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Advice on: Shoes

Hello and welcome to FtM Advice, a blog supporting trans men. In this post, I’ll be detailing how to choose shoes.

One of the first things my father said to me when I came out to him was, “trans men are a joke - they can’t hide their tiny feet”. His bigotry aside, this is a guide to “hiding your tiny feet”.

First of all - hate to break it to you, but T won’t make your feet bigger. I’m 20 and still not on T, so, before I started trying on men’s shoes, I thought I was doomed. Wearing men’s shoes is the only reliable way to make your feet look bigger. Someday there’ll be surgery to enlarge your feet, but, until “someday”, the best thing to do is to size up your shoes.

In European sizes, the sizing system is the same across men’s and women’s shoes. In the US, men’s sizes are two sizes smaller than women’s, so it isn’t that difficult either. In Britain, however, where I live, men’s shoe sizes are half a size larger than women’s! 

My advice, however, is to try on men’s shoes slightly larger than your women’s size. The aim here is to pass as male, and, sadly, most people born female don’t have very big feet. You might get lucky trying on men’s shoes, though - I wear my father’s size 8 (UK men’s size) shoes, and they fit me better than any of my own shoes. Plus, they make my “tiny feet” look more like a cisgender man’s feet! 

(Figure one: my father’s shoes, on me.)

If you’re less lucky than me in terms of having oversize feet - remember those ugly blue orthopaedic insoles that you might have worn as a kid? Those work wonders when it comes to sizing up your shoes. They also add a little height due to the padding under the bridge of your feet. When I’m feeling particularly dysphoric about my feet, I wear them in size 10 (UK men’s) shoes. 

(Figure two: these fuckers. I hated them as a child!)

You can find insoles like those as cheaply as £3 on eBay. My advice, if you’re using these, is to size up. Don’t cut them to size. Stuff the end of the insole into the toe of your shoes, and the shoes will fit comfortably. 

If insoles alone don’t make your shoes fit, I recommend stuffing a sock into the heel. It might feel awkward at first, but after a bit of walking, the sock will mould to the shape of your heel and push your feet forward just enough to get your toes comfy in your shoes.

Finding men’s shoes, if you don’t have a brother, uncle, father, etc. who won’t notice a pair missing, can be a bit difficult. I favour Marks & Spencer and John Lewis for shoes. The shoes I’m wearing in Fig. 1 are from Marks & Spencer. However, you don’t need to shell out £80-something for shoes every time you want a new pair! The good news about men’s shoes is that they’re built to last, and you can find cheap ones in charity/thrift shops. Some of my local charity shops sell men’s shoes for as little as £4. 

It’s important to learn a bit about shoe care. I did say that men’s shoes are built to last, but some of the shoes you find in charity shops are a bit battered. Invest in some cobbler’s cream. It costs £5 for a pot at my local shoe repair shop, and it takes care of polishing, shining, cleaning, and protecting the surface of your shoes. A decent paper kitchen tissue should be fine for rubbing it in. Buy a neutral colour so you can use them on different colours of shoes. You should apply some to your shoes every morning before you go out in them. You’ll also, of course, want a shoe brush. I recommend horse hair shoe brushes. Shoe repair shops sometimes try to charge you £10 for them, but mine came from Amazon for £5.50. Another thing you might want is a shoehorn - you know, those things your grandpa puts his shoes on with. If you’re clumsy putting on your shoes without one, the back of them can bend, and they won’t last very long. If you have a bit of spare money, remember that old joke about the cobbler? Your parents might have told you, when lending you money, “this is the one the cobbler killed his wife with - the last”. A last is a wooden foot-shaped thing that shoemakers use when making or repairing shoes. It keeps shoes in the right shape. Shoe trees are very similar, but more expensive. Lasts can be as cheap as £20 for a pair.

A small note: do not buy patent leather shoes! Apart from making you look like a schoolboy, or, worse, a lesbian, they are devilishly hard to keep clean and to keep the patent leather from getting scuffed as you walk around.

Now: the fashion bit. 

The first rule of men’s shoes is: the colour of your shoes should always match the colour of your belt. Have a purple leopard print belt? I’m ashamed to say that I had one, but: throw it away. A brown belt and a black belt should be all you need. What if you don’t need to wear a belt? That means you’ve chosen your trousers properly! You should always wear a belt, but you should never need to wear a belt. If you don’t like belts, braces (suspenders, for the Americans) are another option, but if you have a large chest, they draw attention to it. I’m an A cup, plus I bind, so I can get away with braces, but if you’re even a B cup, even if you’re binding, say no to braces. And definitely say no to braces and a belt at the same time!

The second fashion-related thing I’d like to bring up is, of course, the style of your shoes. Safe options for smart casual wear are Oxfords and Chelsea boots. Another option is brogues - black or brown brogues go well with formal outfits. Oxfords, Derbys, and Chelsea boots, however, are more versatile by far. Wearing jeans and brogues is the realm of male models and actors only. Wearing jeans and Oxfords, Derbys, or Chelsea boots is fine, and you can wear them in most formal settings, too. Wingtip shoes (the ones with the long pointy toes) can make your feet look bigger, but they’re for formal wear only. I would discourage Doc Martens. A lot of FtMs whom I know started out as butch lesbians, but, if you want to look like a man rather than like a butch lesbian, do not wear Doc Martens until you’ve gone years on T. I’d also discourage very casual styles such as Converses or New Balances. Like patent leather shoes, they make you look younger, and, if you’re short like me, you’ll just look like a kid from the skate park. 

Another fashion rule is, “no brown in town”. This is a hair-splitting matter of outdated etiquette, but I follow it, and, to look like a smart man, you should too. Brown shoes are for countryside wear. Black shoes are for the city. I own a pair of brown brogues, but I save them for when I’m visiting my family in the countryside. I think that this rule only applies in Britain, though, so people from elsewhere can wear brown shoes wherever they like.

Important links:

Shoes for sale:

Marks & Spencer - these are the shoes I’m wearing in Fig. 1.

John Lewis - I own these ones.

Schuh - mostly very casual shoes, but they sometimes carry more sensible shoes at vastly discounted prices.

Charles Tyrwhitt - these shoes can be expensive, but they’re worth the price to look smart. I’m yet to buy men’s shoes from them, but I used to wear a pair of women’s shoes from them, and they looked great and are still not damaged despite wearing them almost every day at high school.

Clarks - again, a lot of casual shoes, but they do carry quality smart shoes for quite cheap prices.

