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...

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...

Within every gentleman's wardrobe, there are certain essentials that are seen as the foundations of dressing and offer timeless style no matter the occasion. Wardrobe essentials include a white t-shirt, the classic navy suit, smart dress shirts, a full purpose hoody and raw selvedge denim jeans. The following shoes are the must-have shoes for every man -  1. Oxfords When it comes to what you wear on your feet there are several shoe styles that cover all the bases from  dress shoes , everyday business professionals and the weekend casuals. The first shoe every man should have in his shoe rack is the classic black Oxford shoe, an essential style dating back to the era when the office dress code required a suit. The black toe cap Oxford is a true workhorse that can be worn at weddings, funerals or for special occasions and make for a great companion to any type of dark suit. . The only shoe style dressier than the classic toe cap Oxford would be a whole-cut which offers refined s...

A laceless menswear classic that should feature in every gentleman's wardrobe or shoe rack is the  slip-on loafer  but there are many variations that can make finding the best fitting loafer less straight forward than it may first appear.                                                                                                            The Barker guide to men’s loafers includes several popular slip-on styles from the Barker shoe range that feature in the Handcrafted, Creative and Professional collections to name a few. Within the prestigious Handcrafted collection, you’ll discover the Jevington loafer and Newborough tassel loafer. The Jevington is an F fitting Penny Loafer style made on the 478 last from...