The WORST Shoes Grown Men Should Never Wear (& What To Wear Instead) 

Hahaha...Courtney, I am a metal artist and I walk old railroad tracks looking for nice old railroad spikes that I weld together to make ornate crosses with...One day while driving across an old railroad crossing I spotted a bunch of railroad spikes about 10' off the road. I pulled over and (in my crocs) walked to gather them...about 5ft away from them I indeed stepped on a 2" rusty nail that completely stabbed into my heel. I screamed in pain and had to "un-stab" the nail from my foot...I always wear wear boots at work and I was SO PISSED at myself for just jumping out while wearing my crocs. It was a very painful experience and healing took forever with a doctor visit to clean the puncture....so yeah guys, LEAVE THE CROCS AT HOME!!

I use the Crocs only in my car after Work. I wear heavy duty boots at work all day. It feels nice to wear crocs while I drive home out of the work boots. Would I wear them casually no.

7:00 Funny how women don't like what is healthy. Square toe shoes and shoes with wide toe boxes such as Barefoot shoes are really good for your feet because they allow for your toes to spread out. This in turn can prevent a whole host of ankle, knee and hip issues from arising. Why does look have to be more important than functionality especially when it comes to health? I would sy sod what women think I will do what is healthy for me.

I am not a fashion model … I wear Croc’s, Flip Flops most frequently … I do have Hiking boots when required, I have Dress shows, I have walking shoes … I have worn every thing from Combat Boots to house slippers … I wear what I like not what everyone else like ….

Well, I feel a lot better about the state of my footwear now. I 1000% agree on all of the shoes you said not to wear, especially crocs. I have sneakers for the gym or casual wear, vans for longboarding or casual wear (vans are actually great for doing roofing too, they're light weight and have great grip on roof shingles), heavy steel toe work boots for when I'm remodeling homes, hiking boots for (you guessed it) hiking/camping, and a nice pair of (slightly) pointed dress shoes for more formal events.

Thank you for this input Courtney! I'm soo glad someone finally said something about crocs and hey dudes. The worst. And your definitely right about keeping shoes separate instead of a hybrid monster that doesn't look and feel right. Again, another great video!

Never interested in Crocs until it was on sale and found them to be extremely comfortable. I wored them around the house but sometimes go out shopping with them on warm days. Always gets compliments. *Shrug

I enjoy my hybrid dress kicks and casual sneakers with gum soles. I like to switch things up. Im able to make it work. (Yes, i have plenty of casual & dress boots, etc.)

I never understood the hype around crocs. Wouldn't wear them even at a water park. And they're complete eye sores. And leather sandals are ugly as hell, especially if you're wearing socks

I only wear crocs around the house as slippers, mainly because they’re so easy to wash off when you go out side and it’s raining and muddy and whatnot.

I find Hey Dude shoes to be the PERFECT summertime shoe to wear in the urban Arizona desert heat. I don't wear socks when temperatures are in the triple digits and the Hey Dude shoes are light-weight and they breath well, thus keeping my feet cooler than if I were to wear athletic/tennis shoes. The casual look also goes well with the laid-back urban western lifestyle. By the way, white tennis shoes paired with anything other than athletic shorts make you look like an escaped senior citizen from an old-folks home . . . I don't care what age you are . . . white athletic shoes with pants looks childish or old and decrepit. I also wear nice leather flip-flops made by Olukai (Hawaiian), but only when wearing shorts. Of course, when outside the urban environments, sturdy outdoor shoes are necessary for the desert southwest. Cowboy boots are still very common and functional.

This is great, thanks for this content! It's one of my fun goals this year to "up my shoe game". I had a good pair of Santos monk strap shoes, that I have now given a good shoeshine, storing them with shoe trees in a proper shoe bag. I intend to purchase some Weejun's from GH Bass, some Oxford shoes (unsure if I will go for wholecut or captoe), brogue derbies and likely some Chelsea boots and Chukka suede boots for the colder seasons. I don't mind paying an extra if I know it will last me a long time with maintenance. That's how I purchased my kitchen tools, mattresses and other equipment.

For dress, I go with "Johnston & Murphy Hawthorn Cap Toe." Buy them big, so you can put a thick insert in them. Not too expensive, so you can buy a second pair to change them at noon, or every other day to let the leather dry. And I bring them, even if brand new, to a shoe repair store and have a non slippery pad glued on the bottom, heal and sole. This also prevents the main part of the shoe from damage. Leather soles are slippery and wear out quick.

