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How to choose leather shoes (9) “Don’t be afraid of the weight and hardness of Goodyear welt shoes.

For those who have never worn Goodyear welt shoes, the weight of around 400 grams may come as a surprise. “Won’t they be hard to walk in?” However, there is even a theory that “it is easier to walk if the shoes are somewhat heavy” because the weight plays a pendulum-like role. Military boots, which not only support walking on rough terrain but also emphasize mobility, are often cited as weighing 600 grams or more. The feeling of walking is clearly different from that of sneakers, but this is also a factor that leads to ease of walking, so it is important to be prepared to face up to the weight without fear.

How to choose leather shoes (10) “Choose a shape that suits the occasion.

Just as important as comfort is ” choosing the right leather shoe design for the right occasion. The major types of string shoes that can be used for formal occasions are, in order of increasing formality, “straight tip,” “punched cap toe,” “plain toe,” and “wingtip. Each of the aforementioned types can be classified into ” inside wing ” and ” outside wing ” types, with the inside wing being considered more formal. Shoes without laces, such as loafers, are not suitable for formal use and are basically used mainly in casual situations, with the sole exception of ” monk straps. For weddings and other prestigious parties, it is safest to wear straight-tip shoes with inner wings among laces, but dress codes are becoming less and less strict worldwide (*except in the UK). Therefore, unless you are the guest of honor, there is no need to be overly conscious of the dress code. In Japan, in particular, it is not necessary to be overly conscious of the dress code, unless you are the guest of honor.

From left to right: straight tip, punched toe, plain toe, wing tip

To satisfy the need for casual wear, choose wingtips or external wings among lace-up shoes, or monkstraps among non-lace-up shoes. Incidentally, the FBI in the U.S. has an image of preferring wingtips with three-piece suits, and they frequently appear in movies and novels.