As a college student, having a good collection of shoes is important. You want shoes that is versatile, stylish, and easy to wear with any outfit. So, here are my top pick shoes for college guys
Converse Chuck 70’s
Converse Chuck 70s is a great shoes for college guys. They are versatile, stylish, and you can wear this with any casual outfit.
I had a pair during my college days, and I wore them almost every single day.
Black is the best color. but if you want something other than black, white and brown are some good options.
Loafers
You need a pair of formal shoes. Loafers is the best formal shoe that I wore during my college days.
They are always to style, making them a great investment.
Nowadays, there is a big chunky loafer trend, and that is a good option if you want to stand out.
When it comes to color, stick to black.
I wrote an entire article on the complete guide to wear semi-formal outfits that is perfect for college guys, you can find that here
Adidas Samba
Adidas Samba is rising in popularity. This shoe looks classic, stylish, and versatile.
It also comes in many colors, so you will have a lot of options to choose from.
I like the green colorway, as it reminds me of Adidas Stan Smith.
I see this becoming more and more popular in 2023, so if you want to stay in trend, this will be a good choice.
New Balance 550
The New Balance 550 is another great shoe that I own. It is comfortable, stylish, and versatile.
Green is a popular color, but I found it hard to style, so I recommend you pick up the white 550s.
You can style this with any casual outfit, making them a great investment for college.
I wrote an entire article on a complete guide for buying new balance 550s, styling them and outfit inspirations
New Balance 990
The 990 is another New Balance shoe that is in trend.
New Balance will be very popular in 2023 with their fresh and classic collections. This makes it the perfect time to get into the dad shoe trend.
The 990 comes in a classic grey color that matches with any casual outfit. I like to style them with wide-fit pants.
New Balance 530
Another great New Balance sneaker is the 530’s. I love how they look, and I have seen many guys style these on Pinterest, and it looks great.
This comes in black and white metallic silver colorways. For me, I like the white silver metallic one, but you can choose what you like.
Styling these with wide-fit pants is a great way to make this shoe stand out.
I wrote an entire article on the best jeans for college guys, you can find that here
Nike Air Force 1
The Nike Air Force 1 will never be out of style.
These are classic white sneakers that match any outfit. I remember rocking these in my 8th grade.
This is the best white shoes for college guys because it’s affordable and perfect for everyday wear.
I wrote an entire article on the best casual outfits for college guys for everyday wear, find that here
Chelsea Boots
Chelsea boot is a staple shoes for college guys. I have seen many guys rocking these in my college, especially with formal outfits.
For colors black and brown is the best option.
I am not a huge fan of them because they are time-consuming and hard to put on.
Nike Blazer Mid 77
The Nike Blazer is one of the trendy shoes for college guys that looks great and is easy to style.
This classic white sneaker matches with any casual outfit, and the big Nike Swoosh makes it stand out.
You can choose from both high and low tops, but the high tops are particularly in trend.
Adidas Classic Stan Smith
If you know anything about sneakers, then you know about Adidas Stan Smith. This is a classic, easy-to-style shoe that works with anything.
I had these in both green and black colorways, and everyone in my family had a pair.
It’s great to see these back in trend, and they’re a great investment.
Asics Gel Kayano 14
The Asics Gel Kayano 14 is like the New Balance shoes I mentioned earlier. Dad’s sneakers are in style right now.
Picking a white colorway will help you style them with any outfit. But, there are many other colors to choose from, so pick what matches your wardrobe.
This shoe is comfortable and perfect for everyday wear.
Jordan 4’s
The Jordan 4’s is another great shoes for college guys.
They come in many different colorways, so you can pick the one that suits you best. I particularly like the yellow and grey pair.
You can style them with cargo pants, shorts, or jeans, making them a good choice for everyday wear.
I see them being in trend for 2023, with more colorways dropping.
Travis Scott Air Jordan 1
Nike Dunks are everywhere, and the market is full of many different colorways. But, the Travis Scott pair is a great pick if you want to stand out.
One of my friends wore these to college, and it looks stylish and versatile, Especially with baggy pants.
Nike Air Max 90
The Nike Air Max 90 is a classic shoe for college guys that comes in many different colorways.
The white classic 90 model is the best pick because this matches any type of clothes for college.
It was a huge trend back when I was in school, and seeing it make a comeback is great.
Vans Old Skool
Vans old skool is a classic everyday shoe for college guys who want a versatile, easy-to-wear, and comfortable pair.
I’ve seen my friend wearing them with baggy pants, and they looked great, this works with any type of clothes.
They’re a great choice if you’re on a budget.
I wrote an entire article on the best jeans for college guys, you can find that here
What kinds of boots do college guys wear?
Chelsea boots are the most popular boots among college guys, but combat boots are also a great option.
Related – Best boots for men 2023
How many pairs to bring to college?
You need at least three pairs for college:
athletic wear, casual everyday wear, and formal functions.
I would go with Converse for my everyday wear, Gel Kayano for my athletic wear, and loafers as my formal wear.
Before You Leave
I wrote an entire article on the must-have items for college that improves your style, find that here
I also wrote the best casual outfits ideas for college guys for everyday wear, find that here here