Shoe advice:

5 Year Project - this website has advice on shoe care and choosing shoes to match outfits.

Herring Shoes’ shoe care guide - a comprehensive and concise guide to keeping shoes in good nick.

That’s all, folks! Feel free to send in questions.

[dietaku]

Amazing Quest 2: Chapter 3

Things get a little Down Under

Chapter 3: Fatal Feathery Fowl Fearsome Four-way Fight!

The camera pans down with Dood and company laying in a smoldering crater. Suddenly, some tiny, yellow birds scurry over to them.

Kiwi: Ah. Hey bru. Ya 'kay bru?

Genki: Oui, missour. We appear to have landed on something soft.

Kylie: And full of organs. Dood: Mrf. Kiwi: You fell from the sky. You wus hoigh az, bru!

Dood: I. Um. Yes. That. What you said.

Kiwi: I saw you fall, and there was a bug explosion! So I had to see what it was, bru. Scared our kuds, right out, it did.

Dood and the party get up.

Dood: Sorry, we didn't mean to scare any cuds. We were thrown by accident.

Kiwi: Well, no harm done, bru. Do ya need anything?

Dood: Maybe just some directions to town.

Kiwi: Oh, that's easy, bru! Follow me!

The Kiwi hurries off-screen and we're allowed to begin exploring the new area. You can still encounter some monsters, as this area is shared to a dungeon area we'll explore later, so just hurry to the side to reach the overworld and not far away is the Kiwi Village. Here, we can get the Kiwi Set of gear for everyone, including the memetic KiwiDrss for the ladies, except Dood won't get any weapons here, oddly enough. The inn holds an amusing timesink card game Dood plays against a kiwi wearing a sun visor, which has very unclear rules, and the town square holds a statue which tells, in laborious detail, the tale of The Great Emu War, where Kiwis and Kangaroos joined together against a vile avian threat. It is worth reading. In the same area, there's a sad-looking kiwi. You can tell she is sad by the fact she has large, watery eyes.

Kiwi: Oh! A-bloo-bloo-boo! I'm sad, bru!

Dood: What's wrong? Is it something I can help with?

Kiwi: My kud, bru! Those dirty ostriches! They kudnapped 'er!

Dood: I'm sorry? Kiwi: They broke into the village a few nights ago! They grabbed 'er right out of 'er bed, bru!

Dood: … I'm struggling to understand.

Deliost: Surprising no one.

Kylie: Dood, she's saying her child was abducted by the ostrich tribe!

Dood: Oh! Why didn't she just say so? Geez.

Kiwi: Oh! They want 50,000 lobsters for 'er and the other kuds!

Dood: Uh. Translation? Kylie: Sorry, even I'm off the menu on this one.

Kiwi: Y'know! A million clams! Dood: I had no idea ostriches were so big on seafood.

Genki: Ah, she means that they are held for a great ransom. Not food, money.

Dood: Oh! Man, I am learning so much about culture today. Money, of course! Kiwi: Whazza matter there, sonny?

Dood: What? I said “money”.

Kiwi: Yes, what's wrong with it?

Dood: … Huh? Kiwi: Ya knee. You keep talkin' 'bout yer knee.

Dood: …

Genki: Err-hem. Let us focus now.

Kylie: Where are the ku-- err-- kids, being held.

Deliost: Did you almost say it too? Kylie: No! … Yes.

Kiwi: The ostriches have a large base sex mulls south of here. They took over a castle there. See, it's an instunct thing for them – ostriches are fated rivals for well-to-do nobles.

Dood: I see. That makes perfect sense! Deliost: It... does?

Genki: Pardon moi, but how far is sex mulls?

Kiwi: Ye don't know mulls, bru? Almost tin kays.

Dood: Tin kays. I fully understand!

Genki: You do? Dood: Yes! Let's go save the cud from the cows! Deliost: Ostriches.

Dood: Poh-tay-toe, pah-taw-toh.

Genki: I 'ave literally never heard anyone call it a “pah-taw-toh”.

So, now we can leave town and head south, which follows a small stream down to a large castle. If you go here, an amusing cutscene plays, as this is actually not the castle we need. At the door, we meet emus.

Emu: G'day, mate. Can I help you? Dood: Are you a cow? Emu: No, 'fraid not.

Dood: Are you a dragon? Deliost: DOOD! Dood: I'm just asking!!!

Genki: That's racist!

Emu: Sorry, cobber?

Deliost: We're looking for the ostriches.

Emu: Oh! Ya must'a come from the kiwis. Silly buggers. The ostrich fort is six miles from here. Ya only come six kays.

Dood: Ooooh!

Emu: Strewth, you guys have no clue, do ya? 'Ere, 'ave a tinny and let an old codger you 'bout the war!

Dood: Cool!

Deliost: Sorry to take up your time, sirs, we really need to get a move-on. Thank you!

Here, we can actually go inside anyway despite what the guards say. Once inside, we can find a set of item shops that don't sell anything the kiwis didn't, but it doubles as a rest stop. If we go to the throne room, we can begin an optional side quest. There's an emu here rushing back and forth frantically. Speak to him.

Emu: Oh? G'day, mates. I'm sorry, I didn't even hear ya come in. What can I do fer ya?

Dood: You look worried about something.

Emu: Oh, too roight. Hm. You don't really care 'bout that, though, do ya? H-how about a tour of our beloved EmuFort?

You can then pick from a Yes/No prompt.

-If you pick Yes-

Emu: Good! Great, even! Follow me!

He then takes you into the, uh, only other available room in EmuFort, the town square.

Emu: Now, see... we have, uh, item shops! They're great. … I like them.

Genki: Is this entire town three item shops that all sell the same items and an inn? And your throne room? Emu: … Tour's over, mates! Please, come and see me again!

-If you pick No-

Emu: No? But I have some great item shops I can show ya...

Deliost: What's the matter, sir?

Emu: Ah, it's a bother, I reckon, but if ya must know... I'm the prince here. Soon to be the King even.

Kylie: That sounds like a good thing, though.

Emu: Ah, it would be. But, uh, I've a small problem on my wingtips and I just don't know how to start with it.

Dood: I can help you! It never hurts to meddle in other peoples' affairs!

Emu: … Alright, I'll tell ya. But this stays between us, mates. See, I have fallen for a fair maiden.

Kylie: A love story?! Oh, how wonderful~!

Emu: Roight, well, turns out that the sheila who stole my 'eart there was the Princess of the Ostriches.

Genki: Oh my.

