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Tips On Choosing Wedding Shoes For The Groom
Preparing for a wedding begins months before the event itself.
In addition to major decisions such as the wedding cake, venue, and guest list, it’s important to remember the details that make it all come together.
One of those details is choosing footwear for your big day.
Just like the bride-to-be needs to find herself a comfy pair of heels to take to the dance floor, the groom also needs to find himself a suitable pair of dress shoes that will allow him to spend the whole day on his feet without hesitation.
Choosing the groom’s footwear for the big day is challenging, so here are a couple of tips on finding the perfect pair of wedding shoes.
Pick a Tuxedo First
A list is meant to be followed when choosing your formal wedding suit. For the bride, it’s the wedding dress, and for the groom, it’s your tux.
So, before you buy shoes and try out a dozen pairs, you need to ensure that you’ve got your tuxedo picked out. Your tux is the main part of your outfit, and shoes are the detail that makes it all come together neatly.
When tuxedo shopping, consider a couple of guidelines such as formality, color, fabric, vest or no vest, suit or suit separates.
As you can see, there’s a lot to choose from, and once you find the perfect one for your big date, you can move on to the next step—shoes.
Pick a tuxedo first. Photo by
Gayani Anuththara on Unsplash.com
Consider Your Wedding Location
You can’t just go and pick any pair of shoes. There’s one factor that’ll impact your final choice: your wedding destination.
Let’s elaborate on that.
Your wedding can take place in different locations. It can be a classic church wedding, a ballroom wedding, a wedding on the beach, and so on. Naturally, you wouldn’t wear the same pair of shoes you’d wear to a church on the beach, right?
That’s why it would be wise to ask the seller for advice on choosing the best pair.
Black-Tie Wedding or Casual Wedding
The next step in finding the perfect pair of shoes for the groom is to match the wedding formality. You’re the trendsetter for the day, which means that you’re responsible for the dress code.
Is your big day a black-tie wedding or a casual wedding?
If it’s a casual wedding, your tux will not have to exude formal and elegant. On the other hand, if you’re going for a classy wedding, you’ll need to step up your game and look for the best dress boots.
Shop Around
Before saying, “Those are the ones,” it would be wise to consider all your options.
Naturally, you’ll do some research on your wedding wardrobe. Don’t be reluctant to spend an extra hour online scrolling. You have many choices in front of you, and you should take a good look at each one.
Once you’re ready to go out, make a list of shops or sneaker comparison sites you want to stop by or shop in and try out all the shoe models that you think could be a potential choice.
You will see that shopping for shoes is not a 15-minute task as you thought before. So, arm yourself with patience and check out all your options.
Have a Budget
By going to multiple shops, you’ll also be able to see a price difference.
So that it doesn’t come as a shock to you, agree on a budget for footwear before you head out and try a dozen dress shoe models.
As for the price tag on wedding dress shoes, it can range anywhere from $100 to $300 for those high-end models.
Don’t get discouraged, though.
It is possible to find a comfortable AND affordable pair.
Go for Comfort
Out of all the shoes you have tried on so far, a sincere advice would be to choose the ones that are most comfortable for you.
Even though style is an essential factor, and you want everything to be perfect on your big day, the most important thing is that you are comfortable and can endure the entire day without having to sit down because your feet are numb.
Choosing comfortable footwear will contribute to your experience that day, make walking easier, and make you feel good.
Go for comfort. Photo by Lawrence Suzara on Pexels.com
Here are some additional steps to find the comfiest pair:
- Choose shoes with a firm foundation.
- Go for shoes that have arch support.
- Have your feet measured by a professional.
- Consider buying insoles if you have foot pain.
Ultimately, don’t go for your favorite color—go for what fits your foot the best.
Wrapping Up
Preparing for your big day is a multi-month process, and as a groom, your look will be completed 100% only when you choose the perfect dress shoes.
In order to choose the perfect pair, you have to take into account important things such as the style of your tuxedo, your wedding location, formality, budget, and comfort.
Don’t limit yourself to just one store—shop around and try out different options.
