The 24 Best Shoes for Every Occasion

Sneakers, trainers, dress shoes and slip-ons.

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Shoes are often an outfit’s focal point. Whether or not you want them to be, they’re statements about your aesthetics, personality, disposition and, at times, income. Since you can tell a lot about a person from their shoes, a good pair is your most important accessory — so stock up and lace up (or slip on) the right way.

Canvas Sneakers


This classic style has been the definition of casual footwear for decades.


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Converse Gear Patrol

1970s Chuck Taylor All Star by Converse $85

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Grounder by Todd Snyder + PF Flyers $130

Maison Kitsune Gear Patrol

Canvas Sneakers by Maison Kitsuné $195

Visvim Gear Patrol

Skagway by Visvim $460

Trainers


Understated trainers to any laid-back outfit.


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Reebok Gear Patrol

Classic Leather SM by Reebok $79

New Balance Gear Patrol

MRL996DP by New Balance $125

Flyknit Racer Gear Patrol

Flyknit Racer by Nike $159

Spalwart Gear Patrol

Marathon Trail Sneakers by Spalwart $290

Leather Sneakers


The canvas sneaker, refined: these kicks are appropriate in most any setting.


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Vans Gear Patrol

OG Old Skool LX by Vans Vault $99

Greats Gear Patrol

The Royal Suede Sneakers by Greats $170

CP Gear Patrol

Original Achilles Sneakers by Common Projects $410

Feit Gear Patrol

Suede Sneakers by Feit $520

Dress Shoes


The complement to every pair of casual shoes in your closet.


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Grenson Gear Patrol

Dylan Wingtip Brogues by Grenson $380

Churchs Gear Patrol

Chetwynd Brogues by Church’s $745

Ed Green Gear Patrol

Chelsea Oxfords by Edward Green $1,220

Lobb Gear Patrol

City II Oxfords by John Lobb $1,340

Slip-On Shoes


Easy on, easy off.


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Pottery Gear Patrol

Slip On by Shoes Like Pottery $129

Saturdays Gear Patrol

Vass Sneakers by Saturdays NYC $160

Diemme Gear Patrol

Garda Slip On by Diemme $295

Loro Gear Patrol

Summer Walk Loafers by Loro Piana $750

Casual Shoes


Good for the easy-going office or a weekend around the city.


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Clarks Gear Patrol

Wallabee by Clarks $109

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Weekender Oxford by Red Wing Heritage $220

Ami Gear Patorl

Crepe Sole Derby by AMI $359

Grenson Gear Patrol

Drew Suede Derby by Grenson $400