When we think classic tuxedo shoes, we think patent leather oxfords. This pair with an almond toe and high-shine finish is exactly what we had in mind. Slip-ons for black-tie affairs? Absolutely.

There’s also the fancier “wholecut” Oxford—crafted entirely from a single, seamless piece of leather—commonly reserved for black-tie occasions. $730.00, Todd Snyder $219.00, Beckett ...