The Oxford<\/em><\/p>\n These were likely our first dress shoes – and perhaps our only ones! \u00a0Classic, well-known, and well-matched for the <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Brogue<\/em> (sometimes also known as The Wingtip<\/em>)<\/p>\n The term “brogue” in terms of men’s footwear\u00a0is related to\u00a0an old Irish word, “brog,” which just means shoe. \u00a0Today it refers to the decoration on the shoe rather than the type of shoe, and the decorations are specifically the puncture Brogues are “standard” in shades of brown and always come laced. \u00a0They are historically a leisure shoe,\u00a0but are a good transition shoe between something blatantly formal, like an Oxford, and something unabashedly casual, like a Loafer. \u00a0They look great with\u00a0jeans or slacks.<\/p>\n Chelsea Boots<\/em><\/p>\n Just as with brogues, Chelsea Boots come from a lineage of practicality: the elastic allowed horseback riders to easily If you really want your laces, there is a variant of this called “chukkas.” \u00a0They come in all colors and leather types, but they are particularly great in suede. \u00a0Because of their cut and look they can very easily be used for either formal or casual occasions.<\/p>\n Loafers<\/em><\/p>\n Loafers are a great summer shoe and typically shouldn’t be worn with socks. \u00a0They are well-known and perhaps are Now, you may have heard the term “penny loafer” before and there’s some interesting history behind that. \u00a0The slots in the strap provided room for people to slip coins – specifically dimes – which were enough to make a phone call many moons ago in case you needed some spare change. \u00a0Then in the 1960s people started to stick pennies in as a bit of a retro fashion statement. \u00a0The fad went away, but the name stuck.<\/p>\n When laces are featured on these types of shoes, they are often not functional. \u00a0There are casual shoes and are never to be used for formal occasions. \u00a0The type of leather used often is treated to take water more frequently and easily.<\/p>\n Wild Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n The Monk Strap<\/em><\/p>\n The feature It’s much like the Chelsea Boot in its versatility for occasions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Wholecut<\/em><\/p>\n It’s a bit cheesy to say, but this type of shoe really is a “cut above.” \u00a0They are elegant, minimalist, and clean. \u00a0They scream style. \u00a0You make them using a single – and usually flawless – piece of skin. \u00a0It requires a great deal of skill and experience to craft these a <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Did we miss a favorite style of yours? \u00a0Mention it, or a particularly favorite brand you’ve come to love. \u00a0All commenters will receive a coupon for a “buy one, get one” shoe shine at any of our retail locations.<\/em>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" All\u00a0discerning gents at some point start to pay more attention to their footwear, and start to put together an ensemble of choices\u00a0to match occasion and attire. \u00a0However, sometimes we simply…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1572,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[45,5,8,9],"tags":[329,330,331,332,333,334,7,335,336,337],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"oxford-2\"](\"https:\/\/blog.thegentsplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/oxford-2-150x150.jpg\")
office or special occasions. \u00a0These always have laces and while they are “standard” in black, they do well in a whole range of colors.<\/p>\n![\"brogues\"](\"https:\/\/blog.thegentsplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/brogues-150x150.jpg\")
d and stitched patterns. \u00a0Today these are decorative, but originally they were functional: the punctures would allow water to drain out of the shoes – which was particularly useful in the Scottish highlands, where they were first developed. \u00a0A brogue shoe is known as a wingtip if and only if it forms that distinctive “W” shape in the center of the front of the shoe.<\/p>\n![\"chelsea-boots\"](\"https:\/\/blog.thegentsplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/chelsea-boots-150x150.jpg\")
slip in and out of their boots, without a whole lot of fussing about with laces. \u00a0They became “Chelsea” boots only after 1960s London, when that particular part of London made that style “cool.”<\/p>\n![\"54d3c7c4c0fd5_-_esq-loro-piana-shoes-112113-krlpra-xl\"](\"https:\/\/blog.thegentsplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/54d3c7c4c0fd5_-_esq-loro-piana-shoes-112113-krlpra-xl-150x150.jpg\")
least necessary to describe and explain. \u00a0Still, all gents should own at least one pair of loafers, if only for summer.<\/p>\n![\"monk-strap\"](\"https:\/\/blog.thegentsplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/monk-strap-150x150.jpg\")
d image for this article features a two-strap version of this shoe. \u00a0The image next to\u00a0this description is a single strap. \u00a0Clearly the cut and style indicate that this\u00a0is a formal shoe, but it’s also a way for you to make a statement. \u00a0You aren’t the type of gent to just buy the first shoe you see and like. \u00a0You took the time to pick something unusual and different for yourself.<\/p>\n![\"wholecut\"](\"https:\/\/blog.thegentsplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/wholecut-300x106.jpg\")
nd you will see that reflected in the price you pay. \u00a0These are a step up from your standard Oxford and are excellent for formal occasions, but also for a dressier night out too.<\/p>\n