If you do not have a pair that matches your pants, then wear a blue pair. This, however, is only recommended if you have any other pant color but black. If you have on black pants, then wear black socks. ... If you feel comfortable by wearing black shirt with brown shoes, it will be fine. read more
For example, a pair of black Docs feels a touch more aggressive than a pair of brown Red Wing boots, so you might wear the former to a dive bar (see: Ryan Gosling’s bro-friendly look above) and the latter on a date. Think about which style tribe the shoes belong to and ask yourself whether rest of your outfit feels in step with that group. read more
How to wear brown shoes with black pants . DO do this subtly with medium brown shoes. DON’T try this with your British tan or walnut brown shoes that will call a lot of attention to the combination. DO this look casually. The rules are much more flexible with a pair of black jeans than they are with a black suit. DON’T wear a black belt. read more