The best casual shoes for men can do it all (2024)

There's no such thing as the new black. These all-noir Vans sneakers are the PE plimsols from your old school days given a minimalist upgrade. £39. At amazon.co.uk

Sanders' McQueen-adjacent chukkas boast a thicker sole than your average desert boots, giving them extra cushioning for those brisk mid-winter walks—and plenty of extra style points, too. £229. At endclothing.com

Ever been for a stroll through Hackney Downs, or on Columbia Road on a Sunday? Then this won't be your first time seeing a pair of sporty Salomon trainers. £82. At amazon.co.uk

Tarvas's Explorer shoes expertly straddle the line between boots and sneakers: more rugged than your everyday kicks, but a heckuva lot more refined than a pair of hikers. £282. At endclothing.com

We've been singing the Camion's praises for a minute now, but something about the cowboy-esque silhouette, filtered through a sleek Scandavian lens, still looks right on the money in 2023. £520. At matchesfashion.com

A big boot that means business, even on off-duty days, these leather Kickers are not to be reckoned with. Plus, they happen to look extra good paired with indigo-hued denim. £63. At amazon.co.uk

Sub-$100 sneakers made out of the same buttery leather as your pebble-grain brogues? Stop pinching yourself pal: you ain't dreaming. £79. At endclothing.com

A smart buy today, a smart buy tomorrow, a smart buy ten years from now. £120. clarks.co.uk

Supple, croc-embossed kicks that prove there are other ways to flex beyond simply flashing a designer logo. £80. From junestore.co.uk/

When it comes to all-purpose shoes that'll only look better caked in layers of dried mud, you can't beat Blunnies. £180. blundstone.co.uk

When it comes to filling our seasonal footwear prescriptions, we trust one physician and one physician only: the good Dr. Martens. £139. drmartens.com

These made-in-England derbies look killer with a suit, natch, but they're also uniquely, uh, suited to weekend play with vintage jeans and a hoodie. £744. At farfetch.com

Lemaire's sleek slip-ons land somewhere between a house shoe and a loafer, if your typical house shoes (or loafers, for that matter) also came equipped with a plush crepe sole. £430. At matchesfashion.com

The high-shine patent leather means these derbies will sync up perfectly with a slim, sexy suit—but they might look even better with black jeans and a luxe cashmere sweater. £740. At matchesfashion.com

The world-class house shoe you should definitely wear outside the house. £129. At amazon.co.uk & endclothing.com

Sleek white sneakers are never a bad play, but if you're looking for fall-ready casual kicks with a dressier vibe go for all-black. £361. At farfetch.com

You see those soles? Rainy spring weather wants nothing to do with those soles. £175. timberland.co.uk

An "elevated sneaker" from the brand that did the whole "elevated sneaker" thing first—and best. £280. At mrporter.com

Contrast stitching worth snitching on. £140. At 24s.com

Boots that bridge the dress shoes/business casual divide with style to spare. £400. At mrporter.com

Mephisto's shock-absorbent, slip-resistant work shoes combine Norwegian stitched leather uppers with soles that promise plenty of cushioning. £153. At endclothing.com