Fred Perry Suede Mid Laceups

THE ASKMEN TAKE

Gray remained one of the hues of choice for designers this season. As a result, everyone will be buying a shirt in this go-with-everything color -- but not you. You’re going to stand out this year, because this year you’re going to wear this trend on your feet. The Fred Perry Suede Mid Laceup shoes will look best with slim-fit or straight-leg jeans and cotton pants. As long as you proceed with caution, you might even be able to get away with wearing these shoes with tapered, narrow-fitting dress pants. Go wild with your top, however, because these shoes will complement anything from dress shirts to T-shirts in every color.

UNIQUENESS

You probably have several pairs of black shoes in your wardrobe, in addition to a couple of pairs of brown loafers and numerous sneakers. This spring, mix up your look and add these gray slip-ons to your footwear roster. A sleek design coupled with white, sporty detailing makes these Fred Perry Suede Mid Laceups appropriate for all your casual and smart-casual warm-weather get-togethers in ‘09. Also, whether you’re fearlessly fashionable or you play by the safe-style rules, these ankle boots will give all your ensembles a subtle but fun spin, putting some spring in your step this spring.

DURABILITY

A suede upper combined with a rubber sole makes these shoes extremely comfortable and ideal for plenty of walking in the city. If you’re diligent about buffing your suede, you can count on getting about two years of wear from these shoes, although you’ll be limited to wearing them in sunny months that don’t get much rain. By the time the Fred Perry Suede Mid Laceups start to look worn out, however, they’ll also start to look noticeably dated. A price tag of close to $100 is a little steep for shoes you might not wear everyday, but at the same time, they won’t break the bank unless you’re on a really tight budget.