The Top Ten Men’s Business Shoes

The Top Ten Men’s Business Shoes

The right pair of shoes can say so much about a gentleman, so, nailing your footwear collection is crucial for projecting the right image. At Jones Bootmaker we have the styles to accompany your sharp tailoring, presenting fresh updates on traditional designs and marrying the finest materials with exceptional quality.
Here are the business essential styles to keep you looking and feeling the part as you dress for the all-important interview, stride into the boardroom for the make-or-break presentation and achieve the ultimate work style balance for your desk to dinner transition.
The key performers for your style success…

 

 

1. The new-recruit classic

Matthew by Jones Bootmaker £84

Matthew Leather Oxford

The Oxford shoe, the pinnacle of formal dressing. Crafted with a clean, pared-back silhouette in sleek polished leathers, Matthew is a consistent best-seller with city gents.
Amazing value for money | Soft sheepskin lining | Padded tongue | Dual gripped support

 

 

 

2. For a polished performance

Polished Derby by Jones Bootmaker £79

Leather Derby Shoe
Constructed with a modern last, the smart derby silhouette will get you noticed in the office, the rubber insert sole adds grip to your early morning commutes.
Soft sheepskin linings | Rubber insert sole added grip | Dual gripped support | Great value for money


 

 

 

3. First impressions last the longest…

Smith by Loake £175

Smith Leather Oxford by Loake

A Goodyear Welted shoe from one of the UK’s finest shoemakers, Loake. Smith is the Oxford toe cap shoe, considered to be the most elegant of men’s shoes, fully made in England this is a fine investment for years of great style service.

 Goodyear Welted | Exquisite leather uppers | Maintains its shape | Easy to repair

 

 

 

4. Entry level Goodyear Welt

Mayfair by Jones Bootmaker £99

Mayfair Leather Oxford Brogue
Beautifully handcrafted, amazingly priced. Mayfair is built with exquisite leather and an impeccable Goodyear Welted construction; the Oxford brogues are easily resoled making a dependable choice for your smart repertoire.
Goodyear Welted | Exquisite leather uppers | Maintains its shape | Easy to repair

 

 

 

5. Seal the deal with style and comfort

Franco by Steptronic £125

Franco Leather Derby Steptronic

A classic derby silhouette crafted with smooth leathers and cushioned sheepskin lining, the result, a dependable accompaniment to your sharp tailoring stepping you from busy morning commute to office.

Premium waxed leather | Butter soft sheepskin linings | Perforated, cushioned insole | Flexible rubber sole

 

 

 

6. Work to weekend

Penny Loafer by Jones Bootmaker £89

Leather Penny Loafer

The leather Penny loafer encapsulates the classic city gent. Constructed with our York last with soft sheepskin linings, team with a suit for office appropriate appeal or cropped chinos for your off-duty ensembles.

Exquisite leather upper | Butter soft sheepskin linings | Perforated, cushioned insole | Blake stitched construction

 

 

7. No need to reinvent the wheel

Double Monk Shoe by Jones Bootmaker £84

Leather Monk Shoe

A formal alternative to the Oxford, the Monk shoe is a traditional style carried through the centuries, adding a timeless look to your tailoring starting from the ground up.

Exquisite leather upper | Double buckle fastening | Butter soft sheepskin lining | Traditional toe cap

 

 

 

8. The wide fit option

The Oxford by Jones Bootmaker £84

Wide Fit Leather Oxford Work Shoe

Sitting on a more generous last, the Oxford boasts the same silhouette as our star-performer Matthew and offers a little extra room – there is no surprise this has made it into our best-of-the-best list.

Exquisite leather upper | Butter soft sheepskin lining | H-fit (wide) | Available in Black and Chestnut

 

 

 

9. For the Director’s office

Wholecut Oxford Shoe by Herring Shoes £275

Chaucer Herring Oxford Shoe

A wholecut shoe, the pinnacle of exemplary hand craftsmanship, meticulously cut from a single stretch of leather and flawlessly stitched over the last. The wholecut shoe demonstrates the highest standard of handcraft in any footwear collection.

Goodyear Welted | Exquisite leather uppers | Maintains its shape | Easy to repair | Durable | Perfect fit

 

 

 

10. A winter staple

806b by Loake £175

Loake 806b

Handmade in England, Loake presents a slick Oxford profile, poised on a Dainite Goodyer Welted sole for dependable traction, perfectly catered for the winter months.
Goodyear Welted | Exquisite leather uppers | Maintains its shape | Easy to repair | Durable | Perfect fit

 

 

 

We know it’s a top ten, but we couldn’t leave this one out…

 

11. Smart shoes make for smart thinking

Stuart by Jones Bootmaker £139

Stuart Hand Finished Leather Oxford Shoe

The Oxford silhouette is exquisitely hand finished with sleek, polished leathers and set on a leather sole with bench made Goodyear Welted construction. The pinnacle for your suitable sharp tailoring.

Goodyear Welted | Exquisite leather uppers | Maintains its shape | Easy to repair | Durable | Perfect fit

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