The Modern Man’s Office Footwear Guide: 4 Key Trends for 2025

As more UK professionals return to the office, a clear shift is happening in how we dress for work. The modern man wants comfort without sacrificing style—smart choices that reflect professionalism while adapting to more flexible dress codes.

At A Fine Pair of Shoes, we’ve curated a collection that reflects how men really dress now. Whether you’re back full time, hybrid working, or navigating new expectations, here are the four key office wear trends for 2025, and the shoes you’ll want to walk in.

1. Business Formal – The Timeless Standard

Still the norm in law, finance, and upper management, this is about sharp tailoring and refined shoes. When only the best-dressed will do, polish matters.

Try These:

• Berwick 5216 Wholecut in Black Calf – Elegant, uninterrupted lines. A classic for formal meetings and black-tie occasions.

• Berwick 3010 Oxford in Black Calf – Timeless cap toe design with Goodyear-welted construction.

Style tip: Keep a pair ready for client meetings, interviews, and formal events.

2. Business Casual – The New Office Norm

Suits without ties, soft tailoring, and comfort-driven elegance define today’s most common dress code. The right shoes elevate the look without overdoing it.

Try These:

• Berwick 9628 Penny Loafer in Dark Brown Suede – Soft suede and classic lines make this perfect for daily wear.

• Berwick 8491 Tassel Loafer in Black Deerskin – Supple and lightweight with a smart silhouette.

• Berwick 4169 Derby in Dark Brown Grain Leather – Sleek, simple, and ideal with chinos or flannel trousers.

3. Smart Casual – Comfort with Style

Think well cut jeans or drawstring wool trousers, layered knitwear, and footwear that strikes a relaxed but intentional tone. This is the go to for tech, media, and creative roles.

Try These:

• Astorflex Greenflex Desert Boot in Tan Suede – Sustainably made in Italy with soft suede and a natural crepe sole.

• Astorflex Redflex Derby shoes in Dark Khaki Suede – Rich mid brown tones, ideal for autumn/winter office dressing.

• Berwick 1707 5432 Apron Boots in Snuff Kudu Suede – Understated, unlined comfort with dress-down versatility.

4. Key Trends for 2025 – Relaxed Tailoring, Luxe Hybrids, and Material Contrast

Footwear is getting more versatile. Suede, unlined construction, chunkier soles, and earth tones are defining the new wave of office smart wear.

Try These:

• Berwick Belgian Loafer in Dark Brown Suede – Lightweight, flexible, and perfect with soft tailoring or relaxed suiting.

• Goral Mellor trainer in Dark Brown Horween CXL leather – A beautifully made trainer made from Horween’s iconic leather, ideal for creative offices or winter commutes.

• Paraboot Reims Apron Loafer in Dark Brown Cafe Waxy leather – Streamlined, classic and French made, it balances form and function beautifully.

Ready for the Office Reset?

Whatever your industry, wherever you work, the right pair of shoes says more than any tie ever could. Explore our curated Footwear Collection and find the pair that fits your day to day perfectly.