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You've probably noticed a steady relaxation of dress codes over the past several years, yet many situations and social obligations still require slipping out of slippers and into more elevated ...

It's the most common choice for dress shoes, but not all leather is created ... with an EVA footbed along with a hyper-cushioned rubber sole that absorbs impact with each step and feels like ...

Just note that thin laces pair well with more formal looks ... The material of your shoe’s sole is also important, and a durable but flexible rubber sole will provide traction on all kinds ...

and pebbled leathers get more casual (the same goes for rubber soles, which are more practical for everyday use, but less formal). Consider how often you’ll be breaking out these shoes ...

Made from premium synthetic material, these shoes provide durability without compromising on style. The rubber sole ensures a firm grip, making them a reliable choice for office wear or formal events.

Dress codes at many private clubs forbid sneakers — but the category has gotten blurrier as shoes once relegated to sportswear become fashion forward. Our critic pins down the increasingly slippery ...

Many I classify as a perfect travel shoe: light and flat in a suitcase, but dressy enough for any spontaneous, more formal adventures ... comfortable rubber sole, but on top of it sits a quiet ...

It was developed in the 1930s by English rubber maker Itshide ... functions as a dress shoe.” While the decision to add a commando sole to one of Alden’s most formal styles was a practical ...