New Balance unveils a brand new collection of American-made sneakers.  Explore by Sea shoe collection for men  is designed using suede and mesh — and classic American craftsmanship.  Each sneaker comes in cool colors with a nautical vibe.  For the Explore by Sea collection, choose from New Balance 997, 998, 1300, 1400 & 1700

Diemme footwear collection is a high quality line of designer sneakers.  Their selection of men's slip-on shoes are handmade with leather from Italian tanneries.  Fabrics are from top Italian suppliers.  Some casual shoe styles use imported leather from the world-famous tannery, Horween Leather Co.   Available form our affiliate partner, James Perse, here are our favorite slip-on shoes for men seeking the best material, handcrafted construction, and sleek simple style. View Leather Slip-on Shoes for Men or continue reading more below.

New Balance is the only major company to make or assemble more than 4 million pairs of athletic footwear per year in the USA.  We pulled a few of our personal favorites, but be sure to shop their newest featured selections for the month of October.

by Michael Damond, Wardrobe Consultant and Stylist for Men in Chicago, IL, Milwaukee, WI, and Madison, WI

Brands are insistent on disrupting the way we shop.  These industry shake-ups are creating greater benefits for both the consumers and the brands.   Born in Brooklyn, GREATS brand sneakers offer classically designed fashion sneakers for men with luxury materials starting at a lower price point than you'd expect.  Under the helm of Jon Buscemi (formerly of DC Shoes and Gourmet Footwear) and Ryan Babenzien (formerly of K-Swiss and Puma), GREATS is selling directly to the consumer, and redefining the price to quality equation in footwear.

We previously featured our favorite casuals and basics from the James Perse collection for men.  This week we're featuring the James Perse Fall 2015 Collection. James Perse offers high-quality basics and ready-to-wear items, including jackets, sweaters, pants and shoes.