Beauty & Style | Tuesday 2 February, 2016 3:45 pm |

Shoe Mart, the region’s largest and most established footwear and accessories retail concept, welcomes the Spring/Summer 2016 seasons with the launch of exclusive footwear styles for the urban gentleman, helping him dress perfectly with the right pair of shoes for every look. Men’s sneakers, slip-ons, sandals and dressy options hit the shelves at Shoe Mart’s all-in-one concept stores in the UAE and across the Gulf.

 

Featuring four different inspirations – Soft Boho, Summertime Madness, Great Gatsby and Mod Sports – the local brand’s SS2016 offerings highlight the different aspects that define the Spring and Summer seasons and make them truly unique.

 

Soft Boho offers an off-beat take on the classics by incorporating timeless silhouettes with contemporary details to create up-to-date pieces. For the dapper gent, the lace-up derby gets remade into a gritty, all-black design that exemplifies class. Organic, natural materials like hemp feature in sneakers and plimsolls for a grounded, earthy look. Cork sandals and boat shoes in neutral hues are versatile companions to a laidback look, meshing functionally and stylishly with the leisurely activities of the Spring and Summer seasons.

 

Summertime Madness is all about capturing the essence of what makes it the best season throughout the year. It portrays a laidback feel while being functionally suitable to the activities of Summer – and this ultimately means light and breathable footwear! Shoe Mart’s active line Kappa is back with an all-new geometric version of the shoe. This latest collection is dressed in neon uppers with contrasting detailed patterns splashed across the top. To provide optimum comfort and performance, the shoe sits on an EVA midsole for extra cushioning and is finished off with an eye-catching embossed heel counter for an overall athleisure vibe. The young at heart and the fashion-forward will enjoy Duchini’s leather brogues with high-energy retro-sneaker soles, striking a balance between a structure and flexibility.

 

The Great Gatsby is highlighted with ELLE Homme’s luxe trainers and slip-ons as the key pieces of the collection, using a minimalist sporty canvas and then adding pops of luxurious materials to make a statement. The more adventurous will fall in love with the playful yet still elegant buckle-detail monk straps in the formal-wear line.

 

For Mod Sports, it’s all about high-energy footwear that will keep up with your day-to-day routine as well as more rigorous pursuits this season. Elastic paneling and EVA soles provide uninterrupted performance while touches of neon appearing in various designs like sandals and trainers lend a sense of vigor to the modern gent’s active lifestyle.

 

Shoe Mart’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection for Men will be available at all stores across the region from February 2016. To avoid the shopping rush, head on over to Landmarkshops.com/ShoeMart to enjoy exclusive online offers, discounts and sales without getting out of your couch!