The Ultimate Men's Shoes Tier List Ranking (From A Woman's Perspective)
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I love my Jordans. I never wear obnoxious ones though. I only got Jordan 1 and 4. I love when a girl has similar taste as well when it comes to nice sneakers. I meeting a girl who had nice pair, I complimented her Yeezys and we sparked a whole conversation.
I was with my sister in a shoe store just this Sunday and she was trying to persuade me to buy some shoes and I literally said, "No, I think I'll wait until Courtney Ryan does a video about men's shoes before I start trying anything on." And as luck would have it, I only had to wait 3 days before you released this video. Talk about perfect timing! Thank you for all you do Courtney!
Amazing! 😂 it’s my pleasure, thanks for the kind comment!
U cant form ur own opinions?
Wtf
Best ones r in D qnd E category. S is terrible also A from mans point of view.
I agree with you, whenever I think of buying something, a video of some fashion influencer comes, that topic is at the perfect time.
Courtney doing a tier list about fashion from a woman’s perspective? Oh yeah, this is going to be a great video. Thanks Courtney!
Yay! Enjoy! ❤️
From her perspective, not all women would agree with her 100%.
They said “a woman”…
@@CourtneyRyan I don't really buy a lot of new shoes but it's good to have nice shoes for specific occasions. Awesome video on quality fashion choices Mrs Courtney Ryan. High value Men and Women are wonderful people but aren't particularly special if it just means financial gain and resources. It's about the quality of the individual human beings you have in your life. Congratulations Courtney on the 700k subscribers 👏🎉. I've been watching your videos since 2021 and I did Wing Chun martial arts and volleyball in high school so I know that physical conditioning and fitness is crucial for healthy life and relationships. Men are expected to lead in the relationship with her, take care of themselves physically/emotionally and psychologically as well as be self sufficient because Women like Men who are better than them in certain aspects but are Women deserving of Men? My idea of an ideal Lady who's a chick with brains and beauty who is kind , accountable for her actions and words and doesn't hate people plus can tell me if I'm making a mistake 😭💔. I really respect you Mrs Ryan for at least trying to help Men and Women out in promoting healthy relationships, positive mindsets and growth in individuals 🙏 ❤️. I'm a 24 year old single Christian virgin guy working as a teacher and counselor seeing unhealthy relationships in people occasionally despite being single myself but I'm happy alone in DA ZONE 😂. This has nothing to do with the video but please listen if you want to otherwise leave it alone and ignore it. Hello my name is Justin and I'm a fellow Christian and Apologist but I'm also a college graduate. I'm not a closed minded Theist as I have nothing against Atheists or unbelievers as I speak to them often to understand their reasons for unbelief but we as Christians are convinced of God's Existence due to many real factors). I'm not trying to convert anyone or convince anyone to become Christians as that's The Holy Spirit's job to help people believe but only explain why I believe in Jesus Christ. There's actually evidence of God's Existence in Christianity. First of all there's proof that Jesus of Nazareth existed in history since the writings of Tacitus, Josephus Flavius, Pliny the younger and other historical documents prove that He was living two thousand years ago that even scholars both religious and Atheists agree with historically speaking but not that He's The Divine Son of God because obviously they don't.
I'm going to give you historical and archeological evidence for God's Existence as The Scriptures have prophecies that predate the events recorded in them by several millennia including Matthew, Hosea and Zechariah which prophesy accurately of the people of Israel becoming a nation again after over 1900 years of being scattered around the nations since the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 A.D. spoken of by Christ in Matthew 23:29-24:3 and returning to their homeland after The Holocaust with Jerusalem as their capital in 1948 exactly as Jesus The Christ said. The prophets including Daniel spoke of the time where several world empires would arise and fall including the Babylonian kingdom, Medes and Persians, Roman Empire, and Saladin and the Muslims which went in consecutive order for the past few millennia. The people of Israel becoming a nation after The Holocaust in 1948 (ironically the melting point of gold as God compares Israel to gold that's tested in fire in Zechariah 13:8 and Jeremiah 16:15) exactly how Jesus The Christ said would happen since God us everything to come in The Scriptures and not just because people were working towards as Atheists claim which are impossible for any regular man to predict.
Just before anyone says Christianity is a white man's religion made to oppress blacks during slavery you obviously aren't aware that the first Christians were Jews in The Middle East and that Christianity just like any religion can be used by evil and corrupt people to oppress others but you forget that the first Abolitionists/Civil Rights activists were Christians who sought to abolish slavery, racism, segregation, injustice and prejudice throughout American history. Jesus The Christ loves you enough not to give you what we all deserve which is God's Wrath by His Own Blood. Charles Darwin didn't originally come up with The Theory of Evolution over 200 years ago as it is mentioned in the writings of Ancient Greeks who believed in Demons that gave knowledge to philosophers.
Evolution makes no sense when nothing has evolved after thousands of years of human history and supposedly the first creature came from primordial sludge several millions of years
ago funny how they won't believe that God an Eternal Almighty Spirit Being created us from the Earth) which came from a supermassive expansion of matter at high temperature that inexplicably created everything in the known universe that supposedly came from nothing billions of years ago. How did the organs evolve before there were bones, skin, substance and how did any creatures see before eyes evolved? I've studied evolution and abiogenesis in the past and read Darwin's " Origin of The Species" and I'm not convinced of macro Evolutionary biology whereas I accept micro Evolution like speciation and adaptation but not macro Evolution because there's no evidence of it nor clear observable examples of it where living creatures evolve into other kinds of species plus the fact that fossils don't show evidence of evolution and genetic entropy rules out evolution. The question begs how did two genders evolve from a common ancestor with a perfectly hospitable and sustainable environment with breathable oxygen and resources to survive on inexplicably? Atheists have the burden of proof to explain how everything came to be and why our existence is possible without the Existence of God from an godless perspective just as Christians have to provide evidence of God's Existence and the validity of His Word.
Evolution requires life to already exist in order to take any effect in living organisms so it doesn't account for the existence of Life and reality. Also evolution is impossible because it goes against The Law of entropy and the second Law of thermodynamics because evolution makes things better whereas nothing continues to get better but decays and turns to absolute destruction in the end. Mark Ridley an Evolutionist said "No evolutionist whether gradualist or punctuationist uses the fossil record as evidence in favor of The Theory of Darwinian Evolution as opposed to special Creation". God's Existence is made perfectly known and observable in the universe as demonstrated in His Handiwork in the intelligently designed manner that Creation was made, human consciences and consciousness historical and archaeological evidence of God's Word being valid history, fulfillment of Bible Prophecies God in His Holiness and Righteousness could give us what we deserve in Hell for our since but He's merciful to give us free will to choose to accept or reject His gift of salvation by grace through faith in His Son Jesus. I don't mean this is any condescending manner but if you'd like to discuss The Scriptures with me or have me listen to your view on anything my instagram account is Savage Christian Kombatant
@@CourtneyRyan can you recommend a good store to buy penny loafers? Tnx
When the cowboy was asked why he was wearing sneakers he said that he didn't want everyone to think that he was just another truck driver.
It’s difficult to put Jordan Retros in here because like you said, they’re so many kinds of them and throughout the years. The look and style have evolved as well. Certain Jordans will always be classics. Some will be monstrosities now, then in a few years they’ll be the trendy shoe.
Can’t go wrong ever with 1, 4, 6 & 11.
Jordan 1 are ugly af
4s and 6s are way too "function over form". The 1s, 3s, and maybe 11s and 12s are the only retros out of the first 14 that have any versatility.
@@aristosachaion_ 4s are quite wearable. I prefer Lows for 11s.
@@aristosachaion_ 4s are quite wearable. I prefer lows for 11s. Mids for 1s. Haven’t figured out the ‘versatility’ of 3s tbh.
You are one of the classiest, warm, sweetly feminine woman I have seen on the internet in a long time.
