9 Business Casual Shoes for Men | What to Wear to Work

About this video

McGoff provides a comprehensive guide to selecting appropriate shoes for business casual office environments. He outlines eight primary shoe types suitable for business casual settings—including Oxfords, brogues, derbys, loafers, monk straps, dress boots, Chelsea boots, and Chukkas—explaining the formality level and characteristics of each, along with a bonus ninth option of minimal leather sneakers for increasingly casual workplaces.

Key takeaways

• McGoff argues that Oxfords are the most formal business casual shoe and an excellent single-shoe choice for any office, while derbys and loafers offer more comfort and versatility with slightly less formality
• McGoff recommends that most business casual workers maintain three to four pairs of shoes to accommodate different weekly scenarios, rotating between dressy options for important meetings and more casual styles for regular days and casual Fridays
• McGoff contends that shoe formality depends on construction details—such as open versus closed lacing, material finish, and sole type—and advises avoiding athletic shoes, sandals, work boots, and patent leather in business casual settings

Episode details: published January 17, 2020 · 156K views · 12:55 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Brock McGoff’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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