6 Pairs of Shoes All Men Should Own!

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Every year, we all ask ourselves the same question; what shoes am I going to wear? There are so many events that all need different types and styles of shoes; receptions, casual coffee’s, formal drink – the list is endless. And when considering you shoe choices for the year, on question that should be at the top of the list is: what kind of material should they be?

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Fake leather shoes (otherwise known a pleather, aka plastic leather) can be clammy, they brake easily and you don’t want wet feet when the heavens rain down. Real leather is the way forward when it comes to a lasting shoe. It breathes, it can be made waterproof and by using the right protection and conditioning, it can be in perfect condition for years to come – what I call an ‘Imperative Investment’.

All the cool men’s shoes above can be purchased from House of Fraser.

Going out shoes

For nights when your casually sipping cocktails, pair number 1 fits the bill. Classy, slightly vintage-looking and in a dark blue colour, makes this shoe perfect for that smart-casual image. We advise that you pair them with a tweed blazer and some dark jeans – you’ll be rocking at the bar.

Trainers

If you are more of the sporty type or are just running a few errands for the day, then a good pair of trainers is essential. The wrong type of trainers could give you both back and knee pain. If you are planning a hiking trip or even a city weekend abroad, which may include lots of shopping and sightseeing some walking trainers could be a life saver.

Casual

The casual pair should be comfortable everyday shoes; converse never go out of fashion and can be worn with so many outfits!

Formal

A pair of nice black formal shoes is a good investment, if the dress code at work is smart this would be your most commonly used shoes, and it might be worth getting an extra pair for the more formal events such as weddings and client meetings. The pair shown in window 4, are a nice formal shoe with a fun twist in the combination of Suede and shiny leather. Formal doesn’t have to be boring!

Slippers

Slippers are highly underrated! A pair made with sheep wool, will have you melting into your couch -plus they will keep you warm during the cold winter nights!

Boots

Every male should own a good ol’ pair of boots. First of all when the temperature starts to drop, your converse might not cut it when it comes to keeping you warm. A pair of leather boots with a thick sole would keep you warm and dry during the winter and rainy seasons. Tall black or brown boots are also timeless, and if you invest in some particularly nice ones, you don’t have to worry about buying another pair for years to come.

Double Monk Strap Shoes – The Dressiest Of All Men’s Shoes

Double Monk Straps

Monk strap or even better double monk strap shoes are the dressiest of all men’s shoes. Whilst looking good with a suit, monk straps go now with almost anything, you can easily team them up with a pair of jeans. The double monk straps are more advanced than ever before, with elastic hidden straps making them comfortable to wear.

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The Greyton Silver From Bexley

Double monk straps come in a variety of prices ranges, today I am trying out a pair called the Greyton Silver fromBexley.com, a French online retailer with worldwide shipping. Bexley also has 13 shops, 12 in France and 1 in Brussels. The pair is normally priced at around £100 / €139 which is a good price, this can even be further discounted if you order more pairs of shoes in the same order. From the 24th of July the Greyton Silver will be on sale and reduced to €89, which even represents better value.

The Greyton Silver – Double Monk Strap from Bexley.com

Coming from an Italian background I was intrigued to see what the Greyton Silver double monk strap had to offer. First impressions on the shoes always count so I like the toe end it was the first thing that struck my eye. The shoe itself is blake welted with anilin boxcalf leather on a leather outsole with leather welt, inside the shoe is fully lined with cow leather. The shoe felt beautifully made and oozes quality. When trying them on they initially felt stiff and tight around the ankles, but that is expected from these type of shoes. After a week of wearing them they completely molded to my feet and now feel comfortable and supportive. So I can honestly say that I am impressed with the quality for this price point.

What To Wear

Now it really comes to personal taste and for me this shoe needs to be teamed with the right outfit to give you the completed look. I would be wearing it a with smart suit a dressed shirt and a drakes pocket square. However this shoes can also be worn with something more casual like linen or jeans.

Double Monk Straps worn with jeans

Last but not least double monk straps make a perfect shoe for the modern groom and I would certainly consider the Greyton silver.

Slippery Leather Sole

Now I’ve learnt the hard way regarding new leather soles, yes falling flat on my back. Don’t worry you’re not the only one. Did you know it’s actually a major cause of injury, with over one million reported slip, trip, or fall injuries each year in the U.S. alone. So the second thing I did when I got my Double Monk Straps was to make sure I scuffed the soles. To do this, I walked around on rough surface like, for instance, concrete (the rougher, the better).  These shoes were instantly comfortable but I would recommend wearing them around the office before going on long walks. But hey they are suited and booted shoes not trainers.

For those that have not owned a pair before, the Greyton Silver shoes from Bexley are certainly value for money. Double monk straps are dressy enough to wear with the finest of suits and look great in work attire. In my opinion, a very nice monk strap is one of the most elegant shoes available second only to a beautiful whole cut oxford.