Bakla’s Practical Fashion Tips is a series of mini-blog posts giving out advice on fashion for the gay man. This ambitious project is, well, very ambitious as I do not really have the authority when it comes to fashion. What I have though is a wide experience in dressing up — be it to the nines or to the dumps (yes, you still have to look good even if you’re just going to the dumps!). The most important feature of this series though is practicality, because we have to admit that even if you don’t have a lot of money to buy clothes, fashion still has no mercy!
Practical Fashion Tip #3: Shoes
In the corporate world, dress shoes (aka leather/formal shoes) are required. Most men buy only a pair of these, while others have two: brown and black. The problem with owning just one pair of dress shoes in the corporate world is that they get old and worn out easily. They also tend to not look great with some outfits. The solution? Buy at least 5 pairs of dress shoes - one pair for each day of the week.
Now you’re thinking that I must be pulling your legs, men’s shoes are normally pricey! But I’m not. 5 pairs of nice leather shoes does not really cost that much. Screw the big brand names and go local! Yes, shoes made locally actually have good quality, great designs and very affordable.
Here’s a list of some stores with very affordable but great looking dress shoes:
B Club - available in major malls
Price Range: P800.00 up
They also have regular “Sale” periods which bring the prices down to P500.00 a pair
SM Department Store - SM Malls
Price Range: P500.00 up
They have great looking shoes and the styles are also up-to-date. Best buy!
Wade (not sure if this is a local brand)
Price Range: P2,000.00 up
Might be too expensive, but when they go on sale, prices can go down to P800.00
Traffic
Price range: P2,500.00 up
Might also look expensive but when they go on sale, prices can go down to P1,000.00 +
(Click here to view a pair of shoes I bought at Traffic for only P1,500.00 because of the sale.)
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12 Comments Received
January 26th, 2008 @9:53 am
It’s been a while since I last commented here.
I know sometimes we have to save up, but for stuffs like shoes, I’d go with the branded ones that are made to last. I once bought shoes at B club and they lasted me about 3 months and they died immediately. The skin started peeling like a snake and that’s when I knew it was over. lol
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January 26th, 2008 @11:00 am
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I’m all for the branded shoes that last. However, I’m kind of hesitant to wear the same pair of shoes everyday. I have a lot of B clubs and SM shoes and they have been with me for more than 2 years now. The trick is to alternate the use of them instead of wearing the same pair everyday.
The thing with expensive shoes is that they may last you a long time but sometimes, the style goes out of fashion. Unless of course you choose a classic design.
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January 27th, 2008 @6:18 am
when i am home in manila, that’s where i shop and buy, dress pants and shoes. i love to buy shoes from mendrez sa kahit na saang dept store. i bought 4 pairs kamo! hahaha! to me, they’re very cheap yet maganda ever!
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January 27th, 2008 @6:33 am
Greetings from another gay blogger.
Found your site via Entrecard.
cheers,
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January 27th, 2008 @6:44 am
AY nakalimutan ko ang mendrez! Medyo may kamahalan lang kase siya ng konte compared dun sa mga nasa listahan! hehe. Eh mayaman ka naman!
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January 27th, 2008 @6:47 am
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Hi Mo! Thanks for Dropping by!
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January 27th, 2008 @9:18 am
Grabe, good find pa rin ang Traffic shoes mo! I wish I’d be that lucky rin.
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January 27th, 2008 @10:14 am
I wish you all the luck in the world! Lol! Sana makahanap ulit ako next time!
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January 27th, 2008 @1:41 pm
Carbon pag-nag-sale P2,000 na lang. Rusty Lopez din minsan pwede ka maka-jackpot, P1,500 max. Kaya lang hit or miss kasi minsan hindi rin maganda yung designs.
But yeah I love your Traffic shoes! Parang kayong dalawa ni Jopay may light colored croc skin sho-ez na. For that aantabayanan ko ang susunod na Sale!
January 27th, 2008 @1:53 pm
nakajackpot din ako sa RL (Rusty Lopez, hahaha!) before. hmm didnt know carbon brings it down to 2k!
eh ikaw lang naman ang may white na Zara leather! keri na yun!
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January 27th, 2008 @6:03 pm
Lol! I love WADE! They have great bags as well na tamang-tama lang ang size and pwede for casual or formal.
For shoes, I usually go for comfortability (that’s why I go for branded shoes), once I know na malambot ang shoes, yan na. I have GT Hawkins black shoes which have lasted for about 3-4 years. Haha. They’re not that out of style, but the problem is, they’re starting to look old already (duh, overuse). I love them anyway, and I swear that using them is sometimes more comfy then using slippers.
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January 27th, 2008 @6:08 pm
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Wade is Love! super comfy yung shoes! at parang seiko wallet! ginuwayn ang desayn!
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