Although summer is the season most
associated with relaxation, that does not mean that your shoes should be the
victims of careless styling. Although a cool white pair of trainers tend to be
the best option in most situations, flip-flops shouldn't become your default
option the moment the mercury is above 20 degrees.
So for men who like to drink and dance
smoothly during the summer (instead of fighting their way like an uncontrolled
lifeguard), here we have selected a lot of more formal and fashionable
alternatives that you can take during the warmer months. warm.
With buckles
In this design, the key is in the
straps - you can go for one or two. For older men, we advise the simple option
for easier communication of elegance. But if you are looking for a more
striking finish to your look, double is the way to go. For the classification
of formality, this is placed right between the Oxford and the Derby.
Summer may be the season most closely
associated with relaxation, but that doesn't mean your feet should fall victim
to lazy styling. While a box-fresh pair of slick white trainers will tend to
make the cut in most situations, in no circumstances should a flip flop become
your default the moment the mercury hits anything above 20.
So, for the men among you who like to
drink and dance smoothly through summer (rather than flapping your way through
it like an unarticulated lifeguard), here, we've selected plenty of more formal
and fashionable alternatives you can wear throughout the warmer months .
The monk
The statement is in the straps with
this design - you can opt for a single or double feature. For older men, we'd
advise the single option for a more simple communication of elegance. But if
you're searching for a more eye-catching finish to your look, double is the way
forward. For ranking of formality, this slots right between the Oxford and the
Derby.
Duke & dexter
Duke & Dexter knows what a good
moccasin is. Their footwear, handcrafted in England, ranges from the
extravagant to the refined, and this, the brand's first unlined loafer, falls
squarely in the latter category. Made of cognac-colored suede from the famous
Charles F Stead tannery, it is very pleasant to the touch, hence the absence of
lining, and will mold to the shape of your foot much better.
Duke & Dexter knows what makes a
good loafer. Its footwear, handmade in England, spans quirky and refined and
this here - the brand's first unlined loafer - falls firmly into the latter.
Made from cognac-hued suede from the renowned Charles F Stead tannery, it's
super tactile, hence the lack of lining, and will mold to the shape of your
foot all the better for it.
Grenson
A highly stylized take on the classic
moccasin, these Grenson beauties will last a lifetime if you take proper care
of them. Plus, a shade darker than tan will match most of the clothes in your
wardrobe, from your classic navy blue work suit to that pair of stonewashed
jeans from ten years ago.
A beautifully streamlined take on the
classic penny loafer shape, these beauties from Grenson will last you a
lifetime if you take care of them properly. What's more, the
just-darker-than-tan shade will work with most items in your wardrobe, from
your classic navy work suit to that ten-year-old pair of stonewashed jeans
Dr. Martens
By its very nature, the iconic Dr.
Martens Derby 1461 is not an ideal shoe for summer, but these chunky treads are
at the top of their game for 2021, mostly thanks to some exceptional
collaborations with the likes of King Nerd and Rick. Owens. From an aesthetic
point of view, this color-blocked suede pair is much more suitable for
warm-weather wardrobes than the black leather model, and pairs very well with a
straight or wide-leg chino.
By their very nature, Dr Martens'
iconic 1461 Derby is hardly a pin-up for summer-friendly footwear, but these
chunky treads are at the top of their game for 2021, not least thanks to some
exceptional collaborations with the likes of King Nerd and Rick Owens.
Aesthetically speaking, this color-blocked suede pair are much better suited to
warm-weather wardrobes than the black leather blueprint, pairing nicely with a
straight or wider-legged chino
Church's
The Church's Shanghai shoe epitomizes
the heritage of the footwear brand, which has been reincarnated time and time again.
This iteration, which takes an average of 500 steps to complete, is especially
exquisite thanks to original materials that have been given a modern twist. A
highly textured shoe, mixing brogue perforations with sharp tassels and a
silver-tone buckle - elements of three summer shoes combined. Really
exceptional.
Church's Shanghai shoe epitomises the
footwear brand's heritage, which has been reincarnated time and time again.
This iteration, which takes an average of 500 steps to complete, is especially exquisite
thanks to the original materials given a modern spin. A highly textural shoe,
it blends brogue perforations with sharp tassels and a silver tone buckle -
elements of three summer shoes combined. Truly outstanding
