1. First things first, this overview of styles:
2. Cover your bases with these four staple styles:
3. Understand the right sneakers for the right activity.
4. Get to know the basic dress-shoe styles:
5. Study this comprehensive guide to dress-shoe jargon:
6. Now learn how to shine your dress shoes:
7. Speaking of laces, they can be changed depending on your specific foot problems:
8. Save this if you need tips specifically for brown shoes:
9. BUY SHOE TREES!
10. Save this easy guide for pairing shoes and pants:
11. Buy this detailed illustrated poster for the sneakerhead in your life:
Now you're set.
UPDATE
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