Slip-on shoes offer ease
Lightweight and easy to slip on, these shoes are a leisurewear favourite. The most common types of slip-on shoes are loafers, moccasins, and boat shoes.…
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The oxford shoe is pure elegance
Oxford shoes were already being produced in Oxford, England as early as 1830; they’re thus considered the English shoe par excellence. Moreover, they’re considered the…
Longwing Brogues a variation on the full brogue
American in origin, the longwing brogue is a variation on the full brogue. Since they feature a wingtip cap that extends to the back of…
Lace-up shoes are the most common men’s shoes
Lace-up shoes enjoy extreme popularity: they’re the most common type of shoe. The best-known types of lace-up shoes are the oxford, the derby, and the…
Loafers the classic casual shoe
For those who like to dress casually in their time off and who prize shoes that are easy to put on, there’s no better men’s…
Full Brogues shoes with a sporty feel
The Duke of Windsor made them famous; the full brogue, richly adorned with Lyra perforation, has a sporty feel, and is usually made of scotch…
Subtle decoration Half-Brogues
Half-brogues are distinguished by a subtle pattern of perforations. They embody reserved elegance and pair nicely with suits. Usually they’re made of smooth calfskin. Half-brogues…
Derby, versatile men’s shoes
The great financial expert André Kostolányi was a devotee of derby shoes. He wasn’t alone. Legions of derby fans make this comfortable and elegant model…
Buckled shoes ooze extravagance
Buckled shoes represent extravagance and individualism, and they definitely polarize opinion. The monk strap is a prime example of this type of shoe. Buckled…
Budapester: the Hungarian shoe
Named for its city of origin, this model is an old favourite among the shoemakers of Budapest. However, it’s not quite accurate to refer to…
Special occasions: no broguing
The more decorations on a men’s shoe, the less formal the model. Highly decorated shoes belong to leisurewear. Generally speaking, the following rule of thumb…
Blucher the Prussian general’s shoe
In addition to the derby, the blucher also features open lacing. The latter’s name refers back to a bygone Prussian field marshal; nowadays the blucher…
Tipps against Toenail Fungus
Toenail fungus is usually a secondary complication of athlete's foot. It makes nails brittle and unsightly, and treating it is a time-consuming process. However, it…
Sweaty feet are preventable
Sweaty feet are absolutely preventable. They are often caused by improper footwear made of synthetic materials, and carry a greatly increased risk of contracting athlete's…
Increasing selection of small size shoes
Men’s shoe sizes smaller than a 40 are considered small sizes. There tends to be little on offer in this size range. Cobblers and unisex…
Classic Types of Men’s Shoes
Simple and elegant or ostentatiously decorated, with a large and powerful or slender, compact feel: all shoes in existence today originate from a few basic…
Prehistoric Times – First shoes already 40,000 years ago
40,000 years ago human beings already felt the need to protect their feet from the elements, as confirmed by studies conducted on recovered bones. No…