What recession? We don’t know about you, but a lot of people are still dropping tons of paper on footwear. Yeezy’s anyone? You might cringe at the $485, price tag of these Paul Smith deck shoes, but trust us, you’re not just paying for the name.
These boat-friendly shoes will not only last you a FEW summers, but they’re also hooked up in premium leather that not many other brands are rockin’ with. If you’re feeling them, lay the plastic down and worry about the bill another day.
$485, paulsmith.co.uk
If you always wanted to one-up blue-blooded cock-boys, but didn't have the paper to do it, start by copping these Sperry Top-Sider Chukkas. These fall-friendly boat shoes are hooked up with Pony Hair so they'll be warmer than the standard deck shoes. Get them now online for a buck.
$100, www.sperry.com
Although it's cold as shit out, it's never too early to re-up on warm-weather kicks. These Kaplan's from the sneaker-shoe staple brand Creative Rec are the early favorite for impressing your snobby girlfriend's mom during brunch at the country club this Spring. There's also a cleaned-up leather brown colorway if you want to look proper in places that require casual attire. Take 'em to church.
