Formal footwear is in a league of its own, with labels like YSL and Louis Vuitton producing a never-ending supply of ornate male shoes. With the holidays steady approaching, a posh pair of wingtips will be needed for formal office parties and family gatherings.
A nice pair of shiny black leather penny loafers are the centerpiece of any self-respecting modern man. However, penny loafers don't always get chosen first when dressing for a formal occasion. In fact, plain black loafers are (unfortunately) on their way out. Ushering in a new age of formal footwear are major labels like Gucci and Maison Martin Margiela, who infuse footwear with extravagant materials and eccentric designs.
To support this claim, ornate male shoes including the spike-studded loafers recently released by Christian Louboutin or the tri-colored brogues by Prada signal experimentation and exorbitant designs in the coming seasons.
30 Ornate Male Shoes
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Bold Boyfriend Boots
The Grenson Fall 2011 Collection is Sweetly Masculine
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Wingtip Sneakers
Nike Still Has Design Tricks
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Sharp Sneaker Slip-Ons
The Christian Louboutin Roller-Boat Spikes are Daring and Bold
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Dapper Brogue Hikers
The Diemme Wingtip Mountain Boots are Fit for Classy Hikers
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Spiked Footwear
These Christian Louboutin Rollerboy Shoes Makes You Look Like a Stud
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Rustic Regal Footwear
The Mark McNairy New Amsterdam Brogue by Union Is Fashionable & Functional
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Urban Sophisticated Footwear
Regal Shoes x Mr. Bathing Ape Wing Sta Elevates Class Beautifully
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Haute Sparkly Shoes
These Miu Miu Glitter and Crystal Brogues are Perfect for New Year's Eve
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$10,000 Wingtips
Luxurious Alligator Leather Louis Vuitton Men's Shoes
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Multi-Colored Wingtips
The Florsheim 2010 Fall Collection Are All Shiny and New
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Black Tie Sneakers
The New Converse Dress Code 1/2 Collection Are Classy Kicks
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Designer Badland Kicks
Dr. Martens Desert Boots Bring Style and Colour to Your Arid Wasteland
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Brogue Skate Shoes
The New Vans Era Wingtip Sneakers are Dapper-Styled Streetwear
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Colorblocked Wingtips
Elsa Oxford Shoes Give a Two-Tone Hue to Classic Footwear
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Neon Brogues
The Jil Sander Memphis 999 Derby Shoe Updates a Classic Footwear Staple
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Multi-Colored Couture Kicks
The Prada Tricolor Lace-up Shoes are a Treat For the Hipsters
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Luxurious Studded Loafers
The Christian Louboutin Rollerball Spikes Loafer is Seriously Badass
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Ritzy Modern-Man Accessories
The Gucci 2011 Spring/Summer Includes Dapper Accessories for Men
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Brightly Hued Brogues
The T&F Slack Shoemakers London FW11 Collection is Boldly Sophisticated
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Haute Multi-Hue Loafers
The Chrisitan Louboutin 'John John' Flat Shoe is Plush and Posh
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Hipster Saddle Shoes
The COMME des GARCONS Tricker's Brogue are the Perfect Shoe
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Hardy Manly Footwear
Viberg Brogue Toe Boots are Prepared to Withstand Harsh Conditions
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Boardwalk Brogue Footwear
Mihara Yasuhiro Half-Deck Shoes Are a Hybrid of Wingtips & Loafers
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Posh Penny Loafers
The Tommy Hilfiger 'Weejun' Loafer Boasts Preppy Luxury and High-Class Style
