MensShoes

Louis Vuitton Offers $10,000 Alligator Wingtips

At an astonishing price of $10,000 per pair, Louis Vuitton is offering what are perhaps the world's most expensive pair of men's dress shoes for Spring / Summer 2010. The Manhattan Richelieu wingtips are finished in waxed genuine alligator skin. Designed to embody the famed French firm's tradition of luxury and craftsmanship with a bit of vintage flair, the handmade footwear features intricate stitching and a subtle pattern of perforations. They are crafted using Blake construction, a shoe-making technique designed to impart immediate suppleness and comfort. The thread is embedded in the outsole, making it less vulnerable to wear and tear. The stylish shoes have a glove-soft leather lining, a Ruthenium-finish metal LV monogram cube embedded in the leather heel and a hand-painted leather sole.

[via JustLuxe]

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K-Swiss Classic High P in Limited Edition Colors

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K-Swiss has just released two limited-edition colors for its Classic Hi P hi-top men's shoe that are going to snazz up your wardrobe and add some glitter. Putting a metallic twist on its iconic, classic sneaker, the new colors are a patent red upper with a black sole and a bronze upper with white sole. Available online in U.S. sizes 7-13 (no 12.5). $115

Gallery: K-Swiss Classic High P in Limited Edition Colors

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The Biden From Terra Plana, A Shoe Fit For An Eco-Friendly VP

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Shoes, Green, Men's Style

This is probably the only time I've seen something named after the Vice President cost more than something named after the President. The Biden, which sells for $190, is part of the newest collection from Terra Plana, a London-based shoe company. The Pop Series is a line of modular shoes made with recycled, natural,and biodegradable materials. The Barack shoe ($180) and the Biden ankle boot are the first two styles introduced from the new line and are constructed from glue-less technology. These shoes feature just 10-12 components while the average shoe is comprised of between 50 and 70. The series is designed to be lightweight and flexible and has an interchangeable sole.

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John Lobb's Luxe New Shoes and Boots for Fall

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The fall line from John Lobb, bootmaker to British royalty since the 1860s and fashioner of what is arguably the world's finest men's footwear, isn't due to arrive in stores for another couple of weeks - but we have an exclusive preview for you. Lobb, founded in 1849, received its first Royal Warrant from the Prince of Wales in 1863. Aside from sovereigns and heads of state, Lobbs have long been the favored footwear of fops including Cole Porter, Cecil Beaton, Hugh Grant and Daniel Day-Lewis.

Handmade from the finest quality full grain leathers, Lobb shoes "combine heritage, tradition and modernity" with distinction and elegance. The new ready-to-wear line features classic oxfords and monk straps, jodphur boots, riding boots (like the Hellesdon model in tan brown shire calf pictured here) and suede chukka boots, some available in a striking crimson red. Of course if money is no object, the company (which is now owned by Hermes) also offers bespoke services. See the gallery for more.

Gallery: John Lobb's Fall Line

Terrefort riding boot in black and tan calf.

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Gordon Rush Dress Slides

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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Generally, I'm no fan of a sandal on a man, but is it really fair to expect a man to encase his feet in leather prisons in the summer months while I run around in little wisps of footwear? And what about a dinner at a beachside restaurant on a warm summer night, a man should be able to enjoy a nice toe breeze off the water. Luxury men's retailer Gordon Rush has created the dress slide, a type of shoe normally reserved for women but made masculine with rich woven leather details. The slide comes in brown or black and sells for $265. It just might make you rethink mandals.

[via The Stylephile]

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Louis Vuitton Monte Carlo Initials Loafer

by Matthew Collins (RSS feed) —

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Normally, I don't lust after shoes. I let my sister salivate over Manolo and Louboutin while I stick with Kenneth Cole. Kenneth Cole makes understated, classic, and well crafted footwear. However, I have recently come across a casual loafer that by itself, is a finely crafted driving shoe. But, when the venerated house of Vuitton slaps its famous "LV" across the top, the loafer is transformed from a mere weekend casual shoe to a veritable piece of bling for the feet. Perfect for casual evenings out when comfort must reign.

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Alexander McQueen for Puma

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The always innovative Alexander McQueen has teamed up with Puma to bring some high style to the world of casual shoes. The futuristic line features men's and women's shoes that are definitely ahead of their time. As previously covered, Alexander McQueen has expanded his line to include this particular shoe, called the "Anatomical Bone Slip-On." Some of the line is worth leaving on the shelf, but this pair seemed to have just the right amount of hipster style without being confused with some design school rejects. Overall, the line is inventive and filled with unmistakable McQueen style that pushes the envelope for today's casual wear. This pair is available from eLuxury.com for $260

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