Men and women of every nationality wear dress shoes for various purposes , but the primary purpose of any dress shoe is to exhibit elegance and formality. The dress shoes are usually worn at work in a very corporate environment or at any formal functions. They are usually made entirely of leather including the upper, lining and sole.

Men’s shoes are normally high maintenance as they are made of all leather and it is important to care for the leather otherwise it may not last very long. But with white dress shoes, you need to be extra careful, as any sort of marks can be more visible on a white shoe as compared to any other color.

When buying men’s white dress shoe it is important to know what type of leather you want, how much shine you prefer on the shoe, do you like soft leather or slightly firm leather, how you would be cleaning the shoe, how you would be caring for the shoe and last but not the least how much daily use you will have of the shoe.

As with any dress shoes it is important to keep a shoe horse in them to prevent them from getting bend marks. But when it comes to white shoes it is extremely important that a shoe horse is kept in the shoe when storing it so that it does not bend as dust particles can damage the surface of the shoe and leave permanent marks on the top of the shoe thus making them look old and worn out.

Men’s white dress shoes are generally high maintenance and they require regular care and attention. Depending on what type of leather these are made up of, these can be quite difficult to maintain. If you are unsure of the leather type, it is always good to ask your cobbler and he can also give you advice on how to care for them for a longer life.

Men’s white dress shoes became popular in the 1940s and have been in and out of fashion ever since. The creators of high fashion have used them in combination with other colors to show that white dress shoes can be exciting to wear when mixed with other colors. White dress shoes kept their appearance till the end of the 1950s but in the 1950s, they were combined with other colors to give them a totally new look and appeal.

The world has changed its taste in mens white dress shoes. The white dress shoes have now become more of a casual shoe. The shades of white have changed with a touch of grey in them now. Instead of wearing white shoes with suits, men are now wearing their white dress shoes with denim jeans. Instead of being an all time classic, the white dress shoes are now considered to be the best formals ever.

Dressing well is an art form few men get right. This is no surprise because it is not easy or cheap to get an elegant wardrobe and have the selection of clothes you need to dress for every occasion and still allow for a little variety. However, it is worth it, what confidence a man feels when he walks into a room and knows he looks the part from his hate to his white dress shoes. Dress style is a very personal subject and the important thing is that you like what you look. Well, let’s be honest how you feel about your white dress shoes is the second most important think after what your better half thinks of them.

One of the main elements of good dress style is color coordinating. Get the colors right and you are half way there. However, clothes are not cheap so you must prioritize in order to get the most out of your buck. Shoes are probably the most expensive single item on average with the possible exception of suits. This is a good reason why you want to spend some time choosing the right shoe colors for your wardrobe. If you can afford it you should have as large a variety of dress shoes to combine with every occasion. However, few of us have an unlimited shoe budget so we have detailed below a list of the basic colors we should all have in our wardrobe.

Black is the staple of men’s dress shoes. Most suits will look good with black shoes which also come in a large variety of tones and materials. Cordovan a soft grained leather is a winner for special “black tie” events.

Brown is another popular color for similar reasons. It combines well with many styles, especially with casual clothing like khakis and jeans. A variation on brown, is chestnut. Yes, I know guys, chestnut is brown, but if girls can tell the difference we must learn to also. Chestnut is apparently a richer shade of brown with resembles the tone of oak wood. Chestnut shoes look great with tweed, silk and woven fabrics.

White is the third “main” color all men should have in their wardrobe. It is not as common as black and brown which will make you stand out of the crowd if you combine your white dress shoes correctly.

White dress shoes work especially well when made of Italian leather and combined with a great suit. That is classy! White dress shoes are a bit of signature shoe, classy but not unusual, stylish but unconventional.

If you have to choose only to colors for your dress shoes collection, you have to go for white and black. Those colors are easy to combine and provide the perfect compromise between practical and elegant.

Now you know all there is to know about mens white dress shoes you are ready to hit the mall and get shopping!