Just when I was thinking about getting new fancy shoes :). Thank you for the vid. I've just bought brown and dark blue derbies. They will look cool with my other stuff.

I’m glad you made an exception to the square toe work boot. I’ve got some steel square toe Ariat boots that are super comfortable and have lasted for years already. They go great with overalls. 🤣

Top notch advice, Courtney! Sadly, high quality men's shoes in classic designs are getting harder to find in the High Street, being crowded out by tackier and less flattering designs; it's now become a matter of shopping on the internet and doing LOTS of research before buying anything.

the funny part is reading the comments in which guys apologize for wearing crocs "I only wear them to help homeless veterans."

My re-issue Chet Thomas Globes are “puffy skate shoes” lolols 🤣🤣🤣 but they are for skating only. They are weird to wear with street style (elephant foot like you said)… I got Vans specifically for the casual look… 👍👍🙏 thanks again Courtney ❤️

I'm taking your advice and fashion critics with good heart, I've always been sloppy and indecisive when it comes to clothing. (there is also so much junk/bad taste out there that finding what we like is tedious) I do love the stuff people in high altitude wear because it is very practical oriented and rugged but the comfort takes a hit. Fashion stuff feels shallow and expensive but somewhere there is a balance to find. Thanks to your previous video on clothing I decided to get my first costume, they are less expensive that I though and makes for great upgrades that feel good but I needed the shoes to match. Not being very social these days I'm still not sure how I will feel bringing some attention from the style shift, at least I'm not afraid to try and it's about time to give it a shot. There is however one thing I know for sure, when it comes to my fav sport the choice of shoes is the most important of all the items.. our health depends on it.

The square toe shoe is for dancing, it's a less intensive version of the pointe shoe. It may look heavy or bulky, but if someone wears pointed toes on a night out or to an event they're wearing the wrong type of shoe.

I like military-style boots because they're made for long-distance walking, and if I need to put my foot up someone's butt or kick something else, they'll absorb the shock better than sneakers or dress shoes. Lol🤣

I'm in Healthcare. Everyone quickly adopted Crocs as the healthcare shoe of choice. After about a year, everyone quit wearing them. We were all developing plantar fasciitis! You never see healthcare workers in crocs anymore!

I am a huge fan of La Sportiva TX4 Evo's and TX Guide, Mammut Saentis, and other hiking or approach shoes. Being in NEO and going to walk in the metroparks these shoes have held up well and are not horrible looking with flannel shirts, jeans, and a jacket and even when worn with khaki pants and a dress shirt still look reasonably fashionable. This is a case of function over form but as well as they perform they also in my opinion look relatively good. I try to keep my new balance dad shoes for running and yardwork but will sometimes wear new pairs to the office.

Greatings from Montreal! Loved your presentation! I’m proud to say that I don’t wear any of the style you mentioned, right after I get rid of my sqare-toe pair! Actually, never really liked them; now I know why! Anyway, great video, liked your personal touch of discret humor!

Good point on the designer brand shoes. Some shoes that are expensive truly are made cheaply. Some brands used to be quality but have since been bought out and cheapened unfortunately. Makes sure it fits well in the store and don't assume it'll get a lot better as they break in. I have shoes that got tried on and bought and never saw pavement. Such a waste.

I have purchased three pairs of Grant Stones. 2 Diesel boots in black and crimson. 1 pair of their Traveler penny loafer in the natural chromexcel that haven't yet fully broken in . I love these boots! They do make everything I wear with them feel elevated. I even wore them with a printed tshirt to the Daytona Rolex 24 hour race a few weeks ago. They're comfortable enough now that they are broken in that I can walk all day in them without issues. I can't say that about my Koio leather sneakers unfortunately and I don't believe they can break in more than they already are. I would LOVE a pair of Nick's boots. Probably in natural leather. I just imagine those would patina so nicely. If I had the money I might like a pair of Viberg service boots in black maybe idk. I got sucked into the boot thing too a while back. I picked up some Rokker motorcycle boots and it started a bit of a boot fetish or something idk.

