Quick answer: with a tuxedo, wear black patent opera pumps or plain black oxfords. With a wedding suit, black calf oxfords are the safe choice; derbys and loafers work when the dress code is more relaxed.
- Black tie: black patent opera pumps or black patent oxfords.
- Daytime formal: black calf oxfords.
- Wedding suit, evening: black oxfords or a patent derby.
- Cocktail or relaxed: a dressier black loafer.
Every shoe below is made in our Istanbul atelier, Blake-stitched on a leather sole and fully leather-lined.
What shoes should men wear with a tuxedo?
The classic black-tie shoe is black patent leather in a clean, simple shape: an opera pump or a plain oxford.
- Tolima is our opera pump: patent calf with a grosgrain bow. Choose black for black tie; the bordeaux and navy versions suit a dress code with more freedom.
- Sinai is the same slip-on without the bow, in black patent or black calf.
- Victoria is a black patent cap-toe oxford, for those who prefer laces.
What shoes should a groom wear with a wedding suit?
For a daytime formal wedding, black calf oxfords are the safe choice. For an evening wedding in a suit, more options open up:
- Irazu is a black patent oxford with a medallion toe, better for a less strict evening than for black tie.
- Huila combines black calf with velvet and satin details, for a winter or evening wedding where the dress code allows it.
- Vinson is a plain-toe derby in patent leather, in black, bordeaux and navy.
Can men wear loafers to a wedding?
Yes, when the invitation is relaxed. For a formal daytime wedding, keep to black oxfords. For a cocktail or relaxed wedding, Jengish is a black calf kiltie loafer with a gold-colour horsebit.
How do you care for patent leather shoes?
- Wipe the patent with a soft cloth after wearing.
- Avoid ordinary leather polish on the patent upper; if needed, use a product made for patent leather.
- Store each shoe in its own dust bag so the patent surfaces don't rub, and use shoe trees between wears.
How should you choose the size and order in time?
We make these shoes in US sizes 6–15 (EU 39–48) in a standard D width. Before you order, check the size guide and the fit note on each product page.
Orders are usually delivered in 2–4 business days, with free express shipping to the contiguous US, Canada and Europe. Import duties and taxes are included for every country we ship to — no fees at delivery.
Try new shoes indoors on a clean floor. For a return or exchange within 30 days, keep them unworn, undamaged and in their original packaging; return shipping is paid by the customer. We recommend ordering at least two weeks before the wedding so there is time for an exchange if you need another size.
All the shoes in this guide are in our Wedding & Black Tie collection.