I really appreciate your fashion sense for men. 🇺🇸
I am so glad that my boarding school taught me so much in my formative years. I always wear oxford shoes (brogue and wing tips for formal occasion). They taught us how to dress for success, what color and type of shoes for every occasion, length of trousers and cuffs, always single pleated pants or flat front pants. Always two button suits, with either peak or notch lapel,1/4 inch suit sleeve shorter than shirt sleeve, Straight Pointed Collars on shirt. Still maintain same standard for grooming
Damn you definitely wouldn’t like my space jam lows I’m gonna be rocking all summer😂
Style or uniform?
@@victor5180 Both. There were rules for Tie length -- tip of the tie shall touch the middle of the buckle at Max. Belt Buckle and Zipper should align. Oxford shoes with cap toe, laces tied knot must be in center. These rules were strict but their value was learned when I became Sr. Level Engineer meeting C suite stakeholders, high ranking state, local and federal officials in US and other countries. These grooming standards matter. My beard and Moustache is always properly groomed, I use straight razor every day, eye brows don't have wild hair stick out, my ties are only three types, Solid, Regimental, Medalion. Solid ties for Gov't and C suite meetings, Regimental ties for Military meetings, Medalion for formal parties (Cocktails, Dinner Functions etc). These standards are going down the tubes now. Younger generation just suck in choosing color and attire.
@@pharkle35 curious as to your age. I did not go to boarding school but many of the things you mentioned were things that I picked up through a life where I was expected to wear a suit and/or tie at functions but also just having a good haberdasher. I don’t think anyone taught me that your belt should match your shoes, or where the tie should lay, or some of the other things you mentioned. I applaud your education in these regards and I agree it is important. My point is that it is possible to arrive at similar conclusions without the need for a formal education in such things. Given the right influences, a smart man can come to similar conclusions. I can’t imagine not wearing a paisley tie! 😆 EDIT: I am 46
@@decomposingman 49 here. I grew up outside of USA therefore totally different frame of mind about time management and discipline. IMHO American Education system doesn't imbibe discipline in formative years
I think a penny loafer with a suit is a bad look in general. Maybe for summer at informal events or at a resort, but never for business or a wedding: those need oxford cap toes, or wing tips for a less formal business suit.
Yeah. I hate penny loafer and shes on point about white sneakers....black for me.
With a suit? Too casual. Completely fine with business casual.
I agree with most of the rating. But the color of an oxford, penny loafer etc. has a lot to say for versatility. Recommend dark brown as it is the most versatile. Thanks for the video! :D
I really like this ranking, but I would've put the black sneaker on a higher tier, like a C tier or even an B tier. The black sneaker is a really solid option when you are a sneaker type of person who doesn't like the feeling of wearing shoes in general. It is true that it doesn't stand up too much outside a monochromatic look, but if you keep them clean, they can look kind off like a minimalistic black shoes, but much more confortable. Also if its a leather sneaker it gives them shine and the ability to be easy to clean. You can wear black sneakers with almost any outfit.
Wow! Courtney likes my shoe collection! I will say I have a pair of black cowboy boots I take real good care of and keep highly shined and they are the most complimented pair of shoes I've ever owned. I was walking through DFW airport once and one of the shoe shine pros yelled at me that I was doing good. Best shoe compliment I ever got.
A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I were out with her best friend and her best friend's husband (we've known them for a long time) and her friend could not stop talking and gushing about the snip toe Lucchese boots that I was wearing.
@@Tubes12AX7k Lucchese are some fine boots for sure.
I don't really buy a lot of new shoes but it's good to have nice shoes for specific occasions. Awesome video on quality fashion choices Mrs Courtney Ryan. High value Men and Women are wonderful people but aren't particularly special if it just means financial gain and resources. It's about the quality of the individual human beings you have in your life. Congratulations Courtney on the 700k subscribers 👏🎉. I've been watching your videos since 2021 and I did Wing Chun martial arts and volleyball in high school so I know that physical conditioning and fitness is crucial for healthy life and relationships. Men are expected to lead in the relationship with her, take care of themselves physically/emotionally and psychologically as well as be self sufficient because Women like Men who are better than them in certain aspects but are Women deserving of Men? My idea of an ideal Lady who's a chick with brains and beauty who is kind , accountable for her actions and words and doesn't hate people plus can tell me if I'm making a mistake 😭💔. I really respect you Mrs Ryan for at least trying to help Men and Women out in promoting healthy relationships, positive mindsets and growth in individuals 🙏 ❤️. I'm a 24 year old single Christian virgin guy working as a teacher and counselor seeing unhealthy relationships in people occasionally despite being single myself but I'm happy alone in DA ZONE 😂. This has nothing to do with the video but please listen if you want to otherwise leave it alone and ignore it. Hello my name is Justin and I'm a fellow Christian and Apologist but I'm also a college graduate. I'm not a closed minded Theist as I have nothing against Atheists or unbelievers as I speak to them often to understand their reasons for unbelief but we as Christians are convinced of God's Existence due to many real factors). I'm not trying to convert anyone or convince anyone to become Christians as that's The Holy Spirit's job to help people believe but only explain why I believe in Jesus Christ. There's actually evidence of God's Existence in Christianity. First of all there's proof that Jesus of Nazareth existed in history since the writings of Tacitus, Josephus Flavius, Pliny the younger and other historical documents prove that He was living two thousand years ago that even scholars both religious and Atheists agree with historically speaking but not that He's The Divine Son of God because obviously they don't.
I'm going to give you historical and archeological evidence for God's Existence as The Scriptures have prophecies that predate the events recorded in them by several millennia including Matthew, Hosea and Zechariah which prophesy accurately of the people of Israel becoming a nation again after over 1900 years of being scattered around the nations since the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 A.D. spoken of by Christ in Matthew 23:29-24:3 and returning to their homeland after The Holocaust with Jerusalem as their capital in 1948 exactly as Jesus The Christ said. The prophets including Daniel spoke of the time where several world empires would arise and fall including the Babylonian kingdom, Medes and Persians, Roman Empire, and Saladin and the Muslims which went in consecutive order for the past few millennia. The people of Israel becoming a nation after The Holocaust in 1948 (ironically the melting point of gold as God compares Israel to gold that's tested in fire in Zechariah 13:8 and Jeremiah 16:15) exactly how Jesus The Christ said would happen since God us everything to come in The Scriptures and not just because people were working towards as Atheists claim which are impossible for any regular man to predict.
Just before anyone says Christianity is a white man's religion made to oppress blacks during slavery you obviously aren't aware that the first Christians were Jews in The Middle East and that Christianity just like any religion can be used by evil and corrupt people to oppress others but you forget that the first Abolitionists/Civil Rights activists were Christians who sought to abolish slavery, racism, segregation, injustice and prejudice throughout American history. Jesus The Christ loves you enough not to give you what we all deserve which is God's Wrath by His Own Blood. Charles Darwin didn't originally come up with The Theory of Evolution over 200 years ago as it is mentioned in the writings of Ancient Greeks who believed in Demons that gave knowledge to philosophers.
Evolution makes no sense when nothing has evolved after thousands of years of human history and supposedly the first creature came from primordial sludge several millions of years
ago funny how they won't believe that God an Eternal Almighty Spirit Being created us from the Earth) which came from a supermassive expansion of matter at high temperature that inexplicably created everything in the known universe that supposedly came from nothing billions of years ago. How did the organs evolve before there were bones, skin, substance and how did any creatures see before eyes evolved? I've studied evolution and abiogenesis in the past and read Darwin's " Origin of The Species" and I'm not convinced of macro Evolutionary biology whereas I accept micro Evolution like speciation and adaptation but not macro Evolution because there's no evidence of it nor clear observable examples of it where living creatures evolve into other kinds of species plus the fact that fossils don't show evidence of evolution and genetic entropy rules out evolution. The question begs how did two genders evolve from a common ancestor with a perfectly hospitable and sustainable environment with breathable oxygen and resources to survive on inexplicably? Atheists have the burden of proof to explain how everything came to be and why our existence is possible without the Existence of God from an godless perspective just as Christians have to provide evidence of God's Existence and the validity of His Word.
