@krunoslavkovacec1842]

@@gentlemansgazette Oh I am always tuned. Cheers!

[@pato4632]

Edward Green. Very economical.

[@likasombodie]

@@pato4632 Edward green, John lobb or G&G If you can't afford the above stick with C&J or worse case scenario, Cheaney that routinely have sales

[@pitiedvod]

Liking all the love for oxblood idress shoes. My favourite colour by far.

[@mcmneverreadsreplys7318]

Here's a challenge. I like Western Boots (aka Cowboy boots). Since I live in the American Southwest I can get away with wearing them (not that living in other areas ever made any difference to me - I still wore them). I generally stick with Black or Brown and I shoe-polish any contrasting colored decorative stitching to match the leather. I wear the 'tube' under my pants and prefer an angled riding heel, and somewhat pointed toe. Clearly Western Boots are not a British thing, but I wondered if you have any thoughts - other than "DON"T DO IT!!!"

[@ihavekalashnikovyoudomath9275]

They honestly work the same as chelsea boots. The only difference is comfort, and getting pants that accommodate the shaft

[@brianc9374]

I went to college in South Dakota and people there will wear boots to the office.

[@sheaellington7376]

I wear Chelsea boots with my suits when running appointments all the time. Awesome video! Thanks for showing love to the gentlemen who may not want to wear an oxford all the time!

[@fernandogil65]

5:22 Was my favorite one! Looks amazing.

[@Well_Earned_Siesta]

Fully agree about oxblood, highly underrated and versatile shoe color

[@mopbrothers]

These videos keep me dressing well everyday.

[@jrlee31]

Each of your outfit is a home run. Too good.

[@momez9139]

I've watched every video on your channel and this is the MOST complete, in depth, and appropriate video you have. Amazing job! And thank you for your commitment to mens classics!

[@mattdamon2886]

Please do a video on quality dress belts, they’re so many options it’s hard to be sure on a classical quality belt

[@alexandersmith7061]

Totally agree

[@Noone9227]

I bought Neiman Marcus belts at their Last Call outlet online. They were bonded leather.

[@jamesturner3709]

Yoder Leather made to order. Great leather.

[@johnflynn4923]

Very important to keep in mind your wrist watch as part of your overall outfit, black cap toe Oxfords or wholecuts and G-Shocks don't go great together just as an A. Lange doesn't go great with Converse All Stars. Every time you pick new shoes it is advisable to also pick a watch that will compliment the shoes and vice versa.

[@scottv781]

Totally agree. I have a pretty decent watch collection (yes, it's relative), and I love coordinating my watch as I do any other accessory. When I buy new leather shoes, I usually find a matching belt (if I don't already have one) and...wait for it...a matching leather watch strap to complete the package. Perhaps I take the "match you leathers and metals" thing a little too far, but like you said, the watch can tie the outfit together, or look completely out of place. A watch can be dressed up or dressed down, depending on which strap is on the watch. Furthermore, a nice strap is less expensive than another watch. Watches are a hobby/habit that can escalate quickly!

[@dismasjoseph7313]

Happy New Year Raphael, Preston & All at GZ!!

[@RizwanKler]

Cool vid Raphael & the Chuka/Chelsea Boots worked with the suit! I'll have to give it a go 👍

[@Veroniqueme]

Love all of the videos so I subscribed and I am a lady :D You have a great team! The videos are very educational, interesting and funny.

[@dadidadidj8924]

so so so professional.thank u very much for all the hard work you do to put a really good vidéos like this

[@omkardevalapurkar1985]

great content as always, happy to see your channel grow faster

[@rikkisuri209]

I watch ur videos with great interest! Cud u also please suggest some really effective way to hold the smaller pocket square from sliding inside the pocket?

[@artmallory970]

Another informative vid GG. 14:54 i believe the colour 'Charteusse' used to be a red/burgundy colour, but because of the popularity of the alcoholic drink (bearing the name) a lot of ppl call it a lime-green colour today.

[@ItsMrBlu]

What are your thoughts on some simple black or dark brown cowboy boots? I have seen some people wear them here in the west coast with formal attire and I think it looks quite nice

[@up3371]

Absolutely excellent content! Thank you!

[@thelegendofdarius]

I love that Gordon Gekko cosplay! 👍🏻 14:03

[@doctorx0079]

When you are walking through the snow in an overcoat, what kind of boots or shoes are you wearing?

[@peaceonearth8693]

With the suit at 13:25 and the boutonniere shown, I'll have to admit that in this case it works. I'm not usually a fan of boutonniere as they look like a guy is trying too hard, imho. But I like the retro vibe inspired (for me) with this particular suit and look.

[@Jenglotto]

Hi Raphael, I enjoy watching your videos and I've been learning alot from you and the team. I found that your opening music to be too loud as compared to your voice in the videos. It would be great if you could lower the title music volume to match your voice level. This is because the transition from voice to title and back to voice is extremely jarring. Thanks for the wonderful videos!

