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Its so interesting to hear about this type of stuff, here in my country people actually wear both equally and they look pretty good, greetings from Paraguay
In my opinion square toe shoes are hideous only if they´re not square enough (flat enough). There´s like an uncanny valley, both round and VERY flat squared are stylish, but the narrower flat square toe is what everyone hates, specially with that multiple piece stitch used in cheap rubber sole shoes. What happens is that a narrow square toe shoe is very inexpensive to manufacture and requires less material to achieve a comfortable length because it´s not as narrow, therefore it´s rare to find a quality shoe in this design. The wider flat toe shoes are more fashion oriented and no-longer are produced with budget constraints, so they will have better materials and construction and they will undoubtedly look less cheap, they´re still a statement piece so I'd wear them with understated-minimal garments, otherwise the outfit would look saturated.
My shoe size is 44/45 (size 11 in the US) and I'm only 1.8m (5"11'). It's not that unusual here. If you're like me, you're gonna look like a clown with your pointy shoes in most parties (unless everyone else doesn't know how to dress either).
Ps: I'm not saying square shoes look better. I'm just saying you need the right proportions not to look like you're wearing clown shoes.. Or... Deal with the pain of having undersized shoes for hours.
You can wear pink shorts with hearts and a bright yellow polo shirt with aztec writing on it, sure. It is just that some things are ugly and might make you look like someone who is a member of the communist party.
I love this. The way the combination of history, function, and social influence affects the decisions we make today is fascinating to me. Bravo for going a bit deeper than a regular old style guide of "dos" and "don'ts." I would be interested in knowing historically how shoes evolved to have a raised heel as opposed to flat leather. ...and Keanu Reeves has a place in our world.
I make a distinction between square-toe shoes, (in my view, 'square' implies actual right angles) and shoes with trapezoidal toes, which I often hear referred to as chisel toes. I think the former are hideous, but the latter can be an great alternative to the round toe.
The shoes and fashion community coined a term for those "attractive square-toed shoes": CHISEL-TOED. They also taper to a point when viewed from the side. They're considered fine shoes and separate from the wider square-toed shoes (which are really square, viewed from the top and sides).
i have to wear square toe shoes when i have to dress up. when i wear rounded ones it looks like im wearing clown shoes cause my feet are sooooo big lol i wear a size 13 and i honestly think that square toe looks better
I hear people who are into quality shoes raving against the ‘square toed shoe’ and how they should be avoided. When I think of a square toe shoe, I think of the extremely boxy look that does certainly look horrendous. However, if we look at the 348 Last by Crocket and Jones, it could be argued it's almost a hybrid of curved and box. They look great to me and are their shoes with this Last are some of their most popular. Such as the Hallam, Edgeware and Westbourne for example. I’d love to own all three. :-D
huh, I really prefer the square toe shoe, I didn't realize it wasn't liked or that it was even an issue between the two. I've had rounded toe shoes but I feel the square toe is more attractive.
Excellent video even though I'm really late to the party. I have found that Europeans don't share the same dislike for square toed shoes as Americans and British do. I saw plenty of distinguished gentlemen wearing them in formal and semi-formal attire. I think they do look better on larger feet where a pointed shoe looks like a clown shoe.
Never knew there were people who thought square toes are horrible, I wear them occasionally. I have some people comment on how nice they look, never had anyone say they were ugly.
My take away from this video: Advantages of square toe: good for those with wide feet, can be practical, and some are actually quite stylish. Advantages of round toe: great for those that struggle discerning left from right and for those that ride horses. I'm sorry, but not the best arguments. I know for guys who have smaller than average feet, when I see them in round toe shoes the only word that comes to mind is "dainty" which is certainly not a word a man wants to be described as
Just wanted to say that I really enjoy watching your videos, despite me being a female and not your target audience. (But, I have been able to take some advice from you, like with the interchangeable wardrobe vid from a few months ago.) You're always so classy and well-spoken; and, of course, as a female, I do love looking at a well-dressed man, such as yourself, in any context. Thanks for making these videos!
I guess it really does depend on the shoe and the person. I personally find curved dress shoes with laces better than the square counterpart. But for slip on dress shoes I would go with the square look because they are much more comfortable.
except there's such a thing as oxford brogues, oxford refers to the lacing closure style (as opposed to a derby) and brogue refers (believe it or not) to the broguing pattern
I was hoping for more info on why square toes don't look good. It was a fun history lesson, but it still doesn't explain why square toed shoes are bad.
I have broad shoulders, a wide chest, wide hips, muscular thighs, and wide(EEEE) feet. Curved toe shoes look ridiculous on me, and I need the room in the toe box.
Square toed shoes, skinny jeans and men's suits that fit like scuba gear should serve as reminders that we would all do well by sticking to our timeless wardrobe items.
