The comfort of dress shoes is determined by the craftsmanship and material. At present, most of the domestic brands are adhesive shoes, which are easy to maintain and can basically meet the needs of daily commuting, business meetings and banquet dress. Today, I would like to recommend 9 cost-effective brands to you.
It was founded in 1988 and won the title of "China's Leading Leather Shoe King" in 1998. In 2019, the production and sales volume ranked first in China's leather shoe industry, and it was recognized by the industry as the "2021 China Original Shoes" that won the FNNA China Footwear Achievement Award for its "Unbounded" breathable leather shoes.
Aokang has a large number of formal leather shoes, including 10,000 steps, air conditioning and other series, and there are also many affordable styles. Compared with the affordable basic model, the difference between the mid-to-high-end series is the materials used and the unique technology.
Taking the Wanbu series as an example, the main comfort is the upper material, which is mostly high-quality imported cowhide, and the inner is also soft materials such as sheepskin and cowhide, so you don't have to worry about grinding your feet. Some styles have changed to EPR foam outsole, which is lighter and softer than rubber, and the wearing comfort has been improved a lot. In addition, the last has a smooth line and fits the foot better, showing the wearer's stability compared to the basic model, and is suitable for use as a banquet shoe.
In addition to using the first layer of cowhide to make the upper, it also combines the patented sole of the air conditioner, which uses the hollow design of the sole to enhance the air circulation in the shoe and help dissipate heat and moisture, so you are not afraid to cover your feet in summer.
The price of the above two series is concentrated between 500-1500 yuan, and it is recommended to buy it in the discount season, which is more cost-effective. The rest of the dress shoes are not divided into clear collections, and are inferior in the material of the lining, insoles and soles. But it is also more affordable, generally between 200-500 yuan, and friends with a low budget can consider it.
The first domestic leather shoe brand to enter the international market, has opened more than 80 stores in more than 10 countries such as the United States and Italy, and its strength for many years is obvious to all. He has won more than 500 honors such as the king of leather shoes in China, participated in the drafting of national standards for leather shoes, and participated in the drafting and formulation of international standards such as "Test Method for Bending Resistance of Conveyor Belt for Bending Resistance of Footwear" for the first time among many Chinese shoe companies.
Kangnai formal leather shoes are mainly Derby shoes, the design of the last is wide, basically not picking the foot type, the price is between 180-1000 yuan, which is more in line with the pricing of domestic public leather shoes. In terms of material, it is mostly a combination of cowhide upper, pigskin lining and rubber outsole, which is a comfortable and wear-resistant design. And the texture of the sole is also very deep, the grip is more obvious, and it is basically not slippery when walking.
In the case of ensuring quality, at present, more than half of Kangnai's formal leather shoes are priced within 500 yuan, which is more favored by consumers. Now the best sales in the first place is the plain Derby shoes on the market in the fall of 2019, the price is less than 200 yuan, the overall style is simple and generous, a total of black and coffee color two colors are available, black is gentlemen, coffee retro elegance, are suitable for formal business occasions.
While Derby shoes make up half of Connai's makeup, there are also some Oxford styles. One of its Brogue Oxford shoes is a classic Oxford shoe style launched by many international leather shoe brands. Designed for a gentleman's style, these oxfords are more formal and elegant than Derby, and can also be worn for important occasions such as weddings and business meetings.
It is a well-known leather shoe brand in China, with more than 70 shoe-making patents, and has participated in the drafting of GB T 39034-2008 National Standard for Hardness of General Test Methods for Footwear. In the years of development, it has won the titles of China's leading leather shoe king and China's leather shoe king.
Ilcon's ready-to-wear styles are mostly derby shoes, and the last design is on the wide side, so people with wide feet can get a high level of comfort. However, due to the limitations of its process, there is a certain gap between the durability and the previous brand, but fortunately, the cost performance is extremely high, and most shoes only need 200-500 yuan to win, which is very suitable as an entry model.
Take the 2-joint Derby 1411ZR87669WT launched in the Spring 2022 collection as an example, its upper is made of cowhide, there is no brogue finish, and the design is simple and elegant. In addition to the regular single shoe, there are also summer models with perforated uppers, which are quite comfortable to wear and are the first choice for many working men.
It is worth mentioning that Yierkang also has some all-cowhide styles with high craftsmanship standards, such as embossed cowhide derby shoes and brogue oxford shoes, which are priced at as high as 1600 yuan.
Founded in 1995, it has participated in the drafting of a number of national standards such as GB T 11413-2015 "Test Method for Heel Adhesion of Leather Shoes". It has also created a number of domestic "firsts", not only developed and manufactured China's first pair of sports leather shoes, but also set up the first Chinese shoe culture museum. In 2017, it was rated as the first batch of "National Brand List" brands, and upgraded to become the first footwear company in the national footwear industry to win the "National Quality Award".
The classic and delicate embossed logo or iron plate logo is the unique logo of the red dragonfly, and its dress leather shoes are mainly derby shoes, and the monk shoes and oxford shoes are rare shoes. The best selling shoe in the store is the classic plain Derby leather shoes, which have a simple design and are suitable for business occasions or private casual occasions, and are a popular shoe style for men.
In addition to the plain version, the Red Dragonfly also came with an embossed leather upper and a crocodile-patterned version, but this design reduced the formality and was not suitable for formal occasions. The overall feeling is a little retro, suitable for some business activities with casual formal wear.
