Step It Up

The staid black dress shoe gets a high-fashion makeover.

Shoes

Photograph by Mark Fleming | Styling by Julie Paquette/Anchor Artists

1. Haider Ackermann “Adams” leather oxfords

$1,850, Louis.

2. Gravati leather slip-ons

$595, Mr. Sid.

3. Prada leather Derby shoes

$750, Saks Fifth Avenue.

4. Gordon Rush “Copley” leather double-monk-strap oxfords

$298, Bloomingdale’s.

5. Balenciaga “Rudie” leather wingtip brogues

$845, the Tannery.

6. Gucci “Anderson” leather loafers

$530, Saks Fifth Avenue.

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