Section: Men's Footwear - Blog
Shoes adds variety to your wardrobe and keep you from making fashion mistakes by wearing inappropriate footwear.
Knowing these four rules of selecting footwear helps you spend your clothing budget dollars wisely as well as protect your investment by properly maintaining your shoes.
Your footwear serves at least three purposes:
Your footwear is your foundation for standing. Shoes absorb the force of your weight over 3000 times a day; so, if you wear shoes that inhibit your body's natural gait and cushioning system, they can cause you discomfort and even injury – one step at a time. Shoes also receive a disproportionate amount of attention from observers – as high as 30%, even though they cover only 5% of the body.
Here are four easy ways to avoid buying mistakes when choosing your shoes:
The most common mistake men make? Wearing shoes without considering the occasion. Running shoes should be worn while running; steel toe-work boots protect your feet while working.
Of late, many men have abandoned the middle ground between formal and ultra-casual when it comes to wearing the right footwear with men's suits.
For unknown reasons, men tend to avoid buying quality footwear. This technique usually doesn't work in the long run, because low quality shoes are held together with glue and manufactured cheap raw materials like cardboard and paper, which do not hold up well.
Our point? Quality shoes may be more expensive, but they can last for decades, thus saving you money on their cost of wear. It's usually worthwhile to budget for purchasing high quality footwear. You'll save money in the long run, and it teachers you to respect your purchase and take better care of your shoes.
Buy the right shoe size even if it costs more. Also, pay attention to the width of the shoe.
While men with extremely wide or narrow feet learn this early on, others never figure this out and usually opt for slightly narrow or wider shoes to the detriment of their feet. Other important characteristics are the variations in arch support and toe structure.
Rotate your wear through a few pairs of shoes to allow them to dry thoroughly. Always use wooden shoe trees to absorb the perspiration.
For leather shoes, this is critical because the interior of a dress shoe is more susceptible to rot as it does not usually go through the harsh chemical treatment of the upper.
Here's some terms you should be familiar with as you upgrade your footwear wardrobe.
Now that you are up to speed on the different types and styles of shoes, you'll feel confident about investing in the right kinds of footwear to complement your wardrobe.
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