Hi Court, ( hope that's abbreviation is ok;) . Through your advice, I purchased some Thursdays recently ( I bit the bullet and paid the USD / CAD exchange and I'm quite happy with them. I chose The Mayor's in black in size 13- I'm 6 '2 1/2 :). They are a little heavier , but very nice. I've been looking for Selvedge Jeans. But unable to find. What cut of Jean would you recommend with these boots and roll up or no roll up? ;) J

This was fun. I'm a dog trainer/Upland Bird Hunter and high quality, Thinsulite/ Gore-Tex lined 10 inch tall Danners or Red Wing Elk Tracker Boots are essential equipment for me. I use a small stainless cooking pot to melt the boot oil I use, and gob it on with a paint brush before rubbing it into the leather. Always use Kevlar Bootlaces. After a day in the field I use a Noma or Thermanator Boot Dryer to gently dry the boots out from the inside out. Chasing Pheasants often means marshy conditions and of course, soaking wet morning dew and later, snow and ice. And of course, always keep some terry cloth towels in the truck to dry your dog off and keep her nice and warm in the truck cab, and naturally if it's cold at night she sleeps under the covers right next to me. Anybody who has ever been around a real hunting dog knows what I'm talking about. Spoiled rotten.

14:29 Oddly enough my favorite pair of shoes is from Florsheim. I purchased them for 3 bucks at a thrift store and didn't wear them for many years. The dust was so thick that I almost threw them away. But, they cleaned up very well and very handsomely. The leather is thin and flexible, the grew on me

Can agree with everything else, but the point about square toed dress shoes broke my heart Courtney...

I love my crocs! I do only wear them when I’m cleaning the pool and working in the yard though. I’m glad you didn’t come after my Docs though. I do wear those pretty much everywhere.

I'm with you on the arch support, especially since I have high arches. Switching to well supported running sneakers and certain exercises saved me from chronic plantar fasciitis. But some, and even a minority of podiatrists favor a minimalist approach. They claim that shoes more akin to walking barefoot serve to keep the functional parts of the foots strong.

Hi Courtney, what is your opinion on white sneakers? Do you think they are a no or go? One style of shoes I always hated, and thankfully haven't seen in awhile are the toe shoes. They had to be the ugliest shoes I've ever seen.

I love white sneakers. They are high maintenance but worth it. Right now in winter I am in fuzzy on thr inside black and big on the outside boots.

Courtney you are so awesome! I 100% agree with your comments. And thanks to you I just got my first pair of Thursday boots that are unbelievable in quality and I think they actually make an old guy like me look just a bit better😂

I agree with all the shoes. That you have mentioned and it's funny some of them. I don't even have or don't even wear them. I do have great shoes about 13 pairs. That in great condition. I take care of them plus I have cowboy boots about 18 and I take great care of them. The point is that the footwear is very important for a man to make sure it looks great on them, not hideous. Good advice thank you

Ugly or not, there is nothing more functional+comfortable together than socks with strapped sandals. The ventilation is amazing. The support is there to walk all day and even run as necessary. They go on very quick with a velcro strap of the heel. They're

Crocs? Never heard of it!

At the urging of a friend, I tried Crocs a few years ago, and I am still wearing them. They keep my feet cool in summer. and warm enough in winter(without socks!). The large toe box has allowed my feet to resume their normal shape. I still wear boots for snow, and leather shoes for dress up, and gym shoes for workouts.

I wear Crocs Walking from the Boardwalk to the beach I cross a lot of very hot sand! I also wear them if I am walking on sharp coral. NO NOT OUT to like Shopping etc.

Agree with most of it, apart from the Hey Dude's. As a very casual footwear, they look fine. Especially in the summertime. Perfectly suitable for a bit of window shopping, roaming the streets at weekends, etc.

whats the brand of the boots on the thumbnail?

I've never worn any of these, and never even heard of Hey Dude.

Rebuttal time for the squared toe dress shoe. They may be designed for an older person where the big toe been shifted inward due to the effect of arthritis in the feet. The dress shoes you describe chop off a part of the dress shoe and crunch the toes, and a little more room is needed. The shoes you describe force the big toe inward and improper toe alignment.😮

Interesting. Now, can you make a video about shoes grown women shouldn't wear? Because I've seen some women wear shoes that don't look good at all. However, most men are unlikely to point that out to a woman because it seems to me that women also get a free pass regarding what they wear.

Love the honesty here thank you. Pretty much agree with everything you said.

Most all-round useful shoes I have are Cons Chuck Taylor lows in light blue/grey with the diamond sole.

While waiting for my friend at one of the top night clubs in London, I noticed a group of young ladies commenting and criticising the men around the club. I started a conversation and then asked their opinion about my style. One of the ladies pointed at my shoes and said they were not nice. That was a shocker because until that point I always chose shoes based on convenience and utility and did not imagine that anyone notices them. When I finally met the Italian friend I was awaiting for, I told him what just happened, and he agreed that my shoes were not nice. I was like, dude why you never told me! I told the story to my colleagues too and they confirmed. That was quite a realisation! I always pay attention to the shoes I wear from now on especially when going out. I do from time to time fallback to the utilitarian mindset when I go to the gym.

