But life gets a little rough when you have to be at work or for an important meeting where you have to look your 360 degree best. Rain come or storm you can’t ignore your commitments which is when you face puddles and potholes with a hard nod. And when your formal shoes get spoilt, it’s not something you can stand.

Here are five easy hacks to take care of your shoes in the Monsoon:

Dry them:

If your expensive shoes get wet in the rain then it is important you dry them in an airy spot or under the fan so they dry naturally. Don’t leave your wet shoes near an air-conditioner because they will remain damp. Make sure they dry from the inside thoroughly otherwise you may get skin infections wearing damp shoes.

Clean them:

If you want your shoes to last long then cleaning them is critical because wet and mud will not only spoil the quality of your shoes but also the texture. Use a toothbrush or a dry cloth and remove the mud stuck on your shoes. Sprinkle a little powder inside your shoes because it will soak up the moistness in them.

Pamper them:

It is necessary to pamper your shoes to keep the quality intact if you have invested so much in them, you don’t want them to dematerialize because of the rains. Polish them to keep the quality and texture just as new. The clean & care mousse from our clean collection is perfect to retain the shoes’ quality & shine.

Store them right:

Packing them immediately or letting them lay around for a couple of days is a big NO! If you want to increase the durability of your expensive shoes then storing them in a dry place is a must. Keep them open on a shoe rack and let the moisture in the shoes dry itself slowly but completely.

At Metro Shoes, you’ll find perhaps, the best quality of long-lasting and durable shoes you can wear in the monsoon and these tips will help you to keep them as new as if you bought them yesterday. Here’s a link of our products for shoe care that will help you in your cleaning process.

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FOR MEN

• When pairing brogues with jeans, pay attention to the cut and style of your jeans. That determines how extreme your intermingling of formal and casual elements will be. The best type of jeans to wear with brogues are slim-fit, straight leg jeans, and skinny fit jeans.
• If you choose jeans that are too loose, or ones that fall below your ankle, you will just be giving your brogue shoes the proverbial cold shoulder. The beauty of brogue shoes is best highlighted when your ankle is exposed. Cuff or roll your denims up to achieve this look.
• For a clean and sophisticated look, bring out your skinnies. Slim line blue jeans, when paired with classic lace up brown or tan brogue shoes make for a good couple. Throw on a loose vintage t-shirt over it and a jacket to complete the look.
• Fancying a night out with friends? Opt for a full black on black ensemble. Throw on your straight leg black jeans, black wingtips, and a leather jacket. Roll the hems for a nice colour contrast near the ankle. If complete black is not your style, opt for a maroon pair or two-toned brogue shoes. Major style points indeed!

FOR WOMEN

• The compatibility of brogue shoes and masculine attire is well-known. But it can be used to create cool androgynous looks for our lovely ladies out there. Whether you are going for a downtown chic look, or smart-casual or even a high-fashion glam avatar, everything is possible with a pair of brogues.
• For women as well, the cardinal rule for wearing brogues with jeans hold: don’t let it overlap the ankle. Let the skin show around your ankle or cover it up with statement socks. Your jeans should always be above it.
• Pick a colour scheme and play with it. Opt for black skinny jeans, ankle-length, and wear your statement two-toned brogues with it. Complete your look with a white box button-front blouse.
• Borrow from the boys. Create a menswear inspired look with boyfriend jeans, button down shirt half-tucked in and black platform brogues. Drive home the casual vibe with a slouchy denim jacket on top.
• Make it more interesting with accessories. Keep your outfit simple with cropped skinnies and a t-shirt. Add special details to your look, like wide sheer fabric as laces or scrunched up socks.

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From high-end designers to fast fashion lines, everyone is now a sneakerhead. Whether you are an original sneakerhead or one who adapts to changing times, here are 5 styles of sneakers for men in 2018:

Party with Platforms

Platform shoes are commonly associated with an alternative for women’s heels. But keep in mind that here we are referring to the high platform shoes with chunky heels. When it comes to men, we have often seen rappers and others who embrace the street grunge look emulating these very sneakers with a small uniform platform at the bottom. Men’s platform shoes, usually blend in with the body camouflaging it completely.

