Kilby Recommends: Tuxedo Shoes

We’re asked all the time about tuxedo shoes, so we put together this list at a range of price points to help our guys out. One day, hopefully soon, we’ll have our own line. We do have our line of cummerbunds, bowties, and braces all handmade in Como, Italy coming soon. Until then, these are the ones we come back to.

The good news is there’s no single “correct” answer anymore. Black tie has relaxed, just enough, to allow for a bit of personality. The better news is that the right choice is usually obvious once you know what to look for. And, as always, we’re almost always going to opt for a loafer over a lace-up.

Here’s where we’d start.

Morjas Black Patent 390 USD

Probably are most recommended. Not making any sort of statement, just a solid tuxedo-appropriate shoe.

Morjas Opera Pump 390 USD
A more classic opera pump. Both a classic and a fashion-crowd favorite.

Yanko Patent Leather Opera Pump 288 USD

A more affordable opera pump with a higher, more “masculine” vamp.

Myrqvist Angby 299 USD

Just a solid choice for a discreet look, at a slightly more affordable price point than the option from Morjas.

Belgian Shoes Henri Evening 800 USD

The NYC classic. This is the original Belgian.

Todd Snyder x Rubinacci Croc Marphy Loafer 588 USD

We wear this show with non-tuxedos all the time. They’re shiny enough for evening but not TOO shiny.

Stubbs & Wootton Folly Noir Velvet Slipper 1200 USD

Any of Stubbs’ velvet slippers will do. Their monogrammed ones are particularly fun, too.

Meermin Black Patent 215 USD

If you’re married to the idea of a whole cut lace up.