Helpful Hints

Watches and ring bands might have been the only way to accessorize in the past, but donning man jewelry is now perfectly acceptable, coveted even. The most logical thing to start with: men's bracelets, since they can sit comfortably well with your favorite watch. 

Here's the lowdown on how to wear men's bracelets to help you look like you were dressed by a personal stylist, even if you just "#wokeuplikethis".

Sports shoes have it the worst – they get raked through grime, mud, and rain; in all training conditions. Luckily, we now have all the best sneaker cleaning kits around, to keep any sports sneaker spotless without damaging their looks or performance-enhanced soles.

Ask any Yeezy fan and they’ll tell you that any sneaker from that colorful rapper is treated like a grail, not only because they’re mostly limited editions, but because the designs are out of this world. The first design took a year in development so the hype around each succeeding release is as crazy as it gets.

If you managed to cop a pair right now, just to see what the fuss is all about, you’re probably wondering how to care for such a high-end shoe.

If there’s anyone who knows how to keep Nike shoes mint fresh, it’ll be a person like a sneakerhead. They say learning how to clean white Nike shoes or any sneaker for that matter, needs more than just soap and water. Here’s what top collectors, sneaker restorers, and cleaning services recommend on how to clean white Nike running shoes, or any other white trainers.

This is the same way we feel about what makes a great minimalist sneaker. While high fashion is not for everybody - anybody can dress fashionably, or at the very least, dress well. You don't necessarily have to wear brand name sneakers to cop a stylish look.

Even if Common Projects (CP) created the minimalist white shoe aesthetic when they launched in 2004, there are now Common Projects alternatives that work just as great!

There comes a time when you need to outgrow your cheap tennis shoe phase and you're ready to move on to dressing like a grown-up. Italian sneakers are no doubt the next level footwear and the only smart choice to park your hard-earned cash. When you invest in Italian made casual shoes, you not only class up your act, but you also pay for high quality, versatile footwear that lasts.

The decades-old shoe brand used to be exclusive skater staples but is now worn by everyone, from teens to adults alike. Everyone can't resist the out-there prints and comfort these skate shoes offer. And now that we’re in quarantine, maybe it's time to show your Vans some love.

Sneaker cleaning and restoration is more than being about a neat freak. You might find a brand new sneaker underneath an old one - which can feel like a brand new you.  

Cult status is something every high fashion brand dreams about and sets out to do, but that mainly has to do with people coming out of the woodwork acting like they’re out for a gold rush. Or in this case, something similar to Golden Goose footwear. If you’re reading this, you are probably curious about what makes the ugly shoe trend any different, and if it’s worth buying into.

Be it your first pair, or your umpteenth, within a closetful of fine leather shoes, handling each one like a vintage car – spot cleaning as needed, getting it maintained regularly, and restoring it, is an essential part of dressing well. 

 

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