Not sure about you, but for some reason one of the first things I tend to notice about a man is what sort of shoes he is wearing *wink*, I know …I know…it might sound a bit shallow but hey before you crucify me check out how long it takes you to notice someone’s shoes next time you meet them.
General perception is that men aren’t as crazy about shoes as women but I have a male friend, a few actually, who are so in love with shoes. I can’t figure out who is worse – them or their fiancées. I know they might sound a bit extreme, so how about the guys who are not crazy about shoes or actually don’t know what’s out there for them. Here is some help for the brothers – so, what types of shoes are out there for you?
Alright, I know chances are you cannot own yellow pairs of shoes or pink or blue or all those crazy shoe colours women can have…but hey lets talk style! All your shoes don’t have to be black and they don’t all have to be pointes either! Let’s talk variety and let’s look at what else you can have.
I tell you something actually; I was absolutely shocked to find out how many different types of men’s shoes there are. I had to admit there was no way I could fit it all into one blog.
So let’s talk about laced-up shoes this time round – both formal and casual shoes:
Oxfords – An Oxford shoe is a laced-up shoe that doesn’t come above the ankle. They come in different styles-
Brogue – the term brogue is used to describe shoes with tiny holes which are punched on them to make patterns. This can cover the whole shoe- heavy brogue, or can simply be half of the shoes- half brogue.
Plain-toe: As the name suggests, these shoes are plain toed. Very simple but can be elegant with its clean cut. Not a lot of drama about them- at best they could have a few patterns on them. They come in different styles; round, pointed or square shaped.
Cap-toe: These shoes have a separate piece of leather in front of them and can either be plain or patterned.
Wing tips: These have wing like patterns.
Casual shoes: Everyday shoes you can wear with most things including jeans and chinos.
Boat shoes or Moccasins: Everyday casual shoes- can be worn with pretty much anything- jeans, chinos and khakis.
Sneakers: yet another everyday casual shoe. You can get really adventurous with sneakers. Great way to bring colour into your wardrobe…..
So now that you know you can have more than 4 pairs of black shoes with very similar styles…lol….it might be time to update your shoe collection…
I might as well add that the summer sales are still here, so get shopping!
Not sure about you, but for some reason one of the first things I tend to notice about a man is what sort of shoes he is wearing ; *wink, wink*, I know …I know…it might sound a bit shallow but hey before you crucify me check out how long it takes you to notice someone’s shoes next time you meet them.
The general perception is that men aren’t as crazy about shoes as women but I have male friends- a few actually-who are so in love with shoes. I can’t figure out who is worse – them or their spouses. Ok, maybe that sounds a bit extreme, and the guys like that are rare. Many guys are not crazy about shoes- unlike us-, and most guys do not actually know what’s out there for them. So, I decided to lend a helping hand. Here is some help for the brothers – Really, what types of shoes are out there for you?
Alright, I know chances are you cannot own yellow pairs of shoes or pink or blue or all those crazy shoe colours women can have…but hey lets talk style! All your shoes don’t have to be black and they don’t all have to be pointes either! Let’s talk variety and let’s look at what else you can have.
I tell you something actually; I was absolutely shocked to find out how many different types of men’s shoes there are. I had to admit there was no way I could fit it all into one blog.
So let’s talk about laced-up shoes this time round – both formal and casual shoes:
Brogue: the term brogue is used to describe shoes with tiny holes which are punched on them to make patterns. This can cover the whole shoe- heavy brogue, or can simply be half of the shoes – half brogue.
Plain-toe: As the name suggests, these shoes are plain toed. Very simple but can be elegant with its clean cut. Not a lot of drama about them- at best they could have a few patterns on them. They come in different styles; round, pointed or square shaped.
Cap-toe: These shoes have a separate piece of leather in front of them and can either be plain or patterned.
Wing tips: These have wing like patterns.
Casual shoes: Everyday shoes you can wear with most things including jeans and chinos.
Boat shoes or Moccasins: Everyday casual shoes- can be worn with pretty much anything- jeans, chinos and khakis.
Sneakers: yet another everyday casual shoe. You can get really adventurous with sneakers. Great way to bring colour into your wardrobe…..
So now that you know you can have more than 4 pairs of black shoes with very similar styles…lol….it might be time to update your shoe collection…
I might as well add that the summer sales are still here, so get shopping!
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PROFFESIONALS who spend a fair bit of time at work or have jobs that require ‘power dressing’ ….for some strange reason, the word domineering also springs to mind, can’t think why!….maybe because courts remind me of my boss at work….oh dear!!