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Swanky Suede Shoes
The Suede Wingtip Collection by Mark McNairy is Effortlessly Fashionable
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Bedazzled Jazz Shoes
The Miu Miu Capsule Spring 2010 Shoe Collection Brings On The Shimmer
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Modern Western Kicks
The Old Curiosity Shop Puts Out Awesome Modern Shoes
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Luminous Luxury Shoes
The Leather Laceless Loafer by Maison Martin Margiela Shines for Summer
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Sweet Suede Shoes
Mark McNairy Desert Digi Camo Brogues are Two-Toned Perfection
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Wood-Studded Loafers
The Mugiwara Slip-Ons Feature Unique Wood Detail on Straw Uppers
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Y2K Era Sneaker Designs
The Oakley Edge Icon Brings Millennium Style to the Golf Course
90s-Inspired Bulky Skateboard Sneakers
adidas Presents a Look at the Retro Stan Smith XLG Shoe
Vintage-Inspired Sneaker Styles
The Adidas Treziod Has a Reworked, Old-School Feel
Low-Cut Premium Padded Sneakers
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Ornate Oxford Shoes
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Lunar New Year Footwear
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Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear
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Streetwear-Inspired Golf Shoes
The Adidas Ultraboost Spikeless Golf Shoes are Stylishly Functional
Luxury Auto-Branded Footwear Collections
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Heart-Adorned Shoe Collections
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Streamlined Split-Toe Luxe Sneakers
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Detail-Oriented Retro Sneakers
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Vegatable Tanned Premium Loafers
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Classy Oxford Loafers
The Pallatrooper OX-1 Black/Black Boots are "the Uniform of the People"
Distressed Crackled Leather Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 Sneaker Gets a Black Toe Colorway
Luxurious Technical Snow Boots
Louis Vuitton Presents a Minimal LV Trainer Snow Boot
Medical Boot-Representing Footwear
Rick Owens Continues to Grab Attention with the Walking Boot
Deflated Balloon-Covered Heels
Loewe's Deflated Balloon Pumps Almost Look Like Ruffles
Luxury Large Platform Sneakers
Louis Vuitton Introduces Its Latest Archlight 2.0 Sneaker
Transformative Bridal Footwear
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Patent Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Gives its 550 Sneaker a Patent Leather Update
Preppy Collaboration Footwear Collections
The Sperry x Brooks Brothers Collection is Campus-Ready
Sophisticated Spring Tailored Fashion
Lanvin Presents its SS23 Line During Paris Fashion Week
Elegant Old-School Sneaker Styles
The Todd Snyder Tuscan Court Shoe Will Come in Two Colors
Knitted Chunky Sneakers
Famous Footwear Boasts the DV Dolce Vita Sneaker
Gender Inclusive Ballerina Shoes
Balenciaga Launch Gender Inclusive 'Leopold Ballerina' Shoes
Avant-Garde Dynamic Footwear
Rick Owens and Dr. Martens Join Forces on a Range of Footwear
Sophisticated Laidback Footwear Designs
notwoways Unveils a New Matter Style of the Formula
Luxurious Spring-Ready Sneakers
Burberry Introduces the Dynamic Box Sneakers to its Lineup
Late Artist-Honoring Loafers
G.H. Bass Joins Fred Perry and the Amy Winehouse Foundation
Dramatically Shaped Luxe Sneakers
Balenciaga Showcases a Look at its New Reptile Sneaker
Size-Inclusive Designer Shoes
Zalando and Seven Designers are Launching Footwear for All
Retro Classic Vintage Sneakers
Nike's Air Jordan 1 High Gets a Lost & Found Design Update
Luxe Legacy-Inspired Sneakers
Louis Vuitton Releases the Online Exclusive 'LV Trainer Sneaker'
High-Fashion Shoe Covers
Dior's New B31 Model Comes with a Protective Shoe Cover
Ultra-Luxurious Après-Ski Boots
Gucci and Adidas Drop Eye-Catching Luxury Après-Ski Models
