Today, while browsing through Twitter, we came across a Time Magazine poll from a few years back. According to the results, the average American man owns twelve pairs of shoes (in case you were wondering, the survey reports that women own 27). And though the data may be old, it got us thinking: If we had to cull our footwear options down — or, in some cases, build them up — to a dozen pairs, what would we go with? Hell, what should every guy go with? Well, we decided to answer that question. So now, as a public service, allow us to present the shoes every man should own. Think of them as the foundation — both literal and figurative — of a lifetime of below-the-knee style, no matter the occasion. Our picks, right this way...
Brown Longwings
Think of them as your workhorse shoe. Perfect with everything from jeans to suits, and appropriate for everything but formal occasions and (very) important meetings with (relatively) conservative business partners.
Longing bluchers ($515) by Alden for J. Crew, jcrew.com
Black Cap Toe Oxfords
You know how that last pair wouldn't work for the dressier moments in your life? These will. Every time.
Phillip II lace-up ($1,585) by John Lobb,bergdorfgoodman.com
Dress Boots
Tailor-made — well, actually, cobbler-made — for the "suited and booted" look.
Leather Chelsea boots ($765) by Tod's, tods.com
Casual Boots
For a hike through the woods. Or, you know, a walk around the corner.
100 Mile lace-up boots ($340) by Wolverine, stevenalan.com
Desert Boots
More dressed-up than a sneaker, but not quite as proper as hardbottoms. Your go-to option for a casual everyday outfit.
Fango desert boot ($612.64) by Marséll, farfetch.com
Monk Straps
Because sometimes you want something with a bit more, well... personality than laces.
Cap toe double monk strap shoes ($995) by Salvatore Ferragamo, ferragamo.com
White Leather (or Canvas) Sneakers
Every guy needs a pair of understated, off-duty sneakers.
Achilles low sneaker ($391) by Common Projects,lagarconne.com
Penny Loafers
A classic American shoe that just happens to have originated in Norway and, in the case of this pair, been made in Italy.
Tubbs loafer ($565) by Paul Smith, barneys.com
Technical Sneakers
For your daily run — be it around the track or to the local watering hole after work.
Flyknit Lunar1+ ($160) by Nike,nike.com
Espadrilles
For those summer days when you don't feel like wearing boat shoes.
Classic stripe espadrilles ($36) by Soludos, soludos.com
Boat Shoes
For every other day in June, July, and August.
Authentic original boat shoe ($85) by Sperry Top-Sider,sperrytopsider.com
House Slippers
Because no man should be forced to pad around his place barefoot.
Mocassins ($69) by L.L. Bean,llbean.com
Source : www.esquire.com
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