Trends In Men's Shoes : sporty trainers

Whether bowling is your sport of choice or you'd rather go hiking on any given day, there is a wide variety of athletic shoes to choose from.

Nike always presents consumers with the new versions of a shoe, or a totally revamped shoe that promises to make you slamdunk and match Vince Carter's shots. Whatever these shoes promise, leave the really jazzed up sneakers for the courts and wear more subtle sneakers with your jeans or chinos.

For really fashionable sneakers that will surely suit most of your wardrobe, stick to colors such as white, gray and beige as the shoe's base. These go well with yellow, blue, black, and red detail in the shoe itself, and these combinations will look great with most of your clothes.



You can find more subtle sneakers at companies such as New Balance, the North Face, Merrell, and the regular Nike and Reebok. The three former companies offer hiking shoes and cross-trainers that are fashionable and versatile.

Rather than funky, colorful and really busy sneakers, hiking shoes are a great option that will keep you warm, and go great with jeans, khakis and even some nice pants.

As for Nike, the Air Max and Shox R4 are the hot ones on the market, and are sure to give other sneakers a run for their money.

The elastic band trend (rather than laces) is also in style in the sneaker market, and makes a pair of sneakers look more dressy, while providing you with maximum comfort (although they do not serve the whole "sport" purpose).

It's true that clothes and shoes do not make a man, but they do make the difference between a man who knows how to dress, and a man who should be revered when it comes to taste, style and class. So make that difference with the right pair of shoes, and men will always want to walk in your footsteps.

Trends In Men's Shoes : walking around with huge purses

If you've noticed women walking around with huge purses that look like bowling bags (two-toned with lots of stitching and big handles), don't assume that they've all joined the local bowling league. The "bowling" look is presently in style for both men and women, so much so that you may be tempted to steal the rented shoes next time you go bowling.

Don't even think about it -- but do splurge and get yourself a nice pair of bowling inspired shoes. These are either two-toned (in colors such as black and beige, black and red, brown and beige) or one single color; have lots of stitching along the sides and front of the shoes; and have thick laces and plastic rings around the lace holes.

Just don't go crazy with the bowling look, and leave the purse for your girlfriend.

Trends In Men's Shoes : Casual Footwear

Like I said, many casual shoes can be worn to work and with suits (of course, it depends on what line of work you're in). There are casual shoes that can pass for dress shoes, with the rubber sole and wedge heel, in both lace shoes and loafers. Ankle boots are also in style, with either laces, a velcro strip (that fastens the shoe) or an elastic band.

Speaking of elastics, a fashionable form of loafer that is presently in style is a slip-on with an elastic band at the front or the sides, to keep the shoes on and add a bit of detail. This elastic shoe is enough of a detail to add some originality to your shoes in a rather subtle way.

As for laces in dress/casual shoes, you'll find that laces are thin, unless you're dealing with the latest bowling trend

Trends In Men's Shoes : Dressy Shoes

With the merging of business casual in the workplace and beyond, there is a fine line between dressy and casual shoes. Many shoes can pass for both dressy and less formal occasions, and can go with everything from chinos and jeans to a suit.

The trend in dress shoes is more of a square toe (as seen in the Prada line), rather than wingtips. Shoes are more square and wide rather than narrow and round -- this goes for both laced shoes or loafers.

As for the sole, the wedge heel has crept into men's shoe styles. There are still shoes that have a separate heel, but you'll find shoes that have a wedge, and rubbery heel (wedge heel means that the sole resembles one platform, rather than a separated heel and toe -- and looks like, well, a wedge).

If you want to dress down your shoes, opt for a rubber sole rather than wood.

Trends In Men's Shoes : a little secret

 

Men, allow me to let you in on a little secret. Shoes can literally make or break an entire outfit -- this cannot be stressed enough. And this isn't only essential when it comes to women, but it's also crucial when applying for a job, and going out on the town with friends

. If you want others to be impressed when they look you over, you'd better make sure your shoes match the rest of your outfit, and that they are of the latest style. This means that it's time to get rid of your

desert boots and Doc Martens.

So here is the rundown of fashionable shoes presently

in the dressy, casual and sporty departments, for all of you with a real foot fetish.

Trends In Men's Shoes : mastered the way to a woman's heart

Just when you thought you mastered the way to a woman's heart, she scans you from top to bottom; checks out your hair, moves down to your shirt, your pants... and she's horrified. She gasps and says that she forgot that she must bring her dog to the vet. What could have turned her off? You made sure your hair was combed to perfection, you wore your best sweater (in the color that really flatters your eyes), and even made sure to match.

You approach your female friend who is at the same restaurant as you, and she immediately points out the problem: your shoes. It turns out that when women are looking at your feet, they aren't just checking out their size (to determine the length of your shoes, of course...), but they're actually making sure you have good taste in them.

Women Fashion Shoes : brought back from the dust bin of fashion history

Become this season’s most distinctive trend.

Celebrate this unusual alignment of the planets (comfortable shoes are in!) with Olympian gold courtesy of the euphonious Eula from the Charles Philip Shanghai. To paraphrase that noted fashion sage, Gordon Gekko, “Gold is good, gold is right. Gold clarifies, cuts through, and captures the essence of the super fantastic spirit.”

Or, if the metallic finish is not to your taste, perhaps the bold patterns of the mighty jungle cat, as interpreted by the pedestrianly named Alvin from the Sam Edelman, is more your style. Boldly bold and savagely fashionable, and yet will not leave you crippled with the pain in your toes. (Pro Tip: The Manolo approves of the judiciously exuberant use of the animal prints. )

If neither of the previous two shoes are right, perhaps combining the flat loafer trend with the metallic stud trend will satisfy your edgy soul.