Essential shoes for the fashion-forward gent March 14, 2022March 13, 2023 Mo Mulchandani While there are always new menswear styles popping up season after season, when it comes to men’s designer shoes, many have stood the test of time. Since trends can come and go, it’s important to select men’s designer shoes that are cemented in the fashion industry, and in our opinion, the three styles below offer a vintage, yet modern appeal. Check them out! The penny loafer This slip-on style shoe can work double-time for your wardrobe as a casual and dressy statement piece. Defined by beautiful details, the penny loafer is made from high-quality leather materials and features a stylized piece of leather with a small cut-out at the top of the shoe, giving it its name. Slide a pair of penny loafers on with some jeans and a tee or suit up to formalize your footwear. Our picks: Mezlan “Sica” Brown Genuine Calfskin / Crocodile Penny Loafers ($494.90)Fennix Italy Edward Blue Genuine Alligator / Calfskin Penny Loafer ($435.00)Paul Parkman “10FD61” Bordeaux Brown Genuine Calfskin Penny Loafers ($409.90) Would you prefer some vegan options? Antonio Cerrelli Whiskey Vegan Suede / PU Leather Penny Loafers ($69.90)Antonio Cerrelli Chocolate Brown Vegan Suede / PU Leather Penny Loafers ($69.90) The chukka While a strange name for such a well-known type of shoes, the Chukka is ankle-high leather boots featuring suede or leather uppers, leather or rubber soles, and open lacing, complete with two to three pairs of eyelets. It’s said that the name comes from the game of polo, where the chukka boots would have first made their debut. Our picks: Tayno “Troupe” Olive Green Python Embossed Vegan Suede Chukka Sneaker Boots ($79.90)Los Altos Black All-Over Genuine Crocodile Chukka Ankle Boots ($449.90)Paul Parkman “144BRW68” Brown Hand-Painted Genuine Calfskin Cap Toe Chukka Boots ($749.90) Would you prefer some vegan options? Fiesso Brown PU Leather Chukka Boots ($69.90)Tayno “Gigante” Cognac / Black Vegan Leather Lace-Up Chukka Boots ($79.90) The Chelsea boot It’s important to have versatile and timeless shoes in your footwear collection, which is why the Chelsea boot is a must-have for the fashion-forward gent. Close-fitting and ankle-high, these boots also feature an elastic side panel and a tab of fabric at the back to make them easier to get on and off. Our picks: Tayno “Victorian” Camel Vegan Suede Chelsea Boots ($79.90)Duca Jean Blue Alligator Embossed Italian Calfskin Chelsea Sneaker Boots ($225)Paul Parkman “SD841BLK” Black Suede Chelsea Boots ($529.90) Would you prefer some vegan options? Tayno “Victorian” Navy Blue Vegan Suede Chelsea Boots ($79.90)Tayno “Victorian” Green / Brown Camouflage Vegan Suede Chelsea Boots ($79.90) Did you find any men’s designer shoes that you love? Drop a comment below to share your favorites.