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Sneakers are the most common shoe model here in Europe and beyond these days. - In my view, unjustifiably so, and yet sneakers do have their place.

Single Monks are buckle shoes with one buckle and a corresponding leather strap per shoe. In contrast to some other buckle shoes, they still give a relatively serious impression.

Tired of walking around in nothing but sneakers? - Here I show you which better shoe models you have for everyday wear that match your style, as well as many more models.

The construction method of shoes describes how the upper part of the shoe is connected to its sole. This connection can be exclusively glued, but it can also be stitched or nailed. Which construction methods are better and which are worse? Here I share my opinion on this.

Semi-brogues, also known as half-brogues, are a small feast for the eyes - you can follow their perforated patterns with your gaze and admire these many small embellishments. These shoes are anything but boring and are accordingly very well-suited for leisure wear.

If you like buckle shoes, then sandal shoes are a very good option for summer here—much better-looking than sandals and more relaxed than loafers.

Quarter brogues may only have subtle perforation patterns, but they stand out more because there’s less going on around them. To me, many quarter brogues are interesting hybrids between simple formality and playful decoration.

Pointed Derbies are, first and foremost, two-eyelet Derbies—meaning Derbies with two eyelets on each side of the shoe. Furthermore, the side leather parts of the upper, the quarters, run at an acute angle at their foremost point before curving backwards in the typical Derby arch. This is where the name Pointed Derby comes from.

Penny loafers feature two types of casual decorations - the slotted leather strap and the decorative stitching along the front of the instep. Both elements make the loafer more interesting.

Oxford shoes, also simply called Oxfords, are considered elegant shoes that are best worn with a suit. In French, they are called Richelieu. Their defining element is the so-called closed lacing, which accounts for much of this elegance but potentially offers less comfort.