I've been a square toe fan since I was young. The round toe always reminded me of old people. Now that I'm older, I enjoy both. And I get compliments on both. I even have a pair of square toed blue crocodiles by Mezlan that women always compliment me on. As he always says, it's all about confidence.
i work at an office and it has me do a lot of walking delivering paperwork and i find wearing square toe shoes much more beneficial than round toes; i dont end up having sore toes by the end of the day. Round toes, i would wear on a formal event. I find those who outright discriminate the square toe without even trying it on come off rather pretentious. But like every individual, no feet are the same. So wear what makes you feel comfortable - square or round - because we all have different paths to walk on.
Hi I am Anudeep,I am worried about which shoeas are good looking in society but now after seeing this video I had a clear understanding !!!Thanks for this video
Two disadvantages of a curve toe shoe in today's time: 1. The extended portion (the narrow toe) interferes with driving. I find driving with a square toe to be a lot easier as I'm able to shift gears much easily. The rounded toe extends the length of the shoe, which frequently gets snagged in the foot well of the car. 2. Curved toe shoes are a lot easier to get trampled on by others when at crowded places, like on the subway.
Thats great, but both those arguments are for convenience or comfort. And if you think about it, comfort and convenience are really not what dress shoes are made for. So i personally would never choose to sacrifice looks and elegance for comfort in a dress shoe.
superhydrocarbon answer to number 1 : not everyone has that problem. Answer to number 2 : not everyone has that problem. And round toed shoes look better.
I think the question is not about fashion, its about the need. Lot of people have bigger toe, so wide toed shoes provide the needed space for the toe to adjust into properly. For them, wearing curve toed shoes give sore/aching toes, nail infection etc. People with narrow/slim tow (like the ladies) can wear both types.
Antonio - thanks for the historical background of men's footwear! Very enlightening for someone like me who loves trying to figure out why we do what we do and why we wear what we wear now. I also like to reiterate the fact that for the most part, men tend to like footwear that goes beyond the style and into real substance. I personally like shoes that look good but really work and are durable for the most part. a footwear should be 75% function and 25% fashion.
i have squared toe shoes as my daily wear. I have flat feet and I have to walk a lot in my university, so my shoes actually make it comfortable for me, even running. I'm proud of my shoes. those who hate squared toes, do what you can :D
My goodness, thank you. I see many of the young men buying square toe and I think they look terrible. But I felt like someone dramatically out of style in wanting a curved toe shoe. Again, thank you!
Perhaps there should be a third shoe type in this video, the chiseled-toe? I would personaly say that the monkstraps at 2:23 belong to that category. It is a shape that I find very elegant and it has been around for a long time. When you see pictures of victorian gentlemen, they often wear this type. And the argument about a "defined right and left" also includes this shape, obviously. What are Your thoughts?
heres a question...regardless of which looks better to the "mens" appeal or opinion. will the curved shoe be a popular choice IF 95 out of 100 women thinks the square looks more sexy? I know alot of men tend to judge each other by their shoes but in reality where not trying to impress other men are we? this goes with cologne or mens attire as well.
Tsar Marklovski tbh the “attractive” square toe was really cool looking but wasn’t wide enough. I’m a backpacker with a lot of miles on these feet and when I’m at work I don’t want to feel pain in my toes. Go for function not style boys. Wear what makes you happy. But tbh let’s bring back the stylish square toe
So you are saying that you don't like square toed shoes because its history is associated with medieval commoners who couldn't afford shoes made for their left and right feet? This argument makes no sense in the modern day. Their association with something other than affluence is what makes them a great counter-culture statement item, which is probably what their resurgence is about. I find that square toed shoes work better for wider leg pants like bell-bottoms (70s) and boot cut jeans (90s), which I know are currently not in style, but when they were (and whenever they'll be in style again...).
Curved toes are more elegant, but square toes aren't all that bad, and, like you said, have their practical advantages. As long as they have a taper, they will be fine.
I preferred curved toe. Looks better although I never owned a pair of squared toe so I have no opinion on that but they don't look appealing. I have about 10 curved shoes 8 of them range from different brown leather and 2 of them are suede. I only own one pair or circular toe (if that's a thing) boots and I have to say they fit perfectly. I literally used them for work and sometimes I run with them that's how amazing they are. Hope everyone is having a good weekend .
Personally i have really wide feet and the round toed shoes literally smashed my feet near the tip. Square toed shoes however fit perfectly and feel amazing
There is a big difference between a "Square Toe" shoe and a "Chisel Toe" shoe. Why did you categorize the two in the same discussion? Chisel is still considered modern and fashionable and can be interchanged with round toe on just about any occasion. Chisel is arguably even the more formal than round. That said, there is NO place for a square toed shoe.
Great explanation! Could we establish a general rule then about square toed shoes, so as not to exclude them completely? Like, keeping the straight point end edge no wider than an inch? Would this be a reasonable suggestion?
Thanks for bringing in the historical angle. Gives the issue a whole new, richer perspective! Knowledge is power, power gives confidence, confidence breeds attraction. Good job
I do own one pair of square toes and they don't look too terrible, but my preference lies with curved toe shoes. I really love chisel toe shoes though, they elongate my legs moreso than curved toe shoes.
