Wear It Well... Shoes
It's a commonly known fact that a lot of women buildtheir first impressions of a guy from the ground up, before they actually even meet him.
Therefore it's important to make sure your platform is one that won't let you down. As specialists in the footwear industry we should know a few things about clothing your plates of meat, the options are endless so here's Base London's guide to shoes.
Know Your Options
With so many styles to choose from,what best suits you?
Smart Shoes
Brogues - A dress shoe that has small hole punch detailing. Generally the more holes the less dressy it is.
Oxfords - A plain lace up dress shoe, ideal for business or evening wear.
Cap-Toe Oxfords - An oxford but distinguishable by a leather toecap.
Wing Tips - Identified by the "W" shape on the toe, similar to bird wings.
Loafers - A simple slip-on, necessary for everyone's wardrobe.
Tassel Loafers - A slip on with decorative hanging tassel, a very dandy style.
Monk Straps - So-called as they resemble footwear worn by monks, these dress shoes are identifiable by a side buckle fastening.
Boots
Chelsea Boot - Tight fitting ankle boot, identified by the elastic siding, running from the heel to the top of the shoe.
Zip boot - An ankle boot with zip, running up the inside to secure the boot tightly.
Desert Boot - Similar to chukka boots, ankle-high, typically in suede with a crepe sole.
Casuals
Hybrids - Combining elements of casual and formal styling. Typically a smart upper sitting on a soft casual sole.
Driver - A shoe that's sole goes up the back of the heel to protect the shoe leather from
the movement typical of driving a car.
Deck Shoes - Otherwise referred to as boat shoes, these have a very nautical theme.
Sandals - Many variations depending on material sand straps, the most typical being a flip-flop or thong sandal.
Now For The Details
Some important details you should know.
Patent - Mirror like leather finish resulting from being coated in plastic.
Suede - Leather that has been sanded down to give a rougher fluffy look.
Balmoral - lace fastening, where the opening on the tongue joins at the bottom and opens into a V shape.
Blucher - Lace fastening that is open ended and symmetrical. With so many more options available the best thing to do is to check out
