The WORST Shoes Grown Men Should Never Wear (& What To Wear Instead)

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  • @jpurvis1
    @jpurvis1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +168

    Hahaha...Courtney, I am a metal artist and I walk old railroad tracks looking for nice old railroad spikes that I weld together to make ornate crosses with...One day while driving across an old railroad crossing I spotted a bunch of railroad spikes about 10' off the road. I pulled over and (in my crocs) walked to gather them...about 5ft away from them I indeed stepped on a 2" rusty nail that completely stabbed into my heel. I screamed in pain and had to "un-stab" the nail from my foot...I always wear wear boots at work and I was SO PISSED at myself for just jumping out while wearing my crocs. It was a very painful experience and healing took forever with a doctor visit to clean the puncture....so yeah guys, LEAVE THE CROCS AT HOME!!

    • @CourtneyRyan
      @CourtneyRyan  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

      I knew there would be a Crocs horror story!! 😂 glad you’re okay and thanks for sharing this!

    • @soaringeagle9597
      @soaringeagle9597 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      What a cool hobby, sorry to hear about your foot though.

    • @joelbellJB
      @joelbellJB 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think getting those spikes is a felony just fyi, it’s considered “tampering with rail” and theft of DOT property.

    • @onlyfams5050
      @onlyfams5050 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Was it a rusty nail D:

    • @jeffchesser4024
      @jeffchesser4024 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Men SHOULD wear socks with sandals or slides. Nobody wants to look at a man's feet

  • @jorgemunoz7137
    @jorgemunoz7137 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    As long as we’re learning about shoes… At 7:10, the correct order of the shoes being shown is: Oxford, blucher, and derby.

  • @pinojuan93
    @pinojuan93 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    I use the Crocs only in my car after Work. I wear heavy duty boots at work all day. It feels nice to wear crocs while I drive home out of the work boots. Would I wear them casually no.

  • @stinkycheese804
    @stinkycheese804 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    If someone has a problem with my shoes, they just downgraded my opinion of them. That's how real, grown men feel, opposed to fragile, boys and girls who never grew up.

  • @beebeedeluxe
    @beebeedeluxe 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I agree with most of these except the pointy dress shoes comment. It’s hard to find comfortable enough versions of those for a wider than average foot vs the flatter styles. Or maybe I’m not looking at the right brands.

  • @JimVincitore
    @JimVincitore 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    For dress, I go with "Johnston & Murphy Hawthorn Cap Toe." Buy them big, so you can put a thick insert in them. Not too expensive, so you can buy a second pair to change them at noon, or every other day to let the leather dry. And I bring them, even if brand new, to a shoe repair store and have a non slippery pad glued on the bottom, heal and sole. This also prevents the main part of the shoe from damage. Leather soles are slippery and wear out quick.

  • @Fricasso79
    @Fricasso79 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    7:11 Yeah, no, I'm not wearing pointy shoes, my feet don't need to look even longer than they already are.

  • @joelbellJB
    @joelbellJB 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    I only wear crocs around the house as slippers, mainly because they’re so easy to wash off when you go out side and it’s raining and muddy and whatnot.

    • @penguin_edits
      @penguin_edits 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      your pfp matches your comment bro

    • @DoodleHats
      @DoodleHats 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      pretty much anything around the house is fair game imo. you're cleaning, cooking, yardwork, whatever. make an effort when you have guests or go out

  • @mbrady2329
    @mbrady2329 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Top notch advice, Courtney! Sadly, high quality men's shoes in classic designs are getting harder to find in the High Street, being crowded out by tackier and less flattering designs; it's now become a matter of shopping on the internet and doing LOTS of research before buying anything.

  • @tommygunn6901
    @tommygunn6901 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +246

    I never understood the hype around crocs. Wouldn't wear them even at a water park. And they're complete eye sores. And leather sandals are ugly as hell, especially if you're wearing socks

    • @Steve-gn4hk
      @Steve-gn4hk 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

      Crocs are garbage no doubt

    • @eriksturdevant8589
      @eriksturdevant8589 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Crocs work well in hospital settings/care facilities ( non-top vented versions).

    • @YaBoiTShel
      @YaBoiTShel 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I'm in full agreement. Except my friend is making all his groomsmen where them in his wedding. It sucks lol

    • @alejandrogonzales7022
      @alejandrogonzales7022 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Crocs are good if you live somewhere that you have to walk to/from a shower or toilet trailer, especially through gravel. Ugly as sin and I'd never wear them for any other reason, but every other pair of shower shoes I owned during that part of my life would blow out within a couple of months.

    • @Steve-gn4hk
      @Steve-gn4hk 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Any guy that disagrees with her take on Crocs should ask themselves ; How many girls have you picked up while wearing Crocs?

