{"id":972,"date":"2019-03-26T19:44:47","date_gmt":"2019-03-26T19:44:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/?p=972"},"modified":"2024-09-04T13:50:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T20:50:05","slug":"the-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/style-tips\/the-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"The Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Beneath every great outfit is an even greater pair of shoes. There are many styles to choose from. It all depends on what speaks to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Oxford<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The most common dress shoe is the Oxford\u2013derived from the \u201cOxonian,\u201d a half-boot made popular at Oxford University in the 1800s. Made with plain toes, cap-toes or brogues, there\u2019s a style for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cap-Toe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cap-toe shoes are equipped with an additional piece of leather over the toe to add a stylish accent. These are a nice option if you\u2019re looking for a bit of flair in your look.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plain Toe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The sleekest of looks, the plain toe uses only one piece of leather throughout the toe.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Chukka Boot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This boot was made popular in the early 1940s as casual wear. These days it\u2019s worn for both casual and dressy occasions. At ankle-height, its open lacing makes it sturdy yet stylish. If you need an option that can go from the office to happy hour, the Chukka boot is your versatile shoe choice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Wingtip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wingtips are also known as brogues, for their perforations or \u201cbrogueing.\u201d These popular dress shoes come in a formal and casual style. So you can dress up with a leather sole or dress down with the eva midsole.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Learn more<\/a> about what to pair with your footwear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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