5 Footwear Every Guy Must Have in His Shoe Rack

When it comes to shoes, men and women can agree that they would want to fill their closet / shoe rack with TONS of them if possible.

But when it comes to the essentials, here's a list of the footwear that every guy must have.

1. Sneakers for a casual day
You'll need a pair when going to school, going on a very casual date, or hanging out in the mall with your family.

2. Athletic shoes
If you're into basketball, a pair of basketball shoes is necessary. If you're into other athletic activities such as working out in the gym or jogging every morning, never wear casual sneakers.

3. Smart casual shoes
Choose from a nice pair of suede or leather shoes that goes with your khaki pants.

4. Work shoes
These should be comfortable but they should match your suit. Go for leather but make sure that the topline doesn't hurt your feet.

5. Italian leather shoes
These are reserved for very rare occasions such as a formal event.

Thick or Sports Socks Plus Formal Shoes? No Way!

I've seen guys wearing thick or sports socks with their formal or office shoes / attire. The worst part is, some of these guys wear WHITE sports socks. Yes, white.

If you're one of them, change them to thinner ones and you'll look better.

Why?

Because first, they are made only to go with a pair of running shoes (and sometimes a pair of sneakers for a casual walk in the park). Second, whatever you do, they do not match with your formal shoes.

Look at this picture. Nice look but the Nike socks.

Sock Trick for a Sockless Look

If you have sweaty feet, it's always a good idea to wear socks. They will help with the odor, and they make sure you stay dry so things down there don't get icky and slippery.

Now, what if you want to go for a sockless look and still want to wear socks?

While there are stockings  specifically made for this purpose, they are made from materials that are too thin, which don't help absorb the sweat. In short, they're not recommended.

So here's what you do. Pick a thin pair of socks, wear it up to your toes, and then tuck the remaining part underneath your foot's sole / arch.

Most Important Tip When Going for a Sockless Look

There's something cool, yet sophisticated about a sockless or no-socks look. If you have no idea how to get started, here are some combinations to try:

- jeans + white long sleeves
- grandfather's pants + suspenders + a-shirt
- khaki pants + polo shirt

Here's a warning though. Not everyone can pull off the sockless look.

To make sure that you don't end up with a tacky or trying-hard look, here is a powerful tip.

- It's all about the pants and shoes.

Your pants or jeans should be slim fit and cut to level with your ankles. (For grandfather's pants, roll it up to ankle level if it works for you.) As for the shoes, go for leather loafers like these Florsheim loafers.

I Prefer Dupe Over Havainas Because...

I heard that Havainas purchased Dupe.

Well, I'm hoping that they can learn from Dupe because I find Dupe to be the more durable brand. Plus, it's cheaper.

My problem with Havainas is that the first point of the strap (the one below your toes) gets easily detached.

On a side note, if you have this problem with your Havainas, you can easily fix this by piercing a wire so it holds the strap in place.

Note that you should use a wire that doesn't easily bend.

Adidas x Ransom Alan CS -- Now How Cool is This?

Now here's one item I'm officially putting on my wish list -- the Adidas Ransom Alan CS.

Adidas has always been my favorite sneaker brand since I was young, so this pair has got to be the one that got me most excited about. It's quite expensive, though. So I'll just wait for a generous soul to gift me a pair.

Hit me up using the Contact page to send me a gift. Wink!

Price at Amazon: $149.99; purchase it here.

Florsheim Men's Berkley Penny Loafer Isn't Comfortable

Want to buy Florsheim Men's Berkley Penny Loafer?

Here's a very important fact that you need to know about these babies. When it comes to style, they are effortlessly fashionable. In fact, they're perfect for a sock-less look.

But my problem with them is that the edge / topline / heel collar or whatever you want to call it is NOT comfortable. They gave me blisters! But because I love how they make my feet look so much, I had to put bandages below my ankles to prevent from getting bruises.

So there, before you grab a pair, consider the risk. Overall, though, I love this loafer because it's such a classic.