The Dark Horse
Don't be surprised to see rich pebbled leather uppers and chunky soles create a new menswear subculture. (Savile Row goth?)
_$425, by Sanders.
Available at citishoes.com_
The Rain Man
This entire shoe is waterproof and the seams are sealed up tight, so a shower is no sweat. Go ahead, jump in the puddles__.__
—Sean Hotchkiss
$280, by RainMan. Available at noblebarbarian.com
The Cooler Cap-Toe
Your conservative boss will never know that these traditional lace-ups have such newfangled soles. (Unless he catches you with your feet on your desk.)
_$258, by Cole Haan.
Available at colehaan.com_
The Suedehead
Rubber comes in more colors than Goodyear black and Vibram yellow. And it gives delicate suede a welcome buffer from the elements.
____$565, by Church's. Available at church-footwear.com ____
The Low Pro
_____A lot of guys find rubber more comfortable than leather. These'll keep your dogs from barking up a storm by lunchtime.
_$560, by Salvatore Ferragamo. Available at ferragamo.com ______
The Badass Brogue
With the sleekest Italian bridle leather sitting on grippy soles, these things are like Maseratis on monster-truck tires.
$545, by Tod's. Available at tods.com