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Formal Shoes
Bobbies' extensive collection of men's formal shoes includes a variety of styles, along with multiple options for materials and colours.
Men's Formal Shoes
Whether you are looking for formal shoes made from the finest leather for a wedding, everyday work shoes for use in the office, or some smart shoes for a job interview, we can offer what you are looking for.
Types of Men's Formal Shoes
Here at Bobbies, we offer formal shoes for men in a variety of styles, including the following:
Oxford Shoes
Oxford shoes take their name from their association with students at Oxford University and are a classic formal shoe style. They are primarily characterised by their closed lacing system, with the quarters sewn under the vamp. They are among the best men's formal shoes for important occasions and popular colour options include black and brown.
Derby Shoes
Derby shoes are smart shoes that are sometimes seen as an evolution of the Oxford design. They feature open lacing, with stitching on top of the vamp, providing a slightly more relaxed and casual appearance. The lacing system also offers comfort benefits and it is arguably easier to pair Derby shoes with more casual outfits.
Monk Strap Shoes
If you prefer men's formal shoes without laces, monk strap shoes are a great option. This style is generally viewed as a middle ground between the Derby shoe and the Oxford shoe in terms of how formal it is. Options in the Bobbies catalogue include the Thierno and the Jacob, both of which are available in black or brown.
Materials and Craftsmanship
In the following sections, you can learn about the materials and craftsmanship that define Bobbies' formal men's shoes.
Leather
Men's formal shoes come in a number of different leather material options, including classic leather, glazed leather and patent leather, providing plenty of aesthetic variation. Our leather is sourced from LWG-certified tanneries, ensuring responsible production methods that help to reduce our carbon footprint.
Suede
Suede shoes often have a slightly more casual appearance, but suede can also be used for more formal dress shoes. This material benefits from greater flexibility, meaning it can be more comfortable to wear on a regular basis. This makes suede a great option for formal shoes you are likely to wear to work every day.
Manufacturing
From Goodyear and Blake stitching, to hand assembly, our shoes make use of traditional, high-quality manufacturing methods in classic workshops. There are over 200 micro steps that go into the creation of Bobbies' formal shoes for men and our processes are designed to make luxury fashion more affordable and ethical.
Choosing the Right Formal Shoes
Finally, you need to make sure you are paying attention to the details to get the right formal shoes.
Fit and Comfort
Comfort is an essential consideration and you need to make sure you are choosing shoes that will feel great to wear. Sizing is a key part of this and useful sizing advice is provided on all Bobbies product pages. This allows you to know whether to order your usual size, or go one size up or one size down for the perfect fit.
Colour Selection
For most formal occasions, black and brown are the main colour options, but it is worth noting that Bobbies offers a variety of shades or brown, as well as black shoes that are matte or glossy. Some formal shoes also come in other colour options, including white, cream, red and grey, so be sure to explore our collection in full before deciding.