5 Suede Shoes To Update Your Spring Style With

The weather’s finally turned and the spring transition has begun to burn away the last of the winter; this upturn in mercury should coincide with a change in wardrobe tact. The time has come to sartorially acclimatise, bidding goodbye to the heavier fabrics and hardwearing footwear, welcoming more sumptuous suedes and lightweight linens in their place.

With this in mind, put your best foot forward and adjust your options in the shoe department. Invest in something more fitting for the balmy days such as one of these specially curated selection of suede shoes…

RUSSELL & BROMLEY DESERT BOOTS

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A sterling smart-casual option, these black desert boots will carry you through the weekend or the slightly more relaxed working day. Pairing well with everything, from a seasonal suit to some denim during the downtime, they’re simplistically versatile but inherently stylish, a must have for the spring.

Jermyn Laced Desert Boot, £165 from Russell & Bromley

O’KEEFFE SUEDE BROGUES

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Forget the connotations of blue suede shoes, Elvis and all of that, navy is a criminally underused footwear colour and carries similar virtues as brown and black. Spruce up your casualwear with the pop of blue provided by these immaculate Italian crafted brogues.

Felix Suede Brogues, £420 from Mr Porter

HERRING PENNY LOAFERS

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The penny loafer should already be a spring-summer wardrobe staple but if for some reason you’ve yet to invest, now’s the time to correct that. This continental classic carries serious sartorial weight and could well be the only shoe you need this season. Wear them with everything. Seriously. As for going sockless, we’ll leave that one up to you gents…

Suede Charlton Penny Loafer, £195 from Herring

REISS DOUBLE MONK STRAP

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Double Monks have been the en vogue shoe for a while now, but there’s a reason for their ubiquitous-nature among the stylish sect. A rakish option that’ll give your formal ensembles a subtle kick through the warmer weather, they shouldn’t be dismissed for making a smart statement during the off-duty either.

Shoot Suede Double Monk Strap Shoes, £169 from Reiss

ASOS CHELSEA BOOTS

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The shoe of the moment, Chelsea boots have been enjoying some time in the menswear limelight as everyone from the everyday gentleman to the dedicated fashion follower has reached for a pair this year. Their popularity shouldn’t deter you though, the suede option are more Steve McQueen than Rolling Stones Rock ‘n’ Roll, and offer a sophisticated stylish finish to any spring inspired look.

Chelsea Boots in Suede, £45 from ASOS

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