Women may have more shoes than men, but that just means guys' few coveted pairs need to impress. Strut in style with these men's shoe picks for every occasion.
For Work
Gravati Peccary, $795
Crafted from boar's hide, this cap-toe dress shoe evokes a sense of power. "It's a pretty timeless style," says Kilgore Trout's Alex Izant. "Most of the shoes that even the presidents wore are all cap-toe shoes." 28601 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere, 216-831-0488,
kilgoretrout.com
For Play
Common Projects , Achilles, $420
This mid-top sneaker shoe may come in many colors, but classic white is the way to go. "They look really great when they're brand-new and crisply clean," says Clothing Brigade's Bill Somers. 26300 Cedar Road, Suite 1005, Beachwood, 216-765-0099, clothingbrigade.com
For In-between
Fratelli Rossetti, Chukka Boot, $350
Make a sleek, modern statement with these handcrafted Italian boots. "A lot of times boots are season-specific," says JB Dunn, co-owner of J3 Clothing Co. "This boot you can wear all year-round because of the color." 34105 Chagrin Blvd., Moreland Hills, 216-285-0555, j3clothing.com
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