Shoes

Going Sockless: How to keep your shoes sweat-free

February 28, 2013
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A little over a year ago, I wrote about going sockless and my disdain for “footies”, a.k.a. no-show socks. I really didn’t like them before, but have since changed my mind… sorta.

Wearing leather shoes (loafers, boat shoes, or driving shoes) with shorts and regular white athletic socks—even the low-cut version—just doesn’t work. Don’t even try it.

At the same time, sweating profusely in your shoes sucks. It ruins your shoes, and in most cases, doesn’t smell very pleasant.

I’ll get to examples of the no-show socks I don’t like, but first…

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Keep Your Feet Dry: What shoes to wear in the rain and snow

December 4, 2012
LLBean Bean Boots

Hey gents, In my little corner of the world, winter is here… and with winter comes the rain and cold. I can’t complain too much since we San Franciscans don’t get the ridiculously freezing cold winters like some of you do with your snow and sleet and storms, but it still gets wet and dreary. [...]

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Quick Tip: Awesome looking shoes that don’t break the bank

April 2, 2012

So, you’re in a predicament. You know the right kind of shoes to buy, and you want to invest in a quality pair. But, you know quality costs money, and you aren’t in a position to drop $500 on some Alden wing tips, or even $350 on a pair of Allen Edmonds.

What’s a dude to do? Here’s a brand you may have heard of, but written off… until now at least.

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Quick Tip: Flash those ankles

February 2, 2012

I’m gonna keep it short and sweet this week with this little gym-inspired tip. Don’t be afraid to show those ankles. Let’s stop wearing these sad excuses for socks, and start putting on the real deal, something called a “no-show sock”.

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They’re not all the same: Picking the RIGHT pair of brown dress shoes

January 19, 2012

To those still stepping up their game, what constitutes a GOOD pair of brown leather dress shoes? Can you just pick any pair that looks brown, and looks leathery? What qualifies as the RIGHT pair of brown shoes? Let’s discuss the details in picture form.

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