  • @XxKINGatLIFExX
    @XxKINGatLIFExX 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    7:00 Funny how women don't like what is healthy. Square toe shoes and shoes with wide toe boxes such as Barefoot shoes are really good for your feet because they allow for your toes to spread out. This in turn can prevent a whole host of ankle, knee and hip issues from arising. Why does look have to be more important than functionality especially when it comes to health? I would sy sod what women think I will do what is healthy for me.

    • @harlanjackson6112
      @harlanjackson6112 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Shoe design has developed over centuries, when we used horses for transportation. Meaning they are narrow to the toe for ease to kick in to stirrups. We just gotta get away from that.

    • @XxKINGatLIFExX
      @XxKINGatLIFExX 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@harlanjackson6112 Yes exactly. However, it is a relic that still exists in the psyche of women. At one point it showed status to have these kinds of shoes because it showed that you could ride a horse.
      However, our ancestors were not smart enough to realise that it screwed up your feet, knees, hips and posture.
      We need to try to brainwash women again to believe that barefoot shoes are a status symbol. Then we can have our health as men with the attraction of women.
      Who doesn't want a healthy man?

    • @stargazer2504
      @stargazer2504 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Why does look have to be more important?
      Because "woman logic"...

    • @winnersachin588
      @winnersachin588 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @stargazer2504😂

  • @yurydmorales
    @yurydmorales 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    00:05👞 Courtney Ryan discusses men's shoe fashion, emphasizing subjective taste and personal style uniqueness.
    00:41👟 Emphasizes the importance of functionality and style in shoes to enhance appearance and self-expression.
    01:20👞 Begins tier one with "Hey Dudes," criticizing their comfort and unflattering silhouette, suggesting sneakers or loafers instead.
    02:39🥿 Criticizes Crocs for their functional limitations, unappealing design, and overpricing, except for specific scenarios like water activities.
    05:11🩴 Advises against leather strappy sandals due to their impracticality and lack of aesthetic appeal, especially with socks.
    06:56👞 Square-toed shoes are discouraged for their bulky appearance and lack of versatility compared to rounded or slightly pointed toes.
    07:51👟 Puffy skate shoes are criticized for their bulky, unflattering appearance and impracticality for everyday use.
    09:40👞 Gum sole dress sneakers are deemed awkward for their inability to blend formal and casual styles effectively.
    10:31🔩 Warns against shoes with impractical hardware, which can cheapen their appearance and durability over time.
    12:13🛍 Advises caution with luxury designer brand shoes, suggesting they may not always offer the best quality for their price compared to less-known brands.

  • @wj00312
    @wj00312 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I enjoy my hybrid dress kicks and casual sneakers with gum soles. I like to switch things up. Im able to make it work. (Yes, i have plenty of casual & dress boots, etc.)

    • @AndreiGeorgescu-j9p
      @AndreiGeorgescu-j9p 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Ya I'm not sure what her point was. Most people are nearly never in a scenario that would warrant full on dress shoes and yet they don't want to dress in hypebeast sneakers

  • @cheyennesmith3365
    @cheyennesmith3365 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Out of all the men I saw in public with wives and girlfriends, I never saw any of them wearing the shoes you recommended.

    • @GOD999MODE
      @GOD999MODE 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you can dick her down well enough, she won't care if you're wearing Crocs. You could say you earned your way to wear Hey Dudes and Crocs 😂.

  • @hefferonjoe
    @hefferonjoe 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    the funny part is reading the comments in which guys apologize for wearing crocs "I only wear them to help homeless veterans."

  • @BillysFingers
    @BillysFingers 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really appreciate this video, my partner used to make sure that i didn't make any wardrobe mistakes but when she passed away i've been trying my best to not make any mistakes. Thankfully with shoes it appears i'm doing ok.

  • @britishsouth
    @britishsouth 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I'm in Healthcare. Everyone quickly adopted Crocs as the healthcare shoe of choice. After about a year, everyone quit wearing them. We were all developing plantar fasciitis! You never see healthcare workers in crocs anymore!

    • @IRatherbeTrashthanADemocrat
      @IRatherbeTrashthanADemocrat 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Really? I had plantar fasciitis for a long time. Started wearing crocs and it went away.

    • @LupohM8
      @LupohM8 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@IRatherbeTrashthanADemocrat I also still see them in my hospital all the time, so idk.

    • @alfacentauri3686
      @alfacentauri3686 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​​@@IRatherbeTrashthanADemocratCrocs was initially a relief to my plantar fasciit, but not enough as they easily allowed the feet to twist. Wearing crocs in public was never an option.
      I went to a specialist at a store who manufactured custom insoles for me. The pain soon vanished and I could resume my dancing hobby.

