Awesome Shoes

The store’s navigation is tedious, but these Lewis Leathers Hi Top Sneakers are worth the journey: we dig the combination of black leather, zippers, double stitching and tire tread bumpers.

Made with Italian Nero glace leather, Paul Smith’s Closer Shoe seems conservative. However, the striped, retro-colored webbing and embossed typography on the soles say otherwise.

It’s not easy to pull off purple shoes and still keep them dude-friendly, but Diesel’s I’m Pression Mid Sneaker does the trick. It’s a funky but sweet mix of genuine leather and lacquered surfaces.

For active guys, Keen’s new Venice H2 Sandals feature better drainage and cooling over earlier shoes; they’re quite comfortable. Hydrophobic foam rubber speeds up drying.

Nothing says classy like black and white, which is why we like the simple yet sophisticated appeal of these Pointer Toby sneakers. The upper sports paneled leather with logo tabs.

Lanvin’s latest Hi Top Sneakers mix suede and patent leather; it’s vaguely futuristic a-la-Rufus (played by the late, great George Carlin) from Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.

We really dig the “eerie meets regal” style of these Aesop Rock Stan Smith sneakers; the gold toned eyelets and stitching on gray give it a classy, yet low-key look. Limited to 500 pairs.

Nothing exemplifies California casual like Seavees’ hip Oxfords and slip-on shoes. The premium canvas and leathers are icing on the cake; it’s all about the mid-60s cool colors and style.

We’ve heard high praise for the comfort and fit of Nike’s Rejuven8, so we’re tempted by the iD option: choose the color for everything from the molded upper to the Nike swoosh.

K&T’s Nat-2s might just be the coolest shoes ever. The zippers aren’t only for show: inside each seemingly normal shoe is a pair of sandals, making these incredibly versatile.

Overstuffed wallets and cargo pants are about as close as men should ever come to purses, but let’s add Vans Skate Hi LX’s to the mix. Each shoe (khaki or camo) gets a pocket on the outside.

Hellboy’s gonna be getting some Adidas, not that he needs them. They’re based on existing Mids and will be produced in limited quantities. Available only at Adidas Original stores.

It’s tough to go wrong with a name like Lucky Luciano. These kicks by Creative Recreation have a sweet two-tone and color combos that hearken back to adventure serials from the 30s and 40s.

Brand and logo snobs need not apply: Generic Man’s shoes are simple and refined. They’re not cheap, but high quality construction and timeless looks ensure they’ll outlast any fad.