The best wingtip dress shoes

Whether you want to pair them with dark denim or a dapper suit, the timeless details of the Grenson Dylan wingtips make them our top pick.

While less formal than the understated Oxford, a pair of wingtips can be easily dressed up with the right suit and can be just as easily dressed down with a pair of dark jeans.

For this style, we recommend a wingtip with closed lacing as this will make it more versatile and appropriate for most workplaces — an open-laced wingtip, especially in a lighter color, will be too casual for many business environments. Closed lacing also creates a sleeker profile which is important for avoiding a shoe that ends up looking too busy and boxy when combined with its wingtip brogueing.

Having taken all of this into consideration, our top pick for a solid pair of wingtips is the Dylan from Grenson, another historic British shoemaker with a 150-year-old pedigree that rivals (and arguably surpasses) that of Loake.

Crafted in England, the Grenson Dylan features closed lacing and an attractive light brown pebble grain, making it the perfect "summer shoe" for wear with casual outfits and lighter suits. Full-grain leather and Goodyear welted construction ensure years of comfortable wear with proper maintenance as well. The quality of Grenson's manufacturing process is readily apparent in its fantastic attention to detail, which is simply unrivaled at this price point.

Admittedly, the wingtip is not for every man — nor is it the best choice for a first pair of dress shoes — but this classic has been around for more than a century and it's thankfully not going away any time soon, so grab a pair and make grandpa proud.

Note that British shoe sizes are generally marked one full size down from U.S. sizes, so be sure to check Grenson's sizing guide to find your fit.

Pros: Quality English craftsmanship with fantastic attention to detail, calfskin leather vamp with a Goodyear welted leather sole, great wingtip styling that isn't too garish or busy, and the attractive light brown pebble grain works beautifully with casual outfights and lighter-colored summer suits

Cons: The distinct brogued wingtip styling is too casual for formal wear and is not for everyone