Distinctive shoes for men and women

A good suit can welcome an unexpected detail. A print with navy, a sheen with black or a quieter shoe with a sharp outline. Distinctive men’s shoes can make an impression quietly too.

Start with what you enjoy wearing. Echo a shoe colour in your shirt or socks, or let the shoes be the only bold detail. The same pair can head out with jeans the next day.

A simple dress, wide trousers, your favourite old jeans: sometimes one pair of shoes changes the whole outfit. A printed boot gives a quiet silhouette character. A colourful sneaker makes it more relaxed.

You don’t need a new wardrobe. Choose a colour you already love and try an unexpected combination. Check each style’s materials, size and fit; a shoe should feel as good as it looks.

At Mascolori, a shoe starts with an idea of our own. We design in Rotterdam and make all our shoes in Portugal. Colour, material and our creative collaborators give each design its direction.

The starting point might be a painting, a city, a pattern or a piano. Pianist Jeroen van Veen’s favourite grand piano inspired Pianomania. Pieter Zandvliet’s figures and colours found their way onto a shoe. That is what we mean by artichique: art with a life beyond the wall.

A pointed toe creates a different line from a rounded sneaker. Consider the length and width of your trouser leg too. A slightly shorter hem shows more of the shape.

Our Pointy Classics pair pointed lines with expressive designs. Compare several styles; the fit around your heel and forefoot matters just as much as the toe shape.

A boot with a distinctive print needs little company. A plain dress gives the design room, while wide trousers reveal a little colour with each step.

Check the shaft height, heel shape and material, which vary by style. Try different boots in Rotterdam, ideally with the trousers or dress you plan to wear them with.

Smart dressing can have personality. A navy suit can take a rich print, a black suit a little shine. Let the colours of your trousers and shoes work together.

Wearing them to a wedding, presentation or dinner? Look at the combination in daylight. If in doubt, bring your suit to the store: fabric, colour and trouser length matter more than an isolated product photo can show.

When choosing online, look beyond the print. Read the material information and sizing advice, and compare the shape with a pair you already enjoy wearing.

Unsure about the size or how a colour looks in person? Ask us before ordering. Use the collection page to explore styles and sizes that suit you.

An ankle boot is an easy way to wear colour every day. Straight jeans keep it relaxed; a skirt or dress gives the same pair a different character.

Let the trouser hem finish just above the boot to show the print. For a quieter line, repeat a colour in your trousers or tights. Check the heel height and fastening of your chosen style.

If you enjoy wearing heels, let them have character. A block heel with slim trousers, a print with a simple dress: contrast makes the combination interesting.

Try both shoes and walk a little. Height, shape and fit vary by style, so choose what suits your feet and plans. You want to enjoy the evening as well as the shoes.

A graphic print or unexpected colour can become your everyday pair. Wear these sneakers with jeans, chinos or a more relaxed suit.

Check each style’s sizes, materials and insole. Wear your own insoles? Ask us about your chosen model and bring them when you come to try it on.

Light trousers and colourful shoes can be all you need. A quiet outfit gives a print room. Prefer more colour? Repeat one shade and see where it takes you.

Choose the material and style for the weather and your plans. Different shoes suit different conditions. Explore the current collection for available colours and sizes; inspiration can travel beyond one season.

Wedding clothes can feel festive and still feel like you. Choose shoes that work with your suit and that you’ll enjoy wearing again afterwards.

Bring your suit or a fabric sample when trying them on. Compare colours in daylight and walk in both shoes. Sharing a colour or print as a couple can work beautifully too; ask about available styles and sizes in advance.

In the store, you can feel the materials, try the fit and see what a shoe brings to your outfit. Find Mascolori at Nieuwe Binnenweg 116 in Rotterdam.

Bring your favourite trousers, wedding suit or simply your curiosity. We’re happy to help with colours, styles and combinations. See the store page for opening hours and contact details.