Paul Smith Washed Grey Leather Longwing Brogues

Grey days ahead aren't all that bad.  Paul Smith offers up a classic style with his characteristic touches that breathe life into a neutral and the same for your wardrobe.  His Washed Grey Leather Longwing Brogues features a washed leather upper with classic tooling and a contrast brown stayed leather sole.  It's a nod to the traditional with a broken-in loveliness that makes it quite modern.  Available now at Ssense.com.

Dolce & Gabbana Black Leather High Top Sneaker

The boys from Milan do it right!  This Black Leather High Top Sneaker from Dolce & Gabbana is a pretty solid shoe.  Executed in a strong black grained leather with a touch of brown nubuck on the upper back heel, this sneaker is a nice piece to take into the Fall/Winter season.  The tongue is over padded and emblazoned with the label's name in silver lettering which play nicely with the silver eyelets.  Its a little hip hop, a bit sporty and a bit hiking boot inspired but all parts cool.  Available now at Ssense.com.

Maison Martin Margiela Maroon Leather Dégradé Replica Sneakers

A new classic keeps on ticking.  The latest edition to Maison Martin Margiela's Replica sneaker line-up is this Maroon Leather Dégradé Sneaker.  The upper is comprised of a superbly rich maroon/burgundy leather that's mottled with dark smudged tones and a weathered dégradé effect.  Add the warm gum-sole aspect of the shoe and the result is a sexy looking sneaker that works well dressed up or down.  Available now at Ssense.com.

Alexander Wang Leather Mid-top Asher Sneaker

Part skate shoe, part espadrille, part uptown, part downtown, all Wang.  Alexander Wang's new Leather Mid-top asher sneaker for spring is a minimal sneaker that couples the designer's edgy downtown factor with nods of a clean uptown vibe.  Constructed of premium leather with blanket-stitch detailing and tan straw trim at the welt midsole, this is a nice shoe for the spring/summer season.  Available now in two color-ways; fresh uptown white and cool downtown black at Ssense.com.

Raf Simons Black & Yellow Removable Spat Low-Top Sneakers

Jack of all trades in a sneaker isn't such a bad deal.  A removable spat in an otherworldly reflective gold patent leather makes for a versatile shoe.  The pop art homage to color and texture from the patent gold to the patent pink to the reptilian black makes for an interesting shoe.  The silver hardware on the sturdy black sole makes for an strong stable and comfortable shoe.  Raf Simons has another nice pair of kicks with his Black & Yellow Removable Spat Low-Top Sneakers proving that footwear can kill several birds with one sole. Available now at Ssense.com.

Jimmy Choo Black Leopard Grove Slip-On Sneaker

'Day to night' is one of the attributes I look for in a summer shoe.  Some days you just don't know where the day will take you.  The new Grove Slip-On Sneaker from Jimmy Choo in Black Leopard is the kind of shoe that looks good with lightweight trim cuffed denim and a white tee.  Then you flip it.  Out of your sleek summer tote you pull out a non-press button-down or slim sweater and your ready for the night time.  Keep the air of sophistication all day with the grey mini-faceted matte studs atop black velvet that conspire to form a classic universal animal pattern anchored with black leather trim.  You have now been briefed on one less wardrobe worry for this spring/summer.  Available now at Ssense.com.