This is it. Wear it with denim or slacks. Take it on your weekend trip to Las Vegas or your business day trip to New York City. It goes from now into winter, and then into spring. Done. To Boot New York Brennan But if you need other options, try this washed suede desert boot or a similar leather brogue boot.
I’ve gone over it time and time again, and the end result is the same, To Boot New York, pound for pound, has some of the best contemporary shoes for men. Whew- I said it! Yes- there is always Ferragamo, Cole Haan, John Lobb but right now To Boot New York is killin’ it. The leather is quality. The styles are contemporary. The selection is varied but well curated. The lasting factor is there too. For fall, the best shoe
It’s easy. It’s ‘what’s hot‘. It’s inexpensive. It’s colorful. Colored shoelaces ~ available lots of places but we found them at Hook and Albert, and settled there because they were between $6 – $8.
Looks from: Saks Shoes by: To Boot New York Socks by: Hook & Albert and Paul Smith Fall footwear for men: we love this look because you can turn your favorite pair of shoes into an entirely new pair with some whimsical socks and bright laces…..
Given it’s summer and we’re adding heat to the mix, feet can stink therefore, it’s essential to avoid ‘the stank’! Three options to avoid stinky feet include: Shoe trees – cedar shoe trees not only help maintain shape but absorb moisture. Moisture breeds germs. Reduce germs, you reduce odor…. Deodorant– it works the same as the stuff under your arms. Deodorant for better scent, or an antiperspirant to reduce moisture. It’s easy and [we pray] in your bathroom already! Botox–
Every male client I have asks “What are shoe vamps?” And then undoubtedly a quizzical look…. The answer: it’s the piece of material that starts at the toe and covers the top of the foot. A short/low vamp makes the foot look small; and a longer vamp is money…. Now, say ‘thank you‘ to GQ!
Men don’t care about “outfits”. They care about closets that have the right clothes. Here are your spring essentials to build a better wardrobe. Eight items: from head to toe, they are the basics that every man should own.
You guessed right if you said….the loafer is the men’s must-have shoe for spring! Not just any loafer ~ it will require a little bit of structure, a longer vamp {we’ll talk more about that later}, and have something interesting about it like contrast piping, chambray material, atypical color, etc. Our favorite — for ALL those reasons is the Ponto {by Mr B’s for Aldo}. Set into spring…lively!
I’m a sneaker feen ~ and I didn’t know it! But I saw these Adidas Roundhouse sneakers [for men] and got jealous! They’re cute, sleek, and make a statement but not too loudy. They come in a variety of colors including the black on grey [pictured below] but also a silver on black and seven other options! I don’t hoop but wish I did…. Agree?
Swims is the ultimate in protection (not Trojans) but, if you’re interested in hanging loose, we love love love Prada‘s answer to soggy weather! This shoe was introduced at the Milan fashion show – it’s dipped in rubber to save your investment. However, sometimes going cheap is all you really need and, in those cases, these or these will do.
His name is Tinker Hatfield. He’s the designer behind almost every pair of Nike Jordans. Most of his work is done at night or on the weekends. Just thought we’d give you a little information in case you missed it in September’s GQ. You don’t have to be a big fan of Jordans or Michael himself but to know who started your craze is priceless.
