Lace-Ups

Every guy should probably have a simple, well-made lace-up shoe in his arsenal. A classic, sturdy pair of bluchers, derbies or oxfords that are elegant yet understated enough to wear to interviews, weddings and other special events. But they should also be comfortable and versatile enough to wear on more everyday occasions like to work or on a date. Handsome enough to pull your look together, but not flashy enough to distract from it.

Shown left: $675 by Sid Mashburn

Grenson
$310 at Mr Porter
1901
$99.95 at Nordstrom
Cole Haan
$248 at Cole Haan
Beckett Simonon
$89.99 at Beckett Simonon
FYI

Left and right footed shoes weren't invented until the nineteenth century in Philadelphia.
Frye
~~$248~~ / $174.99 at Zappos
J Shoes
$189 at Zappos
Alden
$595 at End.
Red Wing Heritage
$295 at End.
Vince Camuto
$130 at Nordstrom
Frye
~~$218~~ / $169.96 at Nordstrom
Sebago
~~$150~~ / $104.99 at Zappos
J.Crew
$298 at J.Crew
Aldo
$110 at Nordstrom
Oliver Spencer
$259 at End.
Common Projects
$449 at End.
The Generic Man
$375 at East Dane
John Varvatos
$278 at East Dane
Central Commercial
$275 at East Dane
Allen Edmonds
$295 at Nordstrom
Mark McNairy
$475 at East Dane

Learn Your Laces

There are countless ways of lacing your shoes, some better than others. We'll show the only two you need to know. Which one you choose is a personal choice.

Shoe Maintenance

Here's how to take action against scuffs, dry worn-out leather and that inevitable gum on your sole, ensuring your kicks last you a long time.