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Old Money Shoes: Your Essential Guide to Stealth Wealth Footwear

This carefully curated list of old money shoes will help you update your footwear selection for a discreetly affluent ‘stealth wealth’ appeal.

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How to Clean Dress Shoes Like a Professional

Elevate your footwear care routine! Protect your investments and learn to clean dress shoes like a pro. It’s easier than you think.

How to Wear Dress Shoes and Sneakers With Chinos

Chinos might go well with a range of footwear, but the best options are certain dress shoes and sneakers. Discover how and why with this expert style guide.

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The Best Color Socks to Wear With White Sneakers

Which color socks should you wear with white sneakers? Discover how to pair colored socks with your white kicks the right way in this expert style guide.

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Shoe Size Conversion Chart: US to UK to EU Sizes and More

Need a chart wiht all the different shoe sizes by country? No problem! Here are the common shoe size conversions, plus a handy guide to see how they should fit.

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19 Unique & Useful Things Every Shoe Lover Should Own

Discover essential items for every shoe lover beyond just footwear! Here’s a comprehensive guide to choosing thoughtful gifts for shoe enthusiasts.

What Does Your Dress Shoe Type Say About You?

Your dress shoe type says more about you (or who you want to be) than your actual clothes do. Which type do you wear, and what does your pair say about you?

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A Brief History of Dress Shoes for Men

Ever wondered how men’s dress shoes came to be? In this brief history lesson, I’ll explain their evolution from inception to modern day. Let’s dive in!

Difference Between Boat Shoes, Loafers, and Driving Shoes Explained

Boat shoes, loafers, or driving shoes – what’s the difference? Each shoe was built for different reasons, and has a different style. Learn all about it here.

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The Right Way to Wear Socks with Dress Shoes: A Style Guide

Fashion is constantly changing. One of the grayest areas these days? Whether it’s OK to wear socks with dress shoes. Here’s how to do it properly.

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17 Loafer Outfit Ideas: How to Style Loafers as a Man

Loafers are back in a big way. We’ve got 17 loafer outfit ideas here. And, of course, they represent a wide range of personal styles.

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19 White Sneaker Outfit Ideas for Men and Why They Work

White sneakers are an undeniable essential. Here are 19 real-life white sneaker outfit examples of ways you can style them – all personal styles are represented, of course.

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How to Tie and Lace Dress Shoes the Proper Way: 6 Lacing Techniques to Try

Do you know how to lace your dress shoes properly? We’ll teach you 6 different lacing techniques to try with different shoe styles, and for different occasions.