Direct-to-consumer menswear startups and luxury brands alike are producing low-top, minimalist leather sneakers for men, which are comfortable and good-looking and can serve as a dressed-down alternative to oxfords, loafers, Chelsea boots and chukkas.
Men’s shoes
2023 Review: Wolf and Shepherd’s Longwing Crossover Hybrid Dress Sneakers Are Singularly Striking (and Super-Comfortable)
This 2023 review of Wolf and Shepherd explores the comfortable and extraordinarily unique Longwing Crossover shoe (aka dress sneaker). See why I think these hybrid dress shoes are a conversation-starter for business casual and smart-casual situations (and working from home walks).
Updated Review: Beckett Simonon Shoes Are Worth the Wait (Plus 20% Off Coupon)
Direct-to-consumer menswear shoe startup Beckett Simonon has a unique business model for affordable luxury dress shoes, boots and sneakers. Read on for my review of Beckett Simonon to see why, after wearing them for years, I think their shoes and sneakers are worth the wait and get a coupon for 20 percent off.
Warfield and Grand Review (2023): These Comfortable Shoes Are An Exceptional Value
Startup Warfield and Grand is making exceptionally comfortable and stylish men’s shoes for the new normal at a surprisingly attractive price point. (Find out how to get 15% off.)
Deal Alert: These Wolf and Shepherd Dress Shoes Balance Comfort and Style for the New Normal
If you are looking for stylish and comfortable dress shoes as you go back to the office, explore this review of Wolf and Shepherd’s Bannister Derby shoes, which are up to 64% off.
SwiftKnit Derby Review: Are Wolf and Shepherd’s Lightweight Shoes Versatile Enough for the Price?
In this review of the SwiftKnit Derby shoes, I examine how lightweight, attractive and versatile Wolf and Shepherd’s hybrid shoe-sneakers are in real life.
Amid Pandemic, Allbirds Doubles Down on Omnichannel Retail
Sustainable shoe startup Allbirds sees omnichannel Brick-and-Mortar 2.0 as the future of retail in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oliver Cabell Just Launched the Court, an Iconic Low-Top Leather Sneaker for Minimalists.
Minimalist luxury leather sneaker startup Oliver Cabell just dropped an iconic, 1980’s-inspired low-top leather sneaker.
Review: Consider Sutro Footwear’s Workboots for an Elevated Alternative to Red Wing and Wolverine.
In this review, see why Sutro Footwear’s extremely-comfortable boots make a stylish alternative to Red Wing and Wolverine work boots, and find a coupon for a $25 discount off of your next order.
Review: Do Oliver Cabell’s Minimalist Leather Sneakers Live Up to Their Affordable Luxury Billing?
See why I think Oliver Cabell’s minimalist leather sneakers for men are comfortable, versatile, and make an excellent new addition to your work-from-home or back-to-work wardrobe.
Snag These Limited Edition, Upgraded Chelsea Boots While You Still Can
Taft Clothing makes super-unique shoes and boots for men, blending materials, colors and patterns in really interesting ways. Their newest addition, the Hiro Boot, is no exception.