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Review of Rockport XCS Step Boldly Active Sport Slip-on
When it is time to put away the flip flops, sandals, and summer shoes, you need to have a closed shoe that is comfortable and ready for the wet weather that comes with the change of season. Rockport had that exact thought in mind when they produced the “XCS Boldly Active Sport Slip-on”. The Rockport Shoe Company has always been known for quality constructed leather shoes that have both comfort and function in mind, which are both evident in the XCS Active Slip-on shoe.
The upper of these particular Rockport men’s shoes are fabricated in soft, Nubuck brown leather that has a nice wide toe-box to keep your toes comfortable while walking. The leather extends higher up on the foot and to keep the fit snug, but allows for flexibility with the goring on either side of the upper. Rockport also gives you a generous amount padding around the heel and ankle area, as well as a leather loop on the back to make it easier to slip on.
With the XCS Active Slip-on, Rockport not only has given you a great leather upper, but also put the newest of technology into their foot-bed. They have incorporated material called ADIPRENE by Adidas that allows more shock absorption to your heels, a dual-density EVA midsole for reducing foot and leg fatigue, and a combination of a sponge EVA and memory foam foot-bed to make your shoe fit to your own feet. The outsole of the XCS shoe is constructed of molded rubber pads that will give you the traction that you need in rain, sleet, and even snow.
You will find the XCS by Rockport online for the fantastic price of $79, marked down from $120. Also, if you are not a fan of the color brown, you can find the XCS in a black Nubuck with grey accents. At the price of $79 for a pair of all-weather leather shoes, you might even be able to get both and still be saving money.
Men’s Fashion Trends - Fashionable Shoes for Fall 2012
For menswear.
One trend that always seems to be “in” is camouflage. This year, not only can it be found in clothing, but now it has been spotted in men’s shoes. Jimmy Choo has a cool looking loafer style shoe that combines green, brown, and black in a camouflage pattern. Now, you can keep your clothing colors neutral and pop a pattern with an unexpected colored shoe.
For Fall 2012-Winter 2013, Jimmy Choo also makes a high-top chocolate brown leather sneaker that is the perfect transition shoe from Fall to Winter with the higher shaft at the ankle to keep the chill and precipitation out. Just don’t forget to treat them with a leather protector or your investment will not stay good-looking for very long.
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The foibles of slip-on casual shoes
For menswear.
*[Wearing shoes to be “trendy” is already pushing the envelope towards the Grotesque - but if you’re intent on this course of action, here’s what I have to say.]*
INFEASIBLE: Vintage-looking, oddly colored slip-ons
(From Shoes.com)
If you haven’t figured it out yet, I’m not really into the whole “wow! junk that looks like junk from the 70’s” epidemic. These shoes epitomize that “aesthetic” and, consequently, should be cast to the flames.
Feasible: Slip-ons with one crazy-ass thing about them
(Brought you by Shoes.com)
Now, don’t get the wrong impression: I understand and respect the drive to “wyle out”. That’s fine, such impulses are natural. But vintage clothing ain’t wylin’, never will be; stuff like the above is. Let’s break these McQueens down: Decent fabric, seemingly durable, an overall bland design sans the picture of a skull. That’s the point here; without the decal, these shoes are positively boring and the designer realizes this. Wear these on the seldom occasion and you’ll stand apart from the habitual trendster.
