The Perfect...Lace

Coloured Shoelaces by Hook + Albert

I have been looking for coloured laces for over a year. Thanks to August issue of GQ Manual I can look no further.  If you are a bit shy but want to take a step outside your comfort zone try replacing your tired and boring brown or black laces with Hook + Albert's rainbow of colours. The waxed cotton laces come in bundles of 4, 5 or 9 and look perfect on a favourite pair of wingtips or brogues. Starting at $32 hookandalbert.com

The Perfect...Summer Suede

The Tom Semi Brogue by Grenson

 

I love a good pair of blue suede shoes. If you are looking to invest in a pair of shoes go with Grenson. After all, they were an official shoe and boot maker for British Soldiers during the second World War. I bought my first pair three year's ago and never looked back. This Tom Semi Brogue is soft and unlined making it an easy choice for the office or the bar. $280 at grenson.co.uk

The Perfect...Slipper

The Fog Linen Work Slipper

On a recent trip east I happened to leave my favorite new slippers behind...and I haven't been the same since.  Made of durable linen and leather from Lithuania, these slip-ons are not only comfortable but keep my tootsies warm as the harsh winter approaches.  Did I mention how subtle they are?  To order on-line visit foglinenwork.com  or get them at fine stores in Gastown, Vancouver

The Perfect...Urban Snow Boot

The Converse Storm Boot Woolrich

I woke up this morning to snow on the ground. Not enough to break out the Sorels, but enough to soak my feet in an instant.  With a little help from Woolrich, the original outdoor clothing company, Converse has created a boot perfect for the urbanite who wants to keep his tootsies warm while looking...well...cool. The custom Hunter plaid upper keeps out wind and wetness and the rubber outsole grips in adverse conditions. $140 at converse.com

The Perfect...Kicks

The Tretorn Skymra Mid Slip on Shoe

I remember my sister wearing Tretorn tennis shoes as a kid. Since then, the company has branded its shoes as the perfect balance between functional and modern style. The Symra Mid is soft, lightweight and subtle, featuring goat leather and cross-over elastic gore straps to ensure a secure fit. I have no problem dressing these up and always get compliments. $100 online at tretorn.com 

The Perfect...Sole

The Mr. Hare Miller Scotch Grain Shoe

My grandfather, rest his "sole", worked in shoes for his entire career.  He had a theory; if you had a great pair of shoes on, nothing else mattered.  These are those shoes.  The Mr. Hare Miller Scotch Grain utilizes super soft scotch grain Italian leather and the high shine leather toe-cap guarantees attention. $695 on-line or in person at Gravity Pope in Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton