The Ultimate Shoe Guide For Men

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Table Of Content

• Evolution of shoes

• History of shoes

• Types of Shoes

• Oxford

• Derby

• Loafers

• Cap toe Derby

• Penny Loafer

• Cap toe Oxford

• Derby Boots

• Plain Oxford

• Tassel Loafer

• Plain Derby

• Wholecut Oxford

• Boat Loafer

• Wingtip Derby Brogue

• Wingtip Oxford Brogue

• Boot

• Brogues

• Semi Brogue

• Chelsea Boot

• Long-wing Brogue

• Chukka Boot

• Quarter Brogue

• Hiking Boot

• Wingtip Brogue

• Brogue Boots

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History of Shoes

• From archeological and pale archeological proof,
  specialists hypothesize that shoes were invented
  around in the Middle Paleolithic time frame
  roughly 40,000 years back. Nonetheless, it wasn't
  until the. Upper Paleolithic time frame that
  footwear was reliably worn by populaces. The most
  punctual shoe models were delicate, produced
  using wrap around calfskin, and took after either
  shoes or slippers.
• In the twentieth century, the substance of
  footwear changed drastically from decade to
  decade. This was expected to some extent to an
  assortment of innovative advances that made the
  shoemaking cycle easier.

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Evolution of Shoe Styles with Time

• As the female presence in the working environment
  developed over the recent years of the twentieth
  century, so did their heels. In the mid
  seventies, platform shoes and wedges were famous
  among ladies,however they turned out to be
  less-so in the eighties and nineties.
• Mens shoe style, were particularly static, as
  oxfords and loafers remained the predominant
  style.
• These days, there are shoes for every occasion,
  mood, and preference. There has also been a
  movement away from styles that focus primarily on
  comfort and function, as many designers are
  shifting interest from a matter of practicality
  to that of aesthetics.

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Types of Shoes
01 OXFORD
03 DERBY
02 BROGUE
04 BOOT
05 LOAFER
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Oxfords

• Oxfords originated in Scotland and Ireland and
  were called Balmorals after Balmoral Castle in
  Scotland. Simply put oxford shoes are shoes with
  laces. They're characterized by closed lacing,
  meaning the shoe has shoelace eyelets that are
  attached to the vamp but hidden by the throat of
  the shoe. For a stylish, smart casual look,
  Oxford shoes for men make a fantastic choice. To
  keep the outfit coordinated, just choose basic
  colors for each piece.

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• 01 Cap-Toe Oxford

One of the most widespread styles in existence,
these oxford shoes feature an additional piece of
leather stitched over the toe. They come in
leather and suede, and available in a variety of
colors such as brown, tan, burgundy, etc.

• 02 Plain Oxford

The plain oxford shoe basically consists of the
quarter and the vamp. It features neither a
leather cap over the toe box nor does it have
broguing. This style is simple yet elegant black
is the number one choice for formal shoes, and
patent leather for black tie and white tie.
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• 03 Wholecut Oxford

Made of single piece leather, these fine looking
leather oxford shoes feature a flawless body with
or without seams. You can differentiate wholecut
oxford shoes from other wholecut shoes with their
distinctive closed lacing system. They are super
versatile and can go with most semi-formal looks.

• 04 Wingtip Oxford Brogue

The Wingtip Oxford has a pointed toe cap with
extensions called wingtips which extend along
both sides of the shoe. Although technically an
Oxford, it is generally referred to as a Brogue.
When seen from above the cap is shaped like a W
or an M depending on the viewpoint. This style
is considered a bit more casual than the Cap Toe.
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Brogues

• The brogue is a style of low-heeled shoe or boot
  traditionally characterized by multiple-piece,
  sturdy leather uppers with decorative
  perforations and serration along the pieces'
  visible edges.

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• 01 Semi Brogue

Semi brogue is not different from Wingtip when it
comes to the overall structure but the design is
different. Those men, who have deep knowledge and
interest in footwear, will find it different from
Wingtip. For those, who just want to wear a nice
pair of shoes with brogue design, semi and
wingtip is the same. Semi Brogue shoes have
perforations only on the seams of the toe cap,
heel and the vamp.