Emu: So you see how I got a problem now. Can't go near the place without hearing the blighters shouting jokes about me mum, let alone get inside to see 'er. Apples it ain't. She waits for me, though. She's a 'opeless romantic, she is.

Genki: Ah, a forbidden romance. Je suis monte~!

Dood: We're going there anyway. We can just take a letter for you.

Emu: I wish it were that easy, mate, I really do. Problem is the ostriches up and moved 'er into the tower out to the east of 'ere.

Dood: We can still go there. Even if it's guarded, we'll get in there!

Emu: Ya'll take a letter for me?

Dood: I'll do you one better! I'll break her out and bring her here to you!

Emu: That's roight mad, you realize? Dood: No, I'm happy!

Kylie: He was... probably dropped on his head as a child. Please forgive my ward...

Emu: Well, if'n ya can manage it, I'd be eternally grateful. But please, don't put yourselves in unnecessary danger on my account.

Dood: We won't! We'll just bust her out of the tower! Let's go, mates!

So, with quest in hand, we can now move east out of town to cross the bridge there (which would've remained off-limits had we not spoken to the prince) and head towards the tower there. Here, you'll have to force your way in past some Ostrich Knights, which are hearty HP-wise, but only pose a threat to those woefully under-powered for this stretch. Inside, they'll continue as random encounters, which is annoying as the staircase to the room above is long and arduous and the door at the one-third, half, and two-thirds marks are blocked by lazy ostrich guards. They won't fight you, but ask for arbitrary food items, which they explain can be found in the hold in the basement. Well, that's not as easy as it sounds, as you find the basement itself is a maze-like series of hallways, with certain ones ending at different mini-boss fights. The first guard wants a Roach Roast, which you have to battle a giant roach for. The second asks for a Cicada Shake, which mandates a dance-off minigame with the Cicada King, done in the style of a DDR game using the control pad. And the last requests a Grass Wrap (Weed Gyro in PAL regions), which you can get by fighting the Burrito Bison that appears in the deepest hallway. The guards, once bribed, step aside and fall asleep, allowing you access to the princess' chamber. Dood heroically throws the door open.

Ostrich: Oh my! Are you here to kidnap me?! Again? I am overdue...

Dood: Um. I mean, kind of? Is it kidnapping if we kidnap someone from being kidnapped? Maybe THAT'S what “cudnapping” is!!

Deliost: Facepalm

Genki: Mademoiselle, we have come to free you at your beloved Prince's request!

Ostrich: Oh! You're heroes here to liberate me!

Dood: Yeah, that!

Genki: Speaking of, have you any valuables to... liberate?

Ostrich: Well, not really. But the big guard who patrols the stairwell might!

Kylie: Wait, we bribed the guards in the stairwell.

Ostrich: Yes, but did you bribe the big one?

Dood: Which one's the big one?

The area shakes briefly, then stops. Then once again.

Genki: Que?

Deliost: Wait, that's not even--

The wall blows open as a colossal gorilla clad in ornate, the stone armor blows surrounding area down.

Gorilla: HUZZAH!!!

Dood: Oh. THAT one is the big one!

-Boss Fight!-

Gorillian Horse-Powered Gorilla

LP: 5800

MP: 0

Gas Tank (Hidden)

LP: 1200

MP: 0

This massive monkey is all about power and his individual blows are devastatingly strong, none moreso than his “Lance out for Cranbe” attack where he spins in circles, dealing medium physical damage across the party line. If you want to go toe-to-toe with him, by all means, have it. He barely has more HP than the chapter boss from the previous story segment and we're much more powerful now. However, there is a way to cheese him. By using Genki's “Look! An eagle!” technique, Gorillian will become stunned and turn his back to you, revealing the gas tank on his back. If you attack it a few times, it'll ignite and blow Gorillian clear out the opposite wall, immediately defeating him in just a few turns!

-Boss Fight!-

Dood: Yay!

Deliost: That was non-sequitur.

Genki: Oui-oui.

Ostrich: You agree emphatically?

Genki: Non. I need to use the lady's room.

At this point, we can freely leave and the dungeon as a whole ceases being accessible as most of it is now rubble. If we try to leave now, a giant, sentient block will inform you the princess takes priority--

Block: Princess Priority pretty much prompts protagonists to proceed plot-wise plodding platitudes.

Kylie: I zoned out half way through that.

Dood: Peh pehpeh pehpeh pehpehpehpeh.

Genki: Oui, missiour, now you are speaking my language!

Dood: What language is that, Genki? Genki: Sometimes I lay awake at night and stare at the ceiling, wondering that. … What is a language? Is there a God? Dood: … Do you need a hug?

Genki: Badly.

--And force you back to EmuFort. Go to the throne room to run into the Emu Prince.

Emu: Ah! Y'all're back. Yah alroight, mates?

Ostrich: My love~!

The Ostrich Princess rushes the Emu Prince, easily pinning him to the wall.

Emu: BARF!

Kylie: Y'know it dons on me only now just how much bigger she is than him...

Emu: My dear princess! You're safe!

Ostrich: I am! Thanks to our strange, featherless friends! We must reward them, darling, somehow!

Emu: I agree! Unto you, I will bestow the Four Legendary Treasures of the Southwest!

Genki's eyes become a dollar and a yen sign, respectively.

Genki: Oui, your generosity knows no bounds~!

Emu: Here, sport.

The Emu prince approaches Dood and Dood gets the KiwiSwrd, OstrSwrd, KngaSwrd, and EmuSwrd, completely replacing his old set of weapons. These not only bolster his attack and defense but also bumps up his speed. This set became quite popular, to the point where in AQ6: Puddingnomicon, this was the first set of weapons Dood can unlock after his default.

Dood: Thank you sir! I will be sure to use this as responsibly as I possibly can!

Deliost: Which, based on our efforts at the Ostrich Tower, likely mean they'll be shattered within a week.

Emu: Ehh. Whatcha gonna do, I mean, really? G'luck to ya now, mates.

Now we can head south again. Now we can actually get to the Ostrich Fort in the south – presumably tin kays worth. If you go to the grotto on the right, you can get the much-loved Kangaroo, Kangaroo, and Kangaroo genes for Kylie (one for each part of her body) for her Aussie Form, which can learn “BoxJly Psn”, “FnlWeb Slw”, “Taipn Strk”, and “Daytime Drnk”, the most potent status-ailment dealers we can get at this point in the game and for some time after. Afterward, approach the gate of the fort, and you get a mini-cutscene as Dood and co. approach the ostrich guards.

Dood: Hello!

