Let’s face it: Dress codes can be boring, but that doesn’t mean your shoes have to be.
Whether you’re looking for ways to dodge a nightclub’s no-sneakers policy or just want to make your day-to-day office shoes more comfortable, these choices meet the right balance between classy and casual.
If you’re ready to give your worn-out wingtips and loafers a rest, scroll down and shop a variety of work-friendly options below.
![Filling Pieces Clasp](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/filling-pieces-clasp-copy.jpg)
Filling Pieces Clasp in red leather, $286 on sale for $171.60; barneys.com
![Barneys Burnished Leather](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/barneys-burnished-leather-sneaker.jpg)
Barneys Burnished Leather sneakers in dark brown, $395 on sale for $269; barneys.com
![Christian Louboutin Nono Strap](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/christian-louboutin-nono-strap-copy.jpg)
Christian Louboutin Nono Strap high-top sneakers in beige/tan, preorder for $995; barneys.com
![Cole Haan 2.ZeroGrand Unlined Laser Wingtip Oxford](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cole-haan-zerogrand-copy.jpg)
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Cole Haan 2.ZeroGrand Unlined Laser Wingtip Oxford in barley nubuck, $300; colehaan.com
![Clarks Desert Trek](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/clarks-desert-trek.jpg)
Clarks Desert Trek in sand suede, $140; clarksusa.com
![Ecco Soft 8 Slip On](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ecco-soft-8-slip-on-copy.jpg)
Ecco Soft 8 Slip On in black, $170; ecco.com
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