April 2011
41 posts
Sporting "Shoes" →
Real men play sports or a least do athletic things. At the very least real men watch sports or are into cars or motorcycles. I don’t trust a man who does like sports or at least has some sort…
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Indy Boot or 500 Dollar Shoes →
My wife and I have an ongoing debate about 500 dollars shoes (FHDS). Like anyone who hasn’t been enlightened about awesome men’s shoes, my wife thinks that spending 500 dollars on a pair of shoes is…
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Slippers →
A man needs a good pair of slippers. How the hell else are you gonna walk around the house…in your socks! What the hell is wrong with you, MAN! What you need is a pair of full leather moccasin type…
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White Bucks →
The bucks are back this year if you hadn’t noticed. The white buck isn’t for people who are concerned with what other poeple think of them. It will take thick skin and an air of confidence to pull…
Adidas Samba →
A great alternative to canvas sneakers. Always get black before you get white. Looks good with jeans or corduroys, and sometimes with broken in chinos but I think the darker shade pant you’ve got the…
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Shoe Horn →
You’re gonna nead a shoe horn to help you put on all you great new shoes. I saw these in Jack Spade (Boston) a few weeks ago and they look great, but I think Leffot has a much better price on ‘em.
L.L. Bean Boot →
The L.L. Bean boot is THE classic wet weather footwear. They range from low to high and are available unlinned or with shearling or thisulate lining. I own a pair of the unlined gumshoes and I’m…
Work Boot →
You’ve gotta have a good leather work boot. I’m sorry, but you just do. So don’t be a loser; get a pair. Irish SetterThoroughgood
Canvas Sneakers →
The canvas sneaker is another favorite of mine and there are many options, all of which are relativly inexpensive, classic, and simple. You really should have two pairs; one white and one color. And…
Chukka Boot →
The chukka boot, like the desert boot, is versatile. It’s a boot, which gives it a bit more of a casual look, but it’s also a plain toe shoe. Having versatile footwear, and clothes for that matter,…
Desert Boots →
It’s week two of “The Month of Shoes” and I’ll continue with the more essential shoes of a man’s wardrobe this week. The desert boot is a great option for a suede shoe. It’s a plain toe shoe but…
J. Press suit on eBay - Charcoal Gray 42r 36w →
Very intriguing.
Boat Shoes →
The boat shoe is one of my favorite shoes. They slip on easily like a loafer but you can tighten ‘em up for optimal comfort. That’s kind of stating the obvious to me but a lot of guys don’t realize…
Wingtips →
Wingtips are a must own shoe in a man’s classic wardrobe. Burgundy wingtips are the color you want. They are infinitly more versitile than brown or black. A common misconception is to call them…
Black Captoe Balmoral →
The black captoe balmoral is a terrific dress shoe. Along with fancy slippers or opera pumps, it is a perfect shoe for formal wear. I would consider it to be the preferred shoe for a tuxedo, but it…
The Brown Shoe →
I feel like a good brown shoe should be a staple in a man’s wardrobe. There are plenty of options for a brown shoe. You could go with a plain toe blucher, but plain toe is a bit boring and if you end…
Loafers →
A man should certainly own at least one pair of loafers. All four shown here are Bass Weejuns. I’m not so sure a kiltie tassel loafer is good for a young man but a basic flat strap loafer is a good…
The Brannock Device →
The Brannock Device is the standard foot measuring tool for the world’s footwear industry. However, few people are able to call the device by name. Consider yourself schooled.
A Month of Shoes →
I always try to “dress for the occasion” and different occasions need different shoes. This month, I will attempt to do a post-a-day on the types of shoes a man should have in his wardrobe. I may…