  • @angrybatarian
    @angrybatarian 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    This is great, thanks for this content! It's one of my fun goals this year to "up my shoe game". I had a good pair of Santos monk strap shoes, that I have now given a good shoeshine, storing them with shoe trees in a proper shoe bag. I intend to purchase some Weejun's from GH Bass, some Oxford shoes (unsure if I will go for wholecut or captoe), brogue derbies and likely some Chelsea boots and Chukka suede boots for the colder seasons. I don't mind paying an extra if I know it will last me a long time with maintenance. That's how I purchased my kitchen tools, mattresses and other equipment.

    • @CourtneyRyan
      @CourtneyRyan  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Great approach! 👏🏼

    • @cvc1.
      @cvc1. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@CourtneyRyan❤

  • @brego12317
    @brego12317 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    Thank you for this input Courtney! I'm soo glad someone finally said something about crocs and hey dudes. The worst. And your definitely right about keeping shoes separate instead of a hybrid monster that doesn't look and feel right. Again, another great video!

    • @nightrider12soul
      @nightrider12soul 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Miss Courtney Ryan I imagine you with short hair.You would look much nicer and short hair would make you attractive with touch of strong individuality.
      Sorry do not want to patronise.

  • @denisdeschamps1472
    @denisdeschamps1472 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was skeptical at first but you got me. Yours are very sensible points (and well-delivered).

  • @banjomechanic
    @banjomechanic 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I’m glad you made an exception to the square toe work boot. I’ve got some steel square toe Ariat boots that are super comfortable and have lasted for years already. They go great with overalls. 🤣

    • @jerardorojas7164
      @jerardorojas7164 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I thought the same thing when she said that, and i looked down at my Cody James boots. 😄

  • @fredsands9220
    @fredsands9220 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm with you on the arch support, especially since I have high arches. Switching to well supported running sneakers and certain exercises saved me from chronic plantar fasciitis. But some, and even a minority of podiatrists favor a minimalist approach. They claim that shoes more akin to walking barefoot serve to keep the functional parts of the foots strong.

  • @rogermilla2358
    @rogermilla2358 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Can agree with everything else, but the point about square toed dress shoes broke my heart Courtney...

  • @zzmikey
    @zzmikey 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    At the urging of a friend, I tried Crocs a few years ago, and I am still wearing them. They keep my feet cool in summer. and warm enough in winter(without socks!). The large toe box has allowed my feet to resume their normal shape. I still wear boots for snow, and leather shoes for dress up, and gym shoes for workouts.

  • @gerbenhoutman9348
    @gerbenhoutman9348 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    14:29 Oddly enough my favorite pair of shoes is from Florsheim. I purchased them for 3 bucks at a thrift store and didn't wear them for many years. The dust was so thick that I almost threw them away. But, they cleaned up very well and very handsomely.
    The leather is thin and flexible, the grew on me

    • @JS-vl5gd
      @JS-vl5gd 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I like florsheim, too. I've got a few pairs off of ebay. Brand new ones are way too expensive for my budget.

  • @lesterdiamond6190
    @lesterdiamond6190 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was fun. I'm a dog trainer/Upland Bird Hunter and high quality, Thinsulite/ Gore-Tex lined 10 inch tall Danners or Red Wing Elk Tracker Boots are essential equipment for me. I use a small stainless cooking pot to melt the boot oil I use, and gob it on with a paint brush before rubbing it into the leather. Always use Kevlar Bootlaces. After a day in the field I use a Noma or Thermanator Boot Dryer to gently dry the boots out from the inside out. Chasing Pheasants often means marshy conditions and of course, soaking wet morning dew and later, snow and ice. And of course, always keep some terry cloth towels in the truck to dry your dog off and keep her nice and warm in the truck cab, and naturally if it's cold at night she sleeps under the covers right next to me. Anybody who has ever been around a real hunting dog knows what I'm talking about. Spoiled rotten.

  • @yingle6027
    @yingle6027 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Fashion is off putting when it comes to women, it gives me high maintenance vibes, give me a girl in jeans and t-shirt any day. Likewise the same should be true for women looking at men, as I've noticed men who are overly concerned with their appearance are usually not very trustworthy.

  • @marcd2743
    @marcd2743 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the addition of the lifestyle element to your channel Courtney. Also, your positive vibe and approach. I just got my first pair of white sneakers ;), thank you.

  • @JS-vl5gd
    @JS-vl5gd 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Interesting. Now, can you make a video about shoes grown women shouldn't wear? Because I've seen some women wear shoes that don't look good at all. However, most men are unlikely to point that out to a woman because it seems to me that women also get a free pass regarding what they wear.

    • @RiasatSalminSami
      @RiasatSalminSami 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      true

    • @lflores68
      @lflores68 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why are busted up white or dad shoes all the rage right now with women in their 20s 🥴

    • @wolfgangengel4835
      @wolfgangengel4835 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ballerinas for example. Always looks like an elementary school gym class for grown up women.

