The Art of Blazers: Pairing with Gym Shoes and Boots

So there is definitely an art to pairing gym shoes with blazers. By no means should you ever pair a tailored blazer with anything you would EVER wear to the gym. If you decide you want to dress down a blazer with a pair of casual shoes , there are a few rules to follow:

1. NO AIR FORCE 1's EVER !! Black Air force 1's are not considered a dress shoe for all of the people who weren't certain..lol It doesn't matter if their white or some fancy limited edition, they should not be worn with blazers. They are too casual, especially if its an after 5 event.
   
2. Work Boots: this includes Nike boots, Timberlands, Rockport Boots,and boots of the sort. When pairing a boot and blazer you want a very sleek boot not something rugged that looks like it could endure a Atomic Bomb.


3. Always go for a classic style; preferably leather, calf skin, or coated suede . Choose neutral colors like Black, Charcoal, Dark brown or Cognac. These colors go with a lot!!


4. Cowboy boots are acceptable, as long as they aren't too gaudy or over embellished. As with any boot its better to stay with a neutral tone,avoid Light brown hues(wheat or nubuck) and metallics.
   

Don't forget to match your Belt, It always helps to tie the look together!!

(In order-TOD's Owen's Lace-Up 395.00$, Gucci Leather Boot 765.00$, both available at NeimanMarcus.com~Kenneth Cole NY Web Ring 195.00$ available at Kenneth Cole retailers.)