SUMMER FOOTWEAR

Let your shoes do the talking this summer with TSK’s guide to summer footwear, and what you wear on top is just as important as what you wear on your feet, pair with shorts, chinos and pale denim, the rule is simple: the clothes should compliment rather than compete – that’s why we’ve chosen 3 of the best from the plethora of S/S styles to make your life a little easier and ensure you look cool on the streets.

ESPADRILLES

Lighweight, cheap and surprisingly stylish, the contrasting rope sole is seemingly the selling point. Stick to muted colours or subtle prints to avoid looking like Ibiza fanatics

Stripe Espadrilles, RIVER ISLAND £9.99 | Leather Espadrilles, BERTIE £45 | Chambray Espadrilles £10

LOAFERS/ DRIVING SHOES

This ‘grown up’ shoe is not only reserved for impeccably dressed Italian men, team with shorts and linen shirt and trilby for that care free, “I’m on holiday” look – the tassle detail is all the rage

Black Tassled Loafers, TOPMAN £45 | Suede Loafers, CAR SHOE £248 | Blue Tassled Loafer, KG by Kurt Gieger £90

DERBY SHOES

The classic lace-up bleeker shoes are traditonally an Autumn/Winter style but has been updated this S/S in bright and soft pastel colours, perfect for dressing up or down

Grey Derby Shoes, T+F SLACK SHOEMAKERS £185 | Multi-colour Striped Shoes, SWEAR £100 | Micro-sole Saddle Shoes, ASOS £40

COLOURED SOLES

A key footwear trend this season and the most interesting way to inject a flash or colour

Leather shoes, RAF SIMONS £600 | Tan Brogues, GRENSON £170 | Leather Dessert Boots, KG by Kurt Gieger £115

MONK STRAP SHOES

Smooth streamlined finish, with one or more buckle detail, the monk strap shoe is the perfecting finishing touch to your summer suiting, elegantly sharp!

Dark Brown Monk Strap Shoes, MAX VERRE £505  | Brogue Detail Monk Strap Shoes, SAVILE ROW CO £99 | Brown Monk Strap Shoes, JOSEPH CHEANEY £275

CLASSIC WHITE CANVAS PLIMSOLLS

You haven’t seen the last of these yet! Will always been in style, especially during hot weather -  the crisp white canvas comes alive against bronzed skin

Twill Tip Plimsolls, FRED PERRY £41 | White Canvas Plimsolls, LYLE & SCOTT £45 | Perforated Canvas Shoes, LACOSTE £57

TWO TONE BROGUES

Classic, stylish and durable and refreshed in an array of soft/muted colours making it the perfect summer companion for a man about town.

White & Navy Brogues, KG by Kurt Gieger £105 | Tan & Oliver Brogues, GRENSON £289 | Black & White Brogues, CHURCH’s £270

 

By Dennis Lye