  • @hankmoody2345
    @hankmoody2345 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Totally agree about men in flip flops and sandals. Well said.

  • @rogersmith9628
    @rogersmith9628 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hi Courtney, what is your opinion on white sneakers? Do you think they are a no or go? One style of shoes I always hated, and thankfully haven't seen in awhile are the toe shoes. They had to be the ugliest shoes I've ever seen.

  • @johnbunton9177
    @johnbunton9177 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent advice, Courtney, on the worst types of shoes that men wear. -Women truly appreciate shoes, and I've never understood why so many men don't understand that one of the first things a woman notices about how a man dresses is the style and quality of his shoes.
    As a fifty-eight year old man, I have completely retired sneakers, sandals, and boots from my wardrobe.
    Whether I'm wearing a suit, or a navy blazer with grey flannels, or a tweed sport coat with khaki chinos, I always wear medium brown quarter brogue oxfords, or full brogue wingtips in a walnut colour, or brown basket weave loafers or tassel loafers, all made by Allen Edmonds.
    Worn with a thin cushioning insole, these dress shoes are just as comfortable to wear as sneakers and they are a hundred times more stylish.

  • @PriusTurbo
    @PriusTurbo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Good point on the designer brand shoes. Some shoes that are expensive truly are made cheaply. Some brands used to be quality but have since been bought out and cheapened unfortunately. Makes sure it fits well in the store and don't assume it'll get a lot better as they break in. I have shoes that got tried on and bought and never saw pavement. Such a waste.

  • @lassataest5604
    @lassataest5604 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    All of those shoes are horrible, but I shed a tear when you said you didn't like Vans. I actually think I'm heartbroken. I though we had something special. This relationship just isn't going to work out now at all. I got 22 custom pairs for Christs sake.

  • @BC-hmm
    @BC-hmm 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    square toes are much healthier for your foot and ultimately your knees and hips, Court.
    Your toes are designed to spread rather than be crunched in

  • @craiggiffin
    @craiggiffin 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You’ve got it and us happening, young lady . Keep us soaring - all of us bloody, blokey blokes!

  • @Salamendar57
    @Salamendar57 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Just when I was thinking about getting new fancy shoes :). Thank you for the vid. I've just bought brown and dark blue derbies. They will look cool with my other stuff.

  • @matthewgraham2546
    @matthewgraham2546 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Courtney, you mentioned timeless and craftmanship. Shoes are an investment aimed at quality, being an older man I have found this is true if your buying a blazer or shoes. I take care of my shoe polishing and cleaning but once a year my dry cleaner also uses a cobbler and when I pick them up they look new, the laces replaced and it's inexpensive for what you get.

  • @Fastfwd01
    @Fastfwd01 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I have purchased three pairs of Grant Stones. 2 Diesel boots in black and crimson. 1 pair of their Traveler penny loafer in the natural chromexcel that haven't yet fully broken in . I love these boots! They do make everything I wear with them feel elevated. I even wore them with a printed tshirt to the Daytona Rolex 24 hour race a few weeks ago. They're comfortable enough now that they are broken in that I can walk all day in them without issues. I can't say that about my Koio leather sneakers unfortunately and I don't believe they can break in more than they already are. I would LOVE a pair of Nick's boots. Probably in natural leather. I just imagine those would patina so nicely. If I had the money I might like a pair of Viberg service boots in black maybe idk. I got sucked into the boot thing too a while back. I picked up some Rokker motorcycle boots and it started a bit of a boot fetish or something idk.

    • @stevenconway6867
      @stevenconway6867 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am guessing that you also felt good about your shoe collection after watching. She really was trying to help guys that are clueless or oblivious. I am a little shocked at some of dress shoes I see people wearing in my office.

  • @SweetMandolinbyLG
    @SweetMandolinbyLG 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I commited several mistakes of the video, especiallly using square shoes. Finally as a 50 year old I have discovered the style that makes me feel comfortable and well put. I now love Monkstraps (double are my favorites), Oxfords, Derbys, Chukka Boots. As a mexican, there are options made in Mexico that are pretty afordable . There is a region in México that produces leather shoes with high quality and it is not neccesary to spend high dollar amount to buy them.

    • @MrRicardVanNordstram
      @MrRicardVanNordstram 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What are those options? I struggle to find really high quality shoes/boots here in Mexico.

    • @SweetMandolinbyLG
      @SweetMandolinbyLG 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would name Carlo Ronaldo, El Gran Par, Brantano, to name a few brands that I have tried, they manufacture leather shoes with great quality, but I am sure there are many more brands especially from the central region.

    • @MrRicardVanNordstram
      @MrRicardVanNordstram 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SweetMandolinbyLG I'll check them out. Thanks for the response!!

