Mastering the Black Suit: A Contemporary Style Guide MENSWEARR.COM Why Quality Brown Dress Shoes Are a Stylish Choice with Dark Suits Paul Malone We're often asked what color shoe is appropriate with a brown or black suit. It's a fair question, and one that causes some confusion. Here's a simple general rule to Yes, you can wear black or brown shoes with a navy suitbut the devils in the details., Too many men reach for tan shoes and call it brown, pairing it with dark navy and wondering why the look