For now, summer and well into fall, this distressed suede shoe by Car Shoe is smokin’! With a pair of jeans and a tee on Saturday, or a sportcoat and khakis on date night, or casual Fridays at the office, you are ready to ‘put your foot down‘ in style.
Get new old-school, edgy, street, throwback, day-in-the-day sneakers….that say ‘hip hop is not dead!‘
In the last installment of our five part series on how to look cool while keeping warm, we need to give you some boots to keep you going…they all have a slightly rugged feel to them but the various colors and materials make them stand out! The clear winner for us was the Wolverine 1000 Mile boot.
Read and learn about John Varvatos, the man who designs for “the man he believes is his client” rather than for himself.
Gentlemen – it’s fine to run around in tennys or crosstrainers, but when it comes to dressing up, a true dapper don knows how to choose the right pair of tennis shoes. We’re talking about Jack Purcells by Converse, Sambas by Adidas, Rod Lavers by Adidas. ‘Nuff said….
In the 1920s, if you were a Hollywood staryour shoes were made by Salvatore Ferragamo. On his own feet, the master craftsman wore a pair that the Ferragamo company has re-created in the Renzo shoe, part of the brand’s premium Tramezza line. Most shoes are fashioned from several pieces of leather to create a consistent look, “but it was really a shoemaker’s challenge to make a shoe from one piece,” says Javier Suarez, the company’s global director of men’s shoes
Read more to understand the anatomy of a men’s shoe; it’s a quick but worthwhile read!
Men, Bergdorf Goodman is a great place to start your fall wardrobe collection…now!
This shoe represents a staple for any dappy dons wardrobe, and the color is ideal to go from summer to fall.
Let’s do our part to force spring to come…and stay! In this case, it’s the acquisition of a pair of downright dapper shoes for the spring showers (although a trip to the cobbler first would be best)! Designer: Maldini Found at: Yoox Color: Cognac/whiskey Style Notes: laced shoes, aged effect, leather sole…perfect for camel suits as well as navy and charcoal grey! Price: $149
Every guy needs a pair of white sneakers….and here they are: Converse by John Varvatos ($95) Sneakers for spring — check!
Simple formula: leather-soled dress shoes = toe taps = increased shoe life span
Designer: European creative collective, S***R that launched back in 2000 Name: S***R Low-top Sneaker Style Notes: black leather, rubber rounded toe and sole. suede patches along the laces and back of the heel Price: $34….yep only $34!! Why? Every man can use a pair of understated black kicks….they can go anywhere!
This Common Projects sneaker you can wear on Saturday or dress up for a date…perfect! If grey isn’t your color (and we’re not sure why because it is the it color for the season), just remember to stick with a muted neutral…cognac works well too!
We were absolutely ecstatic when we saw this shoe/boot whip across our computer screen because it’s absolutely perfect! For every Holiday occasion to come, you’ve got the answer and what really makes this perfect (besides the punch detail at the quarters)– the sole is made of moulded rubber (read: able to move from house to car in the snow without ruining the shoes or losing your grip!)
London’s G.J. Cleverly Shoes has a client list that includes Elton John, Tom Wolfe and the likes…and it can include you as well. December 4th-5th, 10am – 6pm Everard’s Clothing, 1802 Wisconsin Avenue NW, 202-298-7464 Why? Cleverly’s will customize a new pair of wingtips, Oxfords or other leather goods for your feet
Style tip: invest in a pair of drivers or slip-ons! Especially if you’re a frequent traveler, the easiest way to move through an already sticky and uncomfortable situation at security, is to be able to slip your shoes on and get out of there fast…consider something with color but that works with all color palettes like purple. The most stylish men (Tom Ford, Bryan Atwood, etc) all have and wear drivers. .
Ladies have Brian Atwood — see the boots posted on Tuesday — and now the men have their Bryan Atwood too! Bally designer Bryan Atwood says “Put on a pair of bad shoes and it doesn’t matter how nice your suit is.” And he says to start with brown “For dress shoes, I tend to stay away from black. I prefer colors like cognac or cigar; you can see the details of the shoe, and they go great with any
I’ve always noted Ted Baker London shoes for their quality construction and reliable sensibility but, this fall collection is FIERCE! This picture highlights some of the must-haves for ANY stylish and sophisticated gentleman. [nggallery id = 25] *Note: prices are in pounds but once you’re in the website, you can make the conversion!.
Across the last month or so, I have encountered more thn a few relatively “put together” men who don’t know how to walk the line between work (whether business suit and wing tips, or jeans, plaid shirt and Timberlands) and “going out”. Therefore, today’s fall fashion must-have is a pair of casual shoes for everyday dinners, drinks and just plain hanging out! If we comb the pages of GQ, Details, and Style, we’ll find lots of options and while they may
Since the buzz started about six months ago, fashion folks have been waiting to get their ‘fix’ with the new collection by Cole Haan called Cole, Rood & Haan — after the three gentleman who started the company back in the 1920s. Part of the line features men’s shoes that have a vintage and gently worn feel but, come from high quality Italian leather and suede. Here’s a peek at a few that I love: Glad Rags, $375 Dapper $295
The colors of the season are purple, grey and forest green and although Blueprint will be sharing several ideas about how to integrate these colors into your closet, I wanted to start us out right! To get your splash of color without going too crazy and maintaining your ‘macho’ persona, try these forest green Clae Khan sneakers ($148). You can scoop them online at Tobi and they are haute!! What makes them so cool besides the color is the toe
Blueprint for Style has done a few posts about shoes and sneakers for the fellas but, in honor of Men’s Week, today our focus is strictly on how sneakers stole the show. Without going back too far in history, the 90s saw the boom of sports figures and t.v. celebrities becoming the focus of attention and the example of what we should be striving for (right or wrong is not our discussion today) but, let’s agree that Michael Jordan and
In honor of Shoe Week, Blueprint researched some wonderfully made but, pricey shoes and thought it worthwhile to share. Most men do not have the same love affair with shoes that women have; in fact, for fully 78% of men, shoes are a necessity rather than a luxury….blasphemy! What separates these shoes from the masses is not only the quality of the leather used but, the time, effort and craftsmanship put into every detail including the soles, stitching, fit and shaping,
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