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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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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: Inject more color into your everyday outfits

March 19, 2012

Here’s a quick tip if you’re just starting (or attempting) to inject more color in your every day outfits. Most guys are worried about matching colors and getting it just right, but if you follow this tip, you won’t have to worry about all of that (even though it’s not as difficult as it seems, really). Take a look and learn this waaay easy-to-follow method.

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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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