I have a question, Antonio. I understand that in general, a good quality/high end pair of shoes is supposed to have the bottom of their soles made with leather. However there's the disadvantage, at least in my experience, that they will be really slippery and in general they will not isolate from ground temperature. My question is: Am I wrong to think that, after spending €300+ on a pair of shoes, they are supposed to be perfect and therefore I shouldn't have the need of modifying them with some extra rubber sole?". Thank you in advance, and great video!
As a Catholic, I'm knelt in prayer at least an hour a day (not counting daily mass). Square toe is more comfy because my feet don't roll to one side or the other, and I don't have to scuff the tops by laying them flat.
This video is old, but I've only watched it now. If you're watching it now as well, let me give you the keys to the lamborghini: The main question that lies within this issue is: Can you wear squared toe shoes or do they wear you instead? It takes a certain man to wear squared toe shoes, as it does with certain types of clothes. The two things you got to be conscious about before choosing your shoes is 1. your body type and 2. your presence. That second item usually involves things such as posture, attitude, facial expression and etcetera. It takes a bold attitude, a strong posture and broad shoulders to rock square toe shoes. You should also prefer more ornamentation in your squared toe shoes in comparison to the round toe ones, as the first begs for it while the latter politely declines it.
I do understand your argument and agree with it, that’s why all my shoes and dress boots are curved but my cowboy boots are mid-square toe and they look just amazing….
I have a great pair of cold Haan derby wing tips, and they are long but have a slight square toe. They look amazing even though they have a slight square toe
Interesting. I own both square and round toe. I have a slim athletic build. I wear fitted suits and I prefer the square toe. Now, when I want to go gangster, as in 40's mob style, not gangsta as in young geezy, and wear a double breasted suit, I wear my round toe. So there ya have it, it's all about the look you're achieving....
Great video: I really like the historical and functional background you give about the style. Your editing has come a long way in the past few months, too.
Square toes *look* just fine by themselves; I happen to like moderately angular styling. But what is best on my feet is a separate issue, and fashion is totally irrelevant. I go for wide, round toes for several reasons: 1) My feet DO differ from each other, in several respects. 2) They're easier to clean & polish. 3) Square toes are more vunerable to scuffing. 4) My toes form a round shape, more or less, and it's said that your shoes toes should fit the shape of your foot. 5) The brands of shoes that I'm most comfortable in, just happen to make round toes: Timberland, Clarks, etc. So I'm taking the hint. 6) Skinny ankles (see article). So, enough of anyone's opinions . . . including my own. I'll go with what works, and with what fits.
Very interesting this video, not only you are teaching us how to dress properly with elegance and class, you are also increasing our cultural" baggage" . Thank you very much
Once again, you frame things in history and that's part of why your channel stands out. Well-done, Antonio! I have two pairs of dress shoes with a "tapered" toe (less boxy than the stereotypical square toe). One pair is a handmade pair of burgundy monk straps while the other is a basic tan wingtip from a department store. The rest are curved toe shoes.
I own square toe Shoes and the only negative point for me is that it makes you a longer foot and it's not really practical when you climb stairs or when you drive. But I like them. Thanks from France.
I drive a lot and commute on a scooter in the city so square-toe suits as well as round. I don't accidentally scuff the tips. Of course both work for me. 🏍
Also, I think the fact that low quality dress shoes/boots often use squared toe design makes people associate squared toe shoes with "cheap" and lack of class. At least, many surround me simply find squared toe unattractive because it does not look "good quality". With that being said, I personally do think squared toe shoes can look sexy and I have gotten a pair from Prada in dark oxblood, and man it looks GOOD.
If you're worried about the shape of your shoe-toe then life is pretty good. For most of us, we just buy a pair of shoes that fit and cost right. Still worried? Get a Life.
@Kevin H That is a valid and reasonable opinion. If you are of this opinion however perhaps you are not the audience for which this video is intended. Nothing wrong with being cost-conscious - frugality is a virtue - but everyone spends some of their expendable income on something they don't NEED. That's the definition of "expendable." Some folks like working on hobby cars, some like going out and partying on the weekends, there's craft beer enthusists, coffee snobs, outdoorsmen, gun collectors, even baseball card and comic book collecting. The list of things on which people spend their money goes on and on. Some people enjoy spending their expendable income on stylish shoes. This video is meant for them. I'm sure that you have things you spend money on that others may not find pleasurable (since people are different). I would not support anyone telling you to "get a life" because you enjoy those things.
If I am wearing dress style footwear I wear ones that are curved but not extremely curved. But at work I wear blundstone 6' black leather safety boots, and they are rounded but real wide as well for max comfort- and so I can kick what I like
When it comes to dressing up I try to avoid the decision between square toed vs curve toed shoes simply because I believe both look terrible on me. I look at dress shoes and can't help but think of clown shoes, and how out of proportion they are. I get away with a pair of leather school shoes with a curved toe because they aren't as pronounced as the toes on dress shoes. No one notices until they recognise them.
