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May 29th Edition

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MR PORTER
Cory Ohlendorf

You made it through May, reward yourself with some new summer shoes. And we’ve got some good ones for you to consider.

- Cory Ohlendorf, Editor in Chief ⋯ @coryohlendorf

 

The New Shoes on Our Radar

When’s the last time you bought yourself some shoes? Let this be your sign that it’s time. There are so many great styles dropping these days, we thought we would pull a few of our current favorites to showcase. From some relaxed loafers and a classic white sneaker to rugged trail runner, these are the kicks our team can’t stop talking about.

Our Picks

Drake’s Cotton Espadrille

Drake’s takes the humble espadrille and makes it feel impossibly refined. Cut from a clean canvas herringbone twill and finished with a traditional rope sole, it’s got that perfectly relaxed shape that only works in warm weather. They’re lightweight, easy to pack, and somehow make linen trousers and wrinkled shirts look even better. Wear them sockless, obviously. The kind of summer shoe that makes you want a Negroni in hand by 4 p.m.

$115 by Drake's

 

ZARA x Aaron Levine Suede Loafer

ZARA is referring to these as loafers, but we see them more as relaxed slippers made to be worn out in the world. Aaron Levine collaborated with the brand for this modern take on a suede slip-on and toughens it up with a hard-wearing Vibram sole that adds traction and the ability to wear them all day. The relaxed deconstructed design allows the back to be folded down so they can be worn as open-back mules, too. Exactly the kind of smart high-low design move Levine’s good at.

$169 by ZARA

 

Nike ACG Zegama

This is basically a hiking shoe disguised as a sneaker. The Zegama is built for trails, but the oversized sole and technical upper make it feel right at home in the city too. It’s lightweight, ridiculously cushioned and grippy enough for actual terrain—which means rainy sidewalks are no problem. Like most great ACG pieces, it lands somewhere between performance gear and genuinely cool design object. The real question is which of the five colorways speaks to you most?

$180 by Nike

 

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Relaxed Luxury Is
the Move This Summer

There’s a fine line between dressing for summer and looking like you gave up entirely. MR PORTER’s latest High Summer edit lands squarely on the right side of it, with breezy camp-collar shirts, tailored swim trunks, refined polos and easygoing loafers that feel equally suited for Amalfi afternoons or rooftop weekends closer to home. Anchored by resort specialists like Orlebar Brown, Frescobol Carioca and Vilebrequin, plus elevated players like Kardo and Loewe, it’s a masterclass in relaxed luxury done properly.

Smart Buys

The sales and discounts our team is currently watching.

 

A relaxed pair of pleated pants cut from a classic menswear fabric. It features a shorter inseam designed to hit at the ankle and give a cleaner visual.

$90 / $49.99
by Abercrombie & Fitch

 

Don’t give up on the practicality and versatility of a chore jacket just because the mercury is rising. This breathable chambray version is soft and easy for summer.

$398 / $278
by Billy Reid

 

Handcrafted in Portugal in a brushed burgundy Polido leather, Vinny’s makes a stylish loafer that’s sophisticated without the usual stuffiness.

$440 / $286
by Vinny's

 

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