Essential Stylish Men’s Shoes for Spring 2023

There’s movement in the world of Men’s shoes with fresh silhouettes for both on duty and off duty looks to take you straight into Spring ’23. An ongoing theme for 2023 silhouettes is the popularity of hybrid shoes which grow with and supporting the ever-changing shift in work culture. Update your wardrobe with fresh spring colorways and unique designs that will keep your wardrobe trend-right from top to bottom.  We’ve laid out the 8 most stylish mens shoes to look out for in Spring 2023.

Want a fresh wardrobe with head to toe trend-right for Spring and Summer 2023? Meg Gallagher can update your warm weather wardrobe with modern pieces for office, events, date night and more. Men’s Wardrobe styling services by Meg Gallagher, Personal Stylist Los Angeles can be found here.

A Clarks Takeover: The Wallabee, The Combi

Clarks are taking over the shoe scene with wildly popular era-defining silhouettes, covering both work and play in their signature Wallabee and Combi shoes. 

The Tokio, The Kyoto – Birkenstock Reimagined

While the familiar Arizona and Boston slides are no less popular today than they were last year, two new silhouettes have been introduced to refresh your Birkenstock collection. We’re loving the Tokio & Kyoto shoes for their directional silhouettes. If you’re still stuck on the former, the Boston and Arizona silhouettes are still going strong. We’re in favor of all options – Can’t go wrong with any of these ultracasual classics.

The Sloafer, Office Hybrid Shoe

Formality meets comfort with a brilliant loafer slipper hybrid work shoe that’s ticking all the right boxes. Not quite a loafer, and certainly not just a slipper – This shoe is a genuine product of today’s office culture; which meets a happy middle ground between the residual post-pandemic ease adopted in modern offices and the professionalism of leather materials.

New Balance Sneakers, Men’s It-Sneaker 

We’re in favor of adding an easy boost of color with your sneaker, and no sneaker brand does it better than New Balance. The most definitive look for sneaker outfits this year is a two-tone or monochrome sneaker with suede overlays, but there are a lot of valid options with New Balance’s vast collection. 

The Upper Crust Sneaker, An Office Outfit Staple

Leather sneakers already have a great officewear reputation when it comes to casual office outfit ideas for men. This year, we’re seeing all sorts of downright luxurious sneakers for work that speak to both long-lasting classics and the fresh colorways of now. Some of our favorite micro trends in leather sneakers are as follows: Thick, white soles with a contrasting color on top. Total monochrome from top to sole. Texture-contrast shoes with the alternating textures remaining monochrome. 

The Cowboy Boot

Perhaps Austin Butler’s immense success this past year ushered in a new surge of cowboy boot aficionados – but regardless of how this boot silhouette is trending in Spring ’23, we can’t deny how good they look with slim straight jeans, denim jackets and leather jackets. Prepare to look nice and tall in these leg-lengthening boots.

The Loafer, A Familiar Favorite

Loafers are an officewear staple this year, as well as an easy elevation to casual outfits for going out and dates!

A Casual’s Best Friend – The Classic Black Lace Up

The dependable boot essential that goes hand in hand with white tees, chore jackets and the Moto leather jacket trend. Let this shoe be your secret weapon for the most effortless off duty outfits. 

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Enjoy 30% off M.Gemi’s entire website!!! Here are the top five best-selling men’s and women’s summer shoes available for purchase. Use the code SUMMER30 in checkout, limit two pairs per customer.

Top 5 in Women’s Shoes

Top 5 in Men’s Shoes

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Vans has re-introduced their familiar slip-on shoe with affordable custom designs which net proceeds will directly support small businesses in need. This is a shoe for EVERYONE! The classic slip-on sneakers transcend both age and gender with the ability to hyper-customize its design, material, and color right down to the sole.

Suitable for both indoors and outdoors, you can enjoy your custom sneaks around the house or slide them on with ease for day-to-day errands. For women, it can be styled with anything from a day dress to jeans and a tee. For men, up your street style sneaker game and pair them with a cool hoodie or jean jacket! With the purpose of continuing to enable creative expression, please join us as we lend a helping hand to FOOT the BILL!

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Supporting The Give-Back Initiative

Here are three more companies who are donating a proportion of their proceeds towards relief funds and food banks, and redirecting their production towards personal protective equipment for healthcare workers!

