Journal

The office judges your shoes before you say a word. For Nigerian men, the right office shoes balance a sharp look, all-day comfort and leather that survives the commute and the climate. Here is what to wear and how to choose. Oxfords and derbies for formal offices In a strict or corporate office, a lace-up […]

The kaftan is effortless, flowing and comfortable, and the shoe should keep that easy, elegant feel. Get it right and the whole look lifts. Here is what to wear with a kaftan in Nigeria. Leather slides for relaxed kaftan For everyday and smart-casual kaftan looks, a clean leather slide is the natural match. Easy to […]

Senator wear is smart, simple and quietly powerful, and the shoe should follow that lead. Too casual undercuts it, too flashy fights it. Here is what shoes match Senator wear, and how to get it right. Keep it clean and understated Senator is about restraint, so the shoe should be too. A clean leather shoe […]

Native wear deserves shoes that match its effort. The right pair finishes an agbada, kaftan or Senator look, while the wrong one lets it down. Here are the best shoes for native wear in Nigeria, and how to choose. Leather slides for relaxed native For everyday native and less formal outings, a clean leather slide […]

The chelsea boot is the one boot that works in Nigeria all year. How to choose, colour, style and care for a pair, from the office to the weekend.

How to buy quality leather sandals in Nigeria and make them last, from spotting real leather to caring for them through harmattan and the rains.

Wondering what to wear with slides? A practical Nigerian style guide to pairing leather slides with everyday, smart-casual and native outfits.

Cross-strap slides are the easy, elegant sandal that works for men and women. How to choose, colour and style a pair you’ll wear all the time.