Laces of Death: 9 Killer Dress Shoes to Buy Right Now

This season’s brogues, oxfords, and monk straps are to die for. (And maybe in?) You never know how you’re going to go, but when the time comes you should be confident you left behind some handsome footwear.

ag-CMedia-16-09-Laces-SHARP-7Leather shoes ($1,380) by Prada, at Saks Fifth Avenue.
ad-CMedia-16-09-Laces-SHARP-4Wool suit ($780) by Hilfiger Edition; cotton socks ($20) by J.Crew; leather and suede shoes ($710) by Crockett & Jones, at Leatherfoot.
ab-CMedia-16-09-Laces-SHARP-2Wool suit ($2,095) by Ermenegildo Zegna; cotton socks ($5) by H&M; leather shoes ($440) by The Milton Shoe Company.
ae-CMedia-16-09-Laces-SHARP-5(L) Wool-elastane blend suit ($6,045), cotton button up shirt ($375), and leather shoes ($1,145) by Dolce & Gabbana; cotton socks ($5) by H&M. (R) Wool suit ($950), cotton button up shirt ($200), and leather shoes ($400) by Tiger of Sweden; cotton socks ($5) by H&M.
ac-CMedia-16-09-Laces-SHARP-3Wool suit ($1,395) by BOSS; cotton socks ($10) by American Apparel; leather shoes ($445) by Ron White.
af-CMedia-16-09-Laces-SHARP-6(L) Wool blazer ($580), cotton button up shirt ($195), wool trousers ($245), and leather shoes ($395) by REISS; cotton socks ($20) by Morst. (R) Wool jacket ($425), wool trousers ($225), and cotton button up shirt ($98) by Ben Sherman; leather shoes ($130) by Base London, at Hudson’s Bay.
aa-CMedia-16-09-Laces-SHARP-1Wool suit ($4,120) by Gucci; cotton socks ($10) by American Apparel; leather shoes ($880) by Ermenegildo Zegna.
Photography: Matt Barnes
Styling: Marc Andrew Smith
Prop styling: Oksana Slavutych for Judy Inc