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Men’s shoes

2026 Review: Wolf and Shepherd’s Crossover Hybrid Dress Sneakers Are Singularly Striking (and Super-Comfortable)

July 11, 2026

This review of Wolf and Shepherd explores the comfortable and extraordinarily unique 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).

For the Best Leather Sneakers for Men, Try These 18 Brands On For Size

January 3, 2025July 26, 2023

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.

Updated Review: Beckett Simonon Shoes Are Worth the Wait (Plus 20% Off Coupon)

July 1, 2023

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

January 6, 2023August 15, 2022

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

August 13, 2022August 2, 2021

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?

July 18, 2021April 20, 2021

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

January 22, 2021

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.

August 1, 2020

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.

July 17, 2020July 15, 2020

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?

May 30, 2020May 29, 2020

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

February 24, 2020

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.

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