Variations exist, of course, but the simplest rule is this: With blue suits and gray suits, wear black shoes (as you have been doing correctly!); with tan/khaki suits, wear dark brown shoes.

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I'd say if your pants lean more towards the sand or taupe arena rather than dark or chocolate brown, it would be more likely to work ok.<BR><BR>I wore these with black shoes recently.

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Our fashion critic discusses the evolution of dress codes, including how rules — like one discouraging brown shoes with blue or black trousers — can come in and out of favor.