Do dress sneakers belong in the Oval Office?

The hybrid shoe, spotted at a meeting with the president, elicited strong reactions.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story June 2, 2023 Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Senator Mitch McConnell and Representative Hakeem Jeffries were all photographed wearing "dress sneakers" in the Oval Office. It did not go unnoticed. Pool photo by Yuri Gripas See what stylists have to say about the etiquette of the hybrid shoe. → Sign up for the Open Thread Newsletter A look from across The New York Times at the forces that shape the dress codes we share, with Vanessa Friedman as your personal shopper. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018