If your mind has been on the open road these days, you’re not alone. Of course, something like the All-American road trip calls for gear that can help you put the pedal to the metal, starting with a pair of the best driving shoes for men. If you don’t have a pair, you assuredly need some (trust us). Today’s best men’s driving shoes still have their original mid-century features — moccasin silhouettes made with premium fabrics and rubber-grommet soles for superior pedal grip and traction — along with some modern flourishes that make them the perfect off-duty shoe. And now that we’re all spending more time in our cars, their utility lasts well past summer. Here are some of our favorites.
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Best Driving Shoe Overall: Cole Haan Somerset Bit Loafer
In terms of value, quality, and comfort, Cole Haan’s driving shoes stand above the rest. Rendered in a tasteful, low-luster-sheen leather, these versatile loafers feature a soft-yet-sturdy cushion and a classic silhouette that will look and feel great for years to come.
Best Luxury Driving Shoe: Salvatore Ferragamo Stuart Driving Shoe
Salvatore Ferragamo’s storied driving shoe is a favorite among petrolheads and bon vivants for countless reasons. Among them: They’re made of supple Italian leather (swoon), they slip on like butter, and they elevate just about any outfit. If you can afford them, they’re well worth the sticker shock.
Best Budget Driving Shoe: Florsheim Sportster Moc Toe Penny Driver
You don’t necessarily have to splurge a car payment for a fashionable pair of Penny Drivers. Take these ones from Florsheim, which contain a memory foam cushion that will keep your toes stylish and cozy for even the longest car rides.
Best Suede Driving Shoe: M. Gemi The Felize Suede Moccasin
Yes, European sportscar drivers of yore wore leather, but a suede driver shoe is a bit more versatile, as it can dress down, or dress up, almost any outfit. You can’t go wrong with these moccasins from M. Gemi, a handmade shoe brand that’s grown a cult following over the years.
Most Comfortable Driving Shoe: UGG Chester Twinsole Driving Loafers
Slip out of your high-top sneakers and into these sleek, comfortable driving shoes lined in leather for the ultimate in comfort and performance.
Best Leather Driving Shoe: Tod’s Gommino Full-Grain Leather Driving Shoes
We have to include Tod’s, one of the OG labels who put the driving shoe on the map (or the road, rather). The brand’s bottoms are dotted with 133 rubber pebbles for maximum grip, and their tops — made in gorgeous tan leather — aren’t so bad, either.
Other Driving Shoes We Love
Allen Edmonds Super Sport Suede Camp Moc
Leave it to the brand behind your favorite dress shoes and boots to come through with a pair of comfortable-yet-sleek driving shoes that you can also wear off the road, feet kicked up, with ease.
Jack Erwin Parker Driving Loafers
We’re big fans of Jack Erwin’s rugged boots and sleek leather dress shoes, and these handsome, well-crafted driving loafers are but another essential addition to your footwear rotation.
Brooks Brothers Leather Driving Moccasins
Leave it to the masters of American prep style to come through with a pair of refined-yet-laidback driving loafers that you can even wear out to dinner once you step out from behind the wheel.
Sperry Gold Cup Harpswell One-Eye Drivers
The Sperry Gold Cup line is as premium as it gets from this heritage brand, and that’s part of what makes these driving shoes so versatile, behind the wheel and at home for an evening of refined DIY cocktails.
To Boot New York Driving Shoe
Fitted with a suede upper, leather lining, and an arch-support footbed, there’s a lot to love with these slip-ons.
Aurelien Light Blue Suede Driving Shoes
Made for leisure and luxury, these Ultramarine driving shoes are thoughtfully designed for comfort every step of the way.
Wolf and Shepherd Gunner Driver
These sleek gratin leather slip-ons are made with memory foam and extra cushioning, so they literally feel like slippers, and they come in seven different colors.
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