Men's shoes

Choosing by occasion

Start with when you'll actually wear them. For the office, a daytime wedding or a dinner, lace-ups hold the foot securely and work with chinos, dark denim or a suit. If you want something you can slip on without thinking, loafers are the all-rounder: they look right with trousers or shorts and cope well with long days walking around town. Boat shoes and slippers are lighter and cooler, ideal for spring and summer.

Leather, nubuck and suede

• Smooth leather: the easiest to look after and the most hard-wearing for daily use. It moulds to your foot over time.
• Nubuck: leather with a soft, velvety finish. Comfortable from day one, but it needs a bit more care around water and marks.
• Suede: supple and light, with a more relaxed look. Worth protecting before the first wear.

Whichever you choose, a leather lining helps your feet breathe, which makes a real difference in the Costa del Sol heat.

Fit and sizing

A comfortable shoe shouldn't pinch at the toes or slip at the heel. With loafers, which have no laces to adjust, the heel should feel held without rubbing. If you have a high instep, lace-ups let you fine-tune the fit. Try shoes on later in the day, when feet are slightly swollen, and with the socks you'll normally wear. Not sure between two sizes? Call or email us and we'll help you choose.

Care

Wipe smooth leather with a damp cloth and feed it now and then with a cream in a matching shade. For nubuck and suede, use a dedicated brush and a waterproofing spray, and avoid greasy products. If they get wet, let them dry at room temperature, away from radiators and direct sun, stuffed with paper to hold their shape. Rotating two pairs also helps each one last longer.