How loafers took over our shoe closets

It’s this technique—which creates a cradle for the foot by cutting the insole and quarters from a single piece of ...

How well do you know preppy style and culture? Take our quiz

From canonical novels to top-drawer jewelry to the roots of Ralph Lauren’s empire, test your knowledge of all things prep ...
New York Magazine

What Are the Best Winter Shoes (That Aren’t Boots) for Women?

I asked some of the stylish women I know about their favorite winter shoes that aren’t boots. Their answers included Converses that survived a New Year’s Eve “out in slushy Montreal involving $5 ...

6 fresh ways to style your jeans to make every outfit feel brand new

To balance out the proportions of wide-leg jeans, try 2026's version of the fitted jacket: a structured knit. There's ...
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How the Snoafer Became the Most Polarizing Shoe in America

Ever since the New Balance 1906L debuted at Paris Fashion Week in 2024 in collaboration with Japanese designer Junya Watanabe, the “sneaker loafer”—AKA snoafer—has been gossiped about to a point that ...