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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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Create The Softest TOMS Shoes Ever

For some Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen-sized pep in your step, order yourself a new pair of shoes for fall. We know what we're sporting on our feet after we toss away our summer sandals thanks to the Olsens's newest collaboration with TOMS shoes. Available now on TheRow.com, TOMS Shoes official website, Whole Food Markets and various department stores, are perfect TOMS for cooler weather on the midst.

The shoes, priced $125 to $195, come in plaids, black suede and pale suede. The collaboration offers up perfect woolen and cashmere blends to slip into--customers are already raving how soft and comfortable they are. These are not your average TOMS for they are lined with 100 percent lamb leather for a more breathable and durable bottom, latex arch for added support with a little extra sprinkle of chic just because the fashion mammoths behind The Row designed them.

TOMS Founder Teases With Mystery Box, And It's Not a Pair of Shoes

Every hipster to a forty-year old mom can be spotted sporting a pair of TOMS. They remain somewhat current and cool despite their ubiquitousness. This isn't surprising considering that their simplistic design and comfort are only secondary to the main attraction that is behind the popularity of these shoes, which is their one-for-one model. Buy a pair and another is given to a child in need. Who can say no to helping just by investing in really good, reasonably priced footwear?

A Step Up for TOMS

Everyone loves TOMS shoes.The launch of “one for one” has made us all feel like we are making the world a better place, one shoe at a time. And now they are making that even easier by offering us shoe lovers, a TOMS 'Calypso' wedge.

Choose between two popular colors red stripe or navy stripe, both lined with the trademark soft leather lining and embossed TOMS logo on the back of the heel. Best part of all? For those of us shopping for the perfect 4th of July outfit, we need to look no further.

These beauties go for $69 on TOMS.com. They are just a bit more expensive than the original flats but who wouldn’t want to pay a little more for some extra height and longer looking legs? Much appreciation to the TOMS team for fulfilling our greatest desire: a pair of sandals that we can walk miles in while changing the world, one shoe at a time.


By: Amanda Chase