Guys, Brogues Are Harmless. [So is Fashion.]

'Oxfords, not Brogues.' 

- Eggsy, Kingsman Movie, 2015.

It was after watching the film 'Kingsman: The Secret Service' when my eyes were opened to proper gentleman fashion. I'm the typical guy who wears shirts/jeans/sneakers on almost any occassion. The only difference perhaps will be the right coat/jacket for the weather, and then the random headgear that I may pickup. 

Exhibit A:

The 'Stoner' Look:

-Random statement/nerdy shirt

-Any seemingly clean jeans/Joggers

-Any sneakers that's comfortable and easy to reach.

*Coat optional if really cold.

So yes, I have been refused entry to nightclubs for wearing the inappropriate footwear. 

'What's wrong with my Chucks?!'

I just choose not to spend much time thinking of what to wear. I'm lucky my work entails me to wear a uniform, or else it'll be a disaster for me. When ladies say: 'I've got nothing to wear', it really means they have enough in the closet but just can't choose which. But when the men say: 'Uh, I've got nothing to wear', then most likely he really does not have anything to wear.

From the numerous sneakers that I have, I only have a pair of black leather shoes. It's been with me for the last 5 years. I've used it in any occasion that would fall into the 'formal' category. When I encounter men wearing more sophisticated shoes like oxfords and brogues, I always give the cliche reasonings like:

-Because he works in an office, and probably on a senior role.

-Because he's rich.

-Because he's old.

-Because he's a fashion blogger.

-Because he's metrosexual.

-Because he's Barney Stinson. 

But just like any fine wine, age does well to taste. As for me, my taste in clothing may not be particularly as good as wine or that dude in the lookbook site, but it has more range than just sneakers. So the hunt began for the best brogues that I could find and try on. All I have in mind for finding one are comfort, style and the price.

Bang came in Goodwin Smith. He's not a person, technically, but that's the shoe brand. The company that was founded in 1928 made sure that the gentlemen, including the 'bros', will be able to wear something snazzy both for work and for play. 

Their shoes are definitely of top quality. I chose the Newchurch Tan Brogue style. So far, it's been looking too good and too smart that I have to display them in the bookshelf. Look at those beautiful beasts!

It has a leather upper and the sole is rubbered. Style plus comfort, check. Upon checking the prices on the site, I was delighted that a pair costs way less than a pair of Jordans or my favorite sneakers. Yep sneakerhead friends, I have sold my soul to the devil! 

Now, to put their theory to the test that Goodwin Smith shoes are so good that you can wear them day or night, for business or for play, I had them fitted in and rolled out my entire wardrobe. 

[Okay, there's not much.]

Behold my first and could possibly the last time to do a 'fashion' blogpost.

This look is called:
'We're on a formal meeting, but damn what a hangover that was.' 

This look is called: 'Zoolander got nothing on me.
Hashtag WOKEUPLIKETHIS
Hashtag MESSYHAIRDONTCARE'

This scene is called:
'My phone battery died, squad hasn't showed up yet.
Therefore I have to wear cardigans.'

This look is called:
'It looks so good, it makes office coffee all by itself.'

This look is called:
'Pretending to be an Avengers film actor attending premiere night.'

This look is called:
'Is the photographer okay? Hello?'

It wasn't all that bad in the end. They fit smooth and it was more comfortable than I expected. I had more effort put in for the self-timer shots on the camera, poor thing!

Think you can do better? If the brogues made me look and feel that I can scrub up and feel like a real 'dapper dude', then so can you. Don't ditch your sneakers, I love mine. But there's always room for some oxford brogues. Trust me. Ladies will love them, and you'll earn brownie points from your mom. 

Indeed #BuckingGoodShoes.

To find out more about the exciting shoes Goodwin Smith has to offer, check them out here -> GoodwinSmith. They're also very active on the social media, find them on twitter and instagram on @GoodwinSmithUK. 

P.s. I heard a buzz that they're lining up new products for the ladies. Uh-oh! :)