Evolution requires life to already exist in order to take any effect in living organisms so it doesn't account for the existence of Life and reality. Also evolution is impossible because it goes against The Law of entropy and the second Law of thermodynamics because evolution makes things better whereas nothing continues to get better but decays and turns to absolute destruction in the end. Mark Ridley an Evolutionist said "No evolutionist whether gradualist or punctuationist uses the fossil record as evidence in favor of The Theory of Darwinian Evolution as opposed to special Creation". God's Existence is made perfectly known and observable in the universe as demonstrated in His Handiwork in the intelligently designed manner that Creation was made, human consciences and consciousness historical and archaeological evidence of God's Word being valid history, fulfillment of Bible Prophecies God in His Holiness and Righteousness could give us what we deserve in Hell for our since but He's merciful to give us free will to choose to accept or reject His gift of salvation by grace through faith in His Son Jesus. I don't mean this is any condescending manner but if you'd like to discuss The Scriptures with me or have me listen to your view on anything my instagram account is Savage Christian Kombatant
I actually got my nickname in high-school from a pair of nice basketball shoes which was life-saving. It saved me from years of people completely mispronouncing my name or saying "hey you!" 🤣🤣. Never know what nice shoes can get ya.
So. What is the mispronounced name. And what’s the nickname? Lol
@@ReubenZeigler Nickname was T-Mac named after Tracy McGrady and the shoes he endorsed. People called me Karen or Koran but it's pronounced Karoon like balloon, lol.
@@karuns9500 wow. Great nickname and definitely a good save
@@ReubenZeigler Thanks! Appreciate it.
21:18 Jordans and a suit.... "Jail!" 🤣
Spit out my coffee at a coffee shop when I heard that one laughed so hard
I don't know about full jail.... The Jordan 11 Cap n Gowns are iconic for weddings and graduations.
@@aaronr7389if you’re in high school probably
@@BIGGYBEAR I wish smh...
That was so hilarious. Her whole perspective on Jordan's is awesome. Stylistically, I don't get them at all, either.
I have a blue pair of Vans because I’m obsessed with the 60’s tv series ‘The Prisoner’ and he wears them.
I am not a number, I am a free man!
Texas man here, love that you included cowboy boots. I wear them when I want to clean myself up and present well, including on dates. Very versatile, but probably won't work as well outside Texas. Love them
Cowboy boots work easily anywhere in the southern and western US. They have grown more in popularity everywhere now because of the success of the show Yellowstone. Not only cowboy boots, but wax canvas jackets and jean jackets have been blowing up this last year. I’ve been rocking my Justin’s long before Yellowstone, but since have added two more Tecovas pairs, a roughout for everyday and a Caiman pair for special occasions. Thanks Yellowstone. Courtney, you should do a piece on the influence that Yellowstone has had on fashion/western wear the last two years.
@@ScottieKnoxvilleI'm in Kentucky. I started wearing cowboy boots for the practicality about 9 years ago. (And cowboy hats.) Two years of exceedingly wet weather had me tired of wet feet and hair as I was in and out a lot.
Not only is my wife crazy about them, I have had hundreds of women, and probably a couple hundred men, comment on every pair I have.
Alligator for suits or going out. Added a pair of "Cartwright" two months ago and have women obviously checking them out all the time.
I live in LA and I wear cowboy boots. I like how they make you walk. It changes your walk. I always get compliments.
I am always working on the yard and house and on two trucks and i love them for that. Put some saddle soap clean them up and they are good to go.
Hi Courtney!
When I was a boy, we had shag carpet. Whenever I wore boots, I would always get a pretty good static shock! So, I am never going to be a boot guy. So, I would rank all boots at the bottom!
Hope that you are having a great week!
I wear shoes depending on the occasion. When I am a work, the employer requires to be business causal, I wear dress shoes. When going shopping, I wear sneakers
Do you duck tape them? Tie them on? And only snickers, or do you wear butterfingers or Baby Ruths as well?
“If you are wearing Jordans with a suit…. JAIL!” 😂 Had me bursting out laughing. 👏👏
And Crocs bought Hey Dudes so makes sense. They both suck.
"I have not seen this look good on a single soul, no pun intended" LOL!!! Great video!
I legit thought she was abouta speak on shoe size
I can honestly say that I’ve owned more boots than shoes but have never picked out a pair of boots as a fashion piece. They have all had a practical purpose to them.
COWBOY BOOTS! ❤️😁❤️
The footwear for every occasion.
I am British, I live in the UK. Certainly NOT a place where Western wear is fashionable, but I LIVE in cowboy boots, and have done for over 10 years. As you say, they are so diverse.
- Trousers or jeans outside: they are very smart.
- Tight jeans inside: They're rock 'n' Roll! 🤘
- They're practically slippers, so you can whip them on quickly too!
- They're interesting. Often I get an intrigued look and a "Are those cowboy boots?" from someone. "Yes" I say, as I pull up a jeans leg to show the full boot. "Cool!" they say, with an impressed face 😂
Cowboy boot: the boot to beat all footwear 😁
Shoes which I have at the moment : 1 steel toed boots which I need for work. 2 dress shoes, which I might need for interviews or formal occasions 3 loafers which are handy when I visit indian friends or Hindu temples (the reason loafers are handy is that it's a requirement at temples, and at many Indian homes, to take of your shoes) 4 walking shoes for walking in the woods. These have extra heel support. 5 I might buy some running shoes if I get around to doing some running
Quoting Paul Stanley, lead singer KISS
"No one´s gonna change me. Cause that´s who I am" (Crazy Nights)
Courtney, I'm a podiatrist and I've never been so engaged by any video. I would give most shoes the same rankings +/- one tier level. Some comments:
Penny loafers: the ones in the pic look sharp but this is what boys wear in first grade until they learn to tie shoelaces. B
Tassel loafers: too flamboyant. C
White sneakers: the shoe of the 2020s. We'll see if it stands the test of time. S is too generous.
Oxford/Derby: look the same to me, and I'm a professional. Must own for every man, S rank on point.
I'm not a boot guy and won't comment on chelseas/chukkas/doc martins. Cowboy boots can be a powerful attention grabber, think Schwarzenegger's entrance in Kindergarten cop, in snakeskin boots, smoking a cigar. Truly a statement piece. B
Chuck Taylor's are overrated, I guess if you want to make a deliberate effort to look spontaneous. C
Jordans: too expensive, lousy arch support, not even great for basketball. Unless you're in high school, it's a D.
Vans: another shoe I've never seen a high school graduate wear. D
Dress sneakers: I bought a pair, most uncomfortable shoes I own. Definitely makes a statement. They look nice enough for an unserious formal event, like an evening spring/summer outing. C
Timbs: shoe of the 2010s. I had a pair of brown timberland oxfords from podiatry school that looked great and stood up to the snow. They lasted years, I miss them. Boots are very practical. B
Crocs: your remarks are on point, I hate them for patients. F
Hey dudes: squishy and comfy, maybe a good recovery shoe, could see these in a D or F tier.
Square toe dress shoes. Iconic for the 2000s. I got married in a pair of them. F for now but you know fashion is cyclical.
Boat shoes: the essential shoe of whiteboy summer. Wear it to church then straight to a barbecue without changing clothes. Whatever you're doing, you're not running or working, because whiteboy summer is all about being chill. B, A if you're under 30.
Lastly you left off the newbalance dad sneakers, not flattering but sooo practical!
Anyway I love your videos, you always have so much wisdom!
