The incredible rhythm of modern life requires you to pay close attention to the purchase of shoes, as it will provide you comfort for the whole day. Convenience, style and endurance are the main qualities of modern shoes.
Summer shoes have an aesthetic function, which is important for men no less than for the fairer sex. Over the centuries, mankind has accumulated a huge number of varieties of classic men's shoes: from oxfords for various important meetings, to top siders designed for yachting, from soft and comfortable loafers, to impressive and formidable derby. Let's take a closer look at what a fashionable summer shoe for men is this season.
If you imagine classic shoes for the powerful, then in 99 cases out of 100, traditional oxfords will pop up in memory, which are shoes with an outstanding toe and closed lacing. The model, which appeared at the beginning of the XIX century in Oxford, has become a symbol of official shoes. Over time, the attitude towards them has changed. Now, with the development of interest in retro-chic, oxfords need not be worn only for various important tricks. They look much more interesting in the everyday image of a man who claims to know both history and current style.
The next summer shoes to consider are military-style boots with open lacing. Prince von Blucher, the Prussian field marshal, developed a special type of shoe for his soldiers , which was based on the Oxford model, with a convenient lacing. This model in the mid-19th century in the armies of European countries gained popularity, and then switched to daily use. This is the exact opposite of oxfords, called the “derby”.
The most practical and comfortable summer shoes you can think of are penny loafers. Their main difference is the lack of laces. You can wear it anywhere: both for an important meeting and for a walk. These shoes were originally invented by Norwegian shepherds as loafers, which seduced with their wear and simplicity. In the 30s of the 20th century, Esquire magazine peeped this invention from the Norwegians, after which it spread the fashion across the States. It was not without innovations - summer shoes were decorated with fringe, and a diamond-shaped neckline appeared.
Brogues are men's summer shoes that have evolved from practical to official in five centuries. Initially, they were intended to move through swamps. "Atavism" in the form of perforation, which once helped to get rid of water with ease, currently performs exclusively decorative functions, being the main feature of this type of shoe. There are several types of brogues:
• Wingtypes - the most recognizable model, has a toe plate in the form of W. It can be made in one color, as well as in contrasting colors on the heel and toe.
• Longwings, with the same pad W. Its edges extend along the foot, connecting with the heel.
• The demigods, which were invented by John Lobb, the famous English shoemaker, as a cross between Wingtypes and Oxfords. More rigorous, with modest perforation.