In 1956 Elvis Presley released a song called
“Blue Suede Shoes.” The song was associated with an emerging rebellious faction
of society. The song and the concept of “blue suede shoes” were considered
extremely radical by mainstream society. Men of that era generally one or two
pairs of “good” shoes either black or brown. The idea of wearing or owning a
pair of blue shoes was foreign.
Changed Attitudes
Today men’s closets can contain more pairs of
footwear than most women. Shoes and sneakers have become a social indicator in
some segments of society. Shoe and sneaker collectors view the footwear as
physical evidence of success, style, social awareness and strength. Men’s
retail shoe sales last year reached a billion dollars in the U.S. alone. That
doesn’t include sneaker sales. The trend does not appear to be slowing down;
more men are buying more shoes every day.
Online Shoes
A popular way for men to shop for shoes is
online. Even if the sale is not completed online, often men peruse choices and
current style trends digitally. With nearly every one having access to the
World Wide Web merchandise from global market availability is available. Most
men can shop for shoes on a home computer, work computer, mobile device, laptop
or pad. They can shop before work, at work, at lunch, after work, at home, at a
restaurant or while in the bathroom if desired. Shopping is no longer
restricted to normal business hours.
Choices Men Make
Men’s colorful shoes are no longer
considered radical or rebellious. In fact, colored shoes are more common that basic dark shoes in the market
today. Footwear in every conceivable shade and pattern is available. Muted
colors as well as bright colored men’s
shoes sell well. In many demographic areas the brightest colored shoes sell the best.
Shoes to match every colored outfit are
available from pink, green, lavender, gold, and even blue are advertised. Blue
shoes no longer have the connotation associated with the blue suede shoes of
the past. But all these bright colored
men’s shoes are available in suede. They are also available in leather,
canvas, animal skin and manmade materials.
Every style of men’s colored shoes is offered for sale. If a pair of burgundy
wingtip brogue shoes is wanted, they can be found. Boots, loafers, belvederes
and many other styles can be found in multiple colors.
Colored exotic skin shoes are popular. Ostrich
and alligator skin comes in a variety of colors. Combination ostrich and
alligator is available. Lizard skin provides a sleek classic look, Eel skin
accents are an additional choice. The exotic skin shoes also come in black,
brown and white, just to be different.
Changing Times
Online shopping has changed the nature of
men’s fashion in terms of availability and price. Until recently men’s choices
were limited to selections controlled by store owners who generally did not
take risks with men’s fashions. Men living in rural areas in particular had
limited accessibility to any forward thinking style. Online shopping has opened
the world to men’s fashion choices.
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