Weatherized Technical Fall Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Opulent Retro-Inspired Trainers
Gucci Launches the Multi-Colored 'MAC80' Vintage Sneaker
Pre-Distressed Sneaker-Inspired Mules
Balenciaga Drew Inspiration from an Old Footwear Design
Technical High-Fashion Sneakers
The Balenciaga 3XL Sneaker Showcases Exaggerated Soles
Summer-Ready Premium Footwear Capsules
LANVIN and Suicoke Join Forces on a New Capsule
Hybrid Brogue-Like Boots
The Todd Snyder x Tricker's Henry Wing Cap Chelsea Boot is Ultra-Chic
Sparkling Luxurious Bright Clogs
Balenciaga Unveils a New Iteration of the Technoclog Shoe
Collaborative Brogue Luxe Fashion
The New Church’s x Miu Miu Collaborative Range has a Free Spirit
Masculine Fashion House Jewelry
The Louis Vuitton Les Gastons Vuitton Collection is Demure
High Fashion Workwear Boots
Louis Vuitton and Timberland's New Boot Set to Debut at Fashion Week
Gold-Toe Sneaker Lines
The Made in Schiaparelli Sneaker Blends Streetwear & High-End Sensibilities
Branded Outsole Luxe Footwear
Daniel Lee's Burburry FW23 Footwear Highlights the Soles
Terrace Culture-Inspired Footwear Silhouettes
Mallet London Launched the Super Slick Lowman Model
Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers
Valentino Garavani Unveils a New Pair of Premium Sneakers
Sleek Minimal Luxury Footwear
Loro Piana Presents a Look at the New White Sole Shoes
Dynamic Layered Tonal Footwear
Diesel Launches Five New Tonal S-Prototype-Cr Sneakers
Sculptural 3D-Printed Sneakers
The LV Cobra Was Showcased at Louis Vuitton's Men's Pre-Fall 2024
Heroic Luxury Footwear
The Christian Louboutin x Marvel Collab Unleashes Super Stylish Footwear
Chunky Unconventional Shoes
Marni Unveils the 'BIG FOOT 2.0' Unisex Sneaker in Multiple Colorways
Edgy Après Ski Boots
MM6 Maison Margiela Launches a Slick and Elegant Après Ski Boot and Slipper
Chic Skater Style Sneakers
These Dior B9S Sneakers Come in Two Material Options
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Lightweight Heeled Sneakers
Converse Released the Chuck 70 De Luxe Heel
Understated Luxury Menswear
Coofandy's New Collection Brings Quiet Luxury to Modern Men
Incredibly Stylish Running Shoes
Ferragamo Unveils a Series of Monochromatic Running Shoes
Hairy Avant Garde Footwear
Rick Owens DRKSHDW Delivers the New Abstract Sneaker Model
Glitter-Accented Luxe Menswear
LOEWE Presents its New Collection of Menswear for the SS24 Season
Custom Men's Footwear Services
Robert August Fuses 21st Century Technology with Craftsmanship
Chic Cactus Leather Loafers
G.H. Bass Launches Its First Non-leather Loafer and Its Stylish
Elevated Modern Footwear Silhouettes
Sergio Tacchini Debuts Two New Silhouettes for the AW23 Line
Slim-Structural Leather Sneakers
adidas Shines a Spotlight at the Country OG Sneaker
Revamped Classic Winter-Ready Footwear
Burberry and Tricker Join Forces on a New Capsule for FW23
Chunky Logo-Adorned Shoes
Thibo Denis Teases Two New Winter Colorways for Dior's New B33 Sneakers
Puffed Collaborative Premium Footwear
Martine Rose and Clarks Unveil Their Full Collection
Elegant Men's Formalwear
Jack Victor Presents a Striking Elegant Formalwear Collection
Inaugural Italian Footwear Collections
Mugler's Footwear Capsule is Designed by Casey Cadwallader
Pre-Worn Stylistic Luxe Sneakers
The Balenciaga Paris Sneaker Updates the adidas Stan Smiths
Incredibly Elegant Loafer Designs
G.H.Bass Announces the Release of Its Super Lug Collection
Sleek Premium Collaborative Mules
Martine Rose and Clarks Originals Join Forces on a Mule
Luxurious Boot-Sandal Hybrids
Givenchy Presents its New Shark Lock Sandal for the Season
Glossy Leather Brogue Shoes
Simone Rocha Designs the New Trek Daisy Brogue Footwear
Collaborative Padded Leather Sneaker
A Ma Maniére Joins Nike on a New Air Jordan 12 Sneaker
Sophisticated Bridal Collections
Bella Belle Introoduces the Champagne Era Footwear Collection
Contrast Stitching Formal Footwear
CamperLab Presents the New Eki Shoes for the Season
Bright Vegan Penny Loafers
The Weejun Shoe by G.H. Bass Gets a New Construction Update
Sleek Collaborative Leather Loafers
Duke + Dexter Joins Peachy Den on a Collaboration
Luxury Footwear Debuts
Ottange Makes its Debut as a New Comprehensive Footwear and Accessory Brand
