Not Your Dad's White Shoes ...

But they just might be your grandfather's white shows. The days of the white belt and loafers from the 1970s and ’80s are gone with the leisure suit they complemented (not complimented because that would be too kind).

The white shoes that have made a roaring comeback for business and casual wear this summer are the white oxfords, including the bucks, wingtips and cap toes favored by grandad. The white bucks made popular in the 1950s by Pat Boone have lived down that legacy and are perfect summer footwear with jeans or a seersucker suit, especially in the office. Sometimes sneakers just won't do. G.H. Bass offers the classic Buckingham White with the red soles for $79.

A more formal look finished off with a pair of white buck wingtips from Pearl & Company at Brooks Brothers. These beauties list for about $480 but have been on sale for $366 for a while. A equally sharp alternative that represent a real value are the cap toe bucks offered by Re-Mix Classic Vintage Footwear. These shoes sell for $162. Wow! These are also available with a brown, black or a black suede cap toe for a real 1930s vibe. I personally think the all white is a classic look that is understated and enduring.