Men's dress shoes4 of 9Sneakers endorsed by superstar athletes aren't the only footwear that can induce sticker shock. According to Adam Fox, fashion expert at Askmen.com, a men's lifestyle website, a good pair of men's dress shoes will cost you $400, " but a great pair with additional handiwork can go north of $700."If you're shelling out that kind of money for shoes, you should expect to get soft leather, a well-fitting sole and details like channel stitching, a brogue (decorative hole patterns) and burnishing (polishing to a glossy finish), Fox says.You can extend the wear of your investment and save money by polishing them regularly, storing them on a shoe tree and having a few pairs in regular rotation.<< Back to the Frugal Living Guide. Related Articles:Save money on groceries10 ways to save on carsTweet for sweet dealsGroup buying saves moneyRelated Links:331 ways to cut costs!Saving goals calculator100 tips to help you saveSaving on foodadvertisement
Sneakers endorsed by superstar athletes aren't the only footwear that can induce sticker shock. According to Adam Fox, fashion expert at Askmen.com, a men's lifestyle website, a good pair of men's dress shoes will cost you $400, " but a great pair with additional handiwork can go north of $700."
If you're shelling out that kind of money for shoes, you should expect to get soft leather, a well-fitting sole and details like channel stitching, a brogue (decorative hole patterns) and burnishing (polishing to a glossy finish), Fox says.
You can extend the wear of your investment and save money by polishing them regularly, storing them on a shoe tree and having a few pairs in regular rotation.
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