• Crocs have pledged to donate 10,000 pairs of shoes per day to healthcare workers.
• Everlane is donating all of the proceeds from their 100% Human Collection to Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund.
• Hugo Boss has dedicated its clothing production site to the manufacturing of face masks, which will be donated to public facilities. 20% of HUGO BOSS’ (US) sales will be donated to the American Red Cross due aid with COVID-19 relief until April 5, 2020.
  

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Taking good care of your wardrobe is now easier than ever before! With new easy-to-use products on the market, even the pieces that take the hardest hit with everyday wear (hello footwear and totes!) have a chance at amazing longevity. Optimize the wear of your shoes and handbags with these tips and tricks for cleaning, restoring and maintaining your collection for long lasting sustainable style!
For those in need of a professional’s touch, we’ll also include our favorite shops right here in Los Angeles that can restore your pieces just like new!

Suede Shoe Care

∙Use a suede protecting spray to help suede repel water and dirt.
∙To remove existing dirt, gently brush it out with a suede brush.
∙Stubborn stain? Buff it out with the rubber side of the brush, or (gently!) use a rubber eraser!
∙Did you accidentally get your shoes wet? Speed up the air dry by putting a cotton bag filled with rice in the shoe. Use essential oils to get rid of smell!

Smooth Leather Care

∙Brush calf leather with a horsehair brush to remove dirt or dust.
∙Apply a thin layer of shoe cream to revitalize/nourish the leather, and rub it in gently with a cloth. (This prevents dryness and cracking.) Allow at least 20 minutes to dry.
∙Apply a wax polish with a cloth and allow to dry for 5 to 10 minutes. Use a fine horsehair brush to polish the shoe by rubbing backwards and forwards.
∙Give leather shoes a rest between wears by resting them on a shoe tree. Constant moisture from nonstop wear can eventually cause leather to rot!

Sneaker Care

∙Trying to restore a white sneaker? Try using toothpaste to clean the souls!
∙Nail polish remover or anything alcohol based (like purell) will eliminate spots on white sneaks.
∙For machine washing, remove the laces & put your shoes in a delicates bag on the delicate setting.
∙For a more gentle approach, try hand washing your shoes in warm water.
∙No matter how you wash your sneakers – ONLY allow them to air dry, to avoid warping.
∙Once your shoe is cleaned, spray it with a protective coat.

Handbag Care

∙Protect your bags before use with a stain and rain guard spray!
∙If your bag ever gets wet, rub off as much of the liquid as possible with a microfiber towel, then let it air dry.
∙We love using HandbagRescue wipes to remove any surface stains.

Shoe and Bag Repair in Los Angeles!

Whether it’s to fix the handles on your bag that’s fraying, re-heel your boots, or add heel grips to a treadless pair of heels… What ever your repair needs may be, there are professionals right here in LA who know how to help! Restore your well-loved pieces to brand-new and better with these highly rated Los Angeles specialists.

Shoe Doctor
https://www.shoedoctorla.com/
Address: 14006 Riverside Dr #51, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(first floor, next to the Macy’s entrance)

Bedford Luggage & Shoe Repair
Address: 11040 Santa Monica Blvd #100, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Armando Shoe Repair
http://armandosshoerepair.com/
Address: 1457 Westwood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90024

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Jerry Lorenzo (Los Angeles designer) founded Fear of God in 2013, rising to streetwear status symbol via the coolest sneakers in today’s market, and his unique take on “sophisticated yet low-key basics” (as described in his SSENSE Biography).

“It’s a brand that represents stuff I like. God happens to be one of those things,” Lorenzo reported to The Cut. The clothes are heavily influenced by references Lorenzo was exposed to as a child. Some religious, and some notably in pop culture. Figures like Kurt Cobain of Nirvana, John Bender from The Breakfast Club, and NBA’s Allen Iverson are on Lorenzo’s list of inspiration.

Popular with celebrities and especially the NBA, Lorenzo went so far as to appease his admirers with an innovative NIKE collaboration, producing a highly sought after collection of on- and off-court gear, which released this past December.

Unassuming easy-wear layers, cult favorite side-zip hoodies and sneakers that never disappoint are what champion Lorenzo’s triumphant mark in menswear. See our list of Fear of God’s most essential shoes below!

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Whether it’s the first date or the 1,000th, stun your squeeze with these go-to men’s date night outfits for your next night out on the town!

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For more ideas, find our Pinterest board here.

THE COOL JACKET

Elevate any tee and jeans with man’s best accessory: the cool jacket. You can go a lot of ways with this one: bomber, jean, corduroy, leather or even a chore jacket (given it has a good fit)!

