Best Foot Forward

From embroidered juttis' cooler cousins to loafers Parisian enough to break hearts, here's your cheat sheet to shoes worth splurging on

- Niraj Kakade

Here's the problem: most men treat "Indianwear shoes" as code for "whatever the wedding stylist shoved in my hand." Stop outsourcing your taste. The good news is, there's a whole world of luxury footwear that actually works with desi fits, loafers, sandals, espadrilles, and even sneakers that don't look like you forgot to change after the gym. These aren't impulse buys; they're investments. The kind you'll wear on repeat, not just once for cousin Rohan's sangeet.

HERMÈS JACKSON SANDAL

Price: Rs 1,15,000 Approx

A tech-forward sandal in suede goatskin with an anatomical rubber sole and the iconic Kelly buckle. Basically, comfort disguised as understated flex.

FERRAGAMO ROUND-TOE SLIP-ON ESPADRILLES

Price: Rs 85,000