This style of shoes was born sometime after 1900 in Tyrol, a region in the Alps that lies between Austria and Italy.

The Derby shoe we know today may have originally been designed as military footwear during the Napoleonic Wars. After nearly two centuries this shoe may not serve the same purpose as it once did, but it still plays a similar role in style.

These lace-up boots originated with British Army units stationed in India, who wore ankle-high leather boots to play polo.

Loafers are today as popular as ever so almost every fashion brand has their own version. You can find them in the stores of mainstream fast fashion brands, all the way up to luxury brands. But in this article I talk about the quality options you can get from the best makers.

Better quality for most items means they have a longer lifespan, and many of these items can be easily repaired, or when talking about shoes, re-soled. All this leads to less waste.

I know some of you need to wear Oxfords or Derbies to work, and those are versatile pairs that can be worn year-round. In this article, I share the best summer shoes you'll keep reaching for.