5 Shoes for Every Occasion

By Mr Scott Purcell, CFA - Guide

Updated: 3 March, 2024

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• 1. Sleek & Sophisticated
• 2. Training Day
• 3. Casually Kickin’ It
• 4. Dress Up or Dress Down
• 5. Beachcombing

Readtime: 3 min

There’s a time and a place for everything. Our list contains shoes that are perfect for a specific occasion. If you need something to cover your feet at the office, look no further than our sleek & sophisticated choices. For something to wear to the gym, look at our trainers. Casual and beach options have been selected as well.

1. Sleek & Sophisticated

These are your go-to leather lace-up dress shoes. Although we normally think of dress shoes in a formal manner, they don’t always have to be paired as such. Perfect or a day at the office or date night, a pair of black lace-ups or a Chelsea Boot can go with jeans, a suit or anything you want to add swag too.

Man of Many recommends Salvatore Ferragamo – Fedele Oxford, To Boot New York – Winston Oxford or Church’s – Ely Chelsea Boot.

• Material: leather
• Price: recommendations from $395

2. Training Day

Dripping in sweat isn’t the only way to look like you’re coming from the gym. A nice pair of Trainers can do the trick, just fine. Go athletic with your style and keep it casual with some sweats and a hoodie. Working out is optional.

Man of Many recommends Nike – Flyknit Lunar2, Saucony – Shadow 5000 or Nike – Air Zoom Wildhorse 2.

Price: recommendations from $80

3. Casually Kickin’ It

Looking for something to just wear with a pair of jeans on a lazy Sunday? Reach for a pair of sneaks. Jordans, Chucks or classic shell-toed adidas are the go-to options for a casual jeans and a tee ensemble.

Man of Many recommends Vans – Era 59, adidas – Gazelle 2.0 or Converse – Chuck Taylor.

Price: recommendations from $60

4. Dress Up or Dress Down

Dress Up or Dress Down: Give your “work shoes” a chance to see life outside the cubicle. Try something new! Throw on a pair of loafers the next time you go to the club for a twist on a classic style.

Man of Many recommends Quoddy – Men’s Bluchers, Carlos Santos – Acacia Penny Loafers or Wolverine – 1000 Mile Boot.

Price: recommendations from $309

5. Beachcombing

Those basic, rubber $1.99 flip-flops are out as the shoe of choice for some fun in the sun. Class up your summer shoes with a bit of suede or leather. And if you absolutely can’t abandon flip-flops, fine. Just invest a little more in a sturdy pair.

Man of Many recommends Birkenstock – Arizona, Cole Haan – Meyer or Havaianas Brasil.

Material: suede, leather
Price: recommendations from AU$35