Some people are skeptical of men wearing sandals but during the summer months I will often wear a pair of Birkenstocks, it just gets too hot to be wearing socks and shoes, the are also comfortable, I think they are an ok sandal for men to wear.

Before I watch the video, I must admit that I'm still stuck in the 90s. Doc Marten 1460s are still my go-to shoes 98.7% of the time...

Thank you for this advice. Very informative information for all the single dads like myself

Never wore crocks until I moved to Florida and bought a boat. They come in handy when I have to stand in the water to launch it. There is to much trash in the water at the launch site and need the tough soles of the crocks other than that, I don’t where them.

I'm glad she didn't mention Vibram Fivefinger shoes because i'm NEEEEVER giving those up.

Another amazing under the radar brand of shoe is Beckett Simonon. The only downside is that they’re made-to-order so it can take up to 3 months to arrive but SO worth the wait Thanks for another solid video Court!! 🔥🔥🔥

I work in a hospital. Most of the time I wear Merrill sneakers at work. But when my feet bother me I switch to Crocs! I keep a pair at work . I also wear them at home as slippers. They are very comfortable and massage my feet.

Designer shoes are often like designer watches. You're paying for the logo. These aren't shoemaking companies. I have long narrow feet, 13B or sometimes A. I am willing to spend on Allen Edmunds or Alden. Those companies manufacture shoes. I often wear Allen Edmunds Daltons in Chili colored shell cordovan. I paid some serious coin for them. They hold a shine,, are durable and they fit properly. In addition, they are appropriate to my work.

My feet, my choice.

As a guy who thinks I have decent taste in clothing, you are so right.

Funny that Courtney mentioned those hey dude shoes because I saw them when I was in Florida last summer. Recently I've been thinking of grabbing a pair. After seeing this video I'm now having second thoughts lol.

I commited several mistakes of the video, especiallly using square shoes. Finally as a 50 year old I have discovered the style that makes me feel comfortable and well put. I now love Monkstraps (double are my favorites), Oxfords, Derbys, Chukka Boots. As a mexican, there are options made in Mexico that are pretty afordable . There is a region in México that produces leather shoes with high quality and it is not neccesary to spend high dollar amount to buy them.

I really like the square toe shoes. Those are the only ones that don't cause an inflammation at my big toe...

square toes are much healthier for your foot and ultimately your knees and hips, Court. Your toes are designed to spread rather than be crunched in

Hey Courtney, thanks for the advice, much appreciated. Just a question: what about Clark Wallabees? Thanks again.

I agree on the trend of the dress shoe with gym shoe sole hybrid. It really brings down the look especially with a suit.

But what if you're a grown Man that identifies as a 10 year old? Then can I wear hey dudes?

I wouldn't get caught wearing Hey Dudes to carry trash cans to the street...

I'm still wearing the same pair of New Balances I took off a dead body in 2015. Does the fashion community frown on that?

I watched a similar video from Antonio Centenio a while ago, and after that started investing in nice footwear, mainly boots (Chelsea, dress boots) as well as sports shoes for specific purposes (basketball, walking) . Kept a pair of low cut Chuck Taylors just for my daily walks but otherwise I don’t wear sneakers to work. Great video , Courtney!

Hey, Courtney and everyone.

My two mainline shoes are Air maxes and black shell toes. Those are my everydays. I make it look good

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 👟 *The video discusses the speaker's perspective on the worst shoes for men, emphasizing that taste is subjective, and the focus is on functionality and style.* 01:24 🚫 *"Hey Dudes" shoes are criticized for their unflattering design, lack of support, and odd silhouette, with the speaker suggesting alternatives like comfortable sneakers or leather loafers.* 02:51 🐊 *Crocs are acknowledged for their functional aspects but criticized for being unflattering, uncomfortable, and overpriced, with the speaker advising against wearing them outside specific scenarios.* 05:12 👡 *Leather strappy sandals, referred to as fisherman sandals, are discouraged due to their impractical design, trapping debris and looking unflattering, especially when worn with socks.* 07:03 📏 *Square-toed shoes are criticized for their unflattering shape, heaviness, and casual appearance, with the speaker recommending rounded toes for a more timeless and versatile look.* 07:59 🛹 *Puffy skate shoes, exemplified by brands like Osiris and DC, are discouraged for their bulky appearance, making feet look wider, and the speaker expresses concern about safety and maneuverability.* 09:36 🕴️ *Gum sole dress sneakers are questioned for their hybrid concept, not looking dressy enough for formal wear or casual enough for everyday use, with the speaker suggesting traditional dress shoes.* 11:57 🔩 *Impractical hardware on shoes is criticized for serving no purpose, potentially cheapening the appearance, and the speaker advises being mindful of hardware choices for long-term aesthetics.* 12:49 💸 *Luxury designer brand shoes are cautioned against, as the speaker suggests researching lesser-known brands with a focus on craftsmanship, emphasizing that designer labels don't always correlate with quality.* 14:43 👠 *The speaker concludes by encouraging viewers to wear what they desire, acknowledging personal preferences, and invites discussion on favorite and cringe-worthy shoe choices.*

