They reveal whether he takes pride in the little things.. If he throws on a nice suit and pairs it with cheap, clunky lace-ups, he's not what you'd call a detail man.. And if he his pricey wingtips scuffed and unpolished, he may not to be the closer you're looking for..
There are numerous styles of shoes out there, but what's
great about being a man is that you can do perfectly well by sticking with just
a few. You don't need to maintain some Carrie Bradshaw–esque obsession about
the latest and coolest. If you invest in a handful of sensible (and stylish)
pairs and take care of them, you'll be set for years. You just need to take
that first step..
Don't Be So Damn Square
Before we start talking about styles of shoes, let's talk
shape. If you're still walking around in square-toe, rubber-soled lace-ups—the
kind you buy on the cheap and that make you look like you've got platypus
feet—grab them from your closet and toss them.
Seriously. your shoes should be as streamlined as the rest
of your wardrobe. That means a slim contour (but not painfully skinny) and a
rounded (but not sharp) toe. They'll look stylish, tasteful, and masculine. And
that's all you can ask for.
Some Basic Advice About the...Basics
The one shoe every man should own is a black lace-up. You can dress it up or dress it down; it'll work with everything from jeans to suits. And that's the thing—don't think of it as special-occasion footwear. Avoid frilly or ornate details and you'll be able to wear the shoes as easily to the office as to the club.
The one shoe every man should own is a black lace-up. You can dress it up or dress it down; it'll work with everything from jeans to suits. And that's the thing—don't think of it as special-occasion footwear. Avoid frilly or ornate details and you'll be able to wear the shoes as easily to the office as to the club.
Join The Rubber Revolution
Let't say you're insistent on extra padding for your lace-ups.. The good news is that there now plenty of stylish, wonderfully made dress shoes with full rubber soles, or at least rubber inlays.. They're great for crappy weather and a comfort.
Kill a Tree, Save Your Shoes
Yes, if you want your shoes to last, you need shoe trees.. Ones made from cedar.. They'll preserve the shape of your shoes, prevent them from developing deep creases, absorb moisture, and even make them smell better.. They're a no brainer ..
Show Some Ankle
Going sockless is a quick way to invigorette everything from a trim suit to suit to short-cropped khakis.. But there's a sensible way to pull it off.. Do you really to walk around all day not wearing socks with nice leather shoes? Thought so, Besides talcum powder, consider loafer socks.. They're so low-cut they're essentially invisible..
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