Your shoes do a lot more than just be of help in mobility. For one, they play a crucial role in completing any look. You could be heading out for a meeting or just catching up with friends, your shoes will always speak great volumes about your personality. Lucky for us, many homegrown brands offer a wide range of superior quality footwear, some even catering to the bespoke segment, Here are the ones you should check out if you’re planning to give your wardrobe a fresh new update. 

SKO

This homegrown footwear label by Nishant Kanodia offers a wide range of styles including sneakers, espadrilles, mules, sandals and loafers for men as well as flats and heels and flats for women. Our pick? The pure leather and jute espadrilles for the summer season. 

The Dapper Man/Pellé Santino

The label works closely with craftsmen from around the country to offer handcrafted shoes of high-quality leather at really affordable pricing. With the brand’s bespoke services, you could monogram your initials or design a shoe from scratch. Here, the double monks in black on actor Ishaan Khatter are definitely a standout. 

Dapper Shoes Co.

This online store offers dress shoes for men who pay close attention to detail. You could customise an existing style or pick from a wide variety of loafers, oxfords, brogues and monk strap shoes. The tassel loafers made in brown suede are an excellent pick for all occasions without breaking the bank. 

Artimen

Artimen derived its name from its mission of creating ‘Art for Men.’ Founded in May 2015, the brand allows the customers to get a feel of being a designer of their own shoes. The customer makes its selections in terms of the leather, shade, lining, sole and even the mould to design their own pair. We are currently eyeing the hand-stitched slippers from the latest collection.  

Escaro Royale 

Founder Ambud Sharma started the label with the aim to offer unmatched sophistication and craftsmanship to the men seeking it. With a new collection every quarter, there is a shoe for every occasion which will be the right fit. Opt the crocodile-textured double-monk ankle boots under a sleek suit, just like actor Ayushmann Khurrana does. 

Boots And Buckles

Right from the inception of the brand in 2013, Boots And Buckles is known for the colour and vibrancy they infuse in their shoes. With a mix of existing styles and customization services, the brand has handcrafted goodness to offer to all its customers. Post finalizing the colour and style, the wearer opts for the kind of sole best suited which ranges from leather soles, closed cuts to natural leather soles.