Leather Shoes, Built to Outlast the Trend

In the age of fast fashion, leather shoes still stand for slow consumption. They look expensive on day one, but worn for years, they end up being the most economical thing in the closet.

Tan and dark brown are the two colors that go with almost anything. If it's your first real pair of leather shoes, start with one of those two.

Care comes down to rest. Don't wear the same pair two days in a row, and use a shoe tree to hold their shape and pull out moisture — that alone can double their lifespan, according to MAPSI's care guides.