Buy 80's Men's Shoes
Keeping the Feet on the Fashion Beat
Men's Shoes of the 80s
If you have wondered what type of footwear men preferred during the 80s just take a backwards step with me into a bit of shoe history. While the 70s period gave men a stacked heel look for a short while the 80s decided to broaden their outlook about what manly footwear really involved. The wingtips were still around, but now there were so many more fashion conscious shoes out there for the guys to enjoy from the Preppy tassle loafers to wild and outrageous tennis shoes.
Athletic shoes, or tennis shoes, were elevated far beyond their humble roots. The large manufacturers like K-Swiss, Adidas, Puma, Nike, and Wilson were rushing to bring out styles and colors for their product line that would appeal to the mass market. Suddenly plain white, blue, or black canvas shoes were being brushed aside as people hurried to buy the trendiest ones available. Once again, it seemed extremely important to display the brand of shoe that was on your foot. Guys wanted people to know that they were wearing the hottest new style by Adidas or Nike. The Nike Swoosh emblem was making record strides in the shoe market during the years of the 80s.
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For men that were more focused on real comfort and foot health the Earth Shoe was a popular choice. These shoes had a negative heel design that made the heel lower and was designed to follow the natural walking pattern of humans. These shoes were made in a casual style and the upper half of the shoe were often made of soft suede. Adjustable buckles were being added to increase the shoes’ ability to be individualized to a better fit.
Alligator and ostrich leather shoes were also being made during the era of 80s extravagance. In some stores, you would even find men’s shoes that were made from crocodile hides or snakeskin. It seemed as though some buyers were determined to buy the most expensive or most exotic shoes that were on the market.
The Western look was also incredibly hot and a must have for people in New York City as well as those who lived in Texas or Oklahoma. Tony Lama was one of the most respected names when it came to 80s Western footwear for men. These were boots, and not technically shoes, but many people wore them everywhere. For a number of individuals these cowboy boots elevated their status to a Macho Man and they would wear them to boardroom meetings, weddings, or high-end restaurants. You can’t really blame them because a serious pair of Tony Lama originals could cost hundreds, or even thousands of dollars.
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