Neutral Leather Sneaker Models
New Balance Launches a New Premium Leather TDS Derby Sneaker
Fur-Covered Luxe Shoes
Burberry's Creeper Shoes are Debuting with the FW2023 Collection
Vibrant Luxurious Panelling Sneakers
Bottega Veneta Unveils the Yellow Orbit Panelled Sneakers
Lugged Rubber Soled Sneakers
Très Bien Designs the Diemme Cornaro for Everyday Wearing
Lifestyle Minimal Running Sneakers
Mallet London Presents a New Holloway Running Shoe
Luxurious Hybrid Sneaker-Mules
Balenciaga Unveils the Triple S Mule Hybrid Silhouette for SS23
Leather Lined Collaborative Footwear
Jacques Solovière Joins Percival on a New Collaboration
Durable Muted Tonal Sneakers
OUR LEGACY Launches Three New Tonal Gave Sneaker Models
Stylish Everyday Men's Footwear
Lululemon Introduces the New Men's Footwear Collection
Premium Fashion-Forward Slippers
Mave & Chez Pioneering Luxurious Comfort Footwear for Women
Cozy Street-Informed Bright Mules
Off-White Presents the Comfortable Out of Office Mules
Summery Sporty Platform Mules
adidas Presents its New adiForm Stan Smith Mule for SS23
Spikey Collaborative Footwear Designs
Luca Magliano is the Latest Collaborator of UGG
Altered Style-Focused Sneakers
MM6 Maison Margiela Taps Salomon for a New Footwear Release
Elegant Footwear Collections
ARCH NYC Has Unveiled Its Contemporary Fall 2023 Collection
Animal Print-Inspired Luxe Loafers
Duke + Dexter Launches a New Printed Wilde Penny Loafer
Premium Leather High-Cut Sneakers
Pawnshop Skate Co. Joins Forces with Nike on a Dunk High
Shoemaker-Backed Oversized Shirts
Vagabond Shoemakers Unveils its First Branded Apparel Collection
Crisp Low-Cut Leather Sneakers
Nike Launches the Air Force 1 Low Join Forces Design
Grunge-Themed Classic Loafers
GCDS and Clarks Join Forces on Two New Footwear Silhouettes
Fall-Centric Suede Footwear
Stepney Works Club Introduces New Dellow S-Strike Sneakers
Ergonomic Bulbous-Shaped Shoes
Jacquemus Releases Its Ergonomic and Runway-Ready Les Mules Goia
Boldly Patterned Colorful Sneakers
COMME des GARÇONS Presents a Salomon SR811 Platform
Collaborative Penny Loafer Collections
Duke + Dexter Presents a Collaboration Alongside Playboy
Ultra-Sophisticated Men's Loafers
Blackstock & Weber Introduces the Mason Horse Bit Loafer in Ivy
Casual Crepe Loafers
Clarks Originals Unveils its New Wallabee Loafers for the Season
Intricately Layered Textural Footwear
Me Bailey Interprets the Triple Stitch Sneaker by ZEGNA
Punk-Inspired Leather Shoes
Junya Watanabe MAN and Stepney Workers Club Launch Punk Leather Shoes
Spring-Ready Luxurious Formal Menswear
Louis Vuitton Presents its Formal Men's Range for SS24
Luxe Timeless Ankle Boots
Prada Unveils a New Ankle Boot for the Spring/Summer 2022 Season
Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
DUKE + DEXTER Joins about:blank on a New Collection
Incredibly Chic Footwear Designs
Palace and C.P. Company Drop the Breathtaking Cornaro Model
Fall-Centric Minimal Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New White and Maroon Tonal Dunk Low Shoe
Glistening Python Leather Footwear
Rick Owens Unveils a New Edfu Plain Sabot for the SS23 Season
Y2K-Inspired Luxury Sneakers
Valentino Garavani Launches the 2000s-Themed 'MS-2960' Sneaker
Luxe Retro Lifestyle Sneakers
Loewe Unveils its New Premium Flow Runner for the Season
Elevated Platform Lifestyle Sneakers
The Rick Owens DRKSHDW Released New 'Abstract Sole' Sneakers
Patent Leather Logo Sneakers
New Balance's 550 Silhouette Receives a Shiny Leather Upgrade
Sleek Plush Luxury Sneakers
Bottega Veneta Presents the Pillow Sneaker for the FW22 Season
Artful Patriotic Collaborative Loafers
Denim Tears and Dr. Martens Join on the Union Black Loafers
Architect-Inspired Fall Loafers
Drôle de Monsieur and Paraboot Launch a New Reims Loafer
Loafer Hybrid Mule Designs
The Michael Silhouette by Paraboot Gets a New Slip-On Transformation
Plaid Patterned High Sneakers
Nike Unveils a New Dunk High Sneaker in a Plaid Colorway
Fall-Ready Tonal High Sneakers
Nike's Dunk High Sneakers Get a New Maroon Colorway
Patterned Suede Sneakers
Namacheko Unveils Its First In-House Sneaker, the 'Murabi'
Premium Fall-Ready Footwear Designs
Hender Scheme Presents its Latest Lineup for Fall 2023