Men’s Boutique Shoe Brand Recommendations

Although men’s choice of boutique shoes is not quite as large as that of women, the main factors that affect the shoes are price, comfort, quality and aesthetics. These four factors allow us to fairly judge the level of excellence for each brand.

When it comes to fine men’s shoes, of course, the first point that cannot be ignored is the price. I’m sure there’s moments we can all relate to where either we have overspent on a pair of shoes that did not live up to expectation, or skimped on price resulting in a regrettable short-lived purchase.

To avoid repeating the same purchasing mistakes, it’s important to prioritise comfort and quality, and to know specifically how you intend to use the shoes as different shoes are designed for different purposes with vastly different capabilities.

Let’s take a look at the men’s boutique shoe brands that are recommended by everyone.

• Beckett Simonon – Men’s Shoe Brand1

The brand was founded in Colombia in 2012 by designers Andres Nino and Nicholas Hurtado, and since have been offering high-quality handcrafted Argentinian calfskin shoes for under $200. While not goodyear welted, the manufacturing process is sturdy with a high level of craftsmanship involved.

Unlike some of the other, better known brands, Beckett Simonon has found an innovative way to deliver high quality at low prices sought after by discerning men around the world.

• New Republic – Men’s Shoe Brand2

American-based New Republic is a youth-oriented label known for its affordable, ultra-stylish men’s boots and sneakers. New Republic also entered the world of menswear with the brand Five Four, which is a brand that sells both shoes and clothing.

Bringing classic silhouettes to life with modern touches and premium materials, New Republic covers a wide variety of men’s footwear categories in versatile, affordable designs.

• Thursday Boots – Men’s Shoe Brand3

Founded in 2014, Thursday Boots has become a men’s shoe brand with a high online reputation. Thursday boot’s captain is the most recommended versatility boot as it can be dressed up and dressed down, and it is definitely the most popular men’s footwear item at present.

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• Ace Marks – Men’s Shoe Brand4

A fourth-generation family-run Italian shoe brand – Ace Marks is known for its fair prices and luxurious traditional Italian leather craftsmanship, yet manages to remain affordable. Each pair of Beckett Simonon shoes is something to behold, hand-sanded and stained to create a dazzling finish.

• Wold & Shepherd – Men’s Shoe Brand5

Founded in Florida in 2014 by Decathlete Justin Schneider – Wold & Shepherd is the new favourite in tech upstart formal shoes.

The main purpose of the brand is to transform conventional formal shoes into something more comfortable. Inspired by jogging shoes, Wolf & Shepherd shoes feature patented comfort technologies such as abrasion-resistant linings, sheepskin linings with memory insoles, high-density and high-TPU soles, and thermal rubber outsoles.

• Oliver Cabell – Men’s Shoe Brand6

Oliver Cabell was established in 2016 after founder, Scott Gabrielson, sought to create an ethical shoe brand that would buck the trend towards fast fashion in the luxury industry. Many of Oliver Cabell’s shoes come from different factories, each that provide different specialties for different collections. For example, his suede models are made in Italy while his leather dress shoes are made in Portugal.

Meanwhile, he developed 3D printed sneakers made from recycled water bottles in China! In fact, Oliver Cabell is a fascinating brand because of its constant quest for innovation and unique ideas.

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Men’s Outdoor Boutique Brand Recommendations

The brands developed for outdoor spaces mainly have functional technologies, are water resistant, with thermal options and an emphasis on durability. Let’s take a look at the recommended brands of men’s outdoor products!

• ROA – Men’s Outdoor Brand7

Since its founding in 2015, ROA has focused on creating high-tech footwear for hiking. It has won fans in the fashion world for its minimal shapes, traditional Italian craftsmanship, and cutting-edge designs and patterns. ROA hopes to make mountaineering and wild hiking a trend for everyone.

• RLX Golf – Men’s Outdoor Brand8

RLX Golf is Ralph Lauren’s more technical, performance-oriented collection, designed for men who spend weekends on the golf course. They stock everything from classic golf polos and shirts to edgy jackets, vests and pullovers. The RLX Golf is tailor-made for golf without sacrificing the signature preppy style for which it is known.

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• Merrell – Men’s Outdoor Brand9

Merrell was founded by two Rossignol ski company executives, Clark Matis and John Schweizer. Absolutely the top outdoor boutique brand when it comes to making hard-wearing hiking boots. It has been at the forefront of outdoor athletic footwear with styles like its Moab hiking boots, and it also offers apparel and accessories for outdoor adventures.

• Gramicci – Men’s Outdoor Brand10

Originally founded in 1982 by famed alpinist Mike Graham, Gramicci is one of the latest generations of outdoor apparel brands. While mostly climbing-focused apparel and footwear, its multifunctional offerings are designed for mobility while still maintaining comfort and aesthetics.

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The men’s shoe and outdoor leisure clothing brands introduced above have helped break the impression that boutique brands are unaffordable. Boutiques are no longer price-oriented, but rather more in favour of keeping heritage craftsmanship alive.

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