FOOTLOOSE AND FANCY FREE THESE FOOTWEAR OPTIONS , AVAILABLE LOCALLY , ARE FASHIONABLE COMPLEMENTS TO ANY FORMAL ATTIRE .
1 ) Casual and formal are married in the MEN ’ S BBALL DUO NAPA AND SUEDE LOW-TOP SNEAKERS from Common Projects , combining supple nappa leather with smooth suede in natural hues and a perforated round toe , $ 536 , at Neiman Marcus , Fashion Island . ( 949-759- 1900 ; neimanmarcus . com )
2 ) For sneakerheads looking to tailor their outfit to a special pair of shoes , consider the Air Jordan JORDAN 1 RETRO HIGH OG UNC TOE , a trendy sneaker with a vibrant splash of bright blue as a throwback to Michael Jordan ’ s college career at the University of North Carolina , $ 320 , at Paired Up , Fashion Island . ( 949-333-9532 ; pairedupgallery . com )
3 ) Gucci ’ s MEN ’ S ACE GG SUPREME SNEAKERS are monogrammed with the brand ’ s famed logo along with snakeskin-embossed detailing at the heel and bold stripes on the side for a flashy look , $ 750 , at Bloomingdale ’ s , Fashion Island . ( 949-729-6600 ; bloomingdales . com )
4 ) The sleek ANDY SNEAKERS offer an all-black look , made in Italy with soft , dark calfskin leather and a matching rubber sole as well as the brand name subtly embossed in gold , $ 745 , at Saint Laurent , South Coast Plaza . ( 714-429-0101 ; ysl . com )
5 ) With a minimalist silhouette and small pops of color , Vince ’ s FULTON SNEAKER , made with smooth white leather and suede , is easy to match with any elevated apparel while still managing to look sleek and sophisticated , $ 225 , at Nordstrom , Fashion Island . ( 949-610-0700 ; nordstrom . com )
6 ) With a sleek exterior , padded insole and crisscrossed elastic in place of laces , the SUEDE TRIPLE STITCH SNEAKERS from Zegna are comfortable for all-day wear while still allowing you to sport a stylish shoe that dresses up your outfit , $ 990 , at Garys , Fashion Island . ( 949- 759-1622 ; garysonline . com ) NBM
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