Man!!!! The History Lessons are Amazing! As Gents that is one thing we all need to know the history of fashion! A ppreciated the professional content Antonio!
Great intro, cracking me up. Square toe slip-ons are practical because they can be slipped off easily, so I lean toward those for work especially since I generally wear synthetic leather and they get pretty hot. But for the more formal occasions, curved-toe lace ups are the only option.
squared toe shoes are a thing here in Brazil, like.. most people rock 'em. So, when you go for a different option you happen to stand out for those who pay attention to it. Great video Antonio, keep up the good work
Real Men Real Style I'd that it is the case. At least here in São Paulo you can easily find people using those. Even my father has a pair of those totally squared shoes you showed in the video. It kills me to see my old man using them but most people don't think the same. Well, of course the best would be doing a most deep research in the matter but I'll try to add a photo of one of the most popular models nowadays. _lh3.googleusercontent.com/qr5sAfTWL0uIRnZAZ-CDQyZg60fqRly0UtZf9U2KvAbp6pMYBR6z8IUsb5V0yxQN7wYQZ2OPFA_
Ok, couldn't add my photo properly. I'm gonna try sending you my search result when I try to look for shoes online. Hope it goes as expected this time. google.com.br
Square toe had a trend going on in the 90s and early 2000s it seems now though the school thought has gone toward a status thing with square toe in particular big square box toe is seen as tacky and cheap and rounder toe is classier. Hush Puppies and i think Kickers were the champions of such monstrosities, one style in particular looked like a box with some laces thrown on top, was the staple school shoe for many edgy kid back in the day haha
I think there should be a public effort to ditch dress shoes of any kind. Not only are they painful after a long day of work/partying but they mess up your toes so bad. Why suffer through toe injury just to look ugly in both pointed and boxed shoes?
Antonio. What should I be looking for in dress shoes to stop my heels blistering? Whenever I buy dress shoes, even ones that feel like they fit really well will end up cutting up the backs of my heels.
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Its so interesting to hear about this type of stuff, here in my country people actually wear both equally and they look pretty good, greetings from Paraguay
Thanks Edgar! Cheers.
I live in Victoria, Australia and if I look around at a formal occasion I can see multiple people wearing the attractive square toe.
In my opinion square toe shoes are hideous only if they´re not square enough (flat enough). There´s like an uncanny valley, both round and VERY flat squared are stylish, but the narrower flat square toe is what everyone hates, specially with that multiple piece stitch used in cheap rubber sole shoes. What happens is that a narrow square toe shoe is very inexpensive to manufacture and requires less material to achieve a comfortable length because it´s not as narrow, therefore it´s rare to find a quality shoe in this design. The wider flat toe shoes are more fashion oriented and no-longer are produced with budget constraints, so they will have better materials and construction and they will undoubtedly look less cheap, they´re still a statement piece so I'd wear them with understated-minimal garments, otherwise the outfit would look saturated.
Greatest intro ever
In Europe square shoes are fashionable, especially for people with big feet like myself, where a pointed shoe looks enormous by comparison.
Manuel Levi well if you have really big feed but even with moderately big feet box toes rarely look better than round pointed
Depends on the angle; generally have to go a size up from rounded toe to skinny square toe shoes like the ones he is holding
My shoe size is 44/45 (size 11 in the US) and I'm only 1.8m (5"11'). It's not that unusual here.
If you're like me, you're gonna look like a clown with your pointy shoes in most parties (unless everyone else doesn't know how to dress either).
Ps: I'm not saying square shoes look better. I'm just saying you need the right proportions not to look like you're wearing clown shoes.. Or... Deal with the pain of having undersized shoes for hours.
What parallel universe Europe do you live in?
As a man I wear what I want and what I like!
That's the spirit!
Baron Thomas Words to live by!
Blasphemy!
You can wear pink shorts with hearts and a bright yellow polo shirt with aztec writing on it, sure. It is just that some things are ugly and might make you look like someone who is a member of the communist party.
Drink from a lead pipe if you want too
I love this. The way the combination of history, function, and social influence affects the decisions we make today is fascinating to me. Bravo for going a bit deeper than a regular old style guide of "dos" and "don'ts." I would be interested in knowing historically how shoes evolved to have a raised heel as opposed to flat leather.
...and Keanu Reeves has a place in our world.
I make a distinction between square-toe shoes, (in my view, 'square' implies actual right angles) and shoes with trapezoidal toes, which I often hear referred to as chisel toes. I think the former are hideous, but the latter can be an great alternative to the round toe.
