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How to wear colourful shoes without making the outfit shout
A colourful shoe doesn't need to fight the rest of your outfit. In fact, the calmer the base, the better a distinctive pair often works.
Don't start with the shoe. Start with contrast.
Navy, grey, black, denim and earth tones give colour room to breathe. A bright or unusual material can then be the one element that lifts the look.
Repeating one colour is enough
You don't need to match everything. Repeating one colour from the shoe in a sock, belt, shirt or pocket square is usually stronger than a fully coordinated set.
With a suit, it can be more interesting
A quiet suit can handle more than you think. See our guide to shoes for a navy suit or go straight to our statement shoes for men.
Pointed, printed or glossy?
A pointed last adds elegance, a print adds energy and shine makes the look more festive. For weddings, see our men's wedding shoes.
There is an artist in every man. The trick is not making everything talk at once.