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Between moccasins, derbies, richelieus, Chelsea boots or boat shoes... what to choose? These emblematic models, inseparable from the tidy and classic style that a man sometimes has to adopt in his daily work, or more occasionally during chic evenings, have lost none of their excellence, nor their exceptional character that they owe, for the most part, to their centuries-old past.What tricks have these leading men's shoes used to ensure such longevity and resist the patina of time with such ease? Their continued success reveals their undeniable ability to transcend the ages as well as fashions, without ever denying their authenticity and deep identity, nor betraying the technical and formal elements that have made their specificity and their reputation.
Besson Chaussures offers you a vast collection of city shoes which will accompany with their ineffable elegance your dressy or more casual outfits.
Moccasins and richelieus, always in the wind
A classic among classics, the moccasin is also the oldest model of all: its ancestor is said to be the work of indigenous tribes in North America, who created a type of shoe made of untanned leather without fasteners. This last feature remains an attribute of today's moccasin, which in the vast majority of cases has no fastenings, but is decorated, in its historical versions, with a transverse bar on the top or two tassels, a term that designates small pendants grouped in fringes. These so-called "tasselled" moccasins appeared at the end of the 1940s through the intermediary and at the request of an American actor, Paul Lukas, who was the first to wear them. Designed by Alden, the product became popular on East Coast college campuses before crossing the Atlantic. In addition to these cult and timeless models, the Besson Chaussure online shop offers moccasins with contemporary lines, mounted on a small block heel or equipped with a velcro closure system on the instep.
Another reference product on the city shoe market, the famous richelieus are very popular with men looking for classy, resistant and comfortable shoes to wear every day or on special occasions to accompany their formal wear. Like moccasins, richelieus, called "Oxford" by the English, are recognizable among all, and it is a "plus" that appeals to men: a true signature, the V-shaped slit formed by two guarantors sewn on the vamp characterizes its lacing called "closed". The model differs from derbies, whose design is similar to that of the richelieu, except that they have "open" lacing on two flexible, independent pieces of leather.
The Chelsea Boot, a safe bet
Derby and Richelieu shoes are a guarantee of elegance, whether they are worn with a two- or three-piece suit, a dinner jacket, or a cooler ensemble consisting of straight jeans or chino trousers, complemented by a white t-shirt, a button-down shirt or a blazer. Both shoes come in a variety of styles, including the one-cut richelieu, which, as the name suggests, is made of a single piece of leather with no visible seams on the vamp and quarters, and the 'half-hunter' derby with a platform and a jointed nose at the front.The boat shoe also belongs in the timeless category: invented by an American sailor, Paul A. Sperry, who patented the shoe in 1937, this well-known model was initially used by US Navy sailors who appreciated its non-slip sole. Eventually, the general public took to them, making them a key part of preppy fashion, a style of dress that has become synonymous with today's "sportswear" trend.
After the low shoes, here are the high shoes: the unavoidable Chelsea boots, of English origin (their first version dates back to 1851) remain a flagship product of classic men's fashion: without laces, they are easily put on and taken off thanks to the two elasticated inserts that adorn its two sides, at ankle level.
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