Compared with Yierkang, red dragonfly leather shoes are not much different in terms of technology and materials, and they are similar, so the comfort is almost the same.
Founded in 1978, the brand of "King of Shoes" Belle Fashion Group has won honors such as China's famous brand and China's well-known trademark, and was rated as "China's 2005 Brand of the Year" by the World Brand Laboratory. In recent years, the performance during the Double 11 period is very bright, and it has won the top sales list in the field of shoes and boots for many times, and it still has a certain strength.
Belle's main footwear is women's shoes, sandals, martin boots, knight boots and other categories have a good reputation. In terms of men's shoes, its dress leather shoes have also gained a lot of fans with their fashionable and youthful design and high comfort.
The formal leather shoes on sale are rich in styles, and they are not expensive, most of them are within 1,000 yuan. The highest sales volume is a three-joint Derby shoes, the price is about 500 yuan, with a soft first layer of cowhide as the upper material, and the inner is a more breathable first layer of pigskin, although the last is slender, but the toe cap is not too narrow, and the comfort of wearing is higher, suitable for young men who have a certain pursuit of design and comfort.
However, Belle's formal leather shoes still have deficiencies in quality control, and many styles have users who have reported problems such as foot grinding, broken laces, and glue soles.
Founded in 1977, Jiangsu Jianhu has more than 1,200 offline stores since it was wholly acquired by Belle in 2007, ranking at the forefront of its peers. Footwear is the chief industry of Senda, and has participated in the drafting of the QB T 1002-2005 "Leather Shoes" industry standard, and won the first place in China's shoe king, Jinqiao first place and other honors.
Senda's leather shoes cover two types of business formal wear and business casual, and its formal leather shoes as one of the main series, like most domestic brands, are mainly derby shoes, in terms of material, the upper, the lining, and the sole are different.
Most of the styles of leather shoes are made of the upper material of the first layer of cowhide, and the inner is pigskin, and the sole will be made of more wear-resistant rubber, and the stitching process is a commonly used bonding process in the country, and the cost is low, which is also the reason why the overall leather shoes are not high.
Senda's formal leather shoes are mainly derby shoes, from plain derby shoes to brogue derby shoes have corresponding styles to choose from. The overall design leans towards a mature style, often using black and brown leather as the upper. The last is wide, the toe cap and body are also wide, suitable for men with low arches and wide flat feet, but the thin foot type men with low instep do not have a strong sense of coverage when they put on their feet.
Golden Monkey from Weihai, Shandong Province, has a history of more than 70 years and is one of the domestic manufacturers of military leather shoes. He has won the special prize of the "Leather Logo Cup" National Leather Shoe Design Grand Prix for many times, and has appeared in the national military parade, Beijing Winter Olympics and other major occasions many times. Like many Chinese brands, Golden Monkey's business is focused on ready-to-wear shoes.
Golden Monkey's dress shoes include oxfords and derbys, which are more suitable for both casual and formal business occasions. Among them, the three-link Oxford shoes launched in the spring of 2019 have the best sales, and the price of this style is less than 300 yuan, including two styles of slip-on and lace-up, which can meet the needs of different people. In addition to the regular pigskin lining, there is also a hollow design, which is more suitable for summer wear.
In addition, the Golden Monkey is also worth buying the plain three-joint Oxford shoes launched in the Fall 2021 collection, which are designed with elastic bands on both sides of the lugs, so they can be put on without lacing, which is very convenient. And ** is very affordable, but about 200 yuan, suitable for casual occasions with shoes.
Founded in 1979, the footwear brands that originated as OEM, such as world-renowned brands Clarks and Rockport, have been OEM by him, which shows his rich experience. In the field of leather shoes, Hasen has won the Leather Logo Cup, the first prize of the National Leather Shoes Design Grand Prix, China's Top Ten Leather Shoes King and other honors, and has been recognized by the industry.
Hasen focuses on high-end leather shoes, generally above 400 yuan, mainly adhesive derby shoes. The leather of the upper is made of the first layer of cowhide, which is relatively soft and not easy to wear on the feet. The last is also in line with the Asian characteristics of wide forefoot and high instep, and is specially designed to be wider to avoid pinching the feet. When it comes to comfort, Hazen has always done a good job.
However, the cost performance of Hazen dress shoes is not very high compared to leather shoes in the same price range. And whether it is plain Derby shoes or Bullock Derby shoes, the design is on the mature side, suitable for older men.
A young brand from Guangzhou, founded in 2000. Although the history of the brand is not very long, camels have good strength in outdoor equipment such as hiking shoes and jackets. According to the "2022 China Market Commodity Sales Statistics", its casual leather shoes, hiking boots and jackets ranked first in the comprehensive market share of similar products in 2021, and their performance was very impressive.
The camel's dress leather shoes are as durable as their hiking boots, and the thick rubber sole is one of its most conspicuous and important symbols, with good wear resistance. Its formal leather shoes include plain Derby shoes, Bullock Derby shoes, three-link Oxford shoes and other shoes, which can meet the needs of different customers.
However, many users have reported that their formal leather shoes have problems such as foot grinding, hard soles, and heavy odors, and the comfort of wearing them is not high. Therefore, on the **, camel is also close to other domestic brands, most of the styles are priced between 250-500 yuan, which is quite affordable, and can be purchased directly on the official *** and WeChat applet.