Best Designers for Men’s Shoes

These are some of the best and most notable shoe designers that have carved a niche for themselves and still manage to stay relevant despite being around for a while. We love them because they provide us with premium, quality and comfortable shoes that gives us the edge we desire. If you’re a lover of premium designer shoes, you just might see your favourite or you wish to expand your wardrobe with new shoes then this list is for you!

Salvatore Ferragamo Italia

S.p.A. is an Italian luxury goods company, with headquarters in Florence, specializing in shoes, leather goods, and ready-to-wear for men and women. It is the parent company of the Ferragamo Group. The company also offers handbags, clothing, accessories such as belts, ties, scarves, eye wear and wrist watches.  Ferragamo  shoes for men  include loafers & slip-ons, athletics, boots, dress shoes, oxfords, boat shoes, sandals & flip-flops and sneakers.

Gucci

Another notable designer is Gucci! It is an Italian fashion and leather goods brand, part of the Gucci Group, which is owned by French company Kering formerly known as PPR. Gucci was founded by Guccio Gucci in Florence in 1921. It is one of the biggest selling Italian brands and offer men’s shoes ranging from loafers, lace-ups, boots, pebbled soled driver, sandals, and cool sneakers with various designs like the guccissima  and diamante leather high-top sneaker.

Allen Edmonds

Allen Edmonds is an upscale shoe manufacturing and retail company based in Port Washington, Wisconsin. The company was established in Belgium, Wisconsin in 1922. The company offers services of repair and replacing of soles and heels, creating a new cork base and strip, and reapplying the finish for a fee.  Allen Edmonds shoes are made of premium leather and are hand crafted. You can be sure to get very comfortable loafers, derby, oxford, golf shoes, boat shoes, sandals, and boots from Allen Edmonds.

Bruno Magli

Bruno Magli is an Italian shoemaker, designing and handcrafting high-quality luxury shoes and accessories. Define your personal style with the rich look of the Maioco oxford from Bruno Magli. This dapper shoe has a smooth semi-polished leather upper, a six eyelet lace up closure with lightly waxed laces, a dress leather outsole, and a cushioned insole that will comfortably take you to one important business meeting to the next. Get a  Maioco oxford by Bruno Magli which will be a great addition for your office wardrobe.

Timberland

Timberland LLC is an American manufacturer and retailer of outdoors wear with a focus on footwear. The company also sells apparel such as clothes, watches, glasses and leather goods. The men’s shoes have a rugged yet funky look and feel. They give you a more casual and modern look when paired with the right outfit for an outdoor activity. Timberland shoes include boots, hiking shoes, boat shoes, sandals and any special design requested by a customer.

Johnston and Murphy

J&M is a  brand that has provided the highest quality products and set the standard for successful, professional men everywhere. They provide a wide range of footwear, apparel and accessory items for men and women, though historically, they’re best known for their lines of men’s shoes. J&M shoes are conservative, traditional, corporate yet casual and ranges from lace-ups and oxfords, sandals to boots, slip-on, drivers, boat & deck shoes.

John Lobb Bootmaker

John Lobb Boot maker is a company that produces and retails a luxury brand of shoes and boots mainly for men, but also for women. Leather wallets and belts are also made by the company which has been in existence for over 150 years. Known for making ready-to wear, premium shoes and customized shoes based on special orders. Their collection of  men shoes include derbys, buckles, boots, oxford, loafers, casual, soiree from size 4 to 13.

Cole Haan

Cole Haan is a fashion label that was founded in Chicago, Illinois, United States, in 1928. The name comes from founders Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan. Originally Cole Haan was a men’s footwear label but it presently offers many products, including men’s and women’s dress,casual footwear, belts, hosiery, handbags, gloves, scarves, hats, outerwear, and sunglasses. Their exotic range of men shoes include boots & chukkas, sneakers, monks, drivers, sandals, zerogrand, lunargrand, oxfords and extended widths.

Prada

Prada S.p.A. was founded in 1913 by Mario Prada and is now one of the most influential fashion houses. It  is an Italian luxury fashion house that specializes in ready-to-wear leather and fashion accessories, shoes, luggage, perfumes, watches, etc. Loafers, derbys, chukka boots, sandals and slip-on, oxfords, sneakers are just some of their shoe collection for men.

Alden

The Alden Shoe Company, founded in 1884 by Charles H. Alden in Middleborough, Massachusetts, specializes in handcrafted men’s leather boots and dress shoes, such as Oxfords, Bluchers, loafers, and Chukka boots. It is one of the biggest footwear brands and never fails to deliver shoes with great comfort, quality and style for men.