While it’s nice to talk about “timeless style,” the truth is that we must allow trends to influence our lives to some extent. After all, if we didn’t embrace the shift in menswear trends, we’d all still be carrying animal pelts on our shoulders and strolling around in loincloths.

The same may be said for shoe trends. Compared to the constant chopping and changing of men’s apparel, the footwear landscape changes more slowly, yet every year there are a few new movements that are worth getting to know.

Knowing which trends will endure and which ones will simply be a passing fad in the footwear world is the challenging part. To facilitate your call, We’ve compiled the men’s shoe styles we think will be the most popular this year, along with some important facts and styling suggestions.

The men’s shoe trends to watch in the upcoming year range from functional fashion to classic revivals.

Commando Soles

They look amazing, are much more functional than a standard leather or crepe sole, and are tough, hefty, and durable. If you didn’t already know, we love the commando sole, so you can imagine how happy we were to see it appear more frequently on some of our favourite shoe shapes.

Commando soles have marched off the battlefield and into civilian wardrobes, bringing new vitality to traditional styles and injecting much-needed male vigour into exquisite shapes in everything from Chelsea boots to loafers. This trend is here to stay as evidenced by the commando treatment given to footwear in recent years, like the Clark’s Desert Boot.

House Shoes

People on Earth are spending more time indoors than ever before, which has led to the popularity of a new type of footwear. The term “house shoe” refers to any slip-on shoe that makes it easier to move around the house on a daily basis. It lies between between a slipper, a sneaker, and a sandal. Due in large part to their comfort and usefulness, WFH has seen the popularity of models like the Birkenstock Boston, The North Face’s Nuptse Mule, and the Reebok Beatnik soar.

The continued focus with functional, outdoor gear and the general freeing up of shapes in menswear are examples of a larger trend that links house shoes to function over fashion. As a result, they ought to be designed for comfort.

Functional Footwear

People on Earth are spending more time indoors than ever before, which has led to the popularity of a new type of footwear. The term “house shoe” refers to any slip-on shoe that makes it easier to move around the house on a daily basis. It lies between between a slipper, a sneaker, and a sandal. Due in large part to their comfort and usefulness, WFH has seen the popularity of models like the Birkenstock Boston, The North Face’s Nuptse Mule, and the Reebok Beatnik soar.

The continued focus with functional, outdoor gear and the general freeing up of shapes in menswear are examples of a larger trend that links house shoes to function over fashion. As a result, they ought to be designed for comfort.

Alternative Colours

Neither a straightforward white leather sneaker nor a pair of brown suede derby shoes will ever be out of style. However, bolder colours are beginning to appear, which is in no way a bad thing.

This translates to another way for you to dress up your clothes. If done correctly and with restraint, a splash of colour from the ideal pair of shoes or sneakers can truly make an outfit shine. Bright colours are excellent, but they draw attention and might seem crowded and loud if there are too many of them in one outfit. To get it right, be careful to keep the other elements muted and understated. If you wish to connect the dots

Big Tongue Energy

For a while now, high fashion has been prodding the bloated corpse of 2000s skate shoes with a stick, but could this be the year that it actually comes to life again? Although we hope not, it appears as though they may finally be stomping their way back to relevance, for better or worse, with brands like Louis Vuitton and Lanvin producing their own giant skate silhouettes.

Our greatest suggestion for styling it is to avoid it. This puffy skate shoe reincarnation has all the hallmarks of a craze, despite being entertaining to see for those who saw it the first time. Those that dare to experiment will likely be attempting to remove any traces of it from their social media profiles.

Return Of The Max

The Air Max 1 is not only a great pair of sneakers; it is also a legendary example of fashion history. It was the first Nike shoe with an apparent “Air” cushioning unit in the sole, and it was designed by the illustrious Tinker Hatfield.

Large Air Max 1 collaborations were seen last year, including the spectacular “Waves” partnership with Amsterdam streetwear brand Patta, which is often a hint that The Swoosh is preparing for a major comeback.

It’s a timeless sneaker, and we can’t wait to see more of it this year with the debut of various limited models, well-known collaborations, and fresh colorways.

Pattern

Why only wear patterns that you like? We’re challenging you this year to add some jazzy patterns to your footwear collection.

There are several options available as well. A little pattern is a surefire way to boost your ensembles this year, whether you choose something dramatic and striking like a pair of Celine’s checkered derbies or something a little more subtle like the watercolour camo Wallabees and Desert Boots Clark’s has been releasing recently.

We’d recommend keeping the rest of your outfit very simple when it comes to styling, just like we did with vivid colours. Try to limit your pattern choices to one because clashing patterns are never appealing.