Francesco Benigno Laser-Cut Leather Oxford Lace-Ups

Brown doesn't have to be boring.  This Francesco Benign Laser-Cut Leather Oxford Lace-Ups brings that right amount of interest to a classic menswear staple for Fall.  The toe and vamp is a nicely laser-cut mesh-like chocolate leather while the quarter and the eyelet area is a darker chocolate polished leather.  The effect is subtle and distinguished and details like the leather lining and stitched leather sole finish this gem with that classic touch.  Available now at LuisAviaroma.com.

John Varvatos Fleetwood Lace Boot

When the season comes around I always treat myself to a nice new all white spring/summer hi-top sneaker.  I may be dropping the 'sneaker' this year since John Varvatos has offered up his Fleetwood Lace Boot.  This shoe puts the twist on the seasonal summer hi-top with stamped, washed and burnished Italian calf leather in a classic English cricket style boot.  The lace stamping on the leather adds a unique textured effect that makes this a cool shoe for those rumpled sun-bleached khakis, ratty distressed denim or drop-crotched knit shorts.  Available now at JohnVarvatos.com.