  • @benjaminvolant3083
    @benjaminvolant3083 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Agree with most of it, apart from the Hey Dude's. As a very casual footwear, they look fine. Especially in the summertime. Perfectly suitable for a bit of window shopping, roaming the streets at weekends, etc.

  • @nelsonfernandez2843
    @nelsonfernandez2843 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Courtney, as married man I always look forward to your fashion videos, please keep em’ coming!

  • @Yosef_Maharat
    @Yosef_Maharat 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hey, Courtney and everyone.

    • @CourtneyRyan
      @CourtneyRyan  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi Yosef!

  • @evilmanua
    @evilmanua 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Crocks + slippers + boots (water proof). Are must have at home. Plus I usually have 2+ additional pairs of slippers for guests, just in case.

  • @soaringeagle9597
    @soaringeagle9597 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Well, I feel a lot better about the state of my footwear now. I 1000% agree on all of the shoes you said not to wear, especially crocs. I have sneakers for the gym or casual wear, vans for longboarding or casual wear (vans are actually great for doing roofing too, they're light weight and have great grip on roof shingles), heavy steel toe work boots for when I'm remodeling homes, hiking boots for (you guessed it) hiking/camping, and a nice pair of (slightly) pointed dress shoes for more formal events.

  • @stantheman5163
    @stantheman5163 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your opinions are directly on point without any doubt in my mind. Each item directly reflected my own personal opinions. Especially those UGLY Crocs which my wife wears gardening. She doesn´t wear them outside of the yard so that is a good thing, but I cannot see her gardening without thinking that they´re ugly every time.

  • @ZhaoYun3154
    @ZhaoYun3154 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    I like military-style boots because they're made for long-distance walking, and if I need to put my foot up someone's butt or kick something else, they'll absorb the shock better than sneakers or dress shoes. Lol🤣

    • @ZhaoYun3154
      @ZhaoYun3154 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're right. Thank you for the advice.

    • @mikeomalley4371
      @mikeomalley4371 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What kind of military boots specifically? I’ve been recently interested in buying myself a pair too

    • @ZhaoYun3154
      @ZhaoYun3154 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You can get some from an army-navy surplus store or from a P.X. The same type of boots issued to soldiers or very similar to them.

    • @no_regerts5176
      @no_regerts5176 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ve worn the same two pairs of Danner Acadias on patrol since 2005. I use real shoe polish and edge dressing. They still look great. They can be resoled as well.

    • @gs500rocker
      @gs500rocker 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The meindls are also really great. I got the M2 and the desert. I use them also as motorcycle boots.

  • @truehearted2295
    @truehearted2295 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this video. I decided to get my 1st pair of cowboy boots. I decided to get a used pair of Quality boots that way I'm not heavily invested but still have quality. I found 2 pair of used boots in my size that are in perfect condition Snakeskin new would be over $300 and a pair of Sharkskin that sells for over $400. I bought them for $50 ea. and OMG!! do I LOVE these boots!!! These boots if taken care of it will last me my lifetime.
    Thank you for showing what not to buy and what we need to buy going into detail.

  • @theadmiral4625
    @theadmiral4625 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My re-issue Chet Thomas Globes are “puffy skate shoes” lolols 🤣🤣🤣 but they are for skating only. They are weird to wear with street style (elephant foot like you said)… I got Vans specifically for the casual look… 👍👍🙏 thanks again Courtney ❤️

  • @mohamedalkaboom
    @mohamedalkaboom 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Don’t really care about the topic in this video, I’m just here for the girl

  • @ChrisW1019
    @ChrisW1019 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I love white sneakers. They are high maintenance but worth it. Right now in winter I am in fuzzy on thr inside black and big on the outside boots.

  • @georgiosf.1223
    @georgiosf.1223 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    While waiting for my friend at one of the top night clubs in London, I noticed a group of young ladies commenting and criticising the men around the club. I started a conversation and then asked their opinion about my style. One of the ladies pointed at my shoes and said they were not nice. That was a shocker because until that point I always chose shoes based on convenience and utility and did not imagine that anyone notices them. When I finally met the Italian friend I was awaiting for, I told him what just happened, and he agreed that my shoes were not nice. I was like, dude why you never told me! I told the story to my colleagues too and they confirmed. That was quite a realisation! I always pay attention to the shoes I wear from now on especially when going out. I do from time to time fallback to the utilitarian mindset when I go to the gym.

    • @sucraloss
      @sucraloss 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Clothes make the man, and women notice it waaaaaaay more than guys realize.