Having originally meant to be women’s shoes, now being inculcated into men’s fashion is an indication of us reaching new heights of a wardrobe blur.

Cut to Classics

Going back to basics, you have all your classic sneakers coming back to life. Embrace your inner skater boy once again, look your casual best in leather slip-ons, or channel your basketball attire as everyday wear with chunky sneakers. The best part is since every brand is going back in history, you do not need to scavenge thrift shops to find your favorite pair. You can find such classic sneakers online for cheaper prices that too!

Stylish in Socks?

Did you ever think that socks were the most tedious part of wearing sneakers? You would also misplace the second pair, finding ankle length socks is a hassle, if you had a dog he would chew of every sock he could find. Well, no need to worry anymore. You can now wear sock sneakers. When we talk about futuristic fashion this is what we talk about. The sock sneakers are basically taking out the need to wear socks. They come up above the ankle and also come in bright colors. You can also find them in woolen stitch detailing.

Show-stopping Suede

Suede has been taking over the fashion world by storm. Much like the crushed velvet trend, suede can now be found on shoes as well. You can find suede sneakers that can easily transition from day-wear to night-wear and from formal to casual attire. You have a brunch date, wear a pair of dark blue velvet shoes. An awards event, sport a pair of tan suede sneakers and a dark washed suit. Suede will soon come to power with leather in terms of versatility. Until then in the most ideal sense, suede shoes are the showstoppers for any event.

Envy the Embellishments

Finally, for all those who are all about the bling, embellishments are now available on sneakers. You can show off your blingy best. Embellishments that range from stick-on motifs, iron-on labels, to diamond details.

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1. Take a stroll on the warm sand with these white slip-ons. Roam endlessly for hours in this comfortable wear from dawn to dusk.

2. A perfect way to up your mono-colour look, team your attire with a darker shade.  You can add a dash of stunt by pairing the casual ballerinas or these comfy Loafers.  These will accompany you to paint the town and soak in the sunrays.

3. Everyone needs a pair of fitting sneakers. The urban finish of the black footwear provides you supreme comfort for a long time, making it the obvious choice for backpacking.

4. Visiting a cold country? You need not wrap up your fashion standards. Go for these ultra chic black boots which ups the heat and oomph. And the men can lace up in these sturdy boots.

5. This one is a treat for you if skydiving, river rafting and mountain climbing make your adrenaline pump. Pick these super-sturdy and highly-stylish shoes for your next thrill.

6. The platform heels elevate your spirit as you walk into a small café in an unknown town with new people. Have them at hello and unwind on a breezy evening with new acquaintances.

7. You always have a pair of shoes which provide you comfort at any given point of time. The flats are a travel necessity to wear when you are absolutely drenched in self-love. Wear them while taking a stroll on empty streets of the city.

8. Match up your escapades to the rugged look of the derbys. Up for some rigorous trekking? Place your best bets on them.

9. Give a contemporary filter to your Instagam posts with these unique orange loafers. Embrace the relaxed aura of these loafers as you scout your way to your favourite destinations.

Want more shoes to add to your travel kitty? Browse through the collection from Metro Shoes for wayfaring.

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1. Glitteratti

Step 1 – Take glitter of your favorite colour and glue

Step 2 – Apply a thin coat of glue on the sole and sprinkle glitter over it

Step 3 – Make sure the entire sole is evenly covered and let it dry for a while

This style is perfect for a subtle but interesting upgrade.

2. The Bow And The Dangler

Step 1 – Assemble a bow and a dangler (it can be an earring or a locket)

Step 2 – Apply some glue on the back side of the bow and attach it on the upper side of the strap

Step 3 – Remove the hook from the dangler and apply a bit of glue on its back side and place it exactly below the bow and use once both the embellishments have dried

For a girl who likes to make an entrance, this style’s for you.

3. All About The Pom Poms

Step 1 – All you need is pom poms of different or same color (depending on how fancy you want to go)

Step 2  – Start sticking them on the shoe strap and cover it completely. Use the shoe once the pom poms are stuck properly

The playful girl will love this one!

