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A GUIDE TO MEN'S SHOE COLOUR COMBINATIONS

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  As first impressions go selecting an appropriate pair of Goodyear welted shoes can go along way whether it’s in the office, at an interview or on a first date. While choosing a shoe style that best suits your personal wardrobe is key the colour of the shoes is equally as important in making a wise investment that is practical and versatile. Over the years footwear has followed a similar pattern to menswear in becoming more casual with the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns and working from home being here to stay for many of us. The official shoe of choice which remains a men’s wardrobe is the classic men’s Oxford in black. The Barker range of Oxford shoes is extensive having featured in the Handcrafted, London and Professional collections for some time. Popular men’s leather Oxford shoes include the Arnold, Bank, Chigwell, Malvern and Winsford. Another Barker Oxford style is the full brogue which is synonymous with Northamptonshire shoemaking with the Albert, Chancery, Malton and Tur...
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Formal Shoes – The Most Versatile Shoes for Men

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Imagine your shoe cabinet as one unique, eclectic family. Each pair of formal shoes has its own personality and that personality comes out shining only if you wear them for the right occasion. Think of it in terms of equations you have among your family members. How does the equation look like? There is an equal chance that you complement the formal shoes with a business suit, a charcoal gray suit, a patterned shirt and a patterned necktie. Formal Mens shoes are not all that hard to pick. Depending upon the weather conditions, the place, the occasion and most importantly your sibling - you can decide on 2 types of formal shoes - semi-formal & formal. Types of formal shoes- Formal dress is a special category of attire worn to very prestigious and stylistically refined occasions – think award ceremonies, weddings, royal galas and formal balls. While occasions may be plenty, there are four main types of formal shoes. It’s essential to understand what these four types are before jum...
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What Makes a Brogue a Brogue?

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You know what a brogue is: it's that classic, slightly wingtip-looking lace-up shoe with perforations on the toe. It's a shoe that turns up at the front just enough to be stylish. Brogues are crafted with fine leathers and time-honored techniques that ensure lasting comfort, durability, and style. A brogue is a shoe or boot with perforated holes – the broguing – cut into the leather upper. It's not just for show, though – this distinctive design keeps your feet cool and comfortable on warmer days.  A History of Brogue Shoes- The brogue is one of the original perforated leather shoes , a style that has a long and unique history dating back hundreds of years, and is credited with being the first decorative shoe in the world. They were originally used in the United Kingdom and Ireland as utilitarian shoes to wear while attendees would tend to farm animals for work. Eventually the shoes grew so popular, they were then worn outside of farm life as a "fashionable" shoe...
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A Guide to Men’s Oxford Shoes

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  What is Oxford? An oxford shoe comprises a closed lacing system , where the shoelace passes through holes in the upper part of the shoe next to the eyelets. Men’s Oxford(is a dress shoe with unique and eye-catching details in the toe cap.), it was named for its resemblance to men's oxford shoes which were popular in England and the USA from the 1860s. Starting in the 1950s, many different types of oxfords were introduced. History of Oxford shoes- Oxfords Shoes are a type of dress shoe with laces and an oxford is always distinguished by its closed lace.   The design was first seen in around 1800 but the term "oxford" was not used until 1881 as the shoes became fashionable. The first oxfords were made from all leather , but in the 1920's manufacturers started to use cloth uppers, which caused oxfords to lose popularity and they had become uncommon in the 1940's. Today OXFORDS Shoes are in trend again. How to Lace-up an Men’s Oxford- Lace-up oxford shoes are n...
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