[@Clarkson350]

In the middle of winter here in Canada you need to wear rubber soled shoes. If your going to several appointments even switching shoes is impossible.

[@doroparker1702]

Why impossible? Women switch their shoes five times a day if necessary. You can always switch shoes in a bathroom or in a taxi.

[@Clarkson350]

@@doroparker1702 and carry wet shoes with you?

[@doroparker1702]

@@Clarkson350 yes, of course. Do you always dump your shoes when they are wet? You know there is a very handy invention? Called plastic bag. You put in your outdoor boots and place the bag at a wardrobe if you spend an evening at opera or theatre. If you spend a day at the office you place the wet boots on some newspaper in a corner of your office. In the evening they are good to go home. Normal good quality boots can stand some nasty weather. When streets are flooded you need to wear wellington boots. Did you not grow up with different kind of boots? Should be common sense for an adult person or who are you?

[@Clarkson350]

Obviously you have no experience wearing all leather shoes and boots nor attending meetings in several locations in the winter.

[@themartinblairproject]

Very much enjoyed this.

[@danielbenson356]

Hello. I have a question. What do you think of dressy looking cowboy boots with a suit? Thank you.

[@danielbenson356]

Thank you very much for your quick reply. I have a pair of calf skin round toe boots, in bourbon brown, with slightly higher heels than ropers. Thank you for the recommendation.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Historically, those two have very different degrees of formality. One is for horseback riding in the country the other one for the city. Do some people in Texas wear them with suits? Sure they do but I would not do it

[@danielbenson356]

Gentleman's Gazette I too wouldn’t wear boots intended for horseback riding with a suit. Those are too rugged looking, and intended for outdoor use. I would only wear boots with a suit that have leather soles, and not intended for outdoor use.

[@gottfriedosterbach3907]

If jodhpur boots are on the list I would think the roper boot would not be off the list. Personally though, I would not have either paired with a suit unless you live in an environment where Western wear is more common. Historically, it just was not really something that was done before the fashion became about emulating movies. For business wear even a poor man pre 1900 would have gone with a Sunday best level if he did not possess an extensive wardrobe. I think the sentiment is appropriate. If you can picture mud and dung on the bottom from being in the field it is hardly something one would wear to a place of importance such as work or church. If you do wear Western clothing especially in areas it is more common the ropers will get plenty of use in more casual circumstances.

[@danielbenson356]

Gottfried Osterbach Thank you very much for your expertise, and advice. For more formal settings, I will stick with traditional dress shoes, and wear cowboy boots for more casual settings.

[@67pearse]

Out of curiosity whats on the bar cart in the opening shot? Looks like a good spread!

[@desmondding7405]

Raphael, is the fort belvedere waistcoat still a thing on the to-do list? I'm looking for some recent and it is so hard to find a good one with self back. I wonder if the fort belvedere one is coming in the future.

[@mryoda17]

Hi! What shoes are featured at 8.30 and which loafers are at 19.15? All the best

[@RayLRhodes]

In an earlier video, you said not to mix black and navy. Would a black suit thus not go with a navy suit?

[@travelightly]

What I’d really like to know is where to pick up a great pair of dress shoes in Rome-$300-$500 price range.

[@gruggerduggerhoose]

Hey Raphael, any advice on Rigger boots or steelies for when i am on site? The UK construction industry is listening lol

[@gingicomingi]

So are you matching socks with tie or pants? You've said in a video that the sock is supposed to match the trousers. Does this still apply?

[@blakemcnamara9105]

I never wear laced dress shoes. I opt for zip-up boots and formal loafers.

[@arwindersmann969]

Can we wear the Chelsea boots with chinos and formal pants in the office?

[@sw1mm]

What brand are the camouflage loafers? I kinda like them, which I shouldn't admit but I'm going to because I like them.

[@hemathkumar8345]

Have you ever conditioned leather with oils?. Castor, coconut etc?

[@yobagme]

Where on Earth did you get those balmoral and button boots from? Those two pairs are gorgeous!

[@ArabianShalifa]

My second born son is a teacher and wears crazy socks most of the time. Then again he only wears suits to church. He coaches too. Ususaly a shirt and tie with dress pants to teach.

[@01backpack]

When would wing tips be worn?

[@robertthorn9560]

Your example for oxblood looks more like cordovan color?

[@hannamakela6989]

Why are black shoes with a navy or otherwise dark blue suit recommended, even though pairing a dark blue suit with a dark blue tie is too close but not close enough? Also, will a similar clash exist between a dark blue suit and a black necktie in the context of a funeral?

[@TheHeartInTheSpade]

the same brown suit with the blue and red version look like two completely different outfits

[@hvzee1796]

Why are brown shoes a No-Go in (Investment-) Banking? Is there a proper reason for that? Because I personally really like wearing brown shoes.

