Style: 5 Of The Best Driving Shoes
Words: Violet
You can’t go far wrong with a driving shoe – born out of the need to find racing drivers of yesteryear a comfortable and safe shoe, it wasn’t long before Italian brands Car Shoe and Tod’s led the way in taking the driving shoe from the race track onto the well heeled streets of Italy. As with most Italian trends, the success was wide spread and, of course, filtered through to Europe and firmly onto the feet of gentlemen across the world.
The classic Italian driving shoe will see you saunter from your home, down to summer lunches and, of course, hitting the accelerator along the winding roads of Monaco. The comfortable design of the original driving shoe translates beautifully into a handsome slip on shoe that alludes back to a time of European racing and it’s most elegant. We’ve chosen a few of our favourites…
RALPH LAUREN, , These strong red driving shoes by long established, luxury lifestyle label Ralph Lauren, are a smart and contemporary addition to your wardrobe. Exquisitely crafted and accented with tassel detail, these classic shoes are stylish enough for almost any occasion, and the bright colour will add some spark to your summer wardrobe.
£285, from selfridges.com
TOD’S, , Tod’s Gommino driving shoes in velvety suede are exquisitely worked to accent the natural traits of the hides, with exposed hand-made stitching, hot-stamped monogram, front tie, metal eyelets and iconic rubber pebble outsole. You really can’t get much better than this.
£280, from tods.com
CAR SHOE, , The Car Shoe represents the original driving shoe. Recognisable by its characteristic sole with rubber studs, which are produced with materials very similar to those used in the production of tyres, this moccasin has maintained its features of comfort and practicality, combining today’s technology with contemporary design. The forest green of this pair will look perfect on the sun drenched streets of any vacation this summer.
£250, from carshoe.com
BOTTEGA VENETA, , We love the textured intrecciato woven-suede panels on these fine driving shoes. Less bright than other variations of the style, the subtlty of contrasting ties against the muted blue are a wonderful alternative for the man not looking to make as much of a style statement as some of the brighter options.
£355, from bottegaveneta.com,
GUCCI, , These shoes from well loved Gucci are the ultimate in sophisticated style and the iconic horsebit will make them recognisable to anyone who sees them. The supple leather makes them extremely comfy and the white colour will make a real style statement.
£410, from gucci.com,
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