A casual day out with the Keds 'Booster'....

Matt, what do you wear on your 'down' days? Do you wake up and sleep in a suit or blazer? Do you....Ok, you get the point. Contrary to my taste and preference for tailoring and 'smart' dressing, I DO actually own a pair of jeans SHOCK HORROR!!! In fact, if I'm honest, I practically live in them. With that said I do still like my denim to fit like a well-cut pair of trousers; Slim (Not skinny), dark (Not distressed) and finished with a cuff or one break on whatever shoe I'm wearing. With this criteria in mind, I always opt for Levi's 511 in dark indigo. Perfect smart, perfect casual, perfect for a winter day out in the park....With this in mind, there's always the issue of footwear- As mentioned in previous posts, it's clear that I favour my trusty brogues to cover any smart/casual needs, dark brown or black Oxfords's for formal occasions and Sperry deck shoes for the warmer months. KEDS recently sent me a pair of Mark McNairy designed 'Booster' shoes ticking all the boxes for my casual winter footwear conundrum. Based on the original design from the 1930's, the 'Booster' is constructed in durable hopsack canvas with a colour pop sole giving it a preppy, sporty kick! I'll leave the rest to the pro's....

"The Booster draws on the brands authentic heritage, based on the original,where it was seen featured in many of the advertising campaigns from the 1940’s to 50’s. Featuring hopsack canvas and a vulcanized construction The Booster enjoyed huge success and became an iconic style. Today, Mark McNairy brings his wealth of experience in both the preppy and mainstream fashion sector to update this distinct shoe into a modern, comfortable and practical shoe to be worn all year round. Three exclusive editions of The Booster are available in different solid colours of tan, navy and natural white".





As for what personally draws me to them, just check out the neutral colour way and contrast sole allowing me to add a touch of personality into my more casual ensemble- In this case the socks and pocket square (Yes, I ALWAYS wear one)....









(Jacket: Barbour, Shirt: Reiss, Jeans: Levi's 511, Pocket Square: Reiss, Belt: Reiss, Shades: Persol 714SM, Shoes: KEDS).


But, as you may know, I'm all about versatility in my wardrobe so keep posted for another way of dressing up your casual footwear....