Shoes

Every sneaker, boot, and loafer worth buying, compared.

18 products17 brands$70–$425
New Balance 574 Core
New Balance

574 Core

$90
suedesyntheticmid

The everyday sneaker. Goes with everything.

Adidas Stan Smith
Adidas

Stan Smith

$100
leathermid

The clean white sneaker everyone should own.

Converse Chuck 70 High Top
Converse

Chuck 70 High Top

$90
canvasmid

The 70s version is worth the upgrade over regular Chucks.

Nike Killshot 2
Nike

Killshot 2

$90
leathermid

The sneaker that broke the internet. J.Crew collab that became a legend.

Red Wing Iron Ranger 8111
Red Wing

Iron Ranger 8111

$350
leatherpremium

The heritage boot. Resoleable, lasts decades.

Allen Edmonds Park Avenue Cap-Toe Oxford
Allen Edmonds

Park Avenue Cap-Toe Oxford

$395
leatherpremium

The dress shoe. Made in USA, resoleable.

Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Birkenstock

Boston Soft Footbed

$160
suedeleathermid

The clog that took over fashion. WFH essential.

G.H. Bass Larson Weejuns
G.H. Bass

Larson Weejuns

$110
leathermid

The original penny loafer since 1936.

Grant Stone Diesel Boot
Grant Stone

Diesel Boot

$360
leatherpremium

Best value in heritage boots. Comparable to $500+ boots.

Vans Old Skool
Vans

Old Skool

$70
canvassuedebudget

Skate heritage, streetwear staple. Can't go wrong.

C
Clarks

Desert Boot

$120
suedeleathermid

The casual boot that started a thousand wardrobes.

T
Thursday Boot Co.

Captain Lace-Up Boot

$199
leathermid

Best boot under $200. Direct-to-consumer value.

S
Sperry

Authentic Original Boat Shoe

$100
leathermid

The original boat shoe. Prep essential.

C
Common Projects

Original Achilles Low

$425
leatherpremium

The luxury white sneaker benchmark. Made in Italy.

D
Dr. Martens

1460 Smooth Leather Boot

$150
leathermid

Punk to prep. Break-in period is real but worth it.

Q
Quoddy

Blucher Moc

$275
leatherpremium

Handmade in Maine. The ultimate casual moc.

GREATS The Royale
GREATS

The Royale

$189
leatherpremium

Common Projects alternative at half the price.

N
New Balance

990v6 Made in USA

$200
suedesyntheticpremium

The dad shoe elevated. Made in USA, ENCAP midsole.