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The 6 Best Shoes You Can Wear to the Office That Aren’t Dress Shoes

Dress codes can be boring, but that doesn't mean your shoes have to be.
Cole Haan 2.ZeroGrand Unlined Laser Wingtip Oxford
Cole Haan 2.ZeroGrand Unlined Laser Wingtip Oxford
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Let’s face it: Dress codes can be boring, but that doesn’t mean your shoes have to be.

Whether you’re looking for ways to dodge a nightclub’s no-sneakers policy or just want to make your day-to-day office shoes more comfortable, these choices meet the right balance between classy and casual.

If you’re ready to give your worn-out wingtips and loafers a rest, scroll down and shop a variety of work-friendly options below.

Filling Pieces Clasp
Filling Pieces ClaspNordstrom

Filling Pieces Clasp in red leather, $286 on sale for $171.60; barneys.com

Barneys Burnished Leather
Barneys Burnished Leather sneakersBarneys

Barneys Burnished Leather sneakers in dark brown, $395 on sale for $269; barneys.com

Christian Louboutin Nono Strap
Christian Louboutin Nono Strap high-top sneakersChristian Louboutin

Christian Louboutin Nono Strap high-top sneakers in beige/tan, preorder for $995; barneys.com

Cole Haan 2.ZeroGrand Unlined Laser Wingtip Oxford
Cole Haan 2.ZeroGrand Unlined Laser Wingtip OxfordCole Haan

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Cole Haan 2.ZeroGrand Unlined Laser Wingtip Oxford in barley nubuck, $300; colehaan.com

Clarks Desert Trek
Clarks Desert TrekClarks

Clarks Desert Trek in sand suede, $140; clarksusa.com

Ecco Soft 8 Slip On
Ecco Soft 8 Slip OnEcco

Ecco Soft 8 Slip On in black, $170; ecco.com

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