THE BUTTON UP

Layer a button-up with a tee, or let it stand on it’s own! Before your date, try it on and experiment with a rolled sleeve, and leaving a button (or two!) undone. Not sure where to draw the line? Here’s an article that lays down the law on styling your shirt.

THE GOING-OUT BLAZER

Not sure what to wear to a dinner date? Blazers are the easiest way to step up your game with minimal effort. Keep it sharp with chinos, or throw it over nice denim. Easy!

image credit: iamgalla, getty images, pinterest, DAMON DAHLEN/HUFFPOST, GQ, Masha Maltsava, Stayclassicblog.com

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The polo shirt is a durable favorite that can be worn day or night. Pair a fitted polo with a clean cut chino or slim trouser during the day. For an evening out, dress it up with a blazer.

 Berry Towelling Resort Polo

 Pale Grey/Charcoal Resort Polo

Keep the outerwear light with a bomber, distressed leather, or rolled denim jacket. 

 Distressed Genuine Leather Cycle Jacket

 Mens Denim Jacket in Vintage

 MA-1 Cotton Bomber

A Short-Sleeve Seersucker looks great buttoned up or down. Roll up the sleeves for flattering shape to the arm! 

 ON SALE Short-Sleeve Seersucker in White Blue

 Short-Sleeve Seersucker in Leaf Print

Steer clear of baggy shorts and opt for pleated chinos or structured linen.

 Pleat Front Chino Shorts

  Stretch Cotton Twill Shorts

 Zara Structured Linen Shorts  

Manny Pleated Stretch-Cotton Twill Shorts 

Scrap the sneakers for the matured summer shoe: loafers, drivers or espadrilles. 

 Men’s Pinch Grand Classic Tassel Loafer

  BALLY Pearce Driving Shoe

 TOD’S Espadrille Slip-On  

 ON SALE Harper Driving Shoe

Add some couth to your brunch ensemble –

Top it off with a straw or light colored hat! 

 Grosgrain-Trimmed Straw Panama Hat 

  BENJAMIN PAUL Linen Flat Cap

***photo credit: NYFW, J Crew, Louis Darcis, iamgalla, pinterest, Milano Moda Uomo Spring/Summer ’16, Anthony Urbano

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Shop Snockers and Shoe Care:

 Balenciaga Hi Top Speed Trainer 

 ADIDAS Men’s UltraBOOST Laceless Sneakers

JOSHUA SANDERS Striped Trim Sock Sneakers 

 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Hikaru High Sock Sneakers

Bobby Sock Knit Sneaker

BALENCIAGA Women’s Speed Knit Sneakers 

Jeffrey Campbell Redman Joggers 

ADIDAS Women’s Pink Knit Sneakers

LOEFFLER RANDALL Scout Sock Sneaker

 Travel Shoe Cleaning Kit 

Premium Shoe Cleaning Essential Kit 

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Sharpen your latest suit look by layering it with a light-weight, tonal turtleneck and grounding it with a Chelsea or lace-up boot. #ratpack #007

Shop Our Picks Below:

 

 

HUGO BOSS Wool Turtleneck

On sale! Available in multiple colors.

 

Merino Wool Blend Turtleneck 

On sale! Soft ribbed wool and cashmere great for contrast.  

TOPMAN Black Turtle Neck Sweater 

Best selling, and lightweight 100% cotton.

 

 

 

 Dolce & Gabbana Silk and Twill Pocket Square 

Add a pocket square for flair.

 

 

 

 

 

 Toby Chelsea Boot  

Finely grained leather adds luster to a handsome Italian-made boot!

 

 

 

 

 

 LOUIS BLACK RUSTIC

A smart lace-up boot with an incredible finish.

 

 

 

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Navy Suit Jacket

Sharp Italian suit in navy wool and mohair. 

 

 

Extra Trim Fit Textured Wool Suit GIVENCHY 

Narrow notch lapels complement the extra-slim profile of a dashing two-button suit crafted from fine, textured wool.

 

 

 

 

LAZIO NAVY STRIPE SUIT

A fine heather grey rollneck would be sharp with this essential pinstripe suit.

 

 

 

 

 

NAPOLI LIGHT BLUE PLAIN

A brighter suit that would pair well with a navy turtleneck and brown accessories! 

 

*imagery from iamgalla, gettyimages, & gq

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