If the Shoe Fits, Buy It

Who says that women have to corner the market when it comes to shoes? True, it is typically the women who have closets and rooms dedicated to shoes. However, it is not that uncommon for a man to have his fair share of footwear. Men shouldn’t let a guy who has one pair of shoes that he thinks goes with everything dictate what men’s shoes should look like. Contrary to popular belief, that pair of Converse you’ve been wearing for way too long is not stylish, or any other redeeming adjective you can think of; in fact, it’s the opposite. It gives off the perception that you don’t care what you look like.

But there's no need to worry, because there are various alternatives. If you’re dead set on shoes like Converse, try to diversify. A pair of classic Chuck Taylors go well with casual jeans and T-shirt, but that look can get reductive. Try a pair of Tom's cordones. They have a similar look, but there’s a bit of a difference. Plus, buying Tom's supports a good cause, and who doesn’t want to feel warm and fuzzy when they are buying shoes?

So, the moral of this story is: Buy more shoes. Tons of them. We promise that you won’t hate yourself for it. Just step out of that comfort zone and try something new. Start small with Tom's, and then if you’re feeling especially daring, move up to wingtips. Heck, even Nike sells unconventional shoes you can try. If you branch out, then you will not regret it. You, too, can have a room dedicated to shoes.


Text Jarrod Wadsworth
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Nike Releases Retro Air Jordans

In an earlier post, we may have told you to put away the retro Jordans. But those cunning designers at Nike really know how to keep you in a fresh pair of kicks, and they're almost daring us not to wear these retro Nike Air Jordan III in black, varsity red, and cement grey.

The black leather, the grey tongue with the accented jump man, and the draped elephant print along the heel and toe make this sneaker practically irresistible. Some men are so religious about Jordans that they would walk around barefoot if Nike ever stopped production. It’s hard not to look at these sneakers and think, “Those sneaker-heads aren’t as crazy as I thought.”

Text Brandon Wood
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