Men's Black Shoes

About this collection

Black leather shoes are the most formal colour you can wear, and the right choice with charcoal, black and navy suits, at interviews, weddings and funerals.

For the office and weddings: Flint Black, Winston Black and Garson Black.

For black tie: Duke Black Patent and Edison Black Patent.

Slip-ons and boots: Emmet Black and the rest of our black loafers, plus Christopher Black Chelsea boots.

How our shoes are made

Leather pairs are cut from full-grain crust leather with no surface coating or printed grain, lined in lambskin or sheepskin, with a padded insole. Soles are cemented rather than stitched, so they are light and need little breaking in. See how our shoes are made.

Frequently asked questions

What suits go with black shoes?

Charcoal, black and navy suits. For grey, blue or green tailoring, brown is usually the better choice. Our shoe colour guide explains why.

Are black leather shoes formal?

Yes. Black is the most formal shoe colour. A plain or toe-cap black Oxford is the classic choice for business suits, interviews and weddings, and black patent is the shoe for black tie.

Can I wear black shoes with jeans?

Yes, if they are less formal: black Derbies, loafers or Chelsea boots work with dark denim. Keep shiny Oxfords and patent for suits.

What sizes do you make?

Whole UK sizes: most styles come in UK 7 to 12 (EU 41 to 46), with selected styles in UK 13 and 14. Each product page shows which sizes are in stock, and our size guide has the measurements.

Is click & collect free and can I return items?

Click & collect is free on orders over £75, with next-day collection from over 7,000 DPD locations, and orders placed before 4 pm, Monday to Friday, are dispatched the same day. To return something, tell us within 14 days of delivery and send it back within a further 14 days. See our returns page.

You may also like: Brown shoes, tan shoes, Oxford shoes, brogues and black leather belts.