When it comes to shoe trends, men’s fashion is often left by the wayside. That’s because the sheer variety and ostentatiousness of women’s footwear hog the headlines as designers like Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik’s latest designs are featured on the catwalk. But men’s footwear fads come and go as well, and this summer’s trends for men’s shoes showcase an interesting direction for the field.

For starters, two distinct retro styles are making a comeback: loafers and hi-tops. Often dismissed as the footwear choice of the fashion reject, loafers are reappearing in designer boutiques and on the high street. In many ways, loafers are the ideal summer footwear for men since they can be easily adapted to suit a formal or casual gathering, and are suitable for both night and day wear. Moccasins, the close cousin of the loafer, are also returning but these are more uniquely suited to casual or holiday occasions. Hi-tops have resurfaced too. Commonly associated with basketball stars and early 1990s hip hop, hi-tops are now favoured by fashion experts as the essential trainer item of summer 2011. While hi-tops can easily be worn with jeans, they’re also great with shorts and a shirt, making them ideal for summer wear.

The general style of hi-tops also feeds into another summer trend for men’s shoes: bright colours. Hi-tops are typically bright hued or boldly patterned so represent the perfect marriage of footwear design and colour in 2011. Loafers and boat shoes, on the other hand, will be generally found in bright blues and greens though orange and yellow may also make appearances. If you choose to wear bright coloured shoes this summer, make sure your clothes don’t clash with your footwear. Stick to darker block colours, against which your loud shoes will shine. And if you must wear patterns, choose something simple like wide stripes (another key fashion trend for men this year) on top with black or grey trousers.

It’s also important to pay attention to material when looking at men’s shoes this summer. Suede features heavily, particularly on loafers and boat shoes but also on formal shoes, brogues and boots. While suede shoes are a great option for smart-casual events, they’re not suitable for all occasions. Avoid wearing them with a suit as they may cheapen the sophistication of formal tailoring, and don’t wear them on the beach as they may be damaged if they are submerged in water. However, if you’re feeling really confident – or you’re a huge Elvis fan – why not make a pair of blue suede shoes an essential part of your summer wardrobe? After all, with bright colours and suede forming a big part of men’s footwear fashion this season, they may actually be trendy for the first time in many years.

Isla Campbell writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.

Isla is a part of the digital blogging team at shoutingindigital.com who work with brands like Debenhams. For more information about me, or to keep up to date with the latest in retail news, check out my posts at shoutingindigital.com or visit my Twitter account, @shoutingID.
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