Ostrich: Um. Hi.

Dood: Can we go in? Ostrich: Um. No can do, kid. If we just let you in, we'd be setting a precedent.

Genki: Come now, Herr Ostrich, can you not make the tiniest exception on... our part?

Genki leans over, revealing yet more of her sizable chest.

Ostrich: Um. I'm sure that's supposed to be impressive, but I'm a bird. Genki: Oh. So you are.

Dood: Um, it's just, we want to save the... cows.

Deliost: Kids. Also, are you sure you want to just be saying that to the ones who kidnapped them?

Ostrich: Oh, I wish you hadn't gone and said that.

Dood: Why? Ostrich: 'cuz now we have to kill you.

The ostrich guards rush forward, hurling the party through the air to the map.

Genki: Mein Gott! Such rude little bird-brains!!

Kylie: Yeah, that wasn't super smart, Dood.

Dood: I'll show them! I'll build my own fort! And it'll be cooler than theirs! And they won't be invited to come in either!!

Deliost: Dood, focus! We need to save the children!

Dood: Yeah! That too!

Kylie: Yeah, but how do we do that...?

Now back on the overworld, a robed figure appears off to the side. Speak to him.

Dood: Hi.

Man: You... you have an interesting aura about you.

Dood: Genki says I'm a tent.

Man: Good for you! Say, are you trying to get into Ostrich Fort?

Deliost: We are. How did you know that? Man: As luck should have it, I was just happening by when those muscle-headed guards sent you sailing through the air. More airtime than they ever had, nyuknyuk.

Deliost: Do you... know a way inside? Man: I do, as a matter of fact. See, the race relations around here are a little unstable, due to the Great Emu War. The Kiwis and Kangaroos battled the Ostriches and the Emus... many lives were lost.

Dood: Really?! Man: Well, no. It was a humiliating and crushing defeat. BUT! I have a means by which you can turn this historical failure into your trump card!

Kylie: What's that? Man: See, in a nearby grotto, kangaroos live freely. All you need do is distract a mama kangaroo, and nab her joey. Take it and run for the fort full-speed! In no time, you'll all be inside and victorious!

Dood: That makes sense.

Deliost: It's a scary place in your mind, Dood.

Dood: Says the one who continued calling me “Dudu” well after the first chapter ended.

Deliost: Did... did you just hold a grudge? Dood: I like pie.

Deliost: …

So, we return to the grotto. During this event, we cannot get the Kanga-genes. We'd have to come back after the fact – which there is no point in doing otherwise – and thus these tend to get missed a lot by newcomers. Head inside and you'll need to find a Kangaroo with a joey in her pouch. When you inspect her, you'll get a small battle with a Wild Kanga & Joey monster, which functions as one unit. When you defeat her, you'll get the message “Better move fast!” as you return to control. All the kangaroos, joey or no, will aggro on you and you need to be in motion if you don't want to spend the next 45 minutes of your life fighting your way through them all. Rush back to the overworld and then to Ostrich Fort. When you do, Dood slides in and pitches the joey baseball-style into the fort's open doors.

Dood: HEY! LOOK! THEY CUD-NAPPED YOUR BABY!

Ostrich: Pardon?

The Kangaroos rush onto the map.

Kangaroo: Blimey, mates, the ostriches are taking pages from the Emu's playbook! Time to show them what-for, gents!!

The kangaroos suddenly don green helmets and open fire with their massive, mounted machine guns. The ostriches laugh hysterically and rush inside their fort as the kangaroos continue firing. If you speak to them, they mention how they'll not suffer another loss to flightless birds, or how they'll not continue to maintain a 1000:1 ratio of ammo expended vs. targets eliminated. However, the door is left open and we're allowed to get inside. Inside, we find the internal layout is just a series of hallways, dotted by ostrich soldiers. If you head left, then up, then left again, you'll find an ostrich in a lone bedroom, staring a poster.

Ostrich: I really admire Soggy Teacher's style!

Dood: Kay!

This baffled fans for years, up until the era of the internet, when we learned a bit more about Mrs. Hironbu Sakaki, or as the ostrich says in Japanese, “Sakaki-sensei”. Reports indicate when this blunder was shown to Sakaki herself, she actually had her drink spray from her nose.

Anyways, the remainder of this dungeon is very droll and shares its tileset with the Ostrich Tower, meaning this is going to look awful same-y. If you explore towards the right-hand side in the second stretch, you can find a jail. Go ahead and let the people inside out (this'll pay off later in the game). And for a bit of an Easter Egg – the last one you let out is a tall, buff guy who thanks you quietly and departs. This guy is actually a shout-out to the side manga, Orange Ravine: it's Fellow G. Individual! Though nothing in the game mentions his name, JeffCom+DTK has admitted that it's him. In the GBA re-release, you get a scene with him later in the game, though, which is nice. If you press on past the third area, we'll get to the proper boss: the Ostrich King.

King: I see... since you're here, I have to accept that you're here! Dood: … Wow, that didn't even make sense to me...

King: You're here to avenge those damn marsupials! Well, you shall not do that which you came to accomplish!

Kylie: … Um?

King: Now, let us engage in our fight of battle!!

-Boss Fight!-

Ostrich King

LP: 6000

MP: 3000

Ostrich Vizier

LP: 3000

MP: 6000

The King comes at you with his adviser, the Ostrich Vizier, in tow. The King is a raw physical attacker and has the ability to buff his attack and debuff yours. The Vizier is much more crafty, being a mage, and can inflict mute and red on the party with his all-hitting “Ostrich Feather Storm” technique. Since he can also heal, it's prudent to remove the Vizier as quickly as you can.

-Boss Fight!-

King: Ah... the irony is overwhelmingly ironic. A king meets his death by regicide...

Dood: You talk funny.

The scene dims slightly as the Ostrich King rushes forward, trying to run Dood through with his talons, but as he does so (and his party shouts out his name), Dood vanishes from sight, then reappears on the other side of the King.

King: I... I...

Dood: No, no, no. Wait for it. Waaaaaaaaaait for iiiiiiiiiiit...

The King is suddenly rendered de-feathered as his cartoonishly naked form sheepishly covers his crotch and he hurries out the door.

Dood: And that's the end of my attack!

Genki: Mon cheri, that was incroyable!

Dood: Sometimes I just do in-crawfish-able things. I'm cool like that.

Kylie: I think, strictly speaking, that shouldn't have been something a normal person could do!

Dood: So, where's the cud?

Kylie That's true... we haven't seen them so far, have we?

