How To Dress in Spring: Shoe & Style Advice

Spring is one of those transitional seasons. It’s not quite the gloom of winter, but it’s not piña coladas on the beach weather, either. As such, men’s spring fashion tends to be flexible. Lighter layers are the way to go. You start to see more loafers and casual shoes on people’s feet, and the colours transition from blacks and greys to lighter blues, khakis, greens and white. If the weather’s looking really good, you might catch a glimpse of someone’s ghostly pale winter legs. Always a fun surprise.

In this article we’re going to run through some of the best footwear choices for spring, how to style them, and when to wear them. It’s your men’s spring fashion guide.

The Kirby Dark Brown Chelsea Boots

After a winter spent stomping around in military boots, Chelsea boots and chukkas, it’s time to swap out traditional leather for something more interesting: suede and nubuck. You need to keep an eye on the weather forecast for this one (rain and suede are not best friends), but spring is the perfect time to bust out those taupe SCOUT chukka boots, or maybe the khaki GUNNER Chelsea boots. Styling these guys is easy, too. Just layer up with some light indigo denim, or a neutral pair of cuffed chinos. Throw on a button-up shirt in white or light blue, and you’ve got a versatile smart casual outfit, perfect for wineries, pub lunches, or dinner with friends.

The Rudy Grey Suede Sneakers

A lot of guys like to protect their sneakers in winter, especially their pristine white leather sneakers. But in spring, low-tops are your best friend. They straddle that line between casual and semi-formal, and they’ll work with pretty much anything in your wardrobe. Guaranteed. For laid-back spring suiting, try a khaki or light green suit with some RUDY or DECO 2.0 sneakers in white. For everyday wear, don’t be afraid to branch out a bit more. Some light grey or TEMPO White nubuck sneakers are a killer transeasonal look, or you could go some nubuck DECO 2.0 sneakers in dark grey. Either way, keep the rest of your outfit simple and sharp: cuffed indigo jeans, clean chinos, well-fitted crew tees and tonal polo shirts are the way to go. Don’t use sneakers as an excuse to get sloppy. Your basics can really determine your spring outfit.

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Don’t neglect your spring accessories, either. They’re an easy way to sharpen up your outfit. In spring, we usually see guys lighten up their leather accessories, with tan belts and wallets becoming more popular. Overnight bags like the MONTORO or YALE are also super handy (your social calendar will fill up fast in spring, so check out our bag guide for more info on what to pack, and how to pack it). Try colour matching your accessories to your outfit, too. It's all about getting out of that black-with-everything winter mindset. Spring is the season of colour and optimism: you want to dress with a bit of personality.