The shoes and fashion community coined a term for those "attractive square-toed shoes": CHISEL-TOED. They also taper to a point when viewed from the side. They're considered fine shoes and separate from the wider square-toed shoes (which are really square, viewed from the top and sides).
i have to wear square toe shoes when i have to dress up. when i wear rounded ones it looks like im wearing clown shoes cause my feet are sooooo big lol i wear a size 13 and i honestly think that square toe looks better
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I hear people who are into quality shoes raving against the ‘square toed shoe’ and how they should be avoided. When I think of a square toe shoe, I think of the extremely boxy look that does certainly look horrendous. However, if we look at the 348 Last by Crocket and Jones, it could be argued it's almost a hybrid of curved and box. They look great to me and are their shoes with this Last are some of their most popular. Such as the Hallam, Edgeware and Westbourne for example. I’d love to own all three. :-D
You got me with the Keanu Reeves question. Well done.
Your videos are improving so much! Love the intro, editing, jokes, and the research you put into the videos! High quality content!
huh, I really prefer the square toe shoe, I didn't realize it wasn't liked or that it was even an issue between the two.
I've had rounded toe shoes but I feel the square toe is more attractive.
Some curve toe dress shoes are to pointy
Then You Must Not Like The Shoes Back In The 1920s, And 1930s..
Excellent video even though I'm really late to the party. I have found that Europeans don't share the same dislike for square toed shoes as Americans and British do. I saw plenty of distinguished gentlemen wearing them in formal and semi-formal attire. I think they do look better on larger feet where a pointed shoe looks like a clown shoe.
I think Spanish prefer square toes
@@RifatAhmed-yn6ie And now I can confirm this first hand. Lots of square toe shoes in Spain, especially loafers on the beach towns.
Never knew there were people who thought square toes are horrible, I wear them occasionally. I have some people comment on how nice they look, never had anyone say they were ugly.
My take away from this video:
Advantages of square toe: good for those with wide feet, can be practical, and some are actually quite stylish.
Advantages of round toe: great for those that struggle discerning left from right and for those that ride horses.
I'm sorry, but not the best arguments. I know for guys who have smaller than average feet, when I see them in round toe shoes the only word that comes to mind is "dainty" which is certainly not a word a man wants to be described as
Just wanted to say that I really enjoy watching your videos, despite me being a female and not your target audience. (But, I have been able to take some advice from you, like with the interchangeable wardrobe vid from a few months ago.) You're always so classy and well-spoken; and, of course, as a female, I do love looking at a well-dressed man, such as yourself, in any context.
Thanks for making these videos!
Hey Terrell, thanks for watching my videos. I rarely get messages from female viewers.
Well, I'm glad to be walking in ratified circles, then! As you've alluded to many times in your vids, it takes courage to stand out. :)
Wear round toe until you are in a position where you cannot be fired, THEN, you can wear square toe and whatever else pleases you
I guess it really does depend on the shoe and the person. I personally find curved dress shoes with laces better than the square counterpart. But for slip on dress shoes I would go with the square look because they are much more comfortable.
Point taken!
Only thing to remember:
Oxfords, not brogues.
Like if you get the reference!
except there's such a thing as oxford brogues, oxford refers to the lacing closure style (as opposed to a derby) and brogue refers (believe it or not) to the broguing pattern
I know. That's why I said it.
Manners maketh Man!
+1701spacecadet I got the reference I was just pointing out the logical fallacy
I was hoping for more info on why square toes don't look good. It was a fun history lesson, but it still doesn't explain why square toed shoes are bad.
bc thats your opinion. SN I had no idea it was a big deal about what someone else decided to put on their feet lol
Because its subjective.
They contrast too much with the curves with modern left and right shoes.
That's why small square toes still look good, not too much contrast.
I have broad shoulders, a wide chest, wide hips, muscular thighs, and wide(EEEE) feet. Curved toe shoes look ridiculous on me, and I need the room in the toe box.
🖐🏽 same here
Square toed shoes, skinny jeans and men's suits that fit like scuba gear should serve as reminders that we would all do well by sticking to our timeless wardrobe items.
Keanu Reaves is an acting genius. Duh.
Amen
and he designs/builds motorcycles!
+sayheytome he's in a band, too, Dogstar.
Also good with guns
That intro made me laugh a little too loudly in public...
Well played.
Glad you liked it :D
I've been a square toe fan since I was young. The round toe always reminded me of old people. Now that I'm older, I enjoy both. And I get compliments on both. I even have a pair of square toed blue crocodiles by Mezlan that women always compliment me on. As he always says, it's all about confidence.
Excellent Comment.
You are on my list of people I have to meet before I die. You are pure awesomeness.
Love your videos I tend to wear a square shoe because I have long Fred Flintstone feet. I think it creates the illusion that I don't wear size 16.
Size 18 here
Cap toe shoes or Derby shoes are good alternatives as well.
Here in brazil you only find square toes, you have to dig sooooo deeep to find another type of shoes
order from turkey very cheap and many many many different styles to find
Have you considered online shopping to get a different style?