Dood walks over to the wall and opens a door, as he's buried in an avalanche of tiny, adorable, yellow fluffy chicks.

Dood: MRF!

Chicks: Bru? Bru! Bru... Bru!

Deliost: I guess that answers that...

The scene will resume at Kiwi Town, now with the parents reunited with their children.

Kiwi: Well, look at you, lil' bru! Ya brought our kuds right home! How can we ever thank you?

Dood: Aww, we just wanted to help out!

Kiwi: Well, you brus will always be welcomed az!

Dood: Heh-heh~!

We can now leave, as a new bridge has appeared south of the now-ransacked Ostrich Fort. This will actually take us to the next town: Flounder, and the next coliseum, as we were promised - Southfort Monster Girl Monster Association! When you approach the coliseum at the far north end, Kylie breaks off from the party to admire a poster.

Kylie: “For all Monster Girl Battle Maniacs – are you a bad enough dude to beat the competition and reach the All-Star Special?” But THAT spells out--

???: Ballzy!!

Kylie: Oh, crap!

The camera pans over as we see Balzac and his Cat-oblepas walking towards the door.

Cat-oblepas: Ballzy! I'm tired! Balzac: We're here. Once we rest up, we'll win for sure and--

Balzac gestures wildly.

Balzac: --In this TWO VS. TWO BATTLE, WE SHALL BE UNBEATABLE!

Cat-oblepas: WHAT?! You have another monster girl?! Balzac: I DO! Meet... Dog-maggeddon!

A girl with floppy, dog ears and a tired expression walks up.

Dog-maggeddon: Woof woof, barf barf barf.

Cat-oblepas: FSSSH!!!

Cat-oblepas frizzes up and leaps atop Balzac, causing a cartoonish cloud of smoke and dust as she beats the stuffing out of him, then flees from the scene, allowing Balzac to collapse where he stood. We then regain control. We can even speak to Dog-maggeddon.

Dog-maggeddon: That Cat-monster got scared and ran off. But not before she pummeled our master. That was ruff.

Dog-maggeddon: Dog gone it, how long is that cat going to hide in that tree?

Dog-maggeddon: Gives you paws for thought, doesn't it?

At this point, we're supposed to go over to the tree and speak to Cat-oblepas.

Cat-oblepas: No way! I'm not coming down!

Dood: But why? Cat-oblepas: I don't know if you noticed or not, but that thing is from the dog tribe! Dood: And? Cat-oblepas: I don't exactly get along with dogs, obviously!

Dood: But why? Cat-oblepas: … Am I going to just be stuck here with you asking me dumb questions the entire time? Deliost: Yeah, probably.

Cat-oblepas: Okay, I'm coming down.

The party returns.

Balzac: Hmph! I suppose I owe you a tiny debt of gratitude, but I will not be going easy on you! We shall meet in the ring again! Dood: I like him. He has spirit.

Kylie: That's one way to put it...

Inside, we get to register at the counter, and we'll get to pick one additional party member plus Kylie. This cues up the chapter boss battle.

-Boss Fight!-

Cat-oblepas

LP: 7500

MP: 5000

Dog-maggeddon

LP: 8500

MP: 3500

These two are a formidable battle indeed. Cat retains all her moves from the previous encounter, but now also gains WafleIrn as a follow-up, and a move that inflicts sleep called “Hypnotic Butt Wiggle”. Dog, meanwhile, uses support abilities in addition to pretty strong normal attack. I prefer using Dood and Kylie for this match and try to run them down quickly, but try what works best for you.

-Boss Fight!-

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10 Best Spectator Shoes for Men in 2017

Did you know your choice of footwear may communicate with personality? Shoes speak about who you are, but they can also provide an instant, easy wardrobe update, too. It is a spectator shoe that dares the wearer to stand out from the crowd. The fantastic spectator shoe presented a style of low-heeled, semi-brogue or full brogue designed from two contrasting colors, commonly having the toe and heel cap and sometimes the lace plates in a darker color than the principal body of the shoe. These stunning shoes are available in a variety of vibrant, beautiful colors and both thick and thin soles to quickly enhance any wardrobe.

We invested all our efforts for you and here is our list of the best men’s spectator shoes:

10 Best Spectator Shoes for Men

1. Ferro Aldo Men’s Modern Spectator Shoes

Ferro Aldo Mens Causal Wingtip Oxfords Modern Spectator Style (9, Red)

THESE SHOES RUN BIG - PLEASE ORDER ONE SIZE SMALLER THEN WHAT YOU NORMALLY WEAR

Spectator style wingtip with classic two-tone brown and white

Leather Lining. Man made upper & bottom.

Detailed stitch craftsmanship

Padded insole! Real Comfortable!

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And while there are plenty of variations on the classic design now available, it is the red and white leather cap toe Ferro Aldo Men’s Casual Oxfords that we feel every man should have in his collection. This great looking shoe complements formal wear perfectly whether you’re going to a business meeting or you are going to a dinner with your girlfriend. Besides, these shoes are the most comfortable spectator shoes you can get on the market. Standing or walking for long periods can be rough on your feet but not with these shoes. Shoes and health have a close link to one another, and it is crucial that you do not forget about this relationship. Step up in style and comfort.

Features and Specifications:

Fantastic value – The price is more than perfect for what you get. There is no place for any doubt about profitability for this product. Why is that so? Learn down bellow.

Padded footbed – Thanks to padded footbed they fit perfectly right out of the box. There is no need to bend them at the house before going out. Comfort, soft material line and ease of walking will put you on the street right away.

Genuine leather lined – Although these shoes mainly have a synthetic material, this high-quality leather tip does not give you just a beautiful look but also the softness of the shoe. The genuine leather is placed in the right place- the portion of a shoe which covers the top of the foot. The genuine leather should not be hidden. She has to show proudly because of its characteristics and value.

Design and color – Red is the color of extreme. It is the color of love, seduction, violence, danger and adventure. A beautiful shade of red matte color with white seduce ties is going to give you that fascinating spectator look, and surely you will not go unnoticed. It combines the classic elegance of the timeless wingtip with the added flair of the Spectator.

Heel height – Perfect for when you want a little lift, the 1″ heel is your go-to. It is manly and practical.

