Put On Your Dancing Shoes

By Author: Barton Loi
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Apparently, it''s not just women that get a little bit excited about shoes. OK, so men don''t go quite as far and usually don''t own as much, but still, when it comes to trainers, men have plenty of shoes that women all think look the same. But men will be quick to assure women that they aren''t and they need just one more pair.

Speaking of trainers, what are the key styles to wear right now? Plimsoll style pumps are here to stay. They are comfy, cool and effortlessly stylish. Plus, the best thing is the price. You can get a decent, on-trend pair for well under ?20, which means you can have a few pairs in different colours, so you can colour coordinate your entire outfit, head to toe.

Plimsolls can be lace-up or slip on, plain or pattered, thick or thin soled, basically whatever goes. But particularly popular styles are dogtooth and checked and have the girls shouting hello sailor with some nautical themed stripes.

Whilst on the subject of sailors, deck shoes are hanging on into the winter. Even though the rain is coming and sailing is looking less and less appealing, deck shoes are firmly plunging into ...
... autumn/winter fashion. To weather the elements, look for suede and leather to weather instead of canvas.

Conventional trainers are no longer conventional. High tops, coloured, panelled, anything goes and the more creative and colourful the better. This is when men get particularly excited about shoes.

But as the weather is soon going to turn, something sturdier, protective and waterproof is going to be on the cards. Military style boots will work well with the new seasons must have, the military jacket and they can protect your feet from the elements.

But don''t rule out the worker boot either. These look great with skinny jeans and the ultimate casual jacket of the season, the bomber. The most popular styles are likely to be in suede and brushed leather.

Look sharp and smart with a pair of leather Chelsea boots. It isn''t as if you are going horse rising any time soon, but they look hot with jeans whether they are skinny or bootcut, straight or loose.

Finally, don''t rule out the classic Oxford shoe either. It always has, and always will be a winner for the office.

Barton Loi is a fashion writer with ten years industry experience. They recommend New Look for mens shoes.