The coolest footwear to pick up right now
There’s a lot of attention on non-sneaker footwear lately and we’re fully buying into it. I don't know if it's my own taste maturing or being a new dad, but what I look for in shoes now is wearability, quality craftsmanship and neutral colorways. Also, every man should own proper shoes whether it's a nice pair of loafers, hard-to-find sneakers or enduring hiker boots. A lot of first impressions are made from someone's shoes, so put your best foot forward. Literally.
This collaboration between Book Works and adidas pulls inspiration from jazz music. The original campus silhouette is fused with a blue in green colorway, a lot like an unexpected jazz riff. Think these colors are a coincidence? Then you don't know the Miles Davis song “Blue in Green.”
$108 by adidas Originals
I just got these handmade English shoes myself and wear them all the time. (They're a lot more comfortable than Doc Martens out of the box too.) I style them with fatigues, straight-leg denim and fleece sweats—there are no rules to this. Electing to go with the single monk elevates the shoe in my opinion and gives off an even more knowing, sophisticated look.
$220 by Solovair
A milkshake suede color has endless styling opportunities. Dress these up with formalwear or with one of Horatio's sweatsuits’you really can't go wrong. Don't forget, these are meant to be worn like sneakers, so slip them on and wear them day after day. Don't worry about the rest.
$284 by Horatio
I've never met a suede and leather shoe that I didn't like, and these are no different! The olive green just screams Fall and the versatility of it toeing the line of casual and dressy is the best. Cut from Horween suede, they're grounded with a comfortable camp sole. Rock these with your favorite navy chords or some pleated chinos for a laidback professorial look.
$298 by NOAH
Woolrich is known for its longevity with outerwear, but what about footwear? Most hiker boots always teeter the line of being too functional and not stylish enough; however, these are both. The cool grey suede is incredibly modern. Plus, a water-resisting upper and a Vibram rock outsole? The elements don't stand a chance.
$320 by Woolrich
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