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We're putting our best foot forward. We've handpicked our favourite footwear styles, providing invaluable suggestions on how to wear them. We're talking 365 days a year sneakers (come through, HOKA), Italian leather luxury from Paraboot, our hero Wallabee, and more...

CLARKS ORIGINALS WALLABEE GTX_£189

Clarks readies its iconic Wallabee for exploring the outdoors with this pair. Its signature moc-toe leather upper is reinforced with GORE-TEX® for protection from the elements, and it’s completed underfoot with a rugged Vibram® sole. Styled with WTAPS WMILL-65 / Trouser in olive drab.

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PARABOOT MICHAEL_£330

Paraboot’s Michael started out being a working shoe for daily wear, but this pair makes a bit more of a statement. Its signature moc-toe upper is crafted from coffee leather with a fuzzy cow hair panel adding textural contrast on the vamp. Underfoot, it’s completed with a chunky, Norwegian welted sole. Styled with Beams Plus 2Pleat Twill Trouser in olive.

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VANS VAULT OG CLASSIC SLIP-ON LX_£75

An OG Vans style has been updated with an elevated velour leopard print in black to add a new dimension to the classic shoe. Made from a velour upper, it features the iconic rubber sole with waffle pattern, and Off The Wall heel tab. Styled with Needles Velour Narrow Track Pants in eggplant.

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HOKA ONE ONE BONDI 7_£130

The Bondi 7 has the typical Hoka One-One rocker feel for an exceptionally soft ride, but with increased inherent stability. Merging utility and style with uncompromised comfort, the Bondi 7 is offered in a sleek all-black colourway. Styled with Awake NY Victory Sweatpants in black.

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NEW BALANCE M990GY2 MADE IN THE USA_£200

Boston-based footwear powerhouse New Balance launch their new M990GY2 silhouette. Featuring an intricate pigskin suede and mesh combination, ABZORB technology and additional reflective accents on the sidewall’s ‘N’ logo, the shoe is finished in a very on-brand grey colourway. Styled with Engineered Garments Carlyle Alpaca Fur Pant in grey.

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