Shoes Lover

An informed and stylishly slanted refined man such as yourself is very much aware that he has various kinds of dress shoes to go for, yet these are six of the most well-known styles to get ready or go savvy easygoing with. 1. Oxfords  An Oxford is a lace-up shoe that has the bottom of the lacing section sewn closed and one that also has the eyelet facings stitched underneath the vamp. Oxfords are simply your essential shoes when it comes to formal dressing, as they will give you a sleek and clean shape. Still, depending on the style and colour of the men's oxfords you choose, they will also work great for a business casual style. 2. The Monk Strap Monk strap is a laceless shoe that is more formal than the Derby but less formal than an Oxford. Otherwise, the monk strap is a traditionally designed, low-fitting strapped shoe with an upper that’s made from three leather pieces. To give the wearer a more comfortable fit, the monk strap uses a wider tongue compared to other shoes to he...

What is brogue shoes & their history?  “Brogue” is the modern-day English spelling of the Gaelic word “bròg,” which translates to “shoe.” Centuries ago, brogues were worn by Scottish and Irish peasants, and the holes (known as “broguing” or perforations) were functional, existing to allow the brogue shoes to drain water after crossing a river or marsh. They were made of untanned leather, had no heels, and often had fur attached. Nowadays, the only similarity is the presence of the perforations, which are purely aesthetic. The perforations are often surrounded by “pinking” which is leather cut in a repeating “V” pattern. While very common, pinking isn’t a prerequisite for a brogue to be defined as such. How Many Different Brogue Styles Are There? Brogue shoes have evolved over time and now come in various styles, patterns, and shapes. The variations are what makes them so hard to style. The following is the modern styles of brogues -  1. Wingtip or Full Brogues The most po...

The shoe is not new to the fashion scene; it was first created in the mid-1930s. Today, you can find a loafer for every occasion. Modern loafer additions include new materials and additional details that give a loafer a unique look. Contemporary designers even create loafers for men adorned with crystals or intricate embroideries. Loafers are  slip-on shoes  with a moccasin toe construction and slotted straps stitched across vamps. It's a type of shoe with stitches around the top and without shoelaces. A staple in summer wear, loafers have grown to adapt to any sort of fashion be it smart, casual, outdoor, loungewear, etc – you name it, there's a loafer for the occasion. The Best Styles for Men's loafer is – 1. Penny Loafer The  penny loafers for men  are popular and known for their style. They come with a leather strap on the top and are mostly preferred by businessmen. The diamond shape design is the attractive element which makes them best loafers as compared to o...

With party season fast approaching there are several Barker shoe styles that are guaranteed to be noticed at this year’s Christmas office party. Exploring the Barker collections including the Handcrafted, Creative and Professional ranges we have selected the Barker  dress shoes  best suited for occasions and ceremonies.  A classic men's oxford brogue from the Creative collection and features in the Barker Icon Series celebrating 140 years of Northamptonshire village shoemaking history is the McClean. One of the most recognisable Barker shoe designs and admired by shoe enthusiasts from around the world, the McClean is made on the 443 last from premium calf leather with intricate suede or paisley laser detailing. The McClean is available in several colourways with the iconic Cedar Calf / Navy Suede remaining the most popular amongst good dressers, party goers and grooms A men's oxfords shoe style inspired by the McClean brogue that was introduced into the Barker The creat...