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Guide to Buying Men's Shoes

For some men, buying men's shoes can be such a chore. After all, there are as many selections to choose from, with choices ranging from dress shoes to casual shoes to athletic shoes, which can be confusing to the man who just wants to have shoes to protect his feet from the elements and maybe add a little bit of fashion sense into his choice of footwear. Well, there is good news. Buying shoes need not be complicated. You just have to know what you want in a shoe, what you will be wearing with it, and what occasion you will be wearing it to.

Matching Clothes with Shoes

Admittedly, there are many types of shoes for men just as there are many types of women's shoes. To help you navigate this world, keep these pairings of clothes and men's shoes in mind:

• Oxfords - These include wingtips and brogues, which go well with formal tuxedos and suits. An important general rule in wearing oxfords is that the dressier the outfit, the soles should be thinner, the color should be blacker and the leather should be shinier. If you opt for less formal clothes, then brown oxfords with lug soles will match perfectly.
• Loafers - Either dark or brown loafers will look good in business suits, sports coats, dress pants and sweaters.
• Boots - Depending on the boot shoes, you can either wear them to semi-formal affairs or to the ranch for cowboy work. Again, remember the general rule: The dressier your clothes, the thinner the soles and the shinier the leather must be. You can choose from many types such as rain boots, snow boots, western boots, work boots, and hiking boots.
• Slip-ons - These include comfortable clogs and sporty canvas shoes, which are appropriate for running errands and relaxing with friends. As such, you can pair them with old, comfortable jeans and a plain t-shirt.
• Sandals - These are great for the hot summer season, which you need to stock up on if you live in a tropical area. You can wear your Bermuda shirt and shorts with sandals, of course. Just be sure to also purchase dressier sandals shoes for those times when smart casual outfit is required of guests.

Wearing dress shoes has general rules of its own. The number one rule is to pick men's shoes that are darker in color than the pants you are pairing it with. Other rules of good fashion include:

• Black shoes for black, navy and grey pants
• Tan shoes for , lighter tan or white, earth tones, blue and beige
• Burgundy shoes work well for lighter browns and khaki as well as blue and grey,
• Brown shoes pair best with brown, beige and darker earth tones as well as tan and greens

With practice, you should be able to match your shoes with your outfit impeccably. By then, you should be well-shod and well-dressed in more ways than one.

Buying Shoes Online

If you choose the right online men's shoes site, you should be able to look at its shoe size chart. Keep in mind, however, that shoe sizes vary from one continent to the next so always ask for assistance from the customer service representative to help you convert shoe sizes.

When you have your correct shoe size, you can then choose the right shoes in your size. Again, you must think of your purpose for purchasing a particular type of shoes. If a shoe style is not in your size, it is best to just find another similar style in your size instead of trying to fit your feet in a smaller or larger size.

Taking Care of your Shoes

Men's shoes can be as expensive as their women's shoes counterparts. As such, you have to take good care of them so as to extend their lives. Here is how:

• Use cedar shoe trees for your dress shoes, which will preserve their shapes longer. If possible, store them in an environment conducive to their well-being.
• As soon as possible, clean off any dirt, mud and grime so as to prevent them from sticking to the shoes beyond possible repair. This goes for both your leather shoes and athletic shoes.
• Use the right polishing and conditioning products for your dress shoes.
• Switch to a different shoes everyday. Or if you only have two shoes of the same kind, alternate them. This way, you give your shoes time to rest from the pressures you put them through.

You will soon discover that taking care of your men's shoes means lesser expenses and lesser hassles on your part. And in these recessionary times when money is precious and time is money, you will need all the savings in money and in time you can get.