An undeniable and very important part of a man’s wardrobe are leather shoes - perfect for the savvy gentlemen and casual-formal in-betweens. 

Even the most expensive suit is incomplete without a pair of dapper looking leather shoes!

If you aren’t someone who likes to adorn this classy look, making an exception on occasion is well worth it. As a rule, men must own a few pairs of leather shoes. But how do you go about shopping for a pair of leather shoes?

Some things to consider are:

What Kind of Leather Is Being Used?

Good quality leather shoes are made from premium quality leather. Depending on where you buy from, the quality of material used in making the shoes can’t be guessed accurately. You’ll need to determine the kind of hide that was used.

Modern manufacturing methods have devised many types of leather look-alikes that are largely used in making shoes and other leather made products. Incredibly cheap and able to retain the appearance of the genuine article, many low end fashion lines have started using this material in their manufacturing process. Disadvantages of low grade leather shoes are obvious. After only a few wears, the inferiority of this product begins to come through.

Opt for designer shoe brands that use only pure animal hide to make their products. As the hallmark of premium and genuine leather, this should be the first consideration. 

Try Shoes Repeatedly When Looking For the Perfect Fit

Make sure the leather shoes fit nice and snug when trying it on. People have their own criteria when buying shoes, i.e. most prefer slightly loose fitting shoes as they offer greater comfort.

The same however doesn’t apply to leather shoes. Over time, the material takes the form of wearer’s feet and this dimension doesn’t change.

Tips to Finding the Perfect Fit

• Make sure to walk a few minutes when trying out a new leather shoe.
•   Does the shoe bite into your skin? It shouldn’t.
• Your heel should stick in the shoe’s grove, i.e. the area around the heel should be loose.

Try Finding Shoes That Complement Your Suit’s Silhouette

What is that, you ask? Open your father’s wardrobe and take a look at the suits hanging.

They’ll most probably be of an era long gone (for you that’s). While loosely fitted suits are in vogue again this year, baggy pants and suits are not!

It doesn’t make sense to pair slim fit and elegant looking leather shoes with a baggy suit and pants. Similarly, it’s just wrong to pair leather shoes with bulky soles and a snugly fitted pants and suit.

Yes, there’re numerous designer men’s shoe brands available for the common man but at what price? If you’re looking for affordable designer fashion, head over to The Nora.