Contrary to what a lot of people may believe, dress shoes do not always go with different kinds of outfit. It is unfortunate that some people only learn about this fact when they face the mirror and find out that their footwear is at odds with their outfits.

The price of dress shoes are usually up a notch as compared to regular shoes. This is why it is important to know the important dress shoes' consideration at the point of sale. As there are a number of different dress shoes available in the market nowadays, we filtered them and got three of the most popular and widely used dress shoes of today. Read on to learn more. You might find some helpful tips and pointers when you're shopping for your own pair of dress shoes one day.

1. Oxford shoes. The standard dress shoes that hail all the way from England are the oxfords. These shoes are usually plain and have little or no embellishments at all. Oxford shoes have closed lacings, a non-rubber sole and have a low instep. As with the traditional dress shoes the oxfords are made out of synthetic or suede materials. They usually come in the colors burgundy, chestnut, oxblood, cordovan, brown, black and in rare occasions, white. Black oxfords dress well for the office and for formal affair. Their shiny and polished leather make the wearer look smart, chic and sharp. With these shoes on, you might even be in the running for that “Man of the Night” award. Oxfords with the color cognac are perfect for contemporary or semiformal events. These of oxfords allow you to appear down to earth with a bit of sophistication to boot.

2. Loafers. Introduced in the early 20th century, these easy slip on dress shoes can be worn for casual events and is quite appropriate to be worn as a sporty dress shoe for events like yachting or playing a relaxed game of pool. Loafers do not have buckles or laces so that is one clue to identifying them. This type of shoe has a slanted and slim toe, flat and wide heels and may have a strap and a tassel on top. The tassels add on to the loafers' dressy design. Nowadays, bamboo tassels are usually used to give loafers that modern touch.

3. Dress boots. By its name itself, you can tell that these boots were made for dressy and formal events. Usually tinted in classic black, these are slender shoes that rise up to your ankles and have a minor heel. Dress boots often have embellishments or wing-tip patterns on them. A lot of men prefer these boots as these fit the leg and the foot quite comfortably than any other dress shoe. Dress boots are meant to be polished and should be polished for greater feature. The boot owner should do well to keep this fact in mind. These boots are a perfect match for well-fitted pair of jeans, a casual suit or dress trousers.