How closely should (must?) belt color match shoe color?

[insomniac]

I just picked up a pair of these:

Official color is "rust" but they are a tad more purple than that.

I have a fairly generic "brown" belt (along with a black one which obviously won't match.)

Should I try to hunt down a belt in burgundy or cordovan?

 

[C.Morgan]

Think youll be fine with brown

 

[Austin]

Think youll be fine with brown

Yep.

 

[Doc4]

You already have the "brown =\= black" thing down so you are most of the way there. A general, mid-range brown belt will cover off most bworn/tan/burgundy shoes fairly well. You are better served by ensuring that the belt and shoes are of the same "style" ... so a casual belt won't go with dress shoes, and vice versa, &c.

 

[insomniac]

You already have the "brown =\= black" thing down so you are most of the way there. A general, mid-range brown belt will cover off most bworn/tan/burgundy shoes fairly well. You are better served by ensuring that the belt and shoes are of the same "style" ... so a casual belt won't go with dress shoes, and vice versa, &c.

Thanks.

How formal do you think the belt should be?

 

[David in Boston]

I refuse to buy brown shoes or belts anymore.

Was driving myself crazy trying to match the many shades of brown.

It is now black shoes and belts.

Plus I save money on shoe polish.

 

[johnmrson]

I've got three brown belts. A dark brown a mid brown and a tan. I use these with the different shades of brown shoes I have. I just pick the belt that is the closest to the shoes. As long at it isn't glaringly different, then I think it's OK.

 

[Stubblefield]

It just needs to be close enough.

 

[insomniac]

Thanks all.

By the way, these are my first pair of Ecco shoes - very comfortable, high quality.

 

[Razor Emporium]

i have a light brown belt and a dark brown belt, to better mach what shoes I'm wearing.

 

[Amyn]

The fashion police will scream holy murder at this
but I really do not think that your belt must match your shoes wear black with brown, beige with black whatever floats your boat.

 

[sonofjaguare]

Nooooooooooooooo!

 

[swags]

Thanks all.

By the way, these are my first pair of Ecco shoes - very comfortable, high quality.

Ecco shoes are great. Not cheap, but a good balance of comfort, quality, and appearance. I had a pair of black slip ons that were the only pair I needed when traveling - nice enough to dress up with but sturdy and comfortable enough for miles of wandering some strange city. The only reason I don't wear them anymore is that I completely neglected the tops for years.

 

[mastinomaven]

Count me among those who are tired of changing belts so they match the shoes. For this reason I have a quite elegant black and brown leather belt made by Crookhorn, where the brown is weaved inside the center portion of the belt. I use this for casual or business casual wear with any shoes I please. It's not a belt meant for formal or business wear, but it's perfect for use with almost any color shoe the rest of the time.

 

[insomniac]

Oddly enough, it turned out my 'dress' black belt is reversible. I hadn't noticed when I bought it (I rarely pay attention to these things) but the buckle pulls out and flips.


I'm thinking of a pair of slip-ons, they're on sale as well and I'd like a pair of dressy black shoes.

 

[Rev. Nathan]

By the way, these are my first pair of Ecco shoes - very comfortable, high quality.

Ecco is a great choice. You probably don't need to even bother looking for a belt... those shoes will last longer than it.

 

[grouchysmurf]

Thanks all.

By the way, these are my first pair of Ecco shoes - very comfortable, high quality.

on Ecco shoes.

I've had a pair which I wear almost daily to work. I've had them for 2 1/2 years now and they still look brand new and feel very comfortable. Great choice.