This comes directly from Mr. Porter and while we may not agree with all of their pricing, the advise they dispense is usually dead-on. Here are some helpful tips on tying your boots {send you back to 3rd grade doesn’t it?}: 1. Be consistent with crossovers – either right over left, left or right, or alternating…but do the same thing 2. If symmetry is your thing, reverse the crossovers on the other boot 3. If done correctly, your tie should
I’ve always been a proponent of menswear being seasonless – you dress up your investment pieces and sprinkle in a few trends here and there throughout the year. So when I saw these colorful derbies, I paused. Paul Smith (renowned for his love of stripes) and John Lobb (shoemaker of James Bond) have come together to create shoes like this…..delicious & different! Shopping: John Lobb Chelmsford Derby {in blue} and the Rothley Oxford {in green}
Your autumn wardrobe would be incomplete without a pair of lace-ups. Which ones are you going to get this season? Our recommendations: Warwick toe cap oxfords ($398) ~ Alicante 2 spectator lace-ups ($695) ~ Gold cup suede wingtips ($160) ~ Leather and wool long wing brogues ($425)
Details recently did a piece on the Complete Guide to Slip-On Shoes and somehow these slip-on sneakers slipped into the line up. Why? How? I’m unsure but, for any professional man who understands that his style quotient rests heavily on what he wears after hours, this is not your answer. they scream grunge they are frequently seen on skateboarders the checkered-pattern version {seen below} was seen in Fast Times at Ridgemont High they won’t match anything in your closet…..I hope
Shopping List: Polo Ralph Lauren washed cotton-twill cargo shorts ($22.50) ♦ Polo Ralph Lauren custom-fit oxford shirt ($30) ♦ Dolce & Gabbana perforated leather tri-stripe sneakers ($133.50) ♦ Paul Smith striped cotton scarf ($45) Style Notes: this is your travel outfit to Miami or any other beach location (you’ll want the scarf for the plane); the sneakers are “fresh” enough to rock with any linen outfit you’ve got; and the shorts are a basic and work on vacay or at home for a
Girls, aren’t you a little bit tired of seeing men show up for casual events in sneakers, flip flops, birks, or even huaraches? I am! Guys~ try harder….really! It doesn’t take much…it’s not like your summer footwear closet has to be that extesnive, but a slight push beyond glorified flip flops or your summer sneakers is smiled upon. And here it is ~ no fuss, all leather, will wear well with time, says you care but not too much, and
Most men don’t do color (I know we’ve talked about this before, right?). C’mon ~ just try something new and more colorful…and I’m not advocating or even pushing for a full-on lime and cherry striped suit with a lemonade tie but, try it out in doses. Here are the levels and you can pick what’s comfortable for you: toe-dip: bright shoes {people notice your shoes especially if they’re juxtaposed against a neutral navy suit or camel slacks waist-high wading: bright
Learning is a lifetime experience….or in this case, a weeklong experience! A few more cool sole-ful facts: The two most common types of dress shoe construction are Blake and Goodyear. The former involves stitches that go directly through the outsole, insole, and upper directly underneath the foot. This results in a shoe that is less waterproof but also far sleeker. Goodyear construction, meanwhile, uses a welt, which precludes the need to stitch through the insole and upper and makes the shoe
Why you ask? Because winter is gone and before you put up your shoes for next year, prepare them for a long summer’s rest in four easy steps: ensure leather-soled shoes have been well-oiled to resist seepage spray. it’s doesn’t discolor but it requires multiple applications and will eventually lead to some cracking of the leather (if the spray has silicone) polish. get a water-repelling cream wax. note however that beeswax darkens the leather and can take some time (but
Or Mandals ~ you need a pair for summer {not Tevas, or flip flops}. But you knew that too, right? Keep it simple, make it leather, and get either one of these {click the pic}: I’m sure I don’t need to say it but, these sandals do not come with pedicures so make sure to get one of those too!
If you learn how to take care of your shoes, you can high step your way to just about anything….. There are two lacing systems: criss-cross and bar; bar is more formal and criss-cross works best with sneakers and deck shoes. The Spaulding Leather Company coined the term “loafer” in the 1930’s Unless you’re headed to pre-Civil War function, the toe box of your footwear should be more rounded, not square. But you knew that, right?
The answer is Converse. It’s the answer because guys don’t want to spend money on “new & hot” items, they love what they know {and what works}, and they like ‘easy‘ {I mean that in the most respectful way possible}! You can go lots of places to get Converse, so here’s some solid advice for purchases even if they’re not Converse: Get a pair of white sneakers….for weekends, yachting, company BBQs Get a pair of dark sneakers….make sure they’re canvas
There is a pointed difference between ‘worn in’ and ‘worn out’: worn in is your favorite tee that fits, doesn’t have holes and just looks like it’s traveled a few miles while, worn out are the sweats you wear around the house with holes in unmentionable locations and a waistband whose glory days have come and gone {let them go!}. Today we look at worn in weekend footwear: oxfords and loafers. Saturdays, weekends and vacations are about relaxation, and there’s
Only the hottest trend for men’s fall footwear ~ herringbone! Right now, it looks hot (literally) but Royal Elastics, Creative Recreation, PF Flyers, and Puma are the trailblazers. We love it because the texture of the herringbone provides that extra bit of ‘oomph‘ to your dark denim or black slacks. Were you looking for something to rock on the weekends that is still casual but sets off your black sport coat, or something to wear to date night so you
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