Locating a nice set of Men's Work Shoes can be difficult. Some men do not possess a sense of fashion, and many simply don't care. But below are a few General Rules for purchasing any type of Men's Shoes!

General Rules for Men's Shoes

* Try to select a shoe that matches, or is darker than your pants.

* Although it's a safe bet, socks does not have to match your shoes. Instead, consider your socks as you would a tie - a product that can bring bring the entire outfit together.

* If wearing a belt, try to match your shoes to it, unless of course, your belt is some multi-colored striped thing.

Men's Work Shoes for Jeans

You can put on almost any color or style of shoe with jeans, but avoid very shiny shoes which are obviously intended for more dressier outfits.

Boots, lug soles, sneakers, loafers and sandals all work great with jeans, so you may find it helpful to let the style of your shirt guide you.

For example, a sporty, polo shirt might work with a loafer; t-shirts go well with sneakers or retro-style shoes; long, artsy button-downs work well with sandals or contemporary styles.

Men's Work Shoes for Casual Pants

Whether you call them Dockers, chinos, or khakis, a large variety of loafers, oxford as well as other men's shoes that work well with casual pants.

Let the ornamentation and style of the shoe guide you towards the look you're trying to achieve.

As an example, a tassle or a buckle is a little more on the dressy side, while a woven pattern or heavy stitching might be more on the casual side.
point youMen's Shoes for Dress Pants

With dress pants, shoot for the same type of shoe which you may wear with a suit. Shinier materials usually indicate a dressier shoe, as do less bulky heels and soles. Choose a shoe that is the same color or darker than your pants, and if wearing a belt, match your shoes to it.

Color Matching for Men's Work Shoes

* Black shoes work well with navy, grey or black pants.

* Brown shoes would be best suitable for tan, brown, beige, greens, other darker earth tones.

* Burgundy shoes work well with khaki, lighter browns, blue and grey.

* Tan shoes look great with lighter earth tones, blue, beige, lighter tan or white.