Great list Courtney! I mostly agree with your rankings other than I thought Chukkas were ranked a lot lower than where I would have put them - I think they're a great casual boot that never goes out of style. As for black sneakers, I do have a pair of black Adidas Sambas that have what I feel is a timeless look, although I'll admit they're not very versatile. They do look good if you're going for a monochromatic look, though. If you do a future video, I would love to hear your thoughts on desert boots, venetian loafers, espadrilles, huarache loafers, and birkenstock sandals!
Hey Courtney, whats your opinion on the Jordan 3s Wizzards? Picket them up about 2 weeks ago.
And actually the timing of this video was perfect, was thinking about what dress shoe to pick, will be picking up the Oxfords. Great Video
Can't go wrong with Oxfords. They're classic for a reason.
I have the Thursday Boots suede Chelseas with the chunkier rubber soles and I think it makes them a bit more rugged and works great for a jeans and a jacket outfit that looks casual but more intentional than sneakers. I do live somewhere with very variable seasons too so it helps with puddles and thin layers of snow.
I'm from the Houston area and something I've noticed in the last two or three years is that Hey Dudes have become extremely popular around here for some reason. For all varieties of guys (but only guys). They've become the Jordans of mulleted country boy posers. I'm not a fan at all but man, they're everywhere.
I agree with all your rankings. My daily drivers are Stacy Adams wingtip dress boots. Got them in brown/cognac, black, gray/cognac. I get complements every week on them. They are sharp looking with slacks and dress shirt or polo, and a suit. Other than those I've got Stacy Adams Oxfords, leather sneakers, Strike Movement Haze trainers, work boots, Vibram 5 fingers for water sports, and my Grandfather's cowboy boot collection of a wide variety of skins. I'm covered for every occasion.
I have enjoyed your videos very much. I pretty much agreed with all of your assessments in this video with regards to men’s shoes. Now, I recognize that this video is going to be tailored to men in a much more general sense. I’d like to get a sense of what your opinion is concerning men in shorts. I think you could make a lengthy video if not a series on this. There are the shorts themselves (e.g. denim, cargo, athletic, khaki, etc), belt or no belt, what kind of shirt, tucked or untucked, and, bringing it back to this video, what kind of shoes? I’m in my 40’s and I have a wide range of styles at this stage of life. I have thankfully given up on cargo shorts, but I still enjoy wearing a nice set of flip flops (think leather Reefs or something like Southern Polished), however I recognize the decreasing appeal those can have. Instead, my go-to is a light colored driving loafer (like tan). I’d love to see some nuance in some of these style videos. Again, love your content!
I tend to wear brown leather boat shoes in summer and black leather Chelsea boots in winter. The main reason is I work in people's houses where I need to look both smart, but also have a practical shoe and be able to go between inside and outside with an easy slip on/off. That said, penny loafers could work easily as well. Service boots would be annoying because I'd keep having to do up laces.
Thanks for sharing your insights, Courtney. I'm glad to hear it. My favorite is the double monk brown leather. I've paired it with navy and gray suit, slacks and even dark jeans and polo. That's how it works for me.
What are your take on Hoka (cushioned) shoes? These to me are the Cadillac of shoes as I wear basic shoes completely out in a couple of months.
Courtney, I loved this video! I'm a retired professional investor and one of the very first groups I followed was footwear. I've met some of the giants of the industry: Phil Knight (Nike), Paul Fireman (Reebok), Sidney and Jeffrey Swartz (Timberland). It's a fascinating industry, and, as you know, many styles come and go while, as you point out, some styles become timeless: such as the Chuck Taylor (since around 1920!) and the penny loafer which goes back to the G.H Bass Weejun Penny Loafer in 1936! You might not know it, but interestingly, the HeyDude Brand was bought by the Crocs in 2022 (deal announced in 2021). Despite these being two of your lowest rated shoes, Crocs itself has been a huge stock market success. I guess that old expression is true: There's no accounting for taste! Incidentally, I would suggest that your metaphor would make more sense if you said, "killed 0 birds with two stones" vs. "Killed 0 birds with 0 stones." The former alludes to the fact that there were two tries without success while the latter suggests no tries! Any view on Birkenstocks or some of the newer winners such as ON and HOKA (owned by Deckers?)
Thank you so much for this video Courtney! Do you have a recommendation for a service boot for folks with a more casual style? Any price point
Great video! I would love to see a video where you take the shoes in your top tier and then show the pants/shorts they can be worn with, particularly the cut/style, and length of the pants. I'm never sure of the sweet spot for length of the pants when I wear loafers. The pants always seem too long or too short to me.
As an AZ guy it’s nice to see the cowboy boot get some love.
👍👍It doesn't matter to me if they're on anyone's "list" or not. They're on MY list, and I'm going to wear them...
This is fantastic what I needed. Thank you Courtney. You definitely own your place as a stylist fashion. There's a reason why your the experts on this topic 🧑🏻🎓💯👌 Love how you pinpoint what shoes needs to go with a difference dress code. I'm learning something new everyday on your channel. 🙏
I have three pairs of Carmina Chelsea boots and believe me when rock those I get tons of compliments from nice looking ladies. I have, brown and black leather and dark brown suede .
Carmina makes some nice shoes. For any young professionals out there, skip the mall shoe stores and order from Meermin until you can afford Carmina.
Finishing the video now and GIRL the amount of times I laughed out loud watching this. Bravo. Braaavoooo.
Hahaha you’re the best
@@CourtneyRyan I don't really buy a lot of new shoes but it's good to have nice shoes for specific occasions. Awesome video on quality fashion choices Mrs Courtney Ryan. High value Men and Women are wonderful people but aren't particularly special if it just means financial gain and resources. It's about the quality of the individual human beings you have in your life. Congratulations Courtney on the 700k subscribers 👏🎉. I've been watching your videos since 2021 and I did Wing Chun martial arts and volleyball in high school so I know that physical conditioning and fitness is crucial for healthy life and relationships. Men are expected to lead in the relationship with her, take care of themselves physically/emotionally and psychologically as well as be self sufficient because Women like Men who are better than them in certain aspects but are Women deserving of Men? My idea of an ideal Lady who's a chick with brains and beauty who is kind , accountable for her actions and words and doesn't hate people plus can tell me if I'm making a mistake 😭💔. I really respect you Mrs Ryan for at least trying to help Men and Women out in promoting healthy relationships, positive mindsets and growth in individuals 🙏 ❤️. I'm a 24 year old single Christian virgin guy working as a teacher and counselor seeing unhealthy relationships in people occasionally despite being single myself but I'm happy alone in DA ZONE 😂. This has nothing to do with the video but please listen if you want to otherwise leave it alone and ignore it. Hello my name is Justin and I'm a fellow Christian and Apologist but I'm also a college graduate. I'm not a closed minded Theist as I have nothing against Atheists or unbelievers as I speak to them often to understand their reasons for unbelief but we as Christians are convinced of God's Existence due to many real factors). I'm not trying to convert anyone or convince anyone to become Christians as that's The Holy Spirit's job to help people believe but only explain why I believe in Jesus Christ. There's actually evidence of God's Existence in Christianity. First of all there's proof that Jesus of Nazareth existed in history since the writings of Tacitus, Josephus Flavius, Pliny the younger and other historical documents prove that He was living two thousand years ago that even scholars both religious and Atheists agree with historically speaking but not that He's The Divine Son of God because obviously they don't.
