The 10 Best Dress Shoes For Men Based On What They Like To Drink
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In the intricate world of pairings, there are those combinations out there that surprise even the most seasoned masters of duality. Peanut butter and pickles, pineapple and Tabasco, whiskey and… slip-ons? Oh, yeah. Shoes and booze: the combo you always knew existed, but never bothered to dissect.
What is it about drinking a glass of bourbon in a stylish pair of shoes that elevates the experience and infuses your drink with a piping hot shot of class? Hard to say, but all you need to do is try it once to know that it works.
There are so many shoe and booze combos that go beyond brogues and whiskey. Think about it. Gin and slippers, beer and boots, and tequila with whatever kind of shoe works best on the beach. These shoes each pair perfectly with a different bottle of booze, so you can pick your poison.
Dad vibes are officially in for the summer and there's nothing your old man would rather rock more than these slip-ons from Rivieras. The casual feel paired with a classy, European look gives the impression that you’re the kind of person who drinks exclusively on yachts, but also the kind of person who’d happily let you grab the wheel and steer. Do yachts have steering wheels? Doesn’t matter. The devilishly handsome Bruno Marc Men's Bush Driving Loafers Moccasins might also be your style. They're comfy, classy, inexpensive, and come in almost a dozen colors to choose from.
Woodford Reserve’s Double Oaked bourbon is a dad’s drink. A cool dad's drink, to be specific. It's a timeless, classic, and serious standard for the father (or aspiring DILF) who owns a fancy watch. Its smooth body is infused with vanilla, caramel, honey apple, and spices, so it’s the kind of whiskey you can sip by the fire, on a beach, or on the beach by fire, provided you have the means.
What better way to express your love of drinking cocktails in the summer than by sporting a pair of Amali Men's Velvet Smoking Slippers? It would be remiss of you not to chase a summer buzz in these beauties. Or if you're willing to try making an even bolder statement, raise a toast to these Stubbs & Wootton’s Martini slippers. The navy Spanish cotton-velvet is dangerously luxurious, while the embroidered cocktails remind even the busiest of us that the best things in life are a) Gin martinis, b) comfy slippers, and c) drinking gin martinis in comfy slippers.
When it’s time to choose your gin, you’ve gotta go with MALFY Originale. By paying homage to the Italian monks who invented and perfected the gin recipe, MALFY Originale is the crisp, juniper-forward gin for seasoned sippers. Made with Italian juniper and five other botanicals, MALFY also comes in lemon, pink grapefruit, and blood orange for those looking for a little variety. Mix it with tonic or drink it on the rocks. Either way, just make sure you enjoy yourself.
The loafer is the shoe of the summer and these Cole Haan Men's Pinch Tassel Loafers are the cream of the crop. Regardless of which color you choose to sink your feet into, you should half expect a tumbler of scotch to appear in your hand the moment you kick your heels up. You might prefer To Boot New York Men's Alek Penny Loafer, particularly if you're hoping to relax in a beach chair – and you are.
Scotch, relaxation, and loafers. You almost can’t have one without the others, which is precisely why you need to get your hands on Speyburn’s dynamic collection of whiskies ASAP. The Arranta casks, which come from the Gaelic word meaning 'intrepid and daring,' give the whisky a dynamic and complex flavor profile that just lingers on the palate long enough to make you want another sip.
If you're looking to play it safe, Vans all the way. Don't let the skater stereotype fool you. These comfortable slip-ons are for anyone and everyone. Need something fanciest? Enter Kenzo Classic Espadrille Tigers. To be blunt: These shoes are sick as hell. Simple in design, but loud in flavor, these gloriously comfortable slipper/shoes are the perfect way to broadcast your personality. Get them in hot green and never, ever look back.
So, what do you pair with spicy footwear? A spicy drink. George Dickel Tabasco Brand Barrel Finish, which is otherwise known as ‘Hot Dickel,' is the amalgamation of George Dickel whiskey and Tabasco sauce. Finished in barrels used to age tabasco peppers for three years, the whiskey sits 30 days, distilled, and blended together to make one hell of a spicy booze. It’s not a combination that immediately comes to mind for whiskey or hot sauce connoisseurs, but damn, does it work. Sip it straight or mix into a Bloody Mary for the summer drink that defies all summer drinks. A whiskey with such a spicy body can only be paired with spicier footwear.
What better piece of footwear to pair with such a masculine, smokey taste than with Lucchese Shane Boots in tan? They most likely make you want to light a match off the side of a building and smoke a cigar. Please don't. For more muted tastes, Clarks Men's Bushacre 2 Chukka Boot are suitable for the cowboy who lives in a converted loft. Either way, badass.
Donning boots of this magnitude warrants a liquor that can match the feel without knocking you out. Enter Mezcal, the all-too-easily-forgotten counterpart to tequila. El Silencio Espadín Mezcal is here to convert non-believers and open their eyes to the world of agave.
This stuff tastes like smoke and goes well with a spicy meal and spicier pair of boots.
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