I've heard that there is nothing like having a pair of shoes made specifically for your feet. You may not be aware of this but for most of us one foot is actually longer than the other one. Granted, it may be so slight that you wouldn't notice it but it's true for most of us just the same. However, unless you live in a major city such as New York or London, be prepared to travel to meet with the shoemaker in his shop or a swank hotel such as the Carlyle in New York City, where custom tailors and shoemakers often set up fitting rooms over several days, once or twice a year. Custom shoe maker John Lobb, for example, lists an extensive worldwide travel schedule to meet with clients. Therefore, the Internet is your first point of contact. I've listed the link for John Lobb below in case you're interested.
The process of making shoes is also very interesting. I've included a link that demonstrates that below.
Cap toes
Wing-tips
Split toes
In regards to casual shoes the shoes below will look good with your sport coats, blazers, polo shirts, jeans, chinos (some refer to these as khakis but that's actually a color), etc. The same color coordination should also be considered with your casual shoes. Of course, since the shoes are casual there will be many more colors available.
Penny loafers
Tassel loafers
Monk strap
Driving shoes
There are many more varieties of casual shoes from which to choose from and this is just a small sampling. By the way, here are a few more things to consider:
I can't emphasize enough that's it's best to have your shoes shined and you may also want to consider adding heel and toe taps and sole savers before you wear them. For those of you in Cincinnati I recommend Clarence Howell Shoe Repair at www.clarencehowellshoerepair.com
Due to the swelling of the feet during the day, it's best to purchase shoes after 2 pm.
Never wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row. The shoes need to air out and breathe.
Don't forget to place cedar shoe trees in your shoes to maintain their shape.
Don't purchase cheap shoes! Just consider the amount of time you spend on your feet during the day.
Happy feet!
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