I'm going to give you historical and archeological evidence for God's Existence as The Scriptures have prophecies that predate the events recorded in them by several millennia including Matthew, Hosea and Zechariah which prophesy accurately of the people of Israel becoming a nation again after over 1900 years of being scattered around the nations since the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 A.D. spoken of by Christ in Matthew 23:29-24:3 and returning to their homeland after The Holocaust with Jerusalem as their capital in 1948 exactly as Jesus The Christ said. The prophets including Daniel spoke of the time where several world empires would arise and fall including the Babylonian kingdom, Medes and Persians, Roman Empire, and Saladin and the Muslims which went in consecutive order for the past few millennia. The people of Israel becoming a nation after The Holocaust in 1948 (ironically the melting point of gold as God compares Israel to gold that's tested in fire in Zechariah 13:8 and Jeremiah 16:15) exactly how Jesus The Christ said would happen since God us everything to come in The Scriptures and not just because people were working towards as Atheists claim which are impossible for any regular man to predict.
Just before anyone says Christianity is a white man's religion made to oppress blacks during slavery you obviously aren't aware that the first Christians were Jews in The Middle East and that Christianity just like any religion can be used by evil and corrupt people to oppress others but you forget that the first Abolitionists/Civil Rights activists were Christians who sought to abolish slavery, racism, segregation, injustice and prejudice throughout American history. Jesus The Christ loves you enough not to give you what we all deserve which is God's Wrath by His Own Blood. Charles Darwin didn't originally come up with The Theory of Evolution over 200 years ago as it is mentioned in the writings of Ancient Greeks who believed in Demons that gave knowledge to philosophers.
Evolution makes no sense when nothing has evolved after thousands of years of human history and supposedly the first creature came from primordial sludge several millions of years
ago funny how they won't believe that God an Eternal Almighty Spirit Being created us from the Earth) which came from a supermassive expansion of matter at high temperature that inexplicably created everything in the known universe that supposedly came from nothing billions of years ago. How did the organs evolve before there were bones, skin, substance and how did any creatures see before eyes evolved? I've studied evolution and abiogenesis in the past and read Darwin's " Origin of The Species" and I'm not convinced of macro Evolutionary biology whereas I accept micro Evolution like speciation and adaptation but not macro Evolution because there's no evidence of it nor clear observable examples of it where living creatures evolve into other kinds of species plus the fact that fossils don't show evidence of evolution and genetic entropy rules out evolution. The question begs how did two genders evolve from a common ancestor with a perfectly hospitable and sustainable environment with breathable oxygen and resources to survive on inexplicably? Atheists have the burden of proof to explain how everything came to be and why our existence is possible without the Existence of God from an godless perspective just as Christians have to provide evidence of God's Existence and the validity of His Word.
Evolution requires life to already exist in order to take any effect in living organisms so it doesn't account for the existence of Life and reality. Also evolution is impossible because it goes against The Law of entropy and the second Law of thermodynamics because evolution makes things better whereas nothing continues to get better but decays and turns to absolute destruction in the end. Mark Ridley an Evolutionist said "No evolutionist whether gradualist or punctuationist uses the fossil record as evidence in favor of The Theory of Darwinian Evolution as opposed to special Creation". God's Existence is made perfectly known and observable in the universe as demonstrated in His Handiwork in the intelligently designed manner that Creation was made, human consciences and consciousness historical and archaeological evidence of God's Word being valid history, fulfillment of Bible Prophecies God in His Holiness and Righteousness could give us what we deserve in Hell for our since but He's merciful to give us free will to choose to accept or reject His gift of salvation by grace through faith in His Son Jesus. I don't mean this is any condescending manner but if you'd like to discuss The Scriptures with me or have me listen to your view on anything my instagram account is Savage Christian Kombatant
Watch this mainly cuz I was curious about your take on Jordan's. I think you are fair considering there are 30 plus numbered variations and countless colorways. I'd like to know what your opinions are on the 1,3,4,5 and 11. I'm still learning about them all myself, but all of my favorites were designed by Tinker Hatfield, he designed the 3 through I believe 15, don't quote me on that please. Also, if you do make a video about Jordan's, I'd love to hear your opinion on Dunks. Big fan Dunk lows, designed by the same person as the Jordan 1.
I live in good service boots. They make me look manly and pulled together in a suit, in business casual, in jeans and t-shirt - just about any outfit. And, yes, I definitely feel that women look at me more in service boots. But I disagree strongly on the loafers: they are also flexible in that they don’t look right with anything. Maybe I was traumatized as a child by preppies. To each their own.
I think this list is spot-on in the right mindset: if a guy has a smaller shoe collection. If you only own 4 pairs of shoes then dress oxfords, white sneakers, penny loafers, and service boots are about as good as it gets. However, if you have two dozen pairs of shoes, the dress oxfords start to get a little boring. I find myself reaching for monkstraps, wingtips, and brogued dress boots a lot more.
I'm a little older than you so I was not in college during the boat shoe craze. I think boat shoes are the perfect replacement for flipflops.
I have or had most of the shoes in your list and I personally think the chuck taylor/converse shoes should at least be an A Tier. Affordable, versatile and variety of colours available will match mostly everyone taste from unique to common style.
I thought the Cole Haan shoes deserved a much higher ranking. Wouldn’t buy the particular pair used in the video but I am a 24 yr old guy live in SoCal. They are my go to shoes for full suit or blazer w jeans or khakis because of the knitted material that is breathable for warmer weather, unique, stylish and very comfortable compared to other dress shoes.
The penny loafer, preferably in med-brown color, is the THE most versatile shoe a man can own , it really is unrivaled and can be worn with 90% of anything. Sweats /Athletic gear is the only “normal” attire i can think of that penny loafers wont work with.
Hi Courtney😊White Cements 4s / White Grape 5s / Space Jam 11s worn with athleisure or very casual
Enjoyed the tier list. Would defo appreciate more fashion content as well. I know Brett Cooper recently did one on wearing the right colors. I’d love to hear your take on whether that content is accurate/matters and some ways to apply that to our own wardrobe.
Also a deep dive into how this « silhouette » you speak of works. I think some of my outfits make me look taller in the mirror if that’s what you mean.
Are Timberlands not just a name-brand variation of what she is calling "service boots"? There are other brands of boots equivalent to Timberlands, pretty much all variations on the "service boot"
I think Timberlands are geared more like a work boot and hiking boots. Service boots are usually patent leather and modeled after military boots. Similar shape but work and hiking are usually a little more chunky silhouette I think. I think the service boots aren’t insulated padded etc like Timberlands. Probably why the slimmer profile.
@@jward3961you can't work a real job in timbs lol
Same with Dr Martens. But it's just like how Courtney ranks vans and chuck taylors which are variants of sneakers. They're popular enough that people probably appreciate the separate rankings.
I'd personally swap the Derby and the Oxford. I feel the Derby is a bit of a "dandy" shoe. This year I took the plunge and purchased a pair of camel suede chelseas, which I previously wasn't a big fan of. I've received more compliments on these than for any other shoe I've ever owned. I typically wear them with a pair of 5-pocket blue, or other colored jeans. Other than the white leather sneaker, you don't seem to like any form of summer or beach vacation shoes to be worn with a pair of shorts during the day. I'd like to know what you'd recommend for that specific situation.
