Shoes are less chunkier and more sleek and elegant this season. Lines are more clear cut and sculptured which is in tune with the clothing trends. So it will be much easier to search for the right shoe to go with your trendy ensemble, this year.

No matter how many trends change but a man can never do without loafers and oxfords. And they are getting slim and sleek with refined materials like soft nappa and suede leather. These dressy shoes are also available in high shine patent leather and black is the hot favorite among them due to its universality. But the out of the box thinker, fashionable men can also opt for shiny grey and brown tones.

While dressy shoes are getting fancy, a lot is happening on casual front too. And the hottest thing is the ?canvas sneakers?. These canvas sneakers have a retro inclination with striping and detailing from the past era. Fashion forward men are favoring these sneakers over busy athletic shoes coz they are easy to care, handy and much more comfortable. Another casual thing is ?the sandal? and unlike last year's dressy sandals, this year sandals are much more casual to be paired with dress trousers. And they are a perfect companion for shorts, jeans or casual pants. The sandal designs are as versatile from flip-flop to slides to thongs, and as embellished from being woven to using studs to frayed edges to outstanding materials.

The dress shoe toes are getting exaggerated with them getting squared, pointy or stitched. Though the classic round toes will be there for people who have stuck to them for ages. But the more fashionable men seem to be going pointy or squarish. While squarish looks quite macho and bold, pointy ones have a sophisticated and elegant appearance. So go for something that suits your style.

So far colors were seen only in women and kids department and men were left with usual browns and blacks. But this year designers have come up with many shades which are not only fresh and versatile but also muted and subtle like olive green, buff, cream, and tan. Apart from these subtle shades, there are bright shades like orange and red too, for those fashion savvy enough to try something different. And amidst all these colors, the one color that surely rules is ?white?. These white shoes again remind us of retro, but the trick lies in pairing up. If you are skeptical about this look, then you can be on a safer side by pairing them up with light colored pants or trying out shoes with accents of white rather than pure white ones. And if you are adventurous and dramatic type, then pairing up these white shoes with darker pants will get you all the attention.