Don't Step In It

Men’s style magazine Valet takes an unflinching look at the dark underbelly of suede lace-ups. [Valet via ACL]

Their disturbing finding -- or at least our read on their data? J. Crew and Clarks can make a shit shoe. We do, however, dig the above from John Varvatos for $345.

Another option is to hit up a Varvatos boutique in the city where, right now, you'll find a slight variation on these puppies at 50% off for about $250.

John Varvatos - 122 Spring St at Greene - 212-965-0700 - Map
John Varvatos - 315 Bowery at Bleeker - 212-358-0315 - Map