London's best men's shoes

If the traditional female approach to shoes is acquisition (ie buy more), the masculine approach is to optimise (ie own less). Choose well and five ought to cover every scenario.
Fleet of foot: dapper tassels on a brown suede loafer
Richard Godwin8 September 2014

Brown brogues

Dark brown is the most versatile option, working from bar to boardroom. Hasketon Brown Derby Brogue by Oliver Sweeney, £229

Black Chelsea boots

A design classic: rugged enough for a tramp across town, elegant enough for evening wear. Polish well. Declan Black Chelsea Boot by Grenson, £205

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Tassel loafers

For the fleet-of-foot flaneur, colour/style by choice. The tassel will make people say “Ooh! You’re looking dapper!” Pierre Suede Brown Loafer by Hudson, £100

Running shoes

Occasionally, exercise must be performed. Embrace it. Just don’t wear with jeans. Adizero Adios Boost 2.0 by Adidas, £110

Off duty

Everyone needs a pair of auxiliary shoes for holidays/Sundays/nipping out for milk. Striped espadrilles by ASOS.com, £10

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