1THE MEDIUM BROWN OXFORD
As versatile as versatile gets, with a comfortable rubber sole rendered to look like a refined leather sole.
Rubber-sole Oxford ($155) by Johnston & Murphy, johnstonmurphy.com
2WHAT'S A PLIMSOLL AGAIN?
Not quite a sneaker, a plimsoll is a casual canvas or suede shoe with a thin rubber sole. This beige suede plimsoll from John Lobb is a grown-up alternative to a pair of Vans or other casual kicks.
Suede plimsoll ($670) by John Lobb,johnlobb.com
3THE BASIC DERBY
If you're going for a simple leather shoe, don't forget the simple part. This derby from Church's is crafted from a single piece of leather that has no marks or flaws, no toe caps or stitching. All polished, streamlined, simplicity.
Leather derby ($820) by Church's,church-footwear.com
4THE HIGH-END SNEAKER
The upside of the whole upscale-sneaker trend of the past few years is that it's become easy to get a sneaker that's both really well made and really comfortable. This turquoise calfskin low-top by Bally, which has been making luxury footwear for 160-some-odd years, will mold to your feet and look good with pretty much everything you own. We wouldn't work out in it, but there's no good reason we couldn't.
Leather sneaker ($495) by Bally,bally.com
5THE REFINED DESERT BOOT
Not as clunky or chunky as your typical desert boot but every bit as durable and functional, it could easily pair with a navy suit for a day in the office. Or a weekend in the woods. Your call.
Suede desert boot ($140) by Aldo,aldoshoes.com
Published in the September 2015 issue.
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