The Best Plain-Toe Dress Shoes: Alden Cordovan Plain Toe Blucher, $909 The Best Dress Loafers: Morjas Penny Loafer , $380 The Best Dress Boots: R.M.Williams Comfort Craftsman Chelsea Boots , $539 ...

The best dress shoes brands prove that age is a lot more than a number. That’s not to say that they’re better simply because they’ve been around longer (if that were true, how would you ...

Other notes on cordovan shoes: they are ideal for casual ankle boots, appropriate for dress-casual loafers, not quite polished enough for a job interview, and not at all right with a dressy navy ...

FOR METICULOUS MEN, there are few accessories as coveted—and expensive—as shoes made from shell cordovan leather, a material prized for its durability, shine and resistance to creasing. Lately ...

However, there’s good reason we aren’t all walking in shell cordovan 24/7. As Taffel notes, it is indeed precious, starting with its source—the underside of a horse’s rump.

Q When wearing a traditional navy blue blazer, gray flannel slacks, and cordovan shoes, what is the proper belt color, brown or black? Must the belt match the shoes?