Footwear sets the formality ceiling: an outfit cannot dress more formal than its shoes. Sneakers, espadrilles, boots (work, lace-up, jodhpur, chukka, Chelsea), moccasins, loafers (penny, tassel, bit, horsebit), derbies, brogues, monk straps, oxfords. Catalogued below ordered casual → formal.
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