Yeah, sure antonio
I've seen all you sugestion from online stores, but I cant afford right now those shoes
:(
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mate send me some sugestion of online stores from turkey, I will be so thankful
All across Latin America squared toes are more common. I suggest you order them online, thats what I do
i work at an office and it has me do a lot of walking delivering paperwork and i find wearing square toe shoes much more beneficial than round toes; i dont end up having sore toes by the end of the day. Round toes, i would wear on a formal event. I find those who outright discriminate the square toe without even trying it on come off rather pretentious. But like every individual, no feet are the same. So wear what makes you feel comfortable - square or round - because we all have different paths to walk on.
Hi I am Anudeep,I am worried about which shoeas are good looking in society but now after seeing this video I had a clear understanding !!!Thanks for this video
I have a Clarks square toe shoe and I absolutely love it. I believe that they are still stylish and nice to have. I also like rounded toe shoes...
It all comes down to one's preference...I would say switching to a different style like a derby is better.
Two disadvantages of a curve toe shoe in today's time:
1. The extended portion (the narrow toe) interferes with driving. I find driving with a square toe to be a lot easier as I'm able to shift gears much easily. The rounded toe extends the length of the shoe, which frequently gets snagged in the foot well of the car.
2. Curved toe shoes are a lot easier to get trampled on by others when at crowded places, like on the subway.
Thats great, but both those arguments are for convenience or comfort. And if you think about it, comfort and convenience are really not what dress shoes are made for. So i personally would never choose to sacrifice looks and elegance for comfort in a dress shoe.
Harres Dirksen your dress shoes should most definitely be comfortable and functional. buying shitty shoes because they look cool is stupid.
superhydrocarbon answer to number 1 : not everyone has that problem. Answer to number 2 : not everyone has that problem. And round toed shoes look better.
My feet are wide, so the square works better. Pointy tip works for the narrow, long feet people. To each their own.
I pull it off well, everyone has a style that matches their look and personality.
I think the question is not about fashion, its about the need. Lot of people have bigger toe, so wide toed shoes provide the needed space for the toe to adjust into properly. For them, wearing curve toed shoes give sore/aching toes, nail infection etc.
People with narrow/slim tow (like the ladies) can wear both types.
Antonio - thanks for the historical background of men's footwear! Very enlightening for someone like me who loves trying to figure out why we do what we do and why we wear what we wear now. I also like to reiterate the fact that for the most part, men tend to like footwear that goes beyond the style and into real substance. I personally like shoes that look good but really work and are durable for the most part. a footwear should be 75% function and 25% fashion.
i have squared toe shoes as my daily wear. I have flat feet and I have to walk a lot in my university, so my shoes actually make it comfortable for me, even running. I'm proud of my shoes. those who hate squared toes, do what you can :D
My goodness, thank you. I see many of the young men buying square toe and I think they look terrible. But I felt like someone dramatically out of style in wanting a curved toe shoe. Again, thank you!
Perhaps there should be a third shoe type in this video, the chiseled-toe? I would personaly say that the monkstraps at 2:23 belong to that category. It is a shape that I find very elegant and it has been around for a long time. When you see pictures of victorian gentlemen, they often wear this type. And the argument about a "defined right and left" also includes this shape, obviously. What are Your thoughts?
heres a question...regardless of which looks better to the "mens" appeal or opinion. will the curved shoe be a popular choice IF 95 out of 100 women thinks the square looks more sexy? I know alot of men tend to judge each other by their shoes but in reality where not trying to impress other men are we? this goes with cologne or mens attire as well.
Square toe fits me better but real shoes have curves....i'll leave now.
Tsar Marklovski tbh the “attractive” square toe was really cool looking but wasn’t wide enough. I’m a backpacker with a lot of miles on these feet and when I’m at work I don’t want to feel pain in my toes. Go for function not style boys. Wear what makes you happy.
But tbh let’s bring back the stylish square toe
Always find the history included within these videos to be interesting
I know what you mean...:)
In Thailand, square toe shoes is consider as a formal shoes. In some event like graduation ceremony, you must wear square toe.
So you are saying that you don't like square toed shoes because its history is associated with medieval commoners who couldn't afford shoes made for their left and right feet? This argument makes no sense in the modern day. Their association with something other than affluence is what makes them a great counter-culture statement item, which is probably what their resurgence is about.
I find that square toed shoes work better for wider leg pants like bell-bottoms (70s) and boot cut jeans (90s), which I know are currently not in style, but when they were (and whenever they'll be in style again...).
I live in Texas. Square toes are everywhere. That said, a lot of men wear "nice" cowboy boots. It would be a pleasure to hear your two cents on that.
Hey Adam, here's my take on it: www.realmenrealstyle.com/western-boots-information/
Curved toes are more elegant, but square toes aren't all that bad, and, like you said, have their practical advantages. As long as they have a taper, they will be fine.
I preferred curved toe. Looks better although I never owned a pair of squared toe so I have no opinion on that but they don't look appealing. I have about 10 curved shoes 8 of them range from different brown leather and 2 of them are suede. I only own one pair or circular toe (if that's a thing) boots and I have to say they fit perfectly. I literally used them for work and sometimes I run with them that's how amazing they are. Hope everyone is having a good weekend .
