Fashion Advice 26: Basics on Dress Shoes for Men

Fashion Advice 26:
How many pairs of essential mens dress shoes? How often do we rotate wearing them in a week?

Question:

How many pairs of dress shoes should a gentleman have in his closet? And is it kosher to have the same style shoes in different colors (black/brown). I hear that to keep them in tip top shape you need to rotate them. How many times a week should we wear the same shoe?

Answer:

In my opinion, a man should at least have 3 pairs of dress shoes. It is fine to have the same shoe styles but with different colors. At the very least having the basic colors of black and dark brown is essential. And maybe get a final pair of lighter brown for a slightly casual looking style.

It is important to always insert shoe trees for your dress shoes to keep them in shape. Otherwise, the leather might collapse and crack in a matter of time. I rotate my shoes alternately allowing at least 2 days of rest for each pair. Therefore, I can end up wearing the same shoe 2 times in a week. All dress shoes should have a minimum 24 hours of resting before the next wear.

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