7 Modern Shoe Styles EVERY Professional Man Should Own
About this video
Centeno presents seven modern shoe styles that he argues every man should consider owning, explaining the history, functionality, and versatility of each option from boots and dress shoes to loafers and leather sneakers. He emphasizes how modern shoe design has evolved to offer formal and casual options across each category, and provides guidance on fit, construction methods, and how to style each shoe type.
Key takeaways
- Centeno argues that boots have evolved significantly over the past 20 years from primarily functional designs to include dress boots suitable for casual wear with sports jackets and suits
- Centeno recommends prioritizing proper fit over price point when buying dress shoes, noting that construction methods like Goodyear welts and Blake stitches create more comfortable, durable shoes than glued alternatives
- Centeno suggests that men with established wardrobes can experiment with contrast-colored shoes and broguing details to add personality and draw compliments, while beginners should start with neutral, interchangeable styles
Episode details: published June 28, 2020 · 145K views · 13:12 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Antonio Centeno’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.
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