Cool Wedding Shoes for the Contemporary Groom

embroidered gucci loafers, bowtie, and watch
Christina Bernales

Brides personalize their wedding looks with accessories and shoes—for grooms, it's no different. Much like a wedding dress, a suit or tuxedo—whether black, navy, burgundy, or any other color he loves—is a great canvas for personalized add-ons (shoes especially!), which can ultimately speak to the man of the hour's personality. Not to mention, they can also correspond with the style and formality of the wedding.

There are so many ways to upgrade the groom's shoe game for the big day. A super easy option? Add a bit of humor to his kicks without even having to buy a new pair: Pull out the laces of his go-to black or brown oxfords and switch in neon or other brightly-colored iterations. It's a simple way to make his shoes, and his outfit, feel cool and fun. Is he in the mood to shop for something new? He's in luck. There are so many cool men's shoes out there that would look awesome paired with a groom's suit—many of which go beyond the typical dress shoe. From Converse sneakers that will give a suit a laid-back edge and leather sneakers that can make the typically-casual footwear look more dressed up to otherwise-classic loafers with original details (like woven rope soles or oxfords with textured patterns!), his options truly are endless.

In the end, though, it's important to look for those small accents that will make his footwear special—something about that unique pair (like the ones ahead!) should speak to him. After all, as they say, it's all in the details.

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Grenson

Grenson "Stanley" Leather Wingtip Brogues
Courtesy of Mr. Porter

Grenson "Stanley" Leather Wingtip Brogues, $440,

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Zara

Zara Embossed Sneakers
Courtesy of Zara

Zara Embossed Sneakers, $39.90,

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Alden

Alden "Derosa" Suede Bluchers
Courtesy of J. Crew

Alden "Derosa" Suede Bluchers, $601,

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Gucci

Gucci "Horse-Bit" Leather Loafers
Courtesy of Barneys

Gucci "Horse-Bit" Leather Loafers, $850,

barneys.com

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Converse Jack Purcell

Converse Jack Purcell Gold Standard Leather Oxfords
Courtesy of East Dane

Converse Jack Purcell Gold Standard Leather Oxfords, $70,

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Magnanni for Neiman Marcus

Magnanni for Neiman Marcus Leather Slip-On Loafers with Tassels
Courtesy of Neiman Marcus

Magnanni for Neiman Marcus Leather Slip-On Loafers with Tassels, $450,

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Sutor Mantellassi

Sutor Mantellassi "Aldo" Leather Dress Shoes
Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue

Sutor Mantellassi "Aldo" Leather Dress Shoes, $1,055,

saksfifthavenue.com

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Aquatalia

Aquatalia "John" Suede Espadrille Loafers
Courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman

Aquatalia "John" Suede Espadrille Loafers, $395,

bergdorfgoodman.com

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Mr P.

Mr P. "Larry" Suede Sneakers
Courtesy of Mr. Porter

Mr P. "Larry" Suede Sneakers, $325,

mrporter.com

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Salvatore Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo "Arinos" Leather Loafers
Courtesy of Barneys

Salvatore Ferragamo "Arinos" Leather Loafers, $830,

barneys.com

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Vans for J. Crew

Vans for J. Crew Washed Canvas Classic Slip-On Sneakers
Courtesy of J. Crew

Vans for J. Crew Washed Canvas Classic Slip-On Sneakers, $60,

jcrew.com

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Tom Ford

Tom Ford Chain-Embellished Loafers
Courtesy of Far Fetch

Tom Ford Chain-Embellished Loafers, $1,504,

farfetch.com

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John Lobb

John Lobb "Holme" Double Buckle Grain Monk Strap Leather Sneakers
Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue

John Lobb "Holme" Double Buckle Grain Monk Strap Leather Sneakers, $860,

saksfifthavenue.com

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Cole Haan

Cole Haan "ZeroGrand" Knit Oxford Sneakers
Courtesy of Neiman Marcus

Cole Haan "ZeroGrand" Knit Oxford Sneakers, $140,

neimanmarcus.com

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Austen Heller

Austen Heller "Harrisons" Kelly Green Suede and Navy Leather Shoes
Courtesy of Austen Heller

Austen Heller "Harrisons" Kelly Green Suede and Navy Leather Shoes, $225,

austenheller.com

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Commes des Garcons Play X Converse

Commes des Garcons Play X Converse "Chuck Taylor" Low-Top Sneakers
Courtesy of Nordstrom

Commes des Garcons Play X Converse "Chuck Taylor" Low-Top Sneakers, $135,

nordstrom.com

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Paul Smith

Paul Smith "Crispin" Brogues
Courtesy of Far Fetch

Paul Smith "Crispin" Brogues, $360,

farfetch.com

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Crockett & Jones

Crockett & Jones "Sydney" City Sole in Brown
Courtesy of Todd Snyder

Crockett & Jones "Sydney" City Sole in Brown, $635,

toddsnyder.com

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Cole Haan

Cole Haan "ZeroGrand" Wingtip Oxfords
Courtesy of Nordstrom

Cole Haan "ZeroGrand" Wingtip Oxfords, $190,

nordstrom.com

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Austen Heller

Austen Heller "Bucks" in White Suede
Courtesy of Austen Heller

Austen Heller "Bucks" in White Suede, $195,

austenheller.com

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