The Uncomfortable Truth About Dress Shoes

Dress shoes, even wide-fit dress shoes, kind of suck. Why are dress shoes so uncomfortable? The dress shoe of today was built with aesthetics prioritized, not comfort or function. In this video we'll cover a brief history of dress shoes and what the alternatives are.

I have been a barefoot shoe enthusiast for over six months and I never thought I would ever find a decent looking pair of barefoot dress shoes for more formal occasions like weddings.

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[penguin_edits]

Glad you found some shoes that worked out for your wide feet. I don't know what your budget is but one thing you could consider is investing in a pair of bespoke shoes. That way you could get nicer leathers, leather sole, resoleable shoes that would also be more comfortable.

[caliview]

I'm just glad to find someone else who has issues with the width of shoes around the toes.

[PierreColombo]

Anatomical aspect apart, I think that most guys simply struggle because of the quality of their shoes.
They spend the same amount of money on their dress shoes as on their sneakers, that's the problem.

Maybe try loafers which generally have rounder lasts and lower heels, such as Weston 180s or Gucci horsebits!

[Thomas-jvwu]

Was wondering what brand the black shoes were that you wore to the wedding. I have the same problem sir. Definitely need a dress brand out there!

[jorge]

I think the problem many of us have is we don't really know about our foot size and the shoe last that may fits our feet (pun unintended 😅). I think shoe companies got The D width size and they just change the length and think it's enough. They're many different width sizes like narrow B and C, average D, wide E, and very wide EE, or extra wide like EEE. I think in your case you may have EE or EEE width feet. The problem is average consumer shoe stores don't tell the buyer this information because I doubt many of their sellers know it. But when you go into Allen Edmonds or Red Wing or some other specialized store, they know how to orientate the buyer. I found myself in the hard way that my "true size" is 10.5 D, but in certain shoes the last like in red wing Iron Ranger or Jim Green boots I'm 10 D, but in Formal Shoes 0
10.5 D, and in sneakers 11 or 11.5.
Glad you found shoes that fit you, if I dare, I would recommend you trying some formal shoes from Allen Edmonds or Alden or even Thursday Company, but try to go to their stores (Well, Thursday is online so I think that one would be difficult) and ask them to try the shoes you like even if you don't buy them there.
Thank you for the video.

[HAIVW]

i have a brand new ALDO suede shoes. it's so stiff, blisters guaranteed, applied some type of stick in cushion for heel and it's still the same. been searching how to make shoe comfortable and ends up watching your vid. i guess i'll just accept it lol.

[MinhNg]

5 second in and I'm already agree with you

[KlausKokholmPetersen]

I havent worn dress shoes for at least 12-15 years, and I propably never will again. I dont remember when I got rid of them, but it's been at least 10 years.

[kylehazachode]

Have you tried Birchbury Brenstons yet? Affordable barefoot dress shoe that comes in a plethora of colors, so dress shoes for every type of outfit. I keep an eye out for sales and discounts. Oftentimes a certain color will go on sale which is like $30 cheaper. Holiday and end of season discounts are around 15-25% off and the discount applies to sale items. After discounts, my Brenstons ended up costing $144. Birchbury just released a chukka boot. Slightly less dressy than the Brenston, but perfect for the office. The price and ugly treads are keeping me from wanting them though.

[annousk]

Great find, thanks for sharing that! Now wondering if such could exist for women’s dress shoes (eliminating the heel of course). If you come across something please share!!

[heraclesreborn]

Invest in a good pair of shoe stretchers. They come with bulbs to hit the problem areas. Join us who enjoy Italian shoes and Allan Edmonds.

[spaghettiking]

I've heard many complaints about dress shoes, though the problem I've had hasn't been around toes, even though I have wide feet. Usually it's that I don't have a tight enough fit at the top, causing my feet to slide around, resulting in blisters on my back foot. This probably was because I went a size too large. Laces also allow more breathing room in this area, so I had this problem from slip-on shoes. The sad thing is that dress shoes used to come in five different widths, but this isn't really offered anymore. So you have to be very sure that you're as close as you can be in regards to both the shoe size and shoe width, so it fits tightly, but you still have toe space. Make sure you consult the shoe sizing brands offer you and ask them what sizes they recommend, and try different sizes and return them if you have to. A well fitting pair of dress shoes can be supremely comfortable, but as dress shoes are an investment, you have to pay a high degree of attention to making the fit snug without causing you pain.

[jairojosuefallacastillo]

Hello boy, check in and do you also wear the dress shoes without stockings? Or if there's as well?

[dhurbagamer]

What's the point of shoes if they're not comfortable (how about right fit?)

[hemigod]

With leather shoes put on a thick sock put the shoe on put a blow dryer on them. be sure to nourish the leather. They will shape and conform to your foot. for more Extreme method fill your bathtub with hot water put on a thick sock put the shoes on and stick your feet in the tub Until you feel any stressed areas loosen to comfort usually 15 to 20 minutes then wear the shoe until they are dry. Once dried apply shoe cream to the shoe. guaranteed the hide/leather will re-last to your foot.

[krause]

I just can't with loafers or slip-on. No matter how sizing it or putting an insole or heel pad in it won't stay still with my feet. That's why I stuck with shoes must have lace on it.

[doctorcatnip]

I only wear sneakers. Wide sneakers- 2 sizes too large. Problem solved.

[vt]

did you dispose of these brown shoes or manage to sell them ?

[sallyj]

I tried to wear comfy dress shoes to a wedding once. My mom and sister laughed, saying they look like "old lady" shoes. Fast forward a few years and I now have plantar fasciitis. I tried to wear the "stylish" dress shoes from the previous wedding I attended and OUCH!! I only wore them for 2 minutes, walking around the house, and now my heel hurts. There is no way I'm lasting long at this wedding. I don't care what anyone thinks. I'll take "old lady" shoes over "agony" any day. I need to walk.

[paulogarcia]

It's almost impossible for me to find comfortable leather shoes on a budget here in the Philippines.