26 Shoes Men Should NEVER Wear in 2026
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air max PLUS only.........im on my feet10+hours a day....im 5-11, 180 LBS AVG.......those things are crap,always been crap,look goofy,0 comfort,why not take shoelaces and strap laces to 2x4,s of wood planks......so sad.....fact...wake up.....its 2026...walk on air chambers,not retro air pockets snadwhiched in between to 2 piecces of tire rubber...those do 0 as well......air max PLUS only....real air chambers between u and the ground....chuck taylors....lol,,,,,,,,wake up.....there even terrible walk around the house slippers,been told...there complete crap....fact....
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If you don't pay at least $400 on a pair of dress shoes they will not last. Thursday shoes might be nice but I can guarantee you they will not last 20 years like a well made pair of shoes by say Alden, Church, etc. Nobody makes a mass produced boot as well as Red Wing for the money and they start at around $300. Made in the US, can be resoled and with care can last over 20 years.
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Bro is contradicting himself in this video. Donât spend $300 plus on boots and shoes. Thursday boots are $285 plus tax here in Canada is well over $300. Some boots are $500. Câmon Alpha, enjoy your content but have some consistency
Shoes matter A LOT -- more than most guys realize. You can have a killer outfit, a great haircut, and solid confidenceâbut if your shoes are trash, the whole look collapses. Shoes are among the first things people notice, and in 2026, certain styles instantly make you look outdated, sloppy, or clueless. Shoes can elevate youâor completely destroy you. In 2026, style is about clean lines, quality materials, proper fit, and intention. Stop clinging to hype, comfort excuses, or nostalgia. Upgrade your footwear, and you instantly upgrade how the world sees youâand how you see yourself. Because when your shoes are on point, everything else hits harder.
  1. Boat Shoes - Boat shoes are done. Dead. Over. Theyâre sloppy, dated, and scream âI gave up.â Unless youâre literally on a boat captained by your dad in 2009, stop wearing them.
How about talking about comfort
  Air Force 1s- If a 12-year-old girl can wear them better than you, you shouldnât be wearing them. Theyâre bulky, basic, and no longer cool.
  3. Flip-Flops (Especially With Funky Feet)- If your feet are jacked, keep them covered. Even if theyâre not, cheap and ill-fitting flip-flops make you look lazy.
Thursday boots are indeed INSANELY overpriced
  4. Toms- They make you look juvenile and soft in the wrong way. There are better casual options that donât tank your masculinity.
  5. Attention-Seeking Shoes- Anything that screams âLOOK AT MEâ with crazy colors, patterns, or gimmicks needs to go. Style is confidenceânot desperation.
sir u need to retire
  6. Running Shoes With Casual Outfits- If youâre not working out, donât wear workout shoes. Wearing running shoes with jeans makes you look like a substitute math teacher.
  7. Overhyped, Overpriced