[@jakobfuugger]

Is that a fort belvedere tie?! Neat

[@MrGoldHat04]

What about cowboy boots and suits?

[@gentlemansgazette]

Historically, those two have very different degrees of formality. One is for horseback riding in the country the other one for the city. Do some people in Texas wear them with suits? Sure they do but I would not do it

[@andrew8442]

Only if you’re a lawyer or a congressman. Or both.

[@alans.4167]

Historically, cowboy boots are more formal because they're older than our current lounge suit. Cowboy boots with suits have been around way longer than wearing wristwatch or a trenchcoat with one. I do agree it's more common out in the country, but it's because a lot of people living in the country didn't buy automobiles until gas stations came around in the 20's and 30's. Cowboy boots are definitely more traditional in some parts of the U.S., with or without the horse.

[@bearblackhawk9362]

Gentelmens Gazette, are the suits you wear bespoke?

[@hectornavarro4640]

I have trouble pairing shoes with European cut suits (slim/athletic fit). would alot of these shoes work for this type of cut?

[@hotgirlsarehot]

Do a closet tour

[@BBond88]

Great video

[@samwijnen7912]

Maybe a video on Paraboot?

[@cengiz246]

I love the content and relentless fashion snobbery. It is refreshing to view videos that not the politically correct unlike the suckup american mens fashion channels. X

[@LITTLE-ROCK]

English is not my first language, so I'm wondering, is your accent American? Or is it some other accent?

[@ShonicBurn]

Brown is mostly what I wear with my suits. I only wear black with black.

[@irahenderson7840]

2:24 What few OG's, old school players and grown folks here, just left this video

[@SJG94]

5:12 you should be selling your footage to stock libraries!

[@joellindholm3727]

Why did you cross lace an Oxford? Did you not say that that is not a thing you should do in you shoe lacing video? Cheers from Sweden!❤️❤️❤️ BTW You know that your the boss when you have button boots to the office!!!

[@gentlemansgazette]

That's indeed wrong. Someone screwed up there

[@joellindholm3727]

Gentleman's Gazette yepp

[@seanking1433]

Would you talk about about dress shirt wrinkles on the inside of the elbow? Ironing (including while damp) has done nothing for these particular wrinkles. I haven't found an answer anywhere. It looks very bad, and I'm not sure what to do. I work at a desk with my arms bent for much of the day, which I think is the main cause. But this isn't just an end of the day problem. It happens as soon as I put the shirt on and bend my arms a couple times.

[@willisix2554]

Is it linen?

[@freecats8833]

wouldn't you want your socks to be the same color of your shoes or pant so the blend in

[@bearblackhawk9362]

You need to get together with "The Elegant Oxford" he has a great page and he can show you how to take care of your shoes. Yours definitely need his attention and shine!!! Check out his page. He knows shoes and and how to take care of them!

[@Kimpo2000]

In the pitti uomo men do wear quite often shoes than combine leather and fabric

[@bonitaderosa3134]

I think he's adorable:)

[@doroparker1702]

The outfit at 8:04 is too many patterns for my taste. The Shirt with white and blue stripes does not match the tie. The pocket and the tie are no match either. Every item is great standing alone. You could not mix chairs around one table with those patterns. So it is too much different patterns and colours in one outfit.

[@traviswebb7585]

Are Bates okay?

[@Salmiyaguy1]

i can't get used to no break pants.

[@WoodyBarrelson]

What’s the boot at 4:02 ????

[@gabrielnascimento1021]

What about cowboy boots when you work in a car dealership?

[@doroparker1702]

In Arizona it is fine. In Europe nobody would buy a car from you.

[@bearblackhawk9362]

Please upgrade your shoe game. Some look like you store them in your gym locker. Shoes make the man!

[@Noone9227]

No gym shoes with suits. Why are guys like Tony Dokoupil doing that now? That’s goofy.

[@dubeffa1094]

Mon cher, votre goût est discutable

[@sjoerd73]

You have become a lot less brutal on black shoes.

[@davidhinde3229]

If 3 people showed up at my office dressed like 5.14 I would give them a one way ticket to chinsville.

[@vishalkhandalkar4529]

Sir I really like your suit but I don't like you wearing pants

[@nailakhan2876]

First

[@jose76pe]

these suits are for old people and tie is always crooked, it drives me crazy

[@charliefinlay6555]

Too much self-aggrandizement in these videos.

[@willisix2554]

And the problem is?

[@charliefinlay6555]

Please stop lowering your standards.....You say .." a suit is any suit" ??? NOO..not at all. Boots???? Anyone comes to my company wearing "boots" will be sent to a head shrink...or to a cowboy movie. You used to maintain propriety,,,but lately you've lost that. .

[@MrAverageToaster]

Yuck none of these look good, nor are they really boots