Although summer is the seasons 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.
The moccasin
Simply put, the moccasin is a slip-on shoe. With a low heel
and without laces, the front part usually has characteristics that depend on
the continent of origin. From tassel loafers and feather loafers to horse
loafers and driving shoes, this is probably the most versatile on the list of
formal designs. Choose the material according to the time of day: leather for
the afternoon, velvet for the night.
El Oxford
Named after the popular styles worn by the city's university
students in the 19th century, the Oxfords are a long-standing brand in the
world of footwear. Featuring closed lace detailing and a seam that extends
directly underneath, this style is the perfect companion for a well-fitted
(preferably tailored) suit.
The Derby
The Derby shoe is practically the same as the Oxford, but
there are small differences. The main one is in the laces: in the case of the
Derby, they are open instead of closed. This provides less restriction on the
feet and is best for men with a high instep. Basically, they are more
comfortable and a reliable option for a night with a lot more movement.
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 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 seasons most closely associate 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 loafer
Put simply, the loafer is a slip-on shoe. With a low heels
and zero laces, the vamps are often fronted with features depending on the
continent of origin. From tassel loafers and penny loafers to horse-bit loafers
and driving shoe, this is probably the most visually versatiles in the list of
formal designs. Choose your material depend on time of day: leather for the
afternoon, velvet for the eveningThe Oxford
Acquiring its name from the popular styles sported by university
students of the city in the 1800s, the Oxford is a mark of tradition in the
shoe world. Fronted with closed lacing details and a seam that runs directly
below, this style is the perfect companion for a well-fitted suit (bespoke
preferred).
The Derby
The Derby shoe looks near enough the same as the Oxford, but
there are small differences. The main one lies in the laces: for the Derby,
they’re open rather than closed. This effectively brings less restriction to
the feet and is better for men who boast a high instep. Basically, these are
more comfortable and a trustworthy option for an evening with much more
movement.
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 mould to the shape of your foot all
the better for it.
borderson
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 lifetimes if you takes 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 colour-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