  • @deusexaethera
    @deusexaethera 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Real Men™ wear shoes that meet their needs in any given situation, and they don't care what shoes TH-cam videos tell them to wear. Also, "arch support" is a myth; your arches are supported by the muscle tone in your calves, where the muscles that bend your toes and curl your feet are located. Wearing shoes without "arch support" forces those muscles to strengthen, which is what's supposed to happen. Square-tored dress shoes look fine and are vastly more comfortable than pointed-toed dress shoes are, which any woman can also tell you. I would never want a woman to wear dress shoes that mangle her toes the way pointed-toed high heels do, and I won't do the same to my feet either. Oh, and I owned a pair of Clarks padded leather sandals with straps back in the day, and they were SUPER comfortable on hot days. And yes, I wore them with socks, to keep my feet clean while still having much better ventilation than sneakers. No I don't care about the stereotype. They made my feet happy. That being said, I do like your videos in general. This is just one specific video that doesn't need to exist.

  • @petemelendez710
    @petemelendez710 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I agree with all the shoes. That you have mentioned and it's funny some of them. I don't even have or don't even wear them. I do have great shoes about 13 pairs. That in great condition. I take care of them plus I have cowboy boots about 18 and I take great care of them. The point is that the footwear is very important for a man to make sure it looks great on them, not hideous. Good advice thank you

  • @az-chris1136
    @az-chris1136 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I find Hey Dude shoes to be the PERFECT summertime shoe to wear in the urban Arizona desert heat. I don't wear socks when temperatures are in the triple digits and the Hey Dude shoes are light-weight and they breath well, thus keeping my feet cooler than if I were to wear athletic/tennis shoes. The casual look also goes well with the laid-back urban western lifestyle. By the way, white tennis shoes paired with anything other than athletic shorts make you look like an escaped senior citizen from an old-folks home . . . I don't care what age you are . . . white athletic shoes with pants looks childish or old and decrepit.
    I also wear nice leather flip-flops made by Olukai (Hawaiian), but only when wearing shorts. Of course, when outside the urban environments, sturdy outdoor shoes are necessary for the desert southwest. Cowboy boots are still very common and functional.

    • @bohead01
      @bohead01 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was going to say the same thing about Hey Dude's in the summertime. I mean c'mon there are seasons and times/places for wearing certain shoes. I also wear Oofo like slides.

  • @dmora2386
    @dmora2386 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Anatomically, there is 0 requirement for arch support, bar mangled feet genetics. Your feet are evolved(in some cases devolved due to use of shoes) to be without support at all. Anyway thays beside the fact. Hey dudes are like sandals, the most extreme side of casual. They are basically kicks you wear out to the beach or something you quickly throw on, with shorts, to the grocery store. You don't wear them to be fashionable. Regardless wear whatever is appropriate for the situation.

  • @icawn
    @icawn 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Ugly or not, there is nothing more functional+comfortable together than socks with strapped sandals. The ventilation is amazing. The support is there to walk all day and even run as necessary. They go on very quick with a velcro strap of the heel. They're

    • @TrevorJanacek
      @TrevorJanacek 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hard No!

    • @VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM
      @VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You're exactly right on all of this. Sandals and socks are Extremely comfortable.

  • @bobbyrebholz2183
    @bobbyrebholz2183 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You wear Crocs when you give up on life.

    • @jays1079
      @jays1079 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have some on now at home as I listen to this video. 😉

  • @thijs7291
    @thijs7291 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    whats the brand of the boots on the thumbnail?

  • @BWater-yq3jx
    @BWater-yq3jx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Most all-round useful shoes I have are Cons Chuck Taylor lows in light blue/grey with the diamond sole.

  • @jdarnellsix
    @jdarnellsix 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    But what if you're a grown Man that identifies as a 10 year old? Then can I wear hey dudes?

  • @josezerpa8177
    @josezerpa8177 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I watched a similar video from Antonio Centenio a while ago, and after that started investing in nice footwear, mainly boots (Chelsea, dress boots) as well as sports shoes for specific purposes (basketball, walking) . Kept a pair of low cut Chuck Taylors just for my daily walks but otherwise I don’t wear sneakers to work.
    Great video , Courtney!

  • @dsmyify
    @dsmyify 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My feet, my choice.

  • @guskrassevich6373
    @guskrassevich6373 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤always learning new things!

  • @wanr5701
    @wanr5701 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Crocs? Never heard of it!

    • @NGAOPC
      @NGAOPC 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I hadn’t heard of hey dudes..

    • @directionfinderformen
      @directionfinderformen 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's a good thing

  • @nobodyknows3180
    @nobodyknows3180 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Chakos - I used to have something similar but only ever wore them while kayaking, or at the beach. No bueno for any kind of hiking.

  • @brandonbutler8808
    @brandonbutler8808 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Some people are skeptical of men wearing sandals but during the summer months I will often wear a pair of Birkenstocks, it just gets too hot to be wearing socks and shoes, the are also comfortable, I think they are an ok sandal for men to wear.

