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L ace-up shoes have always been the perfect choice for the suit-and-tie man who combines a classic pair of leather/croco lace-ups with a well-tailored suit. This season, lace-up shoes have been transformed into a classic yet modern accessory without the predictable ‘suit-dress shoes’ combination and can be worn everyday even with a pair of jeans or, if you live in an exotic destination, with a pair of shorts! This fall’s lace up shoes are unique with unexpected or hidden details, from being handprinted and incorporating studs to using the finest leathers or just being stylishly classic but with a twist. From Aigner to Ferragamo, Santoni, Giuseppe Zanotti and Andrea Gatti, designers master the sprezzatura/dapper style attitude of the modern man, twisting it with a retro appeal. Santoni presents the Alfie derby lace-up shoes made in Bordeaux calfskin with natural kangaroo fur on the hand-stitched toe box and with metallic toe cap. The shoe construction is Goodyear construction and it has a leather sole. Andra Gatti launches an exclusive lace-up shoe entirely hand made in Italy, hand painted and polished in Patina old style. Each shoe is bespoke and has an inlaid sole with custom images, and the white crust leather is painted with a mix of different colours to suggest the surface of radica wood. Aigner Munich presents the Thomas derby shoe. A classic black lace-up shoe with silver- coloured contrast toe cap and logo. These lace-ups are perfect for every occasion, even on a black-tie gala event. Salvatore Ferragamo stylish men’s lace-up shoes are in calfskin and with a bold Gancini logo on the back. Star studded Italian shoemaker Giuseppe Zanotti presents black calf leather lace-up shoes with gold stud embroidery that will make you want to rock the world. Lace-up shoes for him GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI SANTONI AIGNER ANDREAGATTI 1 6 9 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I