How To Build A Men’s Shoe Collection You’ll Actually Wear
Most guys are guilty of owning a cupboard full of shoes and only wearing about three pairs (at most!). The rest will sit unused because they pinch, don’t go with anything else in their collection, or were simply an impulse buy! Assembling a fantastic footwear wardrobe may seem like a difficult task, but my latest guide will point you in the right direction – soon you will be the proud owner of a perfectly curated footwear collection. Click to find out more.
The Everyday Pair Does The Heavy Lifting
This is the pair that you will frequently reach for (maybe even 4 days out of five!), so it’s worth splashing out on these shoes rather than ones you’ll only wear twice a year. A clean, low-key trainer in a neutral colour will match with jeans, chinos, and the go-to casual attire that you’ll throw on at the weekend. Leather (or even a decent synthetic) will wipe clean and age much better than mesh, which often looks tired within a season.
Buy one solid pair and resist the urge to rotate through five budget styles. A premium pair will be built to last (especially compared to poorly made fast fashion choices) and look better too! Remember, stop treating shoes as something disposable and invest in quality.
Something Smarter For When It Counts
Even if your daily outfit choices are mostly casual, there will be occasions when a trainer simply won’t cut it! Weddings, Important meetings, or that fancy dinner that demands formal attire. One pair of luxury leather shoes will cover it all – a dark brown or black derby or loafer is extremely versatile, working with everything from a suit to dark denim.
Look after them, and your shoes will outlast almost everything else in your wardrobe – all it takes is a quick brush after wearing, a dab of polish now and then, and a set of shoe trees to hold their shape, and you will enjoy your new shoes for many years to come (rather than a quick few months).
Getting The Kids Started Right
It is just as important to choose the right shoes for boys (whether you have children or younger siblings). After all, you want them to look their absolute best, whether kicking around a football in the playground or visiting their pals. Nevertheless, as kids go up sizes fast, it is recommended to avoid buying ‘designer’ styles as they will barely get use out of them before they no longer fit. Instead, focus on quality mid-range shoes that are well-made and still tick the style boxes.
If you are in the market for Boys Casual Shoes, apply the same checklist as you would for yourself – are they versatile and suitable for a variety of occasions? Are they easy to clean and will they stand a beating (especially important for kids’ footwear)? Will they last more than a single term?
If you get these three factors right, then you are well on your way to building a fantastic footwear selection for the boys in the family.
Fit Matters More Than The Label
Style matters, but the overall fit is the single most important element – painful feet caused by ill-fitting shoes will cause sore heels, cramped toes, and dreaded blisters! The key is to get your feet measured (after all, no two feet are identical) to discover your exact size. It is important to do your research on foot health and take advantage of top tips, such as trying new shoes on at the end of the day.
The takeaway from this is that even a mid-range priced shoe that actually fits will hands-down beat an overly expensive shoe that doesn’t, every single time you slip them on.
The Short Version
Remember, you don’t need a huge rack of different shoes – as a starting point, invest in a quality trainer and a smart shoe. Focus on well-made pairs that are timelessly fashionable and versatile (covering both casual and formal occasions). You can then build on these two essentials, adding more varied designs and even more flamboyant styles! Once you have the basics in place, the sky is the limit when it comes to footwear options for your curated footwear wardrobe.
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