Formal & Patent Shoes

Black tie has a dress code, and so do its shoes. The Formal & Patent Shoes collection at ShoeNest is built for weddings, galas and the events that photograph forever: the patent tuxedo shoes with a slim bow detail, the glossy patent oxfords, the black wedding brogues for grooms who want texture, the patent loafers with a gold buckle, and the formal slip-ons for comfort through long celebrations.

Who it is for

Grooms, groomsmen, gala guests, and anyone whose calendar includes a black-tie invitation. These are the shoes that only need to be bought once — and photographed endlessly.

How to choose

• Strict black tie: the patent tuxedo shoes — the only correct answer with a tuxedo.
• Formal with flexibility: the glossy patent oxfords work with tuxedos and dark suits.
• Groom's own style: the black wedding brogues.
• Comfort through dancing: the formal slip-ons.

Daytime formal wear lives in Oxford Shoes.