    • @sotecluxan4221
      @sotecluxan4221 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Depends, where u r, what u r doing....

    • @jthymesthree602
      @jthymesthree602 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Excuses. I live in Arizona and won’t be caught dead in a pair of sandals. Other than Crocs they are the dorkiest looking footwear you can put on your feet. Combine that with cargo shorts and you’ve gone full frumpy mode.

    • @brandonbutler8808
      @brandonbutler8808 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      good for you
      @@jthymesthree602

    • @brandonbutler8808
      @brandonbutler8808 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      right so it depends whether I can wear sandals or not?@@sotecluxan4221

    • @brandonbutler8808
      @brandonbutler8808 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for your fashion advice from Arizonal lol@@jthymesthree602

  • @johnsradios484
    @johnsradios484 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I work in a hospital. Most of the time I wear Merrill sneakers at work. But when my feet bother me I switch to Crocs! I keep a pair at work . I also wear them at home as slippers. They are very comfortable and massage my feet.

  • @fischersfritz468
    @fischersfritz468 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I really like the square toe shoes. Those are the only ones that don't cause an inflammation at my big toe...

  • @YouKayTen
    @YouKayTen 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Woah! Finally someone who knows what they talking about! I started watching this with a bit of skepticism but ended up agreeing to every point you made. Especially the last point about Luxury Designer Brands. I am now proud owner of 12 pairs of British handmade shoes with brands over 150 years of history. Most of them bought directly from the factory outlets. The craftsmanship on these is incomparable. Better luck trying to explain to these disposable generation (sheep) that money or trends or Designer brands can't buy class. Yet you could wear a primani and still look classy with right choices.

  • @AchmedComedy_
    @AchmedComedy_ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Another amazing under the radar brand of shoe is Beckett Simonon. The only downside is that they’re made-to-order so it can take up to 3 months to arrive but SO worth the wait
    Thanks for another solid video Court!! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @SheezyBites
    @SheezyBites 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The square toe shoe is for dancing, it's a less intensive version of the pointe shoe. It may look heavy or bulky, but if someone wears pointed toes on a night out or to an event they're wearing the wrong type of shoe.

  • @noctiscreo793
    @noctiscreo793 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Love the honesty here thank you. Pretty much agree with everything you said.

  • @bddmhopp5
    @bddmhopp5 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Whites, Nicks, Thursday, redwing, there are many hand made boots that are fantastic

  • @TheWhisperTexan
    @TheWhisperTexan 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Gentlemen wear the shoes you feel comfortable wearing. Never wear shoes or clothes for anyone else except you. You shouldn't care what anyone else thinks about your style. You do you.

    • @bastardoplano9149
      @bastardoplano9149 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      but not flip flops or crocs. Nobody wants to see men's feet

    • @HYPERxSONICxFANx2012
      @HYPERxSONICxFANx2012 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      somehow i only find platform boots comfortable

    • @user-xb6ek7fl9i
      @user-xb6ek7fl9i 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not true unless want to look like a geek

    • @HYPERxSONICxFANx2012
      @HYPERxSONICxFANx2012 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@user-xb6ek7fl9i what?

    • @TheWhisperTexan
      @TheWhisperTexan 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@user-xb6ek7fl9i I have no idea what your definition of a geek is?

  • @restock509
    @restock509 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Courtney you are hilarious, you have a humorous side that had me rolling with laughter! I love the way you present in a light hearted way a serious topic! Thank you.

  • @jasonhache389
    @jasonhache389 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    As a guy who thinks I have decent taste in clothing, you are so right.

  • @troybrown5663
    @troybrown5663 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice insight. What about Retro Jordans? How you feel about those? Also, the gum sole, would you say the Thursday boot sneakers are on that list? The leather sneakers with the white mid sole?

  • @__-pl3jg
    @__-pl3jg 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I'm glad she didn't mention Vibram Fivefinger shoes because i'm NEEEEVER giving those up.

    • @Skywalker721
      @Skywalker721 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don’t think people are walking around in those regularly. 😂

  • @georgiosf.1223
    @georgiosf.1223 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This outfit suits you very well Courney. It highlights your beautiful physique in an elegant non-provoking way. Best outfit I have seen you wearing. Keep it up!

  • @TheDrunknMunkey
    @TheDrunknMunkey 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I'll have to disagree with you about square toe shoes versus pointed shoes. I hate the look of pointed shoes, and think that a squared off looks way better. I also wear a size 13 shoe, so the elongated look looks terrible imo.

  • @WAKEUPONTARIO
    @WAKEUPONTARIO 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for this advice. Very informative information for all the single dads like myself

  • @Robert_Westwood
    @Robert_Westwood 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Before I watch the video, I must admit that I'm still stuck in the 90s. Doc Marten 1460s are still my go-to shoes 98.7% of the time...