I don't really buy a lot of new shoes but it's good to have nice shoes for specific occasions. Awesome video on quality fashion choices Mrs Courtney Ryan. High value Men and Women are wonderful people but aren't particularly special if it just means financial gain and resources. It's about the quality of the individual human beings you have in your life. Congratulations Courtney on the 700k subscribers 👏🎉. I've been watching your videos since 2021 and I did Wing Chun martial arts and volleyball in high school so I know that physical conditioning and fitness is crucial for healthy life and relationships. Men are expected to lead in the relationship with her, take care of themselves physically/emotionally and psychologically as well as be self sufficient because Women like Men who are better than them in certain aspects but are Women deserving of Men? My idea of an ideal Lady who's a chick with brains and beauty who is kind , accountable for her actions and words and doesn't hate people plus can tell me if I'm making a mistake 😭💔. I really respect you Mrs Ryan for at least trying to help Men and Women out in promoting healthy relationships, positive mindsets and growth in individuals 🙏 ❤️. I'm a 24 year old single Christian virgin guy working as a teacher and counselor seeing unhealthy relationships in people occasionally despite being single myself but I'm happy alone in DA ZONE 😂. This has nothing to do with the video but please listen if you want to otherwise leave it alone and ignore it. Hello my name is Justin and I'm a fellow Christian and Apologist but I'm also a college graduate. I'm not a closed minded Theist as I have nothing against Atheists or unbelievers as I speak to them often to understand their reasons for unbelief but we as Christians are convinced of God's Existence due to many real factors). I'm not trying to convert anyone or convince anyone to become Christians as that's The Holy Spirit's job to help people believe but only explain why I believe in Jesus Christ. There's actually evidence of God's Existence in Christianity. First of all there's proof that Jesus of Nazareth existed in history since the writings of Tacitus, Josephus Flavius, Pliny the younger and other historical documents prove that He was living two thousand years ago that even scholars both religious and Atheists agree with historically speaking but not that He's The Divine Son of God because obviously they don't.
I'm going to give you historical and archeological evidence for God's Existence as The Scriptures have prophecies that predate the events recorded in them by several millennia including Matthew, Hosea and Zechariah which prophesy accurately of the people of Israel becoming a nation again after over 1900 years of being scattered around the nations since the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 A.D. spoken of by Christ in Matthew 23:29-24:3 and returning to their homeland after The Holocaust with Jerusalem as their capital in 1948 exactly as Jesus The Christ said. The prophets including Daniel spoke of the time where several world empires would arise and fall including the Babylonian kingdom, Medes and Persians, Roman Empire, and Saladin and the Muslims which went in consecutive order for the past few millennia. The people of Israel becoming a nation after The Holocaust in 1948 (ironically the melting point of gold as God compares Israel to gold that's tested in fire in Zechariah 13:8 and Jeremiah 16:15) exactly how Jesus The Christ said would happen since God us everything to come in The Scriptures and not just because people were working towards as Atheists claim which are impossible for any regular man to predict.
Just before anyone says Christianity is a white man's religion made to oppress blacks during slavery you obviously aren't aware that the first Christians were Jews in The Middle East and that Christianity just like any religion can be used by evil and corrupt people to oppress others but you forget that the first Abolitionists/Civil Rights activists were Christians who sought to abolish slavery, racism, segregation, injustice and prejudice throughout American history. Jesus The Christ loves you enough not to give you what we all deserve which is God's Wrath by His Own Blood. Charles Darwin didn't originally come up with The Theory of Evolution over 200 years ago as it is mentioned in the writings of Ancient Greeks who believed in Demons that gave knowledge to philosophers.
Evolution makes no sense when nothing has evolved after thousands of years of human history and supposedly the first creature came from primordial sludge several millions of years
ago funny how they won't believe that God an Eternal Almighty Spirit Being created us from the Earth) which came from a supermassive expansion of matter at high temperature that inexplicably created everything in the known universe that supposedly came from nothing billions of years ago. How did the organs evolve before there were bones, skin, substance and how did any creatures see before eyes evolved? I've studied evolution and abiogenesis in the past and read Darwin's " Origin of The Species" and I'm not convinced of macro Evolutionary biology whereas I accept micro Evolution like speciation and adaptation but not macro Evolution because there's no evidence of it nor clear observable examples of it where living creatures evolve into other kinds of species plus the fact that fossils don't show evidence of evolution and genetic entropy rules out evolution. The question begs how did two genders evolve from a common ancestor with a perfectly hospitable and sustainable environment with breathable oxygen and resources to survive on inexplicably? Atheists have the burden of proof to explain how everything came to be and why our existence is possible without the Existence of God from an godless perspective just as Christians have to provide evidence of God's Existence and the validity of His Word.
Evolution requires life to already exist in order to take any effect in living organisms so it doesn't account for the existence of Life and reality. Also evolution is impossible because it goes against The Law of entropy and the second Law of thermodynamics because evolution makes things better whereas nothing continues to get better but decays and turns to absolute destruction in the end. Mark Ridley an Evolutionist said "No evolutionist whether gradualist or punctuationist uses the fossil record as evidence in favor of The Theory of Darwinian Evolution as opposed to special Creation". God's Existence is made perfectly known and observable in the universe as demonstrated in His Handiwork in the intelligently designed manner that Creation was made, human consciences and consciousness historical and archaeological evidence of God's Word being valid history, fulfillment of Bible Prophecies God in His Holiness and Righteousness could give us what we deserve in Hell for our since but He's merciful to give us free will to choose to accept or reject His gift of salvation by grace through faith in His Son Jesus. I don't mean this is any condescending manner but if you'd like to discuss The Scriptures with me or have me listen to your view on anything my instagram account is Savage Christian Kombatant
Thank you so much for your valuable suggestions and fashion tips. Extremely helpful. I'd love to see a video on men’s jackets and coats! I can't seem to find a penny loafer with good ratings. Any recommendations?
Aw, crap I do have black snickers (New Balance) since my style is mostly dark colors. Still looking at this tier list ranking from Courtney's perspective was quite awesome, because it kind of gives us options of what footwear looks good on us while others you need to take to the nearest dumpster and set those things on fire.
Rock what works for you. Imo If you wear a lot of back, grey or dark blue pants, black is a way better option than white sneakers, which look like crap if they get even a little bit dirty.
@@martintanz9098 Agreed.
Great content. Surprised how much I agreed with it all. My slight adjustments would be penny loafer and tassel loafer down one tier and vans and timberlands up one tier.
As a woman - curiously watching if I agree with Courtney - I can confirm she is correct! 😂🫶🏻 Love a dressier shoe than a casual shoe on a man, and it always makes me do a double take at him and go ‘Humm…interesting choice of shoe’ (in a good way 😅). Plus, if he’s cute, it’s a great conversation starter.
I'm 50 years old. Never ever had a chick notice my shoes lol😂😂😂
@@dang75790 oh really? 😂😂 I quite like more unusual sometimes alternative styles and am always sussing out what others are wearing, both men and women. I guess that those who care, care. And those who don’t, don’t. Each to their own. 🙃
Quite interesting though because for quite a lot of women (not all) shoes can become a whole topic of conversation but I’ve never heard men discuss shoes with each other…unless they work in fashion I guess or are sneakerheads.
Hence why I was intrigued by this video. Would be interesting to hear a man organise his preference for female shoes as a point of comparison. 🤔
Whatever you like you should wear that. Always wonderful to see people being unapologetically themselves!
I wear hey dudes shoes for running errands or walking around the house. I also have black blundstones stylefor work/photography and the food bank. I have simple cowboy boots and I always get compliments. When a guy wears white sneakers I think he is into real estate or a drug dealer cause he doesn't get dirty or work with his hands.
I got a chelsea for dress up
Having this as more of a panel including a diverse group of ladies including yourself may be a good idea for future videos like this.
Sneakers like other type of clothing in my opinion will always be defined by the person wearing them and what charisma,aura,confidence and overall body build he has. You can put a 50K shoe on a specific person and they will look horrible and you can put 80 $ on another and they will look fabolous. Shoes likes shorts,shorts,trausers,suits simply accentuate you and show you in the best possible light. Men need to focus on all other things and if they excel in other things mostly, put a 50$ shoe. No fancy jordan, or any brand will make you desirable and respectable. Develope yourself in such way that on a given day you can do whatever you want experiment with your clothing so that you dont careso much over details and any jordan or other brand will make you stand out as because you as a whole stand out. Jordan are popular because many people on top are wearing them and these are people of very high value. A guy with very high BMI wearing suit and top tier shoe (based on the list) will make it less desirable than a good looking and confident guy wearing D level type of shoe.
