The trends in casual footwear are constantly changing, inventing, and reinventing themselves to suit the whims of the modern consumer. Footwear for the workplace has caught up to this trend as traditional suit-and-tie attire is losing sway in many offices in favor of more comfortable, approachable outfits.
Mid-scale brands like Polo Ralph Lauren have jumped at the opportunity to enter this space and have been designing shoes for professionals and hybrid casual dress offices alike. The Polo brand features just about everything from upscale wingtips and loafers to sneakers and chucks, and Polo's standard color palette includes office favorites like khaki, brown, and navy blue. There's never been a better selection of comfortable, modern shoes that are easy to pull off in the workplace as long as one keeps one's contemporaries in mind.
Consider the Environment
Shoe choices are inherently tied to the setting the shoes are to be worn in. A shoe is a functional piece of attire designed to complete an existing look. To put it another way, one does not wear suede to the beach. A correct shoe choice for work involves consideration of the existing social standards of the workplace.
Therefore, when shopping for comfortable Ralph Lauren work shoes, the first thing to do is to assess the attire that is favored by one's coworkers. Do most people wear jeans or slacks? Do men wear cardigans, polos, or button-ups? Do women wear sundresses or formal blouses with skirts?
Once that's decided, it's time to decide what direction to take one's shoe choice. Put plainly, one can wear the same thing as everyone else, or one can endeavor to stand out. Both choices are valid, and the answer will depend on the buyer, but shoes are a great place to invest in low-key flare. Keep in mind that office settings generally find bright clothes or clunky attire to be unwelcome, so avoid boots and loud colors when making a decision.
Polo Ralph Lauren shoe styles
Now that a gauge of what's possible has been established, it's time to choose a shoe. A stealthy shoe selection is a notable addition to the outfit, not a distraction from it, and Polo Ralph Lauren does this perfectly. Check out these options:
Oxford
The Oxford shoe style is the default formal shoe style for men, and leather breaks in over time and becomes more comfortable. These shoes are best suited to suits but can be used to provide an upscale twist to jeans and a dress shirt.
Boat Shoes
Boat shoes are loafer-like shoes designed to show off the ankle. These shoes fit best with pants that are hemmed a little high so that the ankle is revealed or shorts. Available in fabric, leather, and flannel in many colors, these shoes have a lot of space and are great if one's feet get sore in sneakers and formal leather shoes.
Sneakers
Sneakers are often thought to be for students and skateboarders, but the Polo brand has re-imagined them in formal colors, fabrics, and leathers to make them sleek and very wearable just about anywhere. The white rubber soles give them over to casual outfits, but match them with a belt and a buttoned shirt or polo and a nice pair of jeans or pants, and one will stand out at the office while staying relaxed and comfortable.
Other Dress Shoes
Other dress shoes include loafers, wingtips, derbies, and more. Ralph Lauren makes these shoes in suede, leather, fabric, or a mixture, and the most comfortable option would be the loafer, which slips on and off and is great for travelers.
Don't Forget the Cleaner
Everyone has an old pair of sneakers they love that has seen better days, but nobody wears them to dinner. In the same way, when more formal shoes get dirty and worn, it's time to clean them or retire them from the workplace.
Ralph Lauren shoes come in various fabrics and leather. For fabric shoes, in most cases, they can be washed in the machine with a drop of color-safe detergent in cold water on the delicate cycle. This will distress the shoe slightly and shorten its lifespan, so avoid excessive washing and use a shoe cleaner in the meantime.
For leather and faux leather, consider purchasing the appropriate cleaners on eBay. Make sure to test them on a part of the shoe that's not visible before use.
Finding Ralph Lauren Polo Shoes on eBay
eBay is a great place to stock up on Polo Ralph Lauren gear. When people don't like their shoes or get the wrong size as a gift, they'll put it up for sale, and one can get a brand-new shoe for a good discount. Use the links above to navigate to specific categories, or shop around to find the desired shoe. A buyer can search the shoe by name, or head here to search by style and color.
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