While men dressed in a plain white T and jeans can be sexy, men that are dressed to the nines are the real ‘Don Juan’ – or a more tasteful manner to describe them, in a league of their own. We at Honeycombers are on a mission to help you transform your man into a Greek god, but in Timberlake-savvy suit and tie, of course. From our guide to male grooming to where to tailor bespoke suits, we now dish out yet another important facet of being a fine gentlemen – finding the perfect dress shoes in Singapore to complete the spiffy look.
ALDO
Since coming to Singapore in 2003, this trendy shoe brand has offered high quality fashion footwear at an accessible price. With outlets across 60 countries including big fashion cities like London, New York, and Milan, you can surely find a pair of shoes to rock your gentlemen’s look here. Looking for the super classic dress shoes? We certainly like the Pancome, Carlus and Hermosthene collection. For more contemporary ones, check out the Dobson and Fatino collection.
ALDO, various outlets islandwide.
Pedro
From Singapore and Cambodia to Morocco and Oman, Pedro is a thriving shoe haven with 93 stores all around the world. Collections after collections, Pedro constantly dishes out contemporary footwear for men with standout designs and emblematic looks. Its Desert Escapade Spring-Summer 2016 collection offers an eclectic array of shoes such as the round toe lace-up derby in cream and a tinge of golden range; horsebit penny loafers in burnished leather finish in light brown; and the colourblock leather boat shoes with denim panelling.
Pedro, various outlets islandwide.
Kurt Geiger
Marrying Italian craftsmanship with classic London styling, the name Kurt Geiger is synonymous with subtly sophisticated footwear with an urban edge – not only for ladies, but also for men. Can’t decide which pair would go best with your swish ensemble? You certainly can’t go wrong with KG’s best-selling men shoes like its Alessandro tan loafer shoes, Landon navy flat loafer shoes, and the very masculine-chic Brando chelsea boots in black.
Kurt Geiger, #B2-117, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956. Open Sun-Thu 1030am-11pm, Friday & Sat 1030am-1130pm.
Archules
Officially launched in 2013, Archules is an online shoe store that can help you put your worries about shoes that don’t fit to an end. How, you ask? When ordering online, you’ll get to select your preferred shoe size and an additional shoe size (+/- of what you’ve picked). Upon purchase, they deliver both sizes of the shoe to you so that you have a pair of shoes that fits seamlessly. While its shoes may not be branded, they are made and lined with real leather – quality guaranteed! Check out its best selling shoes: its polished Normandy II collection.
Archules, shop online.
Zalora
Pressed for time and already in panic mode? Skip the queues and peruse the shoe collection of Zalora – Sperry, Timberland, and River Island are just some of the brands you’ll find on this e-tailer. We’ve got our eye on the TOPMAN suedette tassle loafers and Zalora CN- Fringed Brogue Lace Up Shoes as fun dressy-chic options.
Zalora, shop online.
Ed Et Al Shoemakers
Established in 2010, this local shoemaking company specialises in high quality handcrafted dress shoes. On top of its bespoke services and By Request made to order services, Ed Et Al Shoemakers also offers a range of Ready To Wear artisanal footwear at its flagship retail shop and online store. You can find various types of shoes like oxfords, loafers, derby and boots. And do note that stocks run out swiftly here, so be sure to contact them to check on availability of the shoes you’re gunning for.
Ed Et Al Shoemakers, #01-67, 9 Raffles Boulevard, Millenia Walk, Singapore 039596, p. 6337 8919. Open daily 11am-8pm.
Carmina Shoemaker
With outlets in fashion capitals such as Paris, Barcelona and Madrid, Carmina Shoemaker is a must-visit if you’re on a hunt for dress shoes. Whether you’re looking for off-the-shelf or bespoke shoes, Carmina Shoemaker can assist with either. While they too offer the usuals – oxfords, derby, loafers and boots, at Carmina, you can also find shoes made from exotic skins here – brown lizard and chestnut lizard, just to name a few.
Carmina Shoemaker, #01-66, 11 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178884, p. 6384 6376.
Diamond Walker Bespoke Shoes
This homegrown bespoke shoe brand has been garnering attention from celebrities in Singapore and beyond. Based in Singapore, its quality leather shoes are curated by top designers and handcrafted by meticulous craftsmen in Seoul. Be it classic oxfords and brogues or semi-formal footwear like colourful moccasins and fashion boots, Diamond Walker Bespoke Shoes provides full customisations with made-to-measure services at affordable charges – matching any occasion, mood, and fashion style.
Diamond Walker Bespoke Shoes, 2 locations including China Square Central and
Orchardgateway.
Custom Made
Founded by local shoe aficionado, Donovan, Custom Made is the go-to place to go for bespoke shoes for men. No ‘middle-men’ involved in the selling process means that Custom Made is able to offer quality dress shoes for the fraction of the cost of what they’re selling out there. Also, with a huge variety of colours and customisation to select from, on top of using premium genuine leather, you can definitely expect the finest quality of shoes here. Still unsure if this is your best bet? Its comprehensive step-by-step customisation guide can help you understand the process before committing to it. It ain’t rocket science!
Custom Made, 27 Hillview Avenue, Singapore 669559, p. 85006989, e. [email protected]. By appointment only.