• 02 Long Wing Brogue

Long wing brogues are just like the wing tip
brogue, they had wings too but these wings didnt
end in the center of the shoes and go at the end
of the shoes. They were known in United States as
English Brogues and in the United Kingdom as
US brogues.
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• 03 Quarter Brogue

Again, just like the semi brogue, quarter brogue
is also of the same shoe structure but comes with
very less perforations. Unlike, semi brogues,
there are no perforations in the center of toe
caped. A cap toe with decorative perforations and
serrations along the caps edge and nothing more.
Sometimes, there are perforations on heels as
well.

• 04 Wingtip Brogue

Wingtip brogue style is a modification of oxford
shoes with brogue design. Oxford shoes are given
a little sharp look by making the toe cap pointed
and rest is quite similar. Perforations are
usually on the toe area.
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Derby

• A derby is a style of shoe characterized by
  quarters, with shoelace eyelets that are sewn on
  top of the vamp. This construction method, also
  known as "open lacing", contrasts with that of
  the Oxford shoe.

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• 01 Toe-Cap Derby

The toe cap derby shoes may or may not feature
broguing, though more often than not the broguing
is usually restricted to the edge of the toe cap
but sometimes you also see medallions. They
usually do not feature heel caps though some do.

• 02 Derby Boots

Derby boots tend to be more rugged because of
their low profiles. Think the kind of thing youd
wear to work in a factory, not an office. That
said, most mens boots have an open-laced
construction, as otherwise theyre almost
impossible to get into.
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• 03 Plain Derby Brogue

The plain derby shoe consists of a vamp and
quarters and does not feature any other
embellishments such as broguing, cap toes or heel
caps. This is considered the most formal among
the various types of derbys and is usually
available in black, though these days they come
in any color under the sun.

• 04 Wingtip Derby Brogue

Wingtip derby brogue have the pointed toe cap
(shaped like a W or a M or U) with
extensions that can either extend along both
sides of the shoe or stop just short of the heel
cap and are thus called wingtips. They feature
broguing both on the edges and in the center and
have heel caps when the wings dont extend along
both sides of the shoe.
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Boots

• A boot, is a type of specific footwear. Most
  boots mainly cover the foot and the ankle, while
  some also cover some part of the lower calf. Some
  boots extend up the leg, sometimes as far as the
  knee or even the hip.

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• 01 Chelsea Boot

Chelsea boots are close-fitting, ankle-high boots
with an elastic side panel. They often have a
loop or tab of fabric on the back of the boot,
enabling the boot to be pulled on. The boot dates
back to the Victorian era, when it was worn by
both men and women..

• 02 Chukka Boots

Chukka boots are ankle-high leather boots with
suede or leather uppers, leather or rubber soles,
and open lacing with two or three pairs of
eyelets. Chukkas are usually made from calfskin
or suede, although they can be made from other
materials.
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• 03 Hiking Boots

Hiking boots are footwear specifically designed
for protecting the feet and ankles during outdoor
walking activities such as hiking. They are one
of the most important items of hiking gear, since
their quality and durability can determine a
hiker's ability to walk long distances without
injury. Hiking boots are constructed to provide
comfort for walking considerable distance over
rough terrain.

• 04 Brogue Boots

The boot with addition of punched-hole detailing
to a sturdy boot base is known as brogue boot, it
guarantees a durable style that will sit well
with both denim and tailoring. The traditional
punch hole detailing means brogue boots look
great with most things, but particularly heritage
pieces like heavier wool blazers.
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Loafers

• Loafers are slip-on shoes with a moccasin toe
  construction and slotted straps stitched across
  vamps. Its 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, theres a loafer for the
  occasion.

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• 01 Penny Loafers

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 others.

• 02 Tassel Loafers

Tassel loafers for men are very versatile and can
be worn with jeans, shorts or t-shirts. This type
of shoe gives a royal look and is attractive.
They work well in formal or casual gatherings
they were firstly manufactured in 1950.
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• 03 Boat Loafers

The boat loafers are basically used
under formal dresses like jeans, trousers, suits
etc. It can be worn without socks and also with
loafers socks. Boat loafers are one of the latest
fashion loafer shoes. This choice has become a
trend in mens fashion. It can be wearing daily
in the summer and looks attractive with its
different style.
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Thank you.
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