Pros

✓ Lined with genuine leather ✓ Padded footbed for all-day comfort ✓ Heel is 1″ height ✓ Great value for your money

Cons

✗ The sizes run on the larger size and ordering a size down comes recommended ✗ Packing material can have “rubbed” smell so you should take your shoes outside and air them

2. Bolano Mens Black and White Classic Smooth Dress Shoe

Bolano Mens Two-Toned Black and White Classic Smooth Dress Shoe with Wing-Tip and Perforated Detailing: Style Elwyn Black-000 14 D (M) US

Bolano Men's Classic Smooth Dress Shoe in Black

Classic Shoe Style Perfect for Work, Dress, and Formal Occasions

man-made sole with blocked heel

synthetic upper

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Using the visual equilibrium of black and white with great design leads to reliable messaging and is a great helpful strategy when wanting to draw tendance to a particular object. Thanks to Bolano, this beautiful layout, comfortable wear and affordable price, this is one of the best spectator shoes for men if you don’t like leather products.

Features and Specifications:

Lovely looking design – If you want to play safely you can never go wrong with black and white combination – that always wins. Although these shoes don’t contain the leather materials, synthetic as a material can also give you that mirror shines everyone is asking for. Take things up a cut by giving the toe caps and heel counters of your shoes a mirror shine. Also, small details such as carved dots are providing some extra value.

Origin – Made in China with excellent co-operations exported to the whole world. Good and fast making is out of competition with other forces of the world. China is becoming synonymous with quality and precision.

Perforated detailing – Style Elwyn Black-000 with lovely quarter brogues which have a toe cap seam lined with decorative perforations.

Comfortable wear – Easy to walk because of sole with blocked heel without pressure, your spine will be grateful to you.

Good value – For this amount of comfort and glossy chic the price is below expected, especially when it comes to a combination of colors that can be easily assembled with every garment item. They will be able to compete with all fashion challenges.

Pros

✓ Light to walk in them ✓ Great value and features you get ✓ Lovely and charming design ✓ Good price

Cons

✗ Synthetic made ✗ Rubber smell

3. Sio Mens Two-Tone Grey Suede and Black SmoothWingtip Oxford Dress Shoe

Sio Mens Two-Tone Grey Suede and Black Smooth Wingtip Oxford Dress Shoe: Style Brighton Grey-011 10 D (M) US

Sio Men's Two-Tone Dress Oxford in Grey Suede and Black Smooth

Classic Shoe Style Perfect for Work, Dress, and Formal Occasions

man-made sole with blocked heel

High Quality Manmade Upper

Please search "Brighton" to purchase additional colors in this style

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If you are looking for a sexy and modern version of spectator shoe style that would be perfect for work, dress and formal occasion with the smallest amount of color contrast- these shoes are the one. The only contrast you will wickedly want to have on your shoes is the contrast of suede and gloss. You do not need to look for 50 shades of gray anymore because this Brighton Grey -011 made by Sio is perfect for complementing your entire outfit. These sophisticated shoes will also fit beautiful with no unpleasantly squeezing at the toes.

Features and Specifications:

High quality manmade upper – The foot inflow will be loosened from the top side, and there will be no room for any pressure.

Origin – These great shoes are made in China, and they have worldwide shipping. Delivery is correct according to instructions.

Style – Awesome Brighton Grey -011 faux suede color is contrasted by a great black glossy combination that gives you the more elegant look which will be special for every style.

Maintenance – Although rarely requires it, you have to polish them in two stages. Use a little wax and a soft muslin cloth for the synthetic portion, and a brush and suede “cream” for the suede part.

Pros

✓ Great color combination ✓ Easy to style with other clothing ✓ Sophisticated modern spectator shoe ✓ Fit and comfortable as expected

Cons

✗ Hard to clean

4. Amali Mens Two-Tone Royal Blue and White Wingtip Oxford Dress Shoe

Amali Mens Two-Tone Royal Blue and White Wingtip Oxford Dress Shoe: Style P1056 Royal Blue-052 14 D (M) US

Amali Men's Two-Tone Dress Oxford in Royal Blue and White

Classic Shoe Style Perfect for Work, Dress, and Formal Occasions

Man-Made Sole with Blocked Heel

High Quality Man Made Upper

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The color of royal blue with the white combination is the color of confidence, responsibility, and loyalty. It is reserved, and quiet and doesn’t like to make a fuss or draw attention, but with this classic spectator style from Amali, your outfit will get an entirely new dimension. No matter what time of year it may be, there’s never a reason not to invest in a pop of color.

Features and Specifications:

Construction – High-quality manmade part of the shoe that covers every part of your foot; the top of the foot, each side of the foot, and the back of the heel and manmade sole with the blocked heel for support.

The material of production – Synthetic with a synthetic sole made of manmade materials including plastic, rubber and artificial leather which allows it to hold color and design easier. It is also simpler to make synthetic shoe water resistance which makes them lighter in wet conditions and much easier to clean.

Design – Two-toned Royal blue-052 and white color connect correctly with decently blue ties.

Imported – The fastest and most accurate production comes from China. Excellent production will not be subject to any challenges.

Pros

✓ Great color ✓ No chemical odor ✓ Easy to clean

Cons

✗ Sizes are smaller if you have a wide foot ✗ They are not for all day walking and standing

5. Paul Malone Oxford Dress Shoes Tan and Navy 100% Leather

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Paul Malone Oxford Dress Shoes . Tan and Navy . 100% Leather

100% Leather Upper: (Cow Nappa Leather & Suede Leather)

100% Leather Sole

100% Leather Interior

Style: Wing Tip Oxfords

Imported: This Shoe is labeled in UK Sizes

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The one who buys cheap buys twice and ends up spending more than the one who buys good quality in the first place. That is especially true for shoes. If you are a luxury leather fan, Paul Malone will fulfill all your expectations. Leather shoes are touted as a more comfortable and better fit as they will stretch and conform to the uniqueness of your foot. This tan and navy version is made for smart, courageous men who know what they want.

Features and Specifications:

Production – This pair of shoes is made of 100% real leather on the inside, outside and arch. Great Nappa antelope leather and suede is used for the outer part of the shoe. The bottom is made of extra tough, genuine leather for a long life of this pair of luxury shoes. Genuine leather on the inside provides you maximum comfort.

Design – Geometric shapes and designs are being stitched into shoes to create new designs. Holes are punched all the way in the leather giving a charming impression to the whole shoe.

Style – Wingtip Oxfords features a classic timeless style. They will give you a completely new dimension to your outfit.

Imported – Shoe is labeled in UK sizes which will suit people with a wide foot.