Personally i have really wide feet and the round toed shoes literally smashed my feet near the tip. Square toed shoes however fit perfectly and feel amazing
Haha, I loved that intro Antonio
There is a big difference between a "Square Toe" shoe and a "Chisel Toe" shoe. Why did you categorize the two in the same discussion? Chisel is still considered modern and fashionable and can be interchanged with round toe on just about any occasion. Chisel is arguably even the more formal than round. That said, there is NO place for a square toed shoe.
Great explanation! Could we establish a general rule then about square toed shoes, so as not to exclude them completely? Like, keeping the straight point end edge no wider than an inch? Would this be a reasonable suggestion?
Thanks for bringing in the historical angle. Gives the issue a whole new, richer perspective! Knowledge is power, power gives confidence, confidence breeds attraction. Good job
I do own one pair of square toes and they don't look too terrible, but my preference lies with curved toe shoes. I really love chisel toe shoes though, they elongate my legs moreso than curved toe shoes.
I have a question, Antonio. I understand that in general, a good quality/high end pair of shoes is supposed to have the bottom of their soles made with leather. However there's the disadvantage, at least in my experience, that they will be really slippery and in general they will not isolate from ground temperature. My question is: Am I wrong to think that, after spending €300+ on a pair of shoes, they are supposed to be perfect and therefore I shouldn't have the need of modifying them with some extra rubber sole?". Thank you in advance, and great video!
Square toed shoes are my jam. They look sick.
I prefer square toes. But that's just because I'm obsessed with the 19th century.
I have wide feet, so the square toe dress shoes are more comfortable for me. I did not realize square toe shoes were so disliked.
I'm a history nut and I love how you discuss the history of shoes. Loving your videos.
As a Catholic, I'm knelt in prayer at least an hour a day (not counting daily mass). Square toe is more comfy because my feet don't roll to one side or the other, and I don't have to scuff the tops by laying them flat.
This video is old, but I've only watched it now. If you're watching it now as well, let me give you the keys to the lamborghini:
The main question that lies within this issue is: Can you wear squared toe shoes or do they wear you instead?
It takes a certain man to wear squared toe shoes, as it does with certain types of clothes. The two things you got to be conscious about before choosing your shoes is 1. your body type and 2. your presence. That second item usually involves things such as posture, attitude, facial expression and etcetera. It takes a bold attitude, a strong posture and broad shoulders to rock square toe shoes.
You should also prefer more ornamentation in your squared toe shoes in comparison to the round toe ones, as the first begs for it while the latter politely declines it.
Let's not forget cowboy boots. Chisel, square toed, snips! I'll never, ever give them up!
I do understand your argument and agree with it, that’s why all my shoes and dress boots are curved but my cowboy boots are mid-square toe and they look just amazing….
I have a great pair of cold Haan derby wing tips, and they are long but have a slight square toe. They look amazing even though they have a slight square toe
Interesting. I own both square and round toe. I have a slim athletic build. I wear fitted suits and I prefer the square toe. Now, when I want to go gangster, as in 40's mob style, not gangsta as in young geezy, and wear a double breasted suit, I wear my round toe. So there ya have it, it's all about the look you're achieving....
Great video: I really like the historical and functional background you give about the style. Your editing has come a long way in the past few months, too.
I have to agree, some square toe shoes are o.k. ( slightly squared), but my preference is the rounded toe.
Square toe shoes and chisel toe shoes are not the same thing! Designs based on chisel toed lasts are amongst the most popular for high-end shoes.
Good Advice im throwing out my square toes today.
I've always been a fan of chisel toe shoes.
square toe forever! at least they fit
Square toes *look* just fine by themselves; I happen to like moderately angular styling. But what is best on my feet is a separate issue, and fashion is totally irrelevant.
I go for wide, round toes for several reasons:
1) My feet DO differ from each other, in several respects.
2) They're easier to clean & polish.
3) Square toes are more vunerable to scuffing.
4) My toes form a round shape, more or less, and it's said that your shoes toes should fit the shape of your foot.
5) The brands of shoes that I'm most comfortable in, just happen to make round toes: Timberland, Clarks, etc. So I'm taking the hint.
6) Skinny ankles (see article).
So, enough of anyone's opinions . . . including my own. I'll go with what works, and with what fits.
i like the square shoes. i work in them everyday. love your videos. :)
Thanks for watching!
chisel type is awesome
Very interesting this video, not only you are teaching us how to dress properly with elegance and class, you are also increasing our cultural" baggage" . Thank you very much
I usually wear curved toe, but I have a pair of good distinguishable square toes that I like wearing.
I like rounded style. I like round style cowboy boots too.
I'm real happy with my square toe boots...I used to have round toe boots they pinch my feet
Once again, you frame things in history and that's part of why your channel stands out. Well-done, Antonio!