    • @RoamingwithJasmina
      @RoamingwithJasmina 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I actually think those can look quite nice with a great simple combo, a pair of dark jeans black preferably and a nice loose fitted T-shirt, it’s giving Keanu Reeves vibes.

  • @FullBeardSk8
    @FullBeardSk8 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the hybrid dress shoe/sneaker i think works well with fitted slacks that stretch and just barely reach the shoe with no belt and a plain tee. if you want to look nice but also be very comfortable

  • @atomthegreat541
    @atomthegreat541 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My two mainline shoes are Air maxes and black shell toes. Those are my everydays. I make it look good

  • @jeffl7852
    @jeffl7852 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1st time seeing your caste. A skater and VANS devotee since the late 60's, your every take on this list of awful shoes just killed me. I fell out of my chair more than once. LOL. You nailed this. A solid sense of humor, be proud.

  • @LeonardoReyes-ob7hv
    @LeonardoReyes-ob7hv 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Why is there an ad of you talking about your husbands ED? I believe it’s fake because it doesn’t really sound like you but they did use you in their video.

    • @BWater-yq3jx
      @BWater-yq3jx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😆

    • @LeonardoReyes-ob7hv
      @LeonardoReyes-ob7hv 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BWater-yq3jx hahaha I know I was so confused. I was like did I accidentally click on one of her vids and then I noticed that it was an ad.

  • @omar1462
    @omar1462 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    She's right on all points. High Craftsmanship dress shoes; Beckett Simonon. They are made to order and are better than most designer shoes. You have to wait for them to be made, but they are worth it and they are reasonably priced because they hold no inventory. A brilliant financial model.

  • @Randomness5050
    @Randomness5050 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I wouldn't get caught wearing Hey Dudes to carry trash cans to the street...

  • @CultureDweeb
    @CultureDweeb 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This chick has me dying of laughter as she roasts men's bad shoe choices 😂💀 I subbed, and will return for more. 10/10

  • @Kunegundus
    @Kunegundus 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Yup if I start wearing hey dudes or crocs please kill me since it means I have given up on life anyway.

  • @fzyelf
    @fzyelf 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a sneaking suspicion we have a very different outlook on shoes. My view on shoes is the same as my view on watches or cars... use what suits the purpose. For instance if I'm going trail hiking I wear Altra trail running shoes, but if I'm going backwoods hiking I'm wearing a boot. In either of those cases the watch I'm wearing is either my G Shock or my Hamilton Field Khaki. Here's why... they work in those environments. Honestly, unless I need to wear a suit or I'm out on a boat I'm probably wearing a Field Khaki. If I'm wearing a suit I wear Oxfords and a dress watch. If I'm on a boat I wear shoes appropriate to the type of boat I'm on and a dive watch rated at 300 meters. PS my absolute pinnacle of shoe to wear around the inside of the house clicks not one but two of your no go shoes... Crocks flip flops. They sit right inside the door so when I get home I can take off my outside shoes and slip them on. Are the ugly? Yes, they are. But, they're insanely light and comfortable, and they last forever with indoor use. Slippers and house shoes only last me four to six months before they need to be replaced. My ugly "Crocks flops" last much longer. I'm on only my second pair since 2009.

  • @ishigirihayato
    @ishigirihayato 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sandals with socks can be fashionable in Japanese fashion. I think the idea is being able to show off cool or interesting socks that highlight your personal style. It's basically just another place to add detail and accessories to your outfit.

  • @jeffersoncosgrove1910
    @jeffersoncosgrove1910 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My dress shoe of choice is a lace up boot, much like the one in your thumbnail. Jeans, chinos or even a suit, I get compliments on them often by complete strangers (typically women). It is a delicate balancing act as they can come off a tad eccentric, but if you consider outfitting yourself like Jeremy Irons' "Alfred" in the DCEU Batman saga, it can totally work in your favor.

  • @estried86
    @estried86 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've never worn any of these, and never even heard of Hey Dude.

  • @oscar90210
    @oscar90210 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like your straightforward opinion. I'm like the clean-cut type when it comes to my appearance, no short cuts

  • @jeffrokraus5483
    @jeffrokraus5483 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love fashion, and appreciate your reasoning :-)

  • @Crabby_Mudcrab
    @Crabby_Mudcrab 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "Straight to jail" 🤣 Such a cute comment yet so true. 😆

  • @MattGleason1
    @MattGleason1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love my crocs! I do only wear them when I’m cleaning the pool and working in the yard though. I’m glad you didn’t come after my Docs though. I do wear those pretty much everywhere.

  • @Skywalker721
    @Skywalker721 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Most men need to see this video. This is valuable content.