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Shoes are sometimes difficult to shop for. Sometimes you follow the trends, but then they fizzle out before you can ever figure it out. Or maybe you can't find the right design for you. I wanted to create a list that contains both trendy and not so t...
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Trendy / Popular

These shoes are known globally and you probably have heard of them. I chose ones that anyone can use without having a specific style.

 
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Onitsuka recently broke onto the scene with their sleek silhouette. Of course this led to the craze over them. If you want a shoe with a wide variety of colors to choose from, but could be style for almost any occasion, I highly recommend these. Of c...
Mexico 66 Trainers
 
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One of Nike's most popular casual shoes. These are also fairly expensive for most people, but for good reason. They have a wide range of colors, but incredible comfort. The best part? They can be wore everyday, all day!
Zoom Vomero Shoes
 
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Everyone needs a good loafer and the most popular brand out there has to be Dr. Martens. They have multiple silhouettes to choose from and just like the other shoes on this list, they could be styled with just about anything. It does break the bank j...
Platform Loafers & Penny Loafers
 
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One of the shoes that took the world by storm. The simple designs with various color-ways the choose from this futsal shoe went viral basically overnight. They look vintage, feel vintage, but still give off the “I care about what I wear” vibe. I high...
Men's Samba Shoes
 
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Do you you the sleek silhouette, but do not like the cost of the samba or the onitsuka tigers? Well look no further. The Puma Speedcat as an extremely similar silhouette to the two previous shoes for a fraction of the price. Also one of my most worn ...
PUMA Speedcat
 
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Clogs are by far one of my favorite leisure shoes out there and look better than any slide or slipper you can get on the market. I highly recommend if you want to look stylish while feeling casual. Although the steep price range, these last forever a...
Clogs for men
 
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Both the high and the low are absolute classics when it comes to shoes. They also have hundreds of colorways to choose from. If you want something stylish yet reliable try picking up some jordans. For me the best ones are the lows.
Air Jordan 1 Low
 
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These shoes are probably the most popular show in the world because almost every dude wears them. I am not a huge fan of the trend, but I will say that the shoe looks good with just about everything, is comfortable, and lasts long, therefore making i...
Mens Nike Dunk Shoes. Nike.com
 
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A very common shoe with a ton of colors to choose from. They look similar to the Converse, but in my opinion there is a much more sporty vibe with this shoe.
Nike Blazer
 
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Another popular “Dad” looking shoe. These are a great alternative to the vomero and are worth checking out. They have just about the same amount of colorways, therefore you have a lot to choose from.
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Underrated

From what I can observe these shoes aren't as popular, but definitely look incredible, so here are my picks for underrated shoes.

 
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I do not see this shoe as much as I hoped to. I say this because this shoe has an incredible design. It feels absolutely comfortable and seems durable. Although it is a bit expensive, the money is worth it and has been one of my most worn shoes for t...
Nike Shox Shoes
 
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Honestly I thought this shoe was going to be one of the most popular shoes of 2025, but I barely see any coverage on it. It looks eerily similar to the speedcat and the samba, but of course with Nike's own twist to it. If you want something that not ...
Total 90 'Metallic Silver and Black'
 
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Hear me out! Salomon trail shoes have recently come out with styles that could be worn almost anywhere, which is why they made the list. It is not common, but I do see many people wearing this brand to go out, whether it is shopping, hiking, or night...
Salomon
 
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You can never go wrong with looking vintage in a pair of converse, but it is sad that not a lot of people wear a once popular shoe. If you want to stand out I highly recommend getting yourself a pair. Most shoes don't break the bank either, so it wou...
Chuck Taylor All Star
 
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If you want a casual trail shoe, but do not want to buy a Salomon, Nike has their own line, which I have personally been in love with. The price again may vary, but I highly recommend if you want to try on something unique with it's own outdoorsy fla...
Nike Lahar
 
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K Swiss is mostly a women's shoe brand, but who said men can't join the fun. I recently got a pair while in the Philippines and all I can say is that they surprised me. I am not going to put a specification of shoes,  because K Swiss shoe styles vary, so I will let you choose your favorite style.
Men's Shoes & Apparel
 
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In my opinion it is one of the cleanest looking mizuno shoes out there. Not a lot of people look towards mizuno when buying shoes to dress in, but I highly recommend checking these out. They have a unique silhouette and feel incredible on foot.
Wave Prophecy (8)
 
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These are definitely under the radar but they look so majestic. They balance the line between casual and formal making them usable in almost any, yes any, outfit.
Nike Air Max Plus Tiempo Nero
 
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These shoes have been on my radar for some time now, but not a lot of people know they exist. They look formal, but feel casual. I recommend if you want a statement piece that genuinely is out of the blue.
Speed Loafer
 
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I think these are the perfect alternatives to the samba. They have that athletic look, without losing the comfort of a going out shoe. I highly recommend.
Sneakers V-S1 Metallic unisex