4. Ribbons With Their ‘Twist’

Step 1 – Take a ribbon of your favorite color and measure the length of the round strap of the shoes

Step 3 – Cut the required amount of ribbon

Step 2 – Apply glue to the ribbon and start wrapping the ribbon from one end of the strap and continue till the other end

This one’s for the girl who defines understated elegance.

5. Oh Look, There Are Studs On My Shoes

Step 1 – Gather diamond embellishments of your choice

Step 2 – Apply glue on the back side of the embellishments and stick them on the sides of the heel and keep the shoes aside to dry

For the girl who loves glamour and glitz, this is the one to try.

6. Lace It Up!

Step 1 –  Take a decorative lace of your choice

Step 2 – Measure back of the shoe and cut the lace to the appropriate length

Step 3 – Apply glue on the lace and stick it on the shoe

Channel your inner grace with this style.

7. Decorative Embellishments For A Traditional Tadka

Step 1 – Take one piece of decorative embellishment and apply glue on its back side

Step 2 – Stick it on the back of the shoe and allow it to dry

The edgy yet desi girl will fall head over heels for these heels!

8. Sizzle it on the front!

Step 1 – Take a decorative embellishment of your choice and apply glue on its back side

Step 2 – Stick it on the front strap and allow it to dry

This one’s for the one who likes to play it safe.

9. Tassels and all that jazz

Step 1 –Pick your fav tassels in multiple or singular colours. Make sure they’re not too long.

Step 2 – Open the strap of the shoe and slip the tassel in it and fasten the strap.

Perfect for the fashionista!

Make sure you give your shoes enough time to dry wherever you are using it. Try these simple DIYs and give your heels a twist, while your twist and twirl during the 9 nights of Navratri!

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1. Dance baby, dance

Plug in your music system. Open your dance playlist. Press play and let the fast beats takeover the normal decibel level. Now move and swing your body without a care in the world. Dancing will fill up your energy levels and will leave you happily exhausted.

2. Go for a run or pick up those weights

Exercise has proven to lift your mood. Give yourself a pep talk looking in the mirror and lift those damn dumbbells.  If indoors bore you, go out for a long jog. Pick up the most comfortable pair of running shoes from Metro and feel ‘runderful’!

3. Whip up a healthy breakfast

You may not be a great cook and you haven’t gone beyond boiling water. But there is always a first time, right? How about starting with a bowl of freshly cut fruits and a cup of coffee? Cooking is a quick stress buster and your experiments in the kitchen might end in you making a delicious breakfast!

4. Calm yourself, aka Meditate

No matter how boring it sounds, but meditation has superpowers to calm your mind. This one is sure to help you focus throughout the day. If you have no clue how to go about it, challenge yourself to close your eyes and just breathe for 10 minutes and see how far you go.

5. Practice your hobby

It is everyone’s dream to do what they enjoy the most and there is no rule book for it. Ask yourself what makes you happy. Is it painting? Is it reading? Or talking with your dog? Or how about taking care of your plants? Wake up and do what you love. Literally.

6. Make a to-do list

A daily list of things one has to do makes sure you do not miss on on anything. Make notes of all the tasks you have to complete and so have a better picture in your head as to how to go about it. Simple and helpful, isn’t it?

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Turn up with two-toned

Two-toned formal shoes are the most game-changing addition you can make to your wardrobe. These shoes are classy and elegant with just the right touch of whimsy to give a boring outfit a bold personality. You can take inspiration from Siddharth Malhotra who has given a fresh spin to semi-formal wear by cuffing his perfectly tailored pants. While wearing two-toned shoes, make sure you get the colour combinations right. If you’re not too certain about experimenting with colours and patterns, start with a pair of simple black and white two-toned brogue shoes, and wear them with a slick suit. Keep your shirt white, but add a dash of colour with a popping bow-tie. Learn to keep a consistent colour theme in your outfit to have a well-balanced look. With a plethora of Men shoes online, you don’t need to look anywhere else.