I wear a lot of all black bc I’m a gigging musician so I just integrate that into my casual wardrobe with either t-shirts with blazers or jeans with my button downs and I just make it sleek and uniform with black sneakers. I do like charcoal pants with a black top and occasionally the white v-neck. lol, I also wear the dress sneaker with a suit with a t-shirt instead of button down
I wear Black Under Amour and White Kay Swiss depending if I am feeling like Papa Roach's look or if I have to Walk far to the Festival foods store, or Speedway for Donuts at 3am
I love these recommendations! hot hot days I love my suede loafer, and my collection of chukka, service, and Chelsea is nuts - but love them so much (and they take my 5'11" to 6' 🙂. love your recommendations!
Top quality Oxford could be Florsheim. They last but getting a solid fitting for big feet is a challenge you have to go a size larger for sure.
Chelsea, cool video. Definitely options I haven’t even thought about before. But for those of us, such as myself, who are not quite as visual, with what pants/outfit do you pull these off? For instance, your favorite service boot…
With what do you wear that with? Cheers
Hey Courtney, out of curiosity what are your thoughts on wearing sneakers/athleisure shoes with smart casual in general? It's quite common to do so where I'm from.
I'm surprised and shocked that you did not discuss my particular sartorial favorite: the Clown Shoe. It projects the impression of foot length, which sends a distinct message about the length and might of an even more important physical accessory for a man.
Problem with the classy dressy shoes, is their comfort. Post pandemic, it pains me to but them back on. Many people have also experienced the curtain pulled from their eyes, in that they were not ergonomic or comfortable to begin with. Seems like we’re still in a place of extremes, too-sporty/very comfy/too ugly too dressy/very uncomfy/bad for feet. Maybe you can make a video that recommends dressy/classy brands that rank high in comfort? Example - went to a Cole Haan to try some styles, and they were too narrow and rigid. Johnston & Murphy seems to have better insoles, so more comfortable and still elegant. Super expensive brands like Church’s should be more comfortable (perhaps?) The cool Thursday Boot Co boots are comfortable inside? And so on…something to guide us towards not sacrificing our health with cramped and painful feet, whilst staying stylish and context appropriate.
Have prioritized comfort over looks, so finding the balance is quite tricky nowadays (brands, in-between styles, smart casuals etc).
I’m a sneaker head with some cowboy boots for working but I’ve been wanting some more dressy footwear for going out or on dates. This video came in handy! Thanks 😃
I live in Seattle. Not sure if it's the area I live in or what, but I have only ever seen exclusively girls wear doc martins. I run in alt/emo circles, and generally docs are more a girl thing where vans and chucks are unisex. Like seriously I'm racking my brain and I cannot for the life of me think of a time that I've seen a guy wear docs...
This was a fun informative video. I would like to request you do a tier list for men’s items of clothing like a timeless capsule wardrobe.
As a sneaker head, I need the tier list on J’s.
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💯 need a J’s tier list
I can't relate 😔. I don't really buy a lot of new shoes but it's good to have nice shoes for specific occasions. Awesome video on quality fashion choices Mrs Courtney Ryan. High value Men and Women are wonderful people but aren't particularly special if it just means financial gain and resources. It's about the quality of the individual human beings you have in your life. Congratulations Courtney on the 700k subscribers 👏🎉. I've been watching your videos since 2021 and I did Wing Chun martial arts and volleyball in high school so I know that physical conditioning and fitness is crucial for healthy life and relationships. Men are expected to lead in the relationship with her, take care of themselves physically/emotionally and psychologically as well as be self sufficient because Women like Men who are better than them in certain aspects but are Women deserving of Men? My idea of an ideal Lady who's a chick with brains and beauty who is kind , accountable for her actions and words and doesn't hate people plus can tell me if I'm making a mistake 😭💔. I really respect you Mrs Ryan for at least trying to help Men and Women out in promoting healthy relationships, positive mindsets and growth in individuals 🙏 ❤️. I'm a 24 year old single Christian virgin guy working as a teacher and counselor seeing unhealthy relationships in people occasionally despite being single myself but I'm happy alone in DA ZONE 😂. This has nothing to do with the video but please listen if you want to otherwise leave it alone and ignore it. Hello my name is Justin and I'm a fellow Christian and Apologist but I'm also a college graduate. I'm not a closed minded Theist as I have nothing against Atheists or unbelievers as I speak to them often to understand their reasons for unbelief but we as Christians are convinced of God's Existence due to many real factors). I'm not trying to convert anyone or convince anyone to become Christians as that's The Holy Spirit's job to help people believe but only explain why I believe in Jesus Christ. There's actually evidence of God's Existence in Christianity. First of all there's proof that Jesus of Nazareth existed in history since the writings of Tacitus, Josephus Flavius, Pliny the younger and other historical documents prove that He was living two thousand years ago that even scholars both religious and Atheists agree with historically speaking but not that He's The Divine Son of God because obviously they don't.
I'm going to give you historical and archeological evidence for God's Existence as The Scriptures have prophecies that predate the events recorded in them by several millennia including Matthew, Hosea and Zechariah which prophesy accurately of the people of Israel becoming a nation again after over 1900 years of being scattered around the nations since the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 A.D. spoken of by Christ in Matthew 23:29-24:3 and returning to their homeland after The Holocaust with Jerusalem as their capital in 1948 exactly as Jesus The Christ said. The prophets including Daniel spoke of the time where several world empires would arise and fall including the Babylonian kingdom, Medes and Persians, Roman Empire, and Saladin and the Muslims which went in consecutive order for the past few millennia. The people of Israel becoming a nation after The Holocaust in 1948 (ironically the melting point of gold as God compares Israel to gold that's tested in fire in Zechariah 13:8 and Jeremiah 16:15) exactly how Jesus The Christ said would happen since God us everything to come in The Scriptures and not just because people were working towards as Atheists claim which are impossible for any regular man to predict.
Just before anyone says Christianity is a white man's religion made to oppress blacks during slavery you obviously aren't aware that the first Christians were Jews in The Middle East and that Christianity just like any religion can be used by evil and corrupt people to oppress others but you forget that the first Abolitionists/Civil Rights activists were Christians who sought to abolish slavery, racism, segregation, injustice and prejudice throughout American history. Jesus The Christ loves you enough not to give you what we all deserve which is God's Wrath by His Own Blood. Charles Darwin didn't originally come up with The Theory of Evolution over 200 years ago as it is mentioned in the writings of Ancient Greeks who believed in Demons that gave knowledge to philosophers.
Evolution makes no sense when nothing has evolved after thousands of years of human history and supposedly the first creature came from primordial sludge several millions of years
ago funny how they won't believe that God an Eternal Almighty Spirit Being created us from the Earth) which came from a supermassive expansion of matter at high temperature that inexplicably created everything in the known universe that supposedly came from nothing billions of years ago. How did the organs evolve before there were bones, skin, substance and how did any creatures see before eyes evolved? I've studied evolution and abiogenesis in the past and read Darwin's " Origin of The Species" and I'm not convinced of macro Evolutionary biology whereas I accept micro Evolution like speciation and adaptation but not macro Evolution because there's no evidence of it nor clear observable examples of it where living creatures evolve into other kinds of species plus the fact that fossils don't show evidence of evolution and genetic entropy rules out evolution. The question begs how did two genders evolve from a common ancestor with a perfectly hospitable and sustainable environment with breathable oxygen and resources to survive on inexplicably? Atheists have the burden of proof to explain how everything came to be and why our existence is possible without the Existence of God from an godless perspective just as Christians have to provide evidence of God's Existence and the validity of His Word.
