Theses shoes can easily be dressy or casual...........the black sole helps make it dressy. I wish the brown croc did not have a light colored sole. This shoe is best 1/2 size smaller then your usual size. I wear a 9 and found the best fit an 8 1/2. I love Propet shoes......my feet need them!!!!!...after dancing for 10yrs., then nursing for 25 + yrs...my feet need comfort!!!!