Lazing around with Loafers

Your wardrobe is incomplete without a pair of trendy loafers. For all those, “What do I wear?” questions there is no better response than Loafers. They can effortlessly be dressed up or down, and can be worn on almost any occasion. Wear it with a suit or style them up with summer shorts – this versatile footwear pairs well with anything you choose to wear. When it comes to loafers, the devil is in the details. This season try to go for loafers with distinctive prints that will perfectly complement your “look at me” feels. Ranveer Singh here has done complete justice to this iconic pair of printed loafers while keeping his outfit relatively minimal. Take a hint from him and keep your outfit subtle and bring your statement shoe out for some limelight.

Show off with sneakers

The fashion world has been obsessed with sneakers, and if fashion reports are any proof, it’s not about to change anytime soon. You can see them dominating ramps, Instagram feeds, and celebrity wardrobes all across the globe. In fact, sock-like sneakers are the ultimate rage this year. However, with so many different styles of sneakers running around, to make a statement you have to be experimental with your outfit choices. A cue from Shahid Kapoor’s style books is a source of great inspiration. His white sneakers make his rather sedate outfit of chinos and checked shirt casually stylish. Look for sneakers with a striking sole as they raise the oomph factor in your style.

Tempt them with some tan

Believe it or not, we are starting to find black boots rather clichéd. Everyone in town has them and everyone in town wears them. If you really want to set yourself above the crowd, you need to get yourself a stylish pair of tan boots. Just like with sneakers, the trick is to get the rest of your outfit to complement your shoe. We are majorly crushing on Varun Dhawan’s look here as he sits broodingly in his tailored forest-green pants and striped sweater. Tan boots are flexible and go well with a plethora of colour options. Try some denim on denim look for a retro-inspired look and bring up that manly charm with your tan boots. For a balanced look, maintain brown or tan accents throughout your outfit. Or walk the bold way with a tailored navy suit paired with tan boots and break those fashion rules in style.

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Now, I could ramble on about why it’s difficult to gauge Monk Strap for men, but I’d much rather indulge in a glorifying tale of what makes me unique, and how having me will amp up your shoe cabinet. Let’s start with the basics of my anatomy.

What are Double Monk Strap Shoes?

In the family of formal shoes, you can easily recognize us by our defining feature: buckles and strap fastenings, which mean no lacing system. We traditionally come in two styles — single and double straps. But some lads these days like to add to that number. So, you can find us in Triple Monk Strap style too. Another style that’s making the rounds in the market are our casual variant Double Monk Strap Sneakers. It is strictly advised to keep away from them in any formal get-together.

We are designed keeping in mind the comfort of the shoe wearer. Besides the absence of a lacing system, we are made similar to our cousin Derby with the quarter overlapping the upper vamp and the tongue of the shoe. But instead of a middle lacing system, we are secured on the side by a buckle and strap.

As you must have noticed, flexibility and ease is the core of our making, which has evolved rather interestingly over the years. We are a more relaxed bunch than our more sophisticated counterparts like an Oxford or a Derby.

We have our own set of rules when it comes to outfit coordination. Let me walk you through them.

Case of the Colours

We come in a range of hues but my black and brown brothers are the most popular ones, as they blend well with most attires. Versatile as we are, we can qualify for several occasions ranging from dinner dates and weddings to office meetings and conferences. Depending on the season and the material of the shoe, you can select the apt one to accompany you in your style journey:

• Brown– It spans light to dark tones. It is a very flexible colour that can be worn in almost all settings, except the most formal of occasions. You can pair them with outfits in shades of tan, brown, beige, orange, green and darker earth colours like rust.
• Black– It is a dynamic colour that aligns well with dark base colours. But contrary to popular opinion, it can’t be paired with everything. Avoid pastels and browns when wearing black shoes. With most other colours, you can carry shades of black to make a clean statement.
• Oxblood/Burgundy– Growing in popularity, these warm colours pair extremely well with shades of navy blue, grey, and similar cool tones. They add a refreshing pop of colour to a plain dress.