Most of my shoes are “form follows function.” I wear Salomon hiking shoes for every day. Since they are pricey I don’t do walks in them- hikes in nature yes, but for pavement I use running shoes. For business casual I wear topsiders (which I wore when they were all the rage and actually used for boating in the early 80’s) and for semi formal I have a pair of brown wingtips custom made while I was in the Middle East. I don’t like buying clothes so I go with timeless and avoid fads.

I'll have to disagree with you about square toe shoes versus pointed shoes. I hate the look of pointed shoes, and think that a squared off looks way better. I also wear a size 13 shoe, so the elongated look looks terrible imo.

Real Men™ wear shoes that meet their needs in any given situation, and they don't care what shoes RU-vid videos tell them to wear. Also, "arch support" is a myth; your arches are supported by the muscle tone in your calves, where the muscles that bend your toes and curl your feet are located. Wearing shoes without "arch support" forces those muscles to strengthen, which is what's supposed to happen. Square-tored dress shoes look fine and are vastly more comfortable than pointed-toed dress shoes are, which any woman can also tell you. I would never want a woman to wear dress shoes that mangle her toes the way pointed-toed high heels do, and I won't do the same to my feet either. Oh, and I owned a pair of Clarks padded leather sandals with straps back in the day, and they were SUPER comfortable on hot days. And yes, I wore them with socks, to keep my feet clean while still having much better ventilation than sneakers. No I don't care about the stereotype. They made my feet happy. That being said, I do like your videos in general. This is just one specific video that doesn't need to exist.

I have mostly Allen Edmonds shoes and boots (more by chance than fanboying out over one brand) but I also like some all white, including sole, Vans for hot sock-less summer days. I hope those Vans are not like my "Hey dudes" LOL.

Out of all the men I saw in public with wives and girlfriends, I never saw any of them wearing the shoes you recommended.

Yup if I start wearing hey dudes or crocs please kill me since it means I have given up on life anyway.

Why is there an ad of you talking about your husbands ED? I believe it’s fake because it doesn’t really sound like you but they did use you in their video.

the hybrid dress shoe/sneaker i think works well with fitted slacks that stretch and just barely reach the shoe with no belt and a plain tee. if you want to look nice but also be very comfortable

All of those shoes are horrible, but I shed a tear when you said you didn't like Vans. I actually think I'm heartbroken. I though we had something special. This relationship just isn't going to work out now at all. I got 22 custom pairs for Christs sake.

Gentlemen wear the shoes you feel comfortable wearing. Never wear shoes or clothes for anyone else except you. You shouldn't care what anyone else thinks about your style. You do you.

Well I confirmed my suspicion that, besides avoiding Crocs, most of my shoe preferences are against informed fashion advice. I needed a little more information on alternatives, but I do see now that the dress shoe sneaker is not good.

Nice insight. What about Retro Jordans? How you feel about those? Also, the gum sole, would you say the Thursday boot sneakers are on that list? The leather sneakers with the white mid sole?

I am a 66 and an advertising photographer and being on concrete 14 hours a day. My Vans are the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. I also have custom foot beds made for me. I was lucky my insurance paid for 4 pairs of foot beds. Two shoe styles I would never wear are cowboy boots and dress shoes that are squared off.