Pros

✓ 100% real leather ✓ Fantastic design ✓ Durable product

Cons

✗ Costly price

6. Bolano Mens Exotic Snake Printed Plain Toe Oxford Dress Shoe

Bolano Mens Exotic Snake Printed Plain Toe Oxford Dress Shoe in White and Black: Style Cobra-473

Bolano Presents Style Cobra: Exotic Snake Printed Plain Toe Oxford Dress Shoe in White and Black!

Give your wardrobe an EXOTIC touch with these oxford dress shoes!

Slip your feet into a pair of Comfortable AND Fashion Forward Footwear!

High Quality Manmade Upper and Blocked Heel.

Please Search "Bolano Cobra" to find this Style in Additional Colors!

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Have you ever taken a look at your outfit and thought that something is not enough, that something is missing? Some accessories? More colors? How about some pattern? That is a very familiar feeling we all get when we are getting ready. If you ever feel like your outfit shortage oomph here is a quick solution: wear snake printed shoes by Bolano. That is the best way to show your wild side. Of course, sometimes it can be tricky to incorporate wild prints into your wardrobe, but it will pay off. Style them with casual clothes in one or maximum two different colors.

Features and Specifications:

Synthetic – Modern synthetics are finding ways to overcome lessened feel through lighter and thinner materials.

Construction – High quality manmade upper and blocked heel.

Exotic wear – Strange fashion style is attractive. It includes so many exciting parts. Great Cobra texture on the whole shoe is giving the look of luxury quality where everyone will envy you.

Style – Cobra-473 exotic snake printed plain toe Oxford dress shoe in white and black are a great view of a classical outfit, but they are all just classic. Their avant-garde will be scattered happily through the streets.

Pros

✓ Awesome print quality ✓ Unique look ✓ Breathable shoe

Cons

✗ Difficult to style

7. Tan and White Wing Tip Spectators by Paul Malone 100% Leather

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Tan and White Wing Tip Spectators by Paul Malone . 100% Leather

100% Cow Nappa Leather

100% Leather Sole

100% Leather Interior

Style: Wing Tip Spectators

Imported: This Shoe is labeled in UK Sizes

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Another pearl that came out of Paul Malone factory is this Tan and White Wing Tip Spectators made of 100% real leather. As we mentioned earlier, the best UK luxury shoes are coming in different versions but what they all have in common is validity. Feel free to put the finishing touch on a good look with comfortable, stylish and well-made shoes.

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Features and Specifications:

Genuine leather – Natural leather products will last you a lifetime, and they are very durable. They also have a very distinctive smell (that does fade away with time).

Imported – This pair of shoes is imported and labeled in UK shoe sizes so you should take care of what kind of foot you are having, broad or narrow.

Style – Wingtip spectators with holes which are punched all the way through the leather what gives a great charm to your outfit.

Classic look – Some people limit audiences to black and white or brown and white brogues (the 20s and 30s). With this shoe, you will stand out from the crowd and be noticed.

Pros

✓ 100% real leather ✓ Fantastic design ✓ Sustainable product

Cons

✗ High price

8. Metrocharm MET525-6 Men’s Tweed Perforated Wing Tip Lace Up Oxford Dress Shoes

Metrocharm MET525-6 Men's Tweed Perforated Wing Tip Lace Up Oxford Dress Shoes (11, Black)

High Quality Man-made Faux Leather Upper

Lightly Padded Man-made Sole

Tweed Perforated Wing Tip Detail and Block Heel

Great for any Dress, Formal, or Party Occasions

Very Comfortable

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Are you tired of formalities? Unlike other shoes, retro charm MET525-6 Men’s Tweed Perforated Wing Tip Lace up Oxford Dress Shoes can be worn with a pair of jeans. With such relief, other benefits are just bonus. We will also mention the comfort. Thanks to the small platform and light structure in these shoes you can spend a lot of time on the move.

Features and Specifications:

Wingtip style – Wingtips are smack in the middle of a casual dress shoe. Longwing brogues is a concept once in a while used to set apart wingtips where the wings emerge at the back of the shoe, forming a complete circle of the footwear. They are a subset of the wingtip style. Tweed perforated wingtip detail.

Platform – Platform measures approximately 25.” which is an excellent addition to spinal support. It provides stability, ease of movement and high foot position throughout the shoe.

Construction – High quality man-made faux leather upper and lightly padded man-made synthetic sole.

Imported – Made in China with special monitoring and good quality of workmanship. Precise production at the shoe factory.

Pros

✓ Exact fit size ✓ Very comfortable ✓ Wingtip style

Cons

✗ Rubber/plastic smell ✗ Stiff stole

9. Asher Green Mens Two Tone Leather Wingtip Shoe

Asher Green Mens Two Tone Ombre Brown / Cognac Genuine Leather Wingtip Oxford Dress Shoe: AG100-065

Asher Green Presents Style AG100: Brown and Cognac Classic Genuine Leather Wingtip Oxford Dress Shoe with Perforated Design on Wing!

This Classic Wingtip Oxford Dress Shoe Style is a Seemless addition to any outfit!

Slip your feet into a pair of Ombre Leather Fashion Forward Wingtips!

Supple Genuine Leather Upper and Blocked Heel.

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The particular thing about these shoes that separates it from others is ombre complexion and a nice wingtip work. Same to that, they will offer good fit and comfort. This Classic Wingtip Oxford Dress Shoe Style is a seamless addition to any outfit!

Features and Specifications:

Style – Great AG100 brown and cognac classic match on genuine leather oxford type shoe with perforated design on the wing will no one left indifferent.

Ombre – The transition from dark to light ( brown/cognac) keeps your footwear playful and fun. With such a unique piece of shoes, it will be easy to spice up a basic outfit.

Semi-brogues – Have to brogue along the toe cap suture, and on the topper of the toecap leather, but not anywhere further up the shoe than the toecap.

Shine – As for care, it’s important to remember that these kinds of footwear tend to lose its shine and luster quicker than lighter colors, so be sure to shine your oxfords thoroughly to prevent them becoming dull.

Structure – Supple genuine leather upper, synthetic sole and blocked heel are an excellent blend for the firm and safe shoe.

Pros

✓ Unique look ✓ Coziness ✓ Fit as expected

Cons

✗ High priced comparing to competition

10. Men’s Oxford Classic Leather Lined Perforated Wingtip Dress Oxfords Shoes

IVANCA Men's Oxford Modern Classic Brogue Lace Up Bovine anti-suede Leather Lined Perforated Wing-tip Dress Vintage Oxfords Shoes,COFFEE,10 D (M)

Bovine anti-suede leather upper

Man Made Durable Rubber and Wooden sole

Pigskin Leather Lining

Carving Vintage Toe

Wooden Heel

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Last but not least important, Ivanca’s Oxford Classic Brogue Lace Up Anti Suede Leather Lined Shoe will propose a mature generation. Excellent texture blend in the color of coffee and incredible comfort and softness is what describes this spectator shoe in the first place.

