5 MUST HAVE SHOE PAIRS FOR MEN!!

Shoes are the must have essential for every man’s outfit. For any occasion, any outfit, shoes must to be suited with them which also must be the trendy ones to accentuate the whole look.

So here is the lift of 5 kinds shoes men must have:

For Anytime, Anyplace: Minimal Trainers

Chunky trainers might be having a fashion moment, but the minimalist sneaker is the real wardrobe hero. Based on a retro tennis shoe, this simple sneaker has become an essential component in most of our outfits in recent years and it should be in yours too. The real deal is devoid of any obvious sports logos or branding, thick treads or air cushioned soles, are made of leather (real or imitation), and are never to be confused with plimsoles.

Consider these your go-anywhere kicks because their USP is versatility (especially in white). Wear them day-to-night with tees and chinos, jeans, shorts and informal tailoring. However, they do have a use-by date: that moment they start looking past their best, relegate them to loafing about the house or doing chores.

For The Smartest Occasions: Black Oxfords

The black Oxford shoe is your classic ‘school’ shoe: it’s strictly for work and formal occasions such as weddings, funerals, christenings and job interviews. Basically, whenever you’ve got the good suit or black tie out. It’s often viewed as the shoe for ‘professionals’ – in fact they used to be a dress requirement for jobs at banks in the city. A little boring, perhaps, but also a safe pair of hands (or feet) and the work horse in your footwear collection if you have a job that requires daily smart attire.

 In technical shoe-geek terms, these are ‘close-laced’ shoes, where the inside and outside quarters are stitched under the vamp (the piece of leather that makes up the front of the shoe) and the tongue is stitched in separately.

For The 9-5 And Beyond: Derby Shoes

The Derby shoes is the Oxford’s chunkier cousin. It’s an ‘in-between’ shoe, and the ultimate in smart casual footwear. They can sharpen up raw denim as well as they loosen up a suit and are practically standard issue for flat white-carrying creatives.

The technical difference with an Oxford is in the construction; the tongue is part of the vamp (not stitched on separately) and the quarters are stitched to a tab point either side of the vamp – this is known as ‘open lacing’.

The sole is another key component with the Derby: these can be leather or rubber for extra grip and durability. Either way, these are often Goodyear welted. American Charles Goodyear patented his welt technique in 1871, whereby the upper is stitched to the leather strip known as the welt, which is then stitched to the insole of the shoe. This game changing method made shoes waterproof and today, Grenson is a go-to brand for its triple welted Derby.

For The Dinner Date: Leather Slip Ons

This type of shoe covers a range of styles including the penny and tassel loafer. The slip on has American heritage and is synonymous with the preppy ‘Ivy League’ look and Michael Jackson’s Moonwalk. George Henry Bass, maker of the original penny loafer, founded G.H Bass & Co. in Maine in the United States in 1876. His famous ‘Weejuns’ are still the most notable style today and were based on the Norwegian farm shoe.

Going with the preppy vibe, loafers and chinos are a classic combination. If it feels too stuffy, it’s acceptable to wear loafers with and without socks – here’s an opportunity to experiment with different prints, patterns, colors – with a rolled-up cuff. It’s an easy, versatile shoe, hence its adoption by everyone from bankers to outdoor sports enthusiasts to punks and Ivy League frat boys. Today, under Alessandro Michele, Gucci’s horse bit loafer has regained the top spot as the most desirable slip on.

For The Weekend: Work Boots

Infantry needed boots on a mass scale, as did the thousands of workers toiling in factories during the industrial revolution. Most British shoe brands originate from this English county – the village of Wollaston, for example, is the original home of Dr Marten’s.

And for anywhere with inclement weather, work boots remain an essential type of shoe for tricky terrain and wet conditions, the smarter equivalent to wellingtons. The laced Derby work boot is a double-lined extension of the shoe version, and a smarter relation to the hiking boot. It looks excellent with heavy weight fabrics such as wool or tweed trouser.