I started noticing these leather "dress sneakers" at work a year or two ago. Not sure if they work in New York if you work for a hedge fund, but in SF and work for a tech company, you can definitely wear them to work. They also work for weekends-a little nicer than regular sneakers for during the day or for a casual dinner.
Also an idea for a Xmas gift!
shoes in top photo: tom ford $890
top left: To Boot New York $350
top middle: To Boot New York $350
top right: Common Projects $495
bottom left: M. Gemi $298
bottom middle: Church's $398
bottom right: Santoni $595