I have a sneaking suspicion we have a very different outlook on shoes. My view on shoes is the same as my view on watches or cars... use what suits the purpose. For instance if I'm going trail hiking I wear Altra trail running shoes, but if I'm going backwoods hiking I'm wearing a boot. In either of those cases the watch I'm wearing is either my G Shock or my Hamilton Field Khaki. Here's why... they work in those environments. Honestly, unless I need to wear a suit or I'm out on a boat I'm probably wearing a Field Khaki. If I'm wearing a suit I wear Oxfords and a dress watch. If I'm on a boat I wear shoes appropriate to the type of boat I'm on and a dive watch rated at 300 meters. PS my absolute pinnacle of shoe to wear around the inside of the house clicks not one but two of your no go shoes... Crocks flip flops. They sit right inside the door so when I get home I can take off my outside shoes and slip them on. Are the ugly? Yes, they are. But, they're insanely light and comfortable, and they last forever with indoor use. Slippers and house shoes only last me four to six months before they need to be replaced. My ugly "Crocks flops" last much longer. I'm on only my second pair since 2009.

Courtney, as a 48 year old guy, am I too old for my first pair of Thursday boots? If not, can I wear them without jean cuffs? Think I might be too old for cuffs. Thanks!

Don't get me started on shoes, I have more than my wife ! I do own Crocs, but these are to wear around the house and would never be worn outside. My go to outdoor wear is R M Williams boots in brown and black. They work with everything and the older they get the better they look. I do wear sandals as i live in a hot country (Azerbaijan), but i never feel a 100% comfortable wearing them, not sure why.

I am in agreement on most of your presentstion except for square toed dress shoes many are ugly but the right shape can work especially slip ons and larger sizes (14 here) wingtips and captoes can look like skis on me!

I went to Alden, Whites, and Danner about 3 years ago and haven't looked back!

Hey Courtney, I Love your content! I wanted to see if you had an opinion on HeyDudes Branson Boots for men!

So here is a question. My family and I love to go on cruises for vacation. I typically wear a tan pair of chinos to the dining room or specialty restaurant. What would be a fashionable shoe to wear? By the way Hey Dudes are a big thing on cruise ships.

The price of crocs alone is a turn off by itself. If I'm spending over 50 dollars on shoes, they better be fancy or able to be worn almost anywhere. Boots, sandals, or old tennis shoes make better yard shoes and you're often still saving money.

I wear Keen Uneek Sandals when I'm in shorts sometimes and quite frequently when I'm in beach towns. I've gotten nothing but compliments on them from both men and women. Not all sandals are the same. I hate Crocs and the few times I wore leather sandals my feet sweat really bad which defeats their purpose, so I won't wear them.

Old skool 65 yr old retired guy here. Keens Arroyo II for around the house and day to day, any of my Allen Edmonds, from 5th Ave to Strands 1/2 brogue, to Mc Allister wingtips, to Hamilton or Chelsea boots, depending on the occasion. Moto boots for the BMW 1250 GSA, also a few Justin square toe Roper type boots. Being 6' 5" tall, in the event a woman decides to look at my feet, I'd like to think I look put together well. Footwear and watches, with finish school manners goes a long, long ways.

1st time seeing your caste. A skater and VANS devotee since the late 60's, your every take on this list of awful shoes just killed me. I fell out of my chair more than once. LOL. You nailed this. A solid sense of humor, be proud.

Yep, I have sandals and I wore socks with them, man that was a mistake. Good news is I never wear my sandals in public just for outdoorish type thing like lawn work or etc.

Great points on the designer shoes! Many of them are glued, or Blake stitched at best. They're almost designed to wear and throw away. Unfortunately, the brands you mentioned are just not that available in the US. Carmina are wonderful, but two boutiques, both in Manhattan. Once you get the right last and fit, order away. And they'll customize everything, with twice a year made to order promotions! Edward Green is pretty much online only in the US, so potential fit issues. John Lobb (the Hermes owned brand) has a Madison Avenue Boutique and sells some shoes on Mr. Porter, so also hard to be sure of a good fit. Which becomes important as you get older and realize your shoes really didn't fit. Unfortunately Allen Edmonds which is widely available just isn't what it once was. But paying crazy money for a poorly made shoe just because it has a designer's name is not a good strategy...

1. hey dudes loafers : at home ONLY, very good in the winter time (canada winter) when air isolation in your apartment is not good but NEVER OUTSIDE 2. crocs: NEVER NEVER NEVER great video Courtney

I buy all my shoes at Burlington, here in NYC...Merrills are awesome and off designer names ditto. The only thing i agree with per video is to stay away from Crocs. Otherwise, wear what feels comfortable and appropriate for the occasion.

I agree on all of these! Gents, I highly recommend Thursday, Beckett Simonon, and Ariat for good quality low priced sneakers, boots, and dress shoes.