Features and Specifications:

Wooden heel – Heel is made of high-quality real wood which gives great support to shoes and also relieves the spine.

Carving vintage toe – The top of the shoe differs in the structure on the other parts.

Pigskin leather lining – In general, the colors look brighter, and the overall lux feel of the product is elevated with the pigskin.

Structure – Bovine anti-suede leather upper man-made durable rubber and wooden sole which provide a sturdy structure that will withstand any movement.

Color – There are various shades of the color brown, but the AG118-028 shade is a brownish color (brown combined with white) representing a color of a roasted coffee bean. This shade will make a great contribution to any outfit especially when there is an encounter between dark and bright tones.

Pros

✓ High-quality material ✓ Elegant to wear ✓ Unique look

Cons

✗ They can click when you walk

What is a Spectator Shoe You May Ask?

Spectator Shoe (also called Co-Respondent in the UK) is a style of low-heeled, Oxford constructed shoe from two different contrasting colors, having the heel cap and the toe and sometimes the lace plate in a darker color than the main body of the shoe. Some people limit them to black & white or brown & white brogues. On a classic version, many interpretations have made. As we have seen in our top 10 best spectator shoes for men, they are coming in different color combinations and textures such as royal blue & white, red & white, tan and blue, gray & black, in cobra pattern, etc.

This style of shoe dated from the nineteenth century but reached the height of popularity during the 1920s and 1930s. They are usually made of leather, but they can also be done using a mesh or suede body. The spectator shoes were originally made of willow calf leather and a white buck or transpose youngling antelope leather. The white section was once in a while made from a mesh material, for better ventilation in hot weather.

The famous English footwear maker, John Lobb, claimed to have designed the first spectator shoe as a cricket shoe in 1868. In another hand, Marc Chevalier has pointed out quite a few late 1800’s paintings in which Spectators are worn. The first is Chilean artist Manuel Antonio Caro’s “La Zamacueca” (1873) featuring a black and white capture, and the second is James Tissot’s “The Ball on Shipboard” (1874) featuring a brown and white Spectator.

As well as every story, this one is going to have an interesting plot, too. This style is in the 1920s, and 1930s considered too gaudy for a real gentleman and hence was called a tasteless wear. The style was known as lounge lizards and cats, who were associated with divorce cases and the legal periphrasis of a third party caught in flagrante delicto with the guilty party in a case of fornication. They are enjoying something of regeneration at the moment and probably more readily available now than at any time in recent years.

Ways to Wear Your Spectator Shoes

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One of the most common fashion shopping tip for building a great wardrobe is to base it with unique, timeless piece, and then add trendier clothes each season – simple formula with the best results.

The 1920s decade is coming into the limelight again. It is an era that holds a lot more influence over fashion than most people realize; one crossed with power, fantasy and of course unavoidable luxury.

If you can not tell what kind of style your shoes are searching for, you can catch some sight in Leonardo DiCaprio version of The Great Gatsby. Gatsby is all known the ultimate dandy. For beginners and tuxedo lovers, a classically styled suit has a single button, piped pockets and peak lapels. You can also try to match two different uniform pieces in one or choose at least pants or a jacket that are the same color. Plaid or striped suits in brighter colors can be a challenge to find today but are well worth it when you find one.

For the spring season, spectators can be styled with a pair of jeans, a basic top and the upper part of the suits. Something like Ryan Gosling style from The Notebook. The color was kept to a minimum in the summer season; white is the color to be seen in. Ivory or white was worn at summer house parties, garden parties, and outdoor sporting events. The white top will perfect go with brown pants in every tone. The best season to wear spectator shoes is definitely when the leaves fall. The whole city gets a unique charm. You can contribute to that. Maybe you will think that water and suede are two things that should never be mixed, but thanks to today’s innovative technology and craftsmanship, that’s no longer the case.

You can carelessly go out in the open when the rain falls. For your topper, you can wear a stocky cable knit sweater, and it will fit well with cumbersome and thick trousers and vintage jackets. When it comes to accessories, everyone feels like there is not much to offer on the fashion spectrum for men which is not true. A great old-fashioned watch will be a full hit. Sunglasses are overwhelming on an opinionated man who knows he looks good with or without them. It will give you a dose of mystery. You can also wear some decent belt to link this whole story.

Ways to Shine Your Shoes

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Shoes are the essential of an outfit and are among the savviest style investments you can make in your wardrobe. Every shoe deserves loving care, especially these. You will make a good impression when you walk into a room if your shoes are clean and well-shined.

First of all, prepare your workspace so you can avoid getting shoe polish on any furniture or flooring. Shoe polish can be tough to remove, so you don’t want it anywhere but on your shoes. You can lay some old newspaper that you do not need on the floor for a start. Rub down the superficies of each shoe with your horsehair brush or a dampened cloth to remove any dust or dirt. Then, apply the shoe polish using an old t-shirt or polishing brush. Using circular motions, work the polish into every part. Pay extra care to the heel and toe because these areas tend to get the most wear. The final step in the shining process is to take a clean and old piece of cloth and spruce the shoes until you score a beautiful, high shine.

If you do not have any polish preparation, you can use a dry cotton or water. But you must be careful if you clean with water; your shoes might get damaged. After some time, give your favorite pair of shoes the day off. Air them out; leather would last longer when you drive out the moisture. Also, don’t store your shoes in shoe boxes for extended periods of time. Prolonged storage may cause deterioration of certain footwear materials.

Choose the right pair of shoes, treat them very well, and they will become arguably familiar companions for a long time.

Conclusion

We can not stop looking and admiring these shoes! If we have to choose one word that describes them the best that would be: unique. Everyone who feels that way will not remain indifferent or lukewarm. If you are a classic fan, choose a black and white combination or a brownish white. For those, a bit more courageous men, feel free to choose some color. We do not suspect it will be the more advanced group who will choose some pattern like an animal print and so.

They will add a nicely relaxed and fun-loving air to a social/leisure to any outfit. You will certainly not be able to walk through the streets or parties without anyone looking at your perfect pair of shoes. Compliments will guarantee come all day long.

Every fashionable man regardless of age, body shape, or overall style, should own at least one classic in his wardrobe. They will certainly sort in your closet as curiosities.