Materials that Matter

For my ancestors, having a sturdy material was essential to protect them from harsh environment. We carry this element of strength through the generations. As formal shoes, much care is provided in the choice of our material and leather turns out to be the ultimate fit. This is for three simple reasons –

• Durability: With proper care, leather shoes last for ages;
• Flexibility: It can be styled with both formal and casual outfits effortlessly;
• Grace: As that lovely patina grows, leather looks even better with age.

A more delicate variant of my family is suede.  My brothers from the suede side do not like to travel in harsh weather conditions where it rains and snows. If found in such a situation, they should be sprayed with a water resistant protective layer. They require frequent soft cleaning with an eraser and a specific suede shoe brush to maintain their elegant appearance.

Styles to Suit

Having covered the body, colour and skin types of my kind, I now move on to how you can style us in different events. We are very adaptable and there is no situation where we don’t fit in fashionably.

There is a misconception among many people that we only work if we’re worn with tailored well- fitted dress pants. However, you will find that we look amazingly trendy with chino pants and denim jeans too. For your Monk to pop out, you can cuff your pants and let the hem go a little short, like these gentlemen here.

In a formal event, wear socks that match your belt and go with the overall colour scheme of your outfit. You can skip the socks and rock a clean ankle look in a casual setting. Just remember that we don’t appreciate your pants covering our front, hence maintain a slight space to highlight our look. Besides, even for a casual appearance, avoid us with shorts and stick to full length pants.

Over the years, I have noticed that people like to play the look with my buckles. It’s a hep fashion statement to leave one of my straps unbuckled, preferably the top one. You could take it a step forward by complimenting the appearance with a leather jacket, say on a Saturday night out with friends. This demeanour exudes confidence and shows that you’re not afraid to experiment.

This is pretty much all about me. If you find this slightly self-praising but hopefully informative style guide about me and my kind useful, take my suggestion and rush to buy us. Head straight to men’s shoes online on Metro Shoes and take your pick from the wide variety of styles available.

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A straight way out of that category is a pair of smart loafers! You may have heard multiple praises about the holy trinity of  formal shoes— the oxford, brogue and the derby. But, if you want to build your style cabinet gradually, your first purchase should be a pair of loafers.

Loafer is a moccasin-inspired, slip-on style shoe that has been an essential element of menswear for more than 80 years now. While it is most often considered as a casual shoe, its versatility allows it to be paired with formal wear effortlessly. Before you excitedly start typing men shoes online in your browser, take a pause. First, let’s see the many ways you can show a little love to your loafers and flaunt them instyle, depending on its type:

• Penny Loafer: Penny loafers are footwear classics and can complement a variety of outfits. You will mostly see a good pair of penny loafers on a smart suit, but they go just as well with a pair of chinos and a t-shirt, or summer slacks for a more relaxed look. Another way to style them is with tailored shorts and a shirt. However, take extra care of the colors when you pair them with shorts. With jeans, you can create a classic look by sticking to brown suedes. Just throw on a bomber jacket and you’ll be good to go!

• Tassel Loafer: A slight alteration to the standard penny loafer, a tassel loafer comes with additional decoration at its front. The tassels give the shoe a stylish twist adding to your elegant personality. When you plan to opt for chinos or tailored shorts with blazers and button-downs, tasseled loafers are a winning option. They also add a bit more detail to your jeans. For a more daring look, try textures like leather and suede in dark shades like black and deep red. For a casual summery look, you can experiment with brighter colors like beige, navy blue and green, and make it more fun.

• • Horsebit Loafer: Out of all the styles, horsebit loafer is the most sophisticated pick. The shoe gets its name from the horse-shoe shaped brass clasp at the front, and takes its cues from equestrian wear. This is one loafer which can go perfectly well with any formal suit. It makes you look distinctively elite while maintaining a relaxed vibe at the same time.

Important things to remember:

Now that you know how to pair different loafers with your outfits, ensure that your complementary accessories are in sync with your style. The most significant of all is to get the length of your trousers right. Anything that sags over your loafers is the wrong choice, as that skin show between the shoe and your ankle highlights your shoe and enhances the attire. To make sure you’re not covering the best of your loafers, wear trousers that cut just above the ankle. Also, the fitting of your pants make a big difference. Stick to tapered or slim fits and avoid anything baggy for a smart look.

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