“I don’t have it” is not an option

When it comes to men's clothing, "fashionable" and "proper" are completely different things.
Unlike women's fashion,
For men, there are certain "rules".
To put it simply, it's like wearing a tie when wearing a suit.
There are some "rules" for women's clothing that have been around for a long time, but
If you say it's a hassle, that's the end of it, but
It's also fun because there are certain rules.

However, recently, clothing has become more casual,
Remote work and other factors have spurred
I feel like people are less picky about clothes than they used to be.
However, depending on your point of view, I would like to recommend that you once again ``enforce the rules'' at times like this.
This time it's about shoes.



I ordered short shoes with laces for the first time in a while.
This time, I ordered a plain toe straight tip from the famous Fukuoka restaurant "Corno Blue" .

I ordered it before spring of this year.
This year, there was a delay in delivery due to the coronavirus.
There's no need to rush to get something like this that will last a long time.
Although it is not urgent,
Personally, I think the color "black" is the color that shows the quality of the material the most, so
I would like to strongly say that you should choose something that is really good.

Even though it is called a leather shoe, this straight tip is the most formal shape.
This has decorations called medallions,
If it has a shape called wingtip, it becomes a type of casual shoe,
Even when it comes to leather shoes, there are actually some detailed "rules."
But from a woman's point of view, these leather shoes will probably look like they're all the same (lol)

However, "formal" scenes are
It is human etiquette to dress appropriately for your age.
For example, at a wedding, it is natural to not dress to stand out from the bride and groom.
When I'm in my 40s, I feel like I'm not sure if I look eccentric or don't suit the occasion.
Although such opportunities are rare,
That's why I think it's important to at least dress in a way that doesn't cause disrespect to the other person.

At such times, a pair of straight tip leather shoes like this is a must-have item for men.
The design is nothing special, and in fact, it's a little unsatisfying.
Among the rules of men's attire, you can never say "I don't have one".
Straight tip leather shoes are such that it is almost impossible not to have them.

I myself have straight tip leather shoes that I bought on a whim when I was 25 years old.
At that time, there was some resistance to shoes with no decorations at all.
I consulted with the store and purchased a straight tip with a medallion.
At that time, I mainly wore them for work and weddings, so it wasn't a problem.
However, as you approach the age of 40, it is not impossible to wear such shoes.
If you ask me if it's the best depending on the scene, I'd give it around 80 points.

And as I wrote earlier, "black" shows the quality of the material the most.
Leather products, in particular, take months or years to get used to them from the time they are new.
It's okay to say something new like "I just bought it!"
The black leather shoes that I have worn for years and become familiar with,
As if to represent the annual rings of the wearer,
It's more beautiful than anything else, and it makes you look better than anyone else.

Even in times like these, the rules for men's attire have remained unchanged for more than half a century.
In that case, rather than something “fashionable”,
It is far more effective to invest in things that are "proper."
Of course, it costs money at first.
The better the product, the cheaper it will be, but that's just the beginning.
If you can maintain it properly and use it until you die,
The total cost performance is not bad at all.

One pair of good quality black straight tips is enough.
If you don't have it, check various sites,
When purchasing, be sure to try it on at the store before purchasing!