To all you gentleman out there, do u know of all the types of men's shoes? Im here to list down all the types available in the market and those u ignore or couldnt be bothered at all, but actually has a name to it. Here goes..
SANDALS
Generally : All shoes that are slipper like and for casual nak pi kedai mamak kinda shoe
Slip-On Sandal
Generally : All shoes that are slipper like and for casual nak pi kedai mamak kinda shoe
Slip-On Sandal
Criss Cross Slip-On Sandal
Thong Sandal
Strappy Sandal
LACEYS
Generally : All shoes that have laces on them.
Split Toe Laceys. If you can see the tip of the shoe has a trimming that joints 2 parts of leather. Thats why its called a Split-toe.
Front Cup Laceys. These shoes are common. As u can see, the front part of the shoe has a cup like trimming accross it.
MONK STRAPS
Generally : All shoes that have a strap crossing with a buckle to hold. Sometimes they come in two straps.
Single Monk Strap
LACEYS
Generally : All shoes that have laces on them.
MONK STRAPS
Generally : All shoes that have a strap crossing with a buckle to hold. Sometimes they come in two straps.
Single Monk Strap
Single Monk Strap
SLIP ONS
Generally : Shoes that slipped onto feet without any laces.
Dressy Slip Ons. These shoes are usually for formal wear, but does not have the spandex thingy on the sides, but the sides are cut lower to ease wearing.
OXFORDS
Generally : Shoes that have those little holes poked beautifully on them.
Plain Oxfords
TASSLES
Generally : Shoes that have tassels on center shoe. Some people find it old fashion and suitable for the daddy's but i find it a classic and class..
Tassled Mocassins
Normal Sneakers
MOCASSINS
Generally : Its a brother to the loafers, but the heels and sole are thicker and harder. This is subjective as different designer interprets these kind of shoes differently. Some call it moccasins, some may call it a loafer.
Mocassins
Mocassins
LOAFERS
Generally : Shoes that are soft and usually able to fold into half. The soles are flexible.
Runner Loafers. Its named 'runner' from the sole design that looks like a running shoe. The soles go all the way to the rear of the shoe.
Loafers
DRIVING SHOES
Generally : Shoes that have different patterned soles and to accommodate grip. It may look like a loafer, but the difference is at its sole.
Driving Shoes / Drivers
Driving Shoes
DRESS SHOES
Generally : Shoes that are patent leather or shiny. Only to be worn with Tuxedos usually. But it can also be worn when one is in uniform.
Dress Laceys
Dress Pumps
DESERT BOOTS
Generally : Boots that are ankle high.
Expansion Desert Boots
Laceys Desert Boots
Also, knee length boots..picture not available. Please imagine.
Well..there you go..the family tree of the general types of men shoes. There are more but please take one step at a time. Please memorize them by heart as when u go shopping, the shop assistant will take u seriously. BELIEVE ME. When u know ur shoe, they wont bullshit you. Outsmart the shop assistant and you'll intimidate them.
SLIP ONS
Generally : Shoes that slipped onto feet without any laces.
Side Expansion Slip Ons. This shoe has a spandex like material attached on the sides to expand the shoe when u slip on.
Dressy Slip Ons. These shoes are usually for formal wear, but does not have the spandex thingy on the sides, but the sides are cut lower to ease wearing.
OXFORDS
Generally : Shoes that have those little holes poked beautifully on them.
Wing Tip Oxfords. Its called wing tip because of the front portion that has wing like stitched leather.
TASSLES
Generally : Shoes that have tassels on center shoe. Some people find it old fashion and suitable for the daddy's but i find it a classic and class..
Tassled Loafers
SNEAKERS
Generally : Its a bloody sneaker, what do u expect?
Hi-Top SneakersSNEAKERS
Generally : Its a bloody sneaker, what do u expect?
MOCASSINS
Generally : Its a brother to the loafers, but the heels and sole are thicker and harder. This is subjective as different designer interprets these kind of shoes differently. Some call it moccasins, some may call it a loafer.
MocassinsLOAFERS
Generally : Shoes that are soft and usually able to fold into half. The soles are flexible.
Runner Loafers. Its named 'runner' from the sole design that looks like a running shoe. The soles go all the way to the rear of the shoe.
LoafersDRIVING SHOES
Generally : Shoes that have different patterned soles and to accommodate grip. It may look like a loafer, but the difference is at its sole.
DRESS SHOES
Generally : Shoes that are patent leather or shiny. Only to be worn with Tuxedos usually. But it can also be worn when one is in uniform.
Dress PumpsDESERT BOOTS
Generally : Boots that are ankle high.
Expansion Desert Boots
Laceys Desert BootsAlso, knee length boots..picture not available. Please imagine.
Well..there you go..the family tree of the general types of men shoes. There are more but please take one step at a time. Please memorize them by heart as when u go shopping, the shop assistant will take u seriously. BELIEVE ME. When u know ur shoe, they wont bullshit you. Outsmart the shop assistant and you'll intimidate them.
