Dress shoes are designed for comfort and to compliment the type of clothing that is being worn, whether it is casual or formal. Think of your shoes as an extension of what you are wearing and choose a shoe color that fits accordingly. Socks, on the other hand, are much like ties in the way you can be creative with them in matching them with your dress style.

Unlike the ladies, men often do not feel the need to have shoes in all the colors of the rainbow. The most popular dress shoe color is black, followed by brown, burgundy, oxblood, chestnut and white.

The best way to find a pair of designer men's shoes that fit your budget is to shop around. The thought of wandering around the streets looking for a pair of shoes will not appeal to most men. More likely, the thought will strike fear into the hearts of many men! I know I can't stand running all over town shopping, I have a mission to accomplish and the way to do it is to get it done as fast and efficiently as possible.

There are other alternatives to wandering the streets looking for a bargain. Shopping online for a reasonably priced pair of designer shoes is one. This is ideal because there is no need to even leave home to find what you are looking for. With the internet you can find everything you could want right from the comfort of home. This makes shopping palatable even to the most macho, male chauvinist, anti-shopping male!

While shopping, keep in mind what you will mainly be using the shoes for. If you are buying a pair of designer shoes for a special occasion, consider a style that you can wear for other occasions as well; something that can be worn with a suit as easily as with a pair of casual dress pants and a shirt. If you are buying on a budget, you will save money by buying only one pair of shoes rather than two or three for different pairs for different uses.

An important thing to keep in mind when searching for a pair of designer shoes on a budget is the pair of shoes you decide to buy should be discounted rather than being 'cheap'. Don't sacrifice quality and comfort to save a few dollars. You should always put quality first, not just because the shoes will last longer but because they are usually better for the health of your feet as well.