Leather sandal $98.
Leave the flimsy $5 flip flops for gym showers and pools and get a decent leather pair with a solid sole, like these sandals from John Varvatos. Not only will they look a million times better, they’ll offer your feet more support and last longer.
Device canvas shoes $190, Cornerstone canvas desert boot $225.
Like every other part of your wardrobe, your shoe game needs an update for the summer. Give the heavier fabrics and darker colours a break and opt for the lighter colours and canvas pieces from J Shoes.
J Shoes has quickly become a hit with our best customers. Successfully combining traditional craftsmanship with modern design, this UK brand never fails at making must-have shoes for every season.
Like I mentioned in this post, shoes say a lot about you. If you’re reading this blog, chances are: you’re ambitious, stylish, and definitely not dull. It’s not hard to go full-brogue this year when we’ve got so many styles in store. You’re definitely not dull enough for scuffed up, square-toed, plain black dress shoes.
Ted Baker $250
Traditional wingtips (or full brogues) are kept contemporary with some purple laces. These are an upgrade of the basic dress shoe, basic enough to endure years, but modern enough to get you noticed and show how sophisticated you really are.
Why are brogues so awesome? Because women love them. There’s no better way (well, other than properly fitting clothes) to impress women than good footwear. Even if you’re a junior executive or an intern just starting out, a pair of brogues says you’re going places and you’ve got serious style. Like they do with other women, they judge men by their shoes. And a man who picks brogues will always trump a man who goes to the basic black dress shoe.
Luca Vero $275
Look great with a navy suit: it stands out and is taken very seriously. Some people believe that brogues are to be worn strictly for business. But I disagree; if you show up to a bar or restaurant with a nice casual outfit, brown leather belt, fitted dress shirt, nice dark jeans, and brogues, you look like the man.
Brogues like the Luca Vero one above may look formal or fancy, but only patent black leather brogues are for formal events like weddings, funerals, or galas.
John Varvatos $298
Maybe you’re not sure about brogues, or it’s your first pair. Go simple and avoid perforations and extra details. Stick to black or brown, depending on your wardrobe and workplace. Simple brogues are also a great alternative to wearing wingtips casually or on weekends.
Ben Sherman $170
John Varvatos desert boot $198
There’s no excuse to be caught in ugly shoes, especially when we’ve got so many awesome shoes in store. John Varvatos, Ted Baker and No Brand are our favourites this season. We’ve got four kinds of shoes that will keep you covered all winter.
John Varvatos city boot $375.
Canada gets cold in the winter, we all know that. Every urban guy needs a pair of city boots that are able to keep him warm and stylish while he’s out and about downtown. Just make sure you never wear them with a suit, that’s what dress shoes are for.
John Varvatos shoe is priced at $298.
Shoes don’t just get us from point a to point b, they tell people where our point b is; slushy sidewalks and cold weather are no excuse for dull shoes. Brogues are sophisticated and detailed, they carry an air of achievement, success and sophistication. Whether you’ve reached professional or personal success or are still on your way there, those square toed, beat up shoes don’t say anything good for you.
Ted Baker boots priced at $195.
Something more modern and versatile like these Ted Baker boots are great for an active person who needs a good show to go from traveling to work, meetings and out at night. The contrast stitching
SWIMS galoshes priced at $90.
For the man who’s got a solid shoe selection, galoshes from SWIMS will keep those shoes protected from the elements.
