First things first, let’s discuss sneakers. You should be on the lookout for a shoe that can be worn with anything. We aren’t saying all your shoes have to be comprised of a completely understated style. It is, however, a good idea to start with basic tennis shoes that can go with most outfits, like a simple converse shoe in black. From there you can indulge in some of the new trends of 2010 like bright yellow Vans canvas authentics, or comfortable Chuck Taylor vintage slip-ons.

Current sandal (aka flip flop) trends for men range from the truly fashion forward but expensive Gucci thongs, to simple croc and sketcher brands. Another summer 2010 footwear trend is the espadrille. No, these rope-soled shoes are not only for women. Men everywhere are slipping them on in such manly brands as Ralph Lauren and Tretorn of Sweden. No matter what your summer shoes of choice are, just remember to skip the grandfather look of wearing socks with sandals.

One of the biggest fashions making a comeback this year is patent leather shoes. Brands such as Prada, Giorgio Brutin, and Hugo Boss are all coming out with their own shoe to fit this trend. The slick shine of these new black leather shoes can be paired with everything from a tux to a rocking pair of dark denim jeans, due to the wide range of styles.

It is often said that the first thing a woman notices about a man are his shoes. Be sure you are making a fabulous first impression with a stylish pair!

The most common and popular casual shoes are slip-ons. As their name suggests, these are the kinds of shoes that your feet simply slide right into. Generally, slips-ons are very comfortable and have athletic features, bright colours and very breathable fabrics. Slip-ons include shoes like clogs, leather shoes and sporty shoes.

Work boots for men have to be comfortable because the last thing you want is to wear uncomfortable boots while doing some strenuous work. Consider hiking boots. These kinds of shoes used to be bulky and heavy, but you will be amazed at how light and comfortable they are these days. There are even some boots that are very well insulated to keep your feet dry and warm. The general rule with boots is to choose ones with a good thread and thick soles.

Athletic shoes can be quite confusing because of the wide array of different types that are coming out all the time. To simplify everything it may be useful to categorize them under two main categories. These are running shoes and walking shoes. You will of course need to decide what particular purpose you require the athletic shoes or sneakers for. Popular athletic shoes brands include Nike, Balance and Reebok.

In this article we will deal men’s dress shoes only.

The truth is a man can easily get away with owning only a small collection of shoes. The trick is to choose simple, basic colours to go with the various shirts and pants that a man has in his wardrobe.

Always go for black or dark grey shoes for suits that are black, blue or grey. For earthy colours, brown or tan shoes will work best.

For special and very dressy occasions try and wear dress shoes that are shiny with a thin heel and are black in colour. Here Oxfords would be an excellent choice. Another type of dress shoe that you might want to consider are the very popular loafers. The huge advantage with loafers is that you can wear them with virtually anything. One pair of black loafers and another of brown will cover your entire wardrobe. Loafers can be worn with business suits, sports jackets, sweaters…just about anything.