I have two pairs of dress shoes with a "tapered" toe (less boxy than the stereotypical square toe). One pair is a handmade pair of burgundy monk straps while the other is a basic tan wingtip from a department store. The rest are curved toe shoes.
Cool! I think it's perfectly fine if you have other styles to choose from rather than owning one pair of square toed shoes.
Thanks, Antonio!
I own square toe Shoes and the only negative point for me is that it makes you a longer foot and it's not really practical when you climb stairs or when you drive. But I like them. Thanks from France.
I drive a lot and commute on a scooter in the city so square-toe suits as well as round. I don't accidentally scuff the tips. Of course both work for me. 🏍
Also, I think the fact that low quality dress shoes/boots often use squared toe design makes people associate squared toe shoes with "cheap" and lack of class. At least, many surround me simply find squared toe unattractive because it does not look "good quality". With that being said, I personally do think squared toe shoes can look sexy and I have gotten a pair from Prada in dark oxblood, and man it looks GOOD.
For sure.
If you're worried about the shape of your shoe-toe then life is pretty good. For most of us, we just buy a pair of shoes that fit and cost right. Still worried? Get a Life.
Come on, even homeless people have a choice which ones dig out of the trash, so there is no excuse
@Kevin H That is a valid and reasonable opinion. If you are of this opinion however perhaps you are not the audience for which this video is intended.
Nothing wrong with being cost-conscious - frugality is a virtue - but everyone spends some of their expendable income on something they don't NEED. That's the definition of "expendable." Some folks like working on hobby cars, some like going out and partying on the weekends, there's craft beer enthusists, coffee snobs, outdoorsmen, gun collectors, even baseball card and comic book collecting. The list of things on which people spend their money goes on and on.
Some people enjoy spending their expendable income on stylish shoes. This video is meant for them. I'm sure that you have things you spend money on that others may not find pleasurable (since people are different). I would not support anyone telling you to "get a life" because you enjoy those things.
LOL the introduction is funny.
If I am wearing dress style footwear I wear ones that are curved but not extremely curved. But at work I wear blundstone 6' black leather safety boots, and they are rounded but real wide as well for max comfort- and so I can kick what I like
Thumbs up for the history lesson. I took it for granted that shoes were always separated left and right.
You're welcome!
When it comes to dressing up I try to avoid the decision between square toed vs curve toed shoes simply because I believe both look terrible on me. I look at dress shoes and can't help but think of clown shoes, and how out of proportion they are. I get away with a pair of leather school shoes with a curved toe because they aren't as pronounced as the toes on dress shoes. No one notices until they recognise them.
Man!!!! The History Lessons are Amazing! As Gents that is one thing we all need to know the history of fashion! A
ppreciated the professional content Antonio!
Thank you for the video, you and Alpha M are the teachers for style. Everyone gives me complaints what I wear. I do my own style or look you guys up.
Great intro, cracking me up. Square toe slip-ons are practical because they can be slipped off easily, so I lean toward those for work especially since I generally wear synthetic leather and they get pretty hot. But for the more formal occasions, curved-toe lace ups are the only option.
squared toe shoes are a thing here in Brazil, like.. most people rock 'em. So, when you go for a different option you happen to stand out for those who pay attention to it. Great video Antonio, keep up the good work
Has it always been square-toed shoes that are the most popular style in Brazil?
Real Men Real Style I'd that it is the case. At least here in São Paulo you can easily find people using those. Even my father has a pair of those totally squared shoes you showed in the video.
It kills me to see my old man using them but most people don't think the same. Well, of course the best would be doing a most deep research in the matter but I'll try to add a photo of one of the most popular models nowadays.
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Ok, couldn't add my photo properly. I'm gonna try sending you my search result when I try to look for shoes online. Hope it goes as expected this time.
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You are an institution in fashion encompassing all segments of society👍
Square toe had a trend going on in the 90s and early 2000s it seems now though the school thought has gone toward a status thing with square toe in particular big square box toe is seen as tacky and cheap and rounder toe is classier.
Hush Puppies and i think Kickers were the champions of such monstrosities, one style in particular looked like a box with some laces thrown on top, was the staple school shoe for many edgy kid back in the day haha
Very informative video Antonio. Love the funny intros though 😂
I think there should be a public effort to ditch dress shoes of any kind. Not only are they painful after a long day of work/partying but they mess up your toes so bad. Why suffer through toe injury just to look ugly in both pointed and boxed shoes?
That is an amazing thumbnail Tony! Also I loved your video you did with video creators!
Antonio. What should I be looking for in dress shoes to stop my heels blistering? Whenever I buy dress shoes, even ones that feel like they fit really well will end up cutting up the backs of my heels.
Man you know everything about shoes and style, I love you. Lol.
All of the square toed shoes I have do have a L/R noticeable curve albeit not as prominent. I find the square style works very well with jeans casual.
Amazing humor and amazing recommendation for MEN, excellent as always.
first I thought those shoes on the thumbnail were side mirrors ^^
Ha!
Hahaha
As always, interesting and informative. Thanks Antonio.