Donald Trump Shines in Sleek Black Dress Shoes at His 2025 Inauguration Ceremony

Donald Trump is being sworn in today as the 47th president of the United States in Washington D.C. The businessman was joined by his wife First Lady Melania Trump.

The political figure attended the highly-anticipated ceremony in a pair of classic black dress shoes, a staple for Donald. The chosen pair featured glossy black leather uppers accompanied by coordinating black lace-up closures and almond-shaped toes. Short and subtle stacked block heels rounded out the set.

The former reality star often wears custom Italian footwear tailored to his specific measurements. former President Joe Biden has also been known to wear leather lace-up dress shoes in similar styles for formal occasions. Dress shoes are a favorite of many from political figures to pop stars.

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Accompanying his dress shoes, Donald wore a tailored suit, a staple in his wardrobe. The suit was paired with a burgundy and blue tie and an American flag pin fixed to the lapel of his blazer.

Donald can often be found wearing dark-colored leather dress shoes with slightly elevated square heels and rounded toes, often partnered with tailored suits. However, when he’s out of his typical dressed-up attire, he’s been known to wear casual sneakers with jeans for rare, casual outings or loafers to enjoy a warm summer day. Trump has also ventured into the footwear industry with his own sneaker line, including gold metallic high-tops, which he showcased at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia back in 2024.

Donald’s inauguration takes place on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, on the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. The event is the 60th U.S. presidential inauguration and the second inauguration of Trump as U.S. president, marking the commencement of his second and final non-consecutive term as U.S. president. Now that Donald is scheduled to return to the White House, there is much talk about how his proposed tariffs will affect the fashion industry and consumers.