3 PAIR MINIMALIST SHOE COLLECTION FOR MEN

Your shoes are one of the first things a new person that you meet will assess to identify what of person you are. Your footwear and it's standard tells a lot about your person values and the way you project your values to the wider world.

In this worlds of deepening financial issues, curating a wide collection of expensive shoes is a financial burden that most chaps would rather avoid, as such, I have selected my 3 pair minimalist shoe collection of the 3 pairs of shoes/boots I would choose if I had only 3 pairs to select to take me through my daily life.

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[dimarcodrahgi]

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[perupedro]

I'd exchange the brown brogue for a burgundy tassel loafer, and would choose either a Balmoral or a Chealsea boot over a chukka boot but, totally agree with the black cap toe oxford.

[Rennacius]

EXCELLENT video! I live in a (un)developing country, and I've never had much neither purchasing power nor options of good products. My shoes have always been square faux leather abominations and I wondered what was the difference to the "tv people" shoes. Well, I finally will have the opportunity to buy a pair in London in my upcoming trip. I've decided on a burgundy one from Loake. Maybe also a black captoe depending on my time $. I'll basically buy an all new wardrobe in this trip: pea coat, shirts, tweed jacket. Imagine, I've always only had polyester, very low quality products. I'm going a bit out of budget, but still very excited. It'll be a new me.

[thingsweneverdid]

I love wingtip brogues for oxfords. The chukka could also be switched for a Chelsea if desired. I think if a fourth is allowed it would be a loafer.

[alexanderdylanthomas]

Another great video Ash! For my money, the introductory shoe collection would include a black cap toe Oxford, medium brown suede chukkas and white minimalist trainers. The difference may come down to my living in Australia, which is both warmer and less formal.

[ianhughes]

My 35 year old wedding Grenson black cap toe Oxfords have just had their second set of soles and heels! They just keep on keeping on.

[originaltails]

Right now, if I had to narrow it down to 3, it would be 1. Black Cap Toe Oxfords 2. Cordovan Tassel Loafers 3. Light Brown Cowboy Boots.

[johnbunton]

These are all excellent selections for a minimalist shoe wardrobe, Ash.

My workhorse shoe is a medium brown quarter brogue oxford, which can be worn with most suits and sport jackets; a full brogue "wing tip" in walnut for more casual outfits; and a brown tassel loafer for the warmest days in June, July, and August.

I have yet to hit upon the ideal winter shoe/boot for my southern Ontario climate.

Given the amount of snow and slush that can accumulate, particularly in the days after a serious winter storm, I am reluctant to expose any high quality shoe to the elements. (For the moment, I make do with a pair of slip on "walking" shoes that have a leather upper and a rubber sole that provides both traction on ice and protection from water.)

Even if I owned a pair of high quality, stylish leather boots, I would be reluctant to wear them outside when trudging through any significant accumulation of snow.

[Doodloper]

Excellent lecture about the black cap toe oxford ---> I immediately bought a pair of BCTO!

[surfingmoose]

Really nice selection of footwear. What you have chosen for a minimalist shoe collection is a really great foundation for a larger collection.

[HungryH]

I like these selections. I have the black cap toe oxford and love it as it goes with all of my suits. I have an oxblood semi brogue but not the brown. After watching this I feel impelled towards acquiring a pair of brown semi brogues for all of the reasons you mentioned. The chukka boots seem like an excellent addition as well since it is so versatile and I do like the idea of that. I must admit I never considered a chukka boot until now. As usual you have such good information to share with your viewers.

[jeremyemilio]

I'd add a suede or Chromexcel loafer for anything more casual

[memeygamer]

Hello! Thanks for these uploads, last night I saw your video on how to do a mirror shine with the cotton pads. Great to see this new video out, take care!

[joaqpani]

Would go for a monkstrap in dark brown, and a brogued wingtip light brown

[ianarn]

Great video Ash and interesting choices! As far as materials for our rainy climate and longevity I would personally favour Dark Brown Suede or Cordovan.

[verykeenplease]

my oxfords and chukka from crocket and Jones are fab, i might have gone tan on the Brogue and i always need a hiking boot

[up]

Great channel! Thanks for your videos!

[robdavies]

A really good video, not everyone has a Rolex or a shelf of expensive aftershave, but everyone needs shoes and your point that just three pairs can cover a multitude of situations if wisely chosen was well made. The only issue being, do you need 3x3 ? In the same way it is best to rest a suit for day or two between wearings, shoes need time off too. So, to clone or not to clone, that is the question...

[frankie]

*Chukka boot. You’ve got Chucker in the YouTube chapters.

[pedrogarciarobleto]

What would you think about replacing the light brown oxford for a derby? Isn't it arguable a pair of derbies would add some versatility vs 2 pairs of oxfords?