Evolution requires life to already exist in order to take any effect in living organisms so it doesn't account for the existence of Life and reality. Also evolution is impossible because it goes against The Law of entropy and the second Law of thermodynamics because evolution makes things better whereas nothing continues to get better but decays and turns to absolute destruction in the end. Mark Ridley an Evolutionist said "No evolutionist whether gradualist or punctuationist uses the fossil record as evidence in favor of The Theory of Darwinian Evolution as opposed to special Creation". God's Existence is made perfectly known and observable in the universe as demonstrated in His Handiwork in the intelligently designed manner that Creation was made, human consciences and consciousness historical and archaeological evidence of God's Word being valid history, fulfillment of Bible Prophecies God in His Holiness and Righteousness could give us what we deserve in Hell for our since but He's merciful to give us free will to choose to accept or reject His gift of salvation by grace through faith in His Son Jesus. I don't mean this is any condescending manner but if you'd like to discuss The Scriptures with me or have me listen to your view on anything my instagram account is Savage Christian Kombatant
Jordan 1s should be the only S or A tier
Hearing Courtney combine Millennial slang with Gen Z/TikTok slang cracks me up. Thanks for the video! I hope I'm not the only one going down a "difference between Oxford and Derby" rabbit hole. They look so similar to me.
It’s basically the end of the lacing system, the derby is “open” versus the Oxford is “closed”. Look at a couple pictures of each and you’ll see what I mean.
Service boots are my all time favorite. I have a truman java wax flesh, red wing iron ranger, whites mp sherman and a thursday captain.
The only way I can see a penny loafer being S-tier is based on versatility for a guy who has like 2 pairs of shoes. I think most guys have a better pair of shoes for most scenarios. With suits I'm choosing an Oxford. With something more casual I'm choosing a high-end minimal leather sneaker.
I would add moc toe boots, Jodhpur boots, hiking boots, duck boots, athletic shoes, espadrilles, bit loafers, Venetian loafers and sandals
I didn't realise until I read this comment but running shoes and flip flops are two huge categories of shoes Courtney missed.
I have like about 15 pairs of formal leather shoes ... Chelsea, Oxfords, Monks but for last 2 years i love couple of my new Penny Loafers the most (because of how comfortable yet classy they are during the spring, summer for formal meetings) it´s simply much easier than to tie laces everyday on Oxfords ... and best cowboy shoes style i´ve seen comes from Lenny Kravitz !
and agree with tassel loafer - it´s not for everyday formal business meeting, at least here in Europe, people are not used to wear that at all and always staring at it like their mind can´t get it !
Jordan’s are kinda hard to judge since there are so many of them and they vary in colour and style
Your video is spot on all styes except the chucker boot, as this is a classic boot for a guy who never wears or would only wear one boot style. The service boot is great, but many do not wear this boot unless they have a motorcycle or appears to be too dressed up or put together or a metro type guy, as many of us do not live in city area and they may appear that you are trying too hard if you wear them and nobody else even has them when going out. But they should be a second choice boot regardless. Also, many styles from Cole Hann and Johnson & Murphy suck, theyall are hybrid design, dress shoe casual, casual shoe dress, tacky heel profiles, tacky side profiles and everything aimed at comfort. You do not know what the shoe purpose is as it has morphed into a hybrid which is a joke. Oh ya,...............wear these shoes only with a vintage Rolex, Omega or Breitling watch!! Ditch the Apple or Smart watch!
I am with you on most of your opinions, except black sneakers, white sneakers, chukkas and Chelseas. I would flip flop white and black sneakers. And in my experience, chukkas are really versatile.
Re oxfords vs derbies, the shape of your foot determines whether you go with one over the other. Wide feet and high insteps should go with Bluchers or Derbies. Narrow or low volume feet can more easily rock the Oxford. Men with wide wide feet have a harder time getting a good fit with oxfords. If you try to force things and squeeze your foot into too narrow oxfords, it looks really bad.
Dress sneakers. I am coming around, with the caveat that I never, ever wear them with a suit. If you stick with casual attire, they are fine.
Do you think we can swap minimal white sneakers for white air force 1 for the guys that do not really dress up with sneakers( got loafers for that)
I appreciate that you addressed the western vibe/western cowboy boot, and that you’re open to it compared to a lot of ultra formal/traditional content creators.
The thing about shoes is that they are purpose driven. You can't wear oxford's on a job site or if you're dressing casually. I agree that you shouldn't wear Jordan's with a suit (and I have over 30 pairs of Jordans). If I have to go to court, I don't wear loafers. Boots are a vast category all on their own. Some are for dress, some are for work, some are casual. Where are the moc toes?! They are arguably the best footwear for a t-shirt and jeans.
I think the most important takeaway about this list is that if you're married to Courtney, buy shoes accordingly. Your woman might have different preferences. Putting aside issues of safety and dress codes, wear what makes you happy.
I love cowboy boots but they don’t fit a lot of modern pants. The pant legs are tapered smaller than the boot neck, which makes it stand out. I had to buy some Thursdays for the sole purpose to wear with casual jeans and chinos
Edit: as I go further in this video, our opinions are lining up. I’m not particularly knowledgeable with style (I have to ask for help), so I’m glad I’m not completely clueless
I’m surprised wedge sole boots were not in there. Like from Thursday boot. I would use the dark Brown leather wedge as a dress down version of the service boot. Thursdays have a slimmer profile and I prefer them over red wing.
I almost laugh out loud when she said Doc Martens are good quality 😂
I wear white Skechers unos with the memory foam when I'm out and about, comfortable and clean, a pack of wet wipes are great if they get scuffed !
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I have a problem. I literally have a shoe for every occasion, the beach, cutting grass, work, dressing up. Versatility, is key.
Just a little note: plain white sneakers look really strange on me, but I’ve got a pair of German army trainers that are white that look the business. They need a bit of grey from the suede and the gum sole. They’re also more form fitted than the standard sneaker so they make my big feet look smaller.
Converse also makes the Jack Purcell which was probably the first white sneaker and a favorite of Steve McQueen; others like James Dean and George Harrison also wore it.
Glad to see cowboy boots finally making the list.
I wear them frequently just because their different and nobody else is really wearing them.
I also like wearing a heel and with the right boot certainly will boost your confidence and will elevate your style.
I‘d emphasize the importance of the color (of the leather); oxblood and a really dark brown are the best choices imo, black shoes are only necessary for black suits ( which aren’t the best choice at all) and very conservative settings. The suede Chukka is the perfect casual shoe (David Craig aka James Bond wears them nearly all the time)..
I think I agree about the boots, I have scout/chukka boots in dark suede they are very casual and rough a very specific look. I kinda wish I got service boots for versatility.
One pair of tennis shoes for everyday use, one pair of sandals for casually walking indoors or the beach, one pair work boots (preferably with steel toes) for extensive work, and one pair of dress shoes for special occasions. Life's good, 👍.
I wear a pair of service boots for work and Church, and tennis shoes for when I want to go out in a t-shirt
I disagree about the double monks. I believe they would look pretty sharp with dark jeans.
So much so it's hopefully my next pair of shoes
Reebok classic leather black with a white and gum sole is an absolute must. There’s plenty of others they just can’t have an all black sole.
Do you like Thursday Boots? I have a few pairs but I really like the President one. I think it counts as what you’re calling “Service boot”?
I have no use for any of the S or A tier options, so Chucks and Docs cover all my bases.
PS - all black sneaker > all white sneaker... all day every day.
Personally I'm a converses man they look great with jeans and converses look great new from box to well worn (my opinion I'm a bit hard on shoes)
The fact that hey dudes having their own category is hilarious! I am not sure if you’ve covered this but how do you feel about Birkenstock Boston Clogs (close-toed)?
I been following your advice for a while and just had a amazing date! I invited a girl to a formal and we hit it off. She had a great time and we ended the date with a kiss!
I had no idea so many guys are so hell bent on wearing Vans whenever and wherever. I suppose we found who is keeping them in business! Vans are totally fine but 100% not the best shoe for every situation, haha.
I'm a Chuck Taylor girl, myself. I have many pairs of varying styles. However, it's not a shoe I wear to my office or when I'm out gardening or on a fancy night out.