Footwear

If you’re not already familiar with FitFlop, let us bring you up to speed. Combining smart-casual design with clever Biomechanic technology that promises optimum comfort, this is the brand to go to for stylish trainers that guarantee to keep you comfy all day long. Interested? Here’s what else you need to know…

This summer, ditch your hefty trainers in favour of an espadrille. Lightweight, timeless and always chic, opt for the beach variety (think Castañer, Frescobol Carioca and Manebí) by day and upgrade to slick suede styles for a night out. Here are some of our favourites...

You’ll know by now the official SLMan wardrobe veers towards the neutral. But we’re all for an injection of colour when it’s done right – and basketball-style sneakers in reds, whites and blues is doing it right in our book. From Nike’s iconic Cortez to the slick Loewe style that will look good with everything, here are 13 trainers that will add some pop to your capsule wardrobe.

Slogan sweatshirts, oversized parkas, slick puffer jackets, graphic tees… The high street has something for everyone right now. Whether you’re after comfy separates or elevated spring essentials, here’s what we rate right now.

Some of the best brands pick one thing and do it really well. That’s exactly what British-Portuguese label Ardent does, crafting smart, hard-working boots that are incredibly simple. For now, there’s just a Chelsea style and a lace-up to choose between, each coming in three shades of classic Italian suedes: black, brown and sand. No fuss, no details – just stylish leather footwear that will last you a lifetime. Made by a team of artisans in Portugal, these are quality pieces you’ll be pleased you knew about…

Walks are one of the main forms of entertainment right now, so you’ll want to be prepared with a hardworking pair of wellies. Buy well and they’ll last for a long time. Here are the brands we rate.

Modern men turn to Church's for the finest in footwear. The quintessentially British label has been in the luxury shoe business since 1873, establishing itself as a gold standard for smart, grown-up footwear.

When you need to strike the right balance between smart and casual, simple white plimsolls are a must - and they never look better than when they’re box fresh. If yours are looking a little worse for wear then from Common Projects to Axel Arigato, here are some of our favourites to choose from.

The boot of the 90s is making a comeback, with stylish men choosing Timberlands for a practical outdoorsy look. Here are three reasons why you should add them to your lockdown wardrobe.

Boots season is here, and no discerning footwear collection is complete without a pair of chelsea boots. Whether you go black or brown, suede or leather, fuss-freestyles are the way to go... you’ll wonder how you dressed without them.

When trainers are too heavy and loafers too smart, espadrilles are the shoe to turn to. Canvas options are light and airy, suede designs a little more polished – pair with tanned ankles and rolled-up hems for summer cool.

Jenson Button might have moved to LA, but he’s just teamed up with Duke + Dexter on an all-British shoe collaboration. Speaking exclusively to SLMan, the ex-Formula 1 champion reflects on the world’s most dangerous motor race, Rolex Daytonas and Canadian tuxedos…