Monk shoes are commonly made out of suede. They are none for occupying a space that is neither formal nor informal, meaning that they go well aesthetically in a variety of scenarios. It goes well naturally with conventional dress suits as well as more unique patterns like tweed.

An added bonus, monk shoes are also known for their comfort, as it is customary for many of them to come with a padded insole and lining made of leather.

8. Minimalist Sneakers

If you’re not really a dress shoe kind of guy, we understand if this article has you feeling kind of alienated. After all, we promised you forms of business casual attire. In the last entry in this list, we will focus on how minimalist sneakers can actually make a wonderful part of your business casual outfit.

Minimalist sneakers are — you guessed it — sneakers that use a minimal design free of patterns or bright colors. They are generally plain white, grey, or black, although they could be any neutral color.

Aside from the obvious benefit of being comfortable, when implemented correctly minimalist sneakers can also be a very trendy fashion choice. This is obviously true in casual settings, where most men wouldn’t hesitate to reach for a pair of sneakers to go with their jeans or casual pants. However, it is actually possible to pull off wearing a pair of simple running shoes with a suit.

Here’s how: first, choose a plain sneaker in a simple color. Then, choose a suit that is also in a neutral shade, preferably one that is opposite from the color of your sneaker. The contrast will help make your outfit appear well thought-out, and less like you simply reached for your sneakers because you had nothing else to wear.

If this sounds like too much of a stretch to you, you will be happy to know that there is a middle ground available in the form of casual sneakers made of leather or suede.