7 Sneaker Rules Every Man Should Follow

They say a man’s shoes say a lot about him. That’s completely true. Just because a good number of fellas wear sneakers, doesn’t mean that everyone gets them right. Sure, sneakers might be easy to wear but there are still numerous ways to mess them up. There are a whole lot of ugly kicks out there, and just as many ugly ways to wear them. If you want to nail the art of wearing sneakers, you need to take a few precautions.

Below are some key commandments you ought to follow:

1. Keep rotating them.

I understand that you might really like that pair you bought a few weeks ago but it’s wise to avoid repeating the same sneakers too often. The quickest and easiest way to completely destroy a nice pair of is by wearing them every day. In fact, it’s advisable to not wear the same pair more than once a week. If you do yourself a favor and get a couple of extra pairs, all of your shoes will last three times as long or more.

2. Don’t buy white sneakers if you are not a super clean guy.

Only buy white sneakers if you are sure you can put an effort to maintain them.White sneakers take a lot of effort to clean. If left unclean for too long, they tend to develop a brownish colour which is not impressive to look at.

3. Don’t wear good sneakers with bad jeans or trousers.

If you have dope sneakers, make sure your pants are dope too. Too often, you’d see an absolutely incredible pair of sneakers completely overshadowed by a horrific denim apocalypse. Wear your shoes with something more fitted and flattering to complete the look.

4. Keep experimenting…don’t just say you have a type.
You will find what suits you better if you experiment. When I was in my early twenties, I never used to like high top sneakers for example, but then I matured up and tried them. Guess what? Nowadays I have to buy a new pair almost every month. Some people like high tops. Some people like lows but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try something different. The shoes you are ignoring might be the ones that look really good on you.

5. Don’t stick to one brand.

A lot of guys are Nike stans or Jordan stans or Adidas stans, and won’t wear anything else. But there’s no rhyme nor reason for brand loyalty in an age when so many great kicks are being produced by all kinds of different labels. So if you’ve always been a Jordan guy but see an Adidas pair you like, why not change it up? Try a few different things and see what you like.

6. Expensive shoes last longer and look better (Issa fact).
If you want to look good, don’t be afraid to spend good money on good shoes once in a while. There’s a reason certain shoes cost a lot of money. It’s because they’re really, really nice. Your feet are important, so treat them with the respect they deserve and put something nice on your paws.

7. Don’t go with the hype.
Avoid buying the hottest sneakers at the moment that everyone is wearing. Buy sneakers that transcend time so that you won’t look awkward wearing them when they are out of fashion.