The GQ Guide to Shoes

Rubber-soled shoes, that is. Our favorite footwear makers are finally embracing the fact that a softer, grippier, more weatherproof sole can bring a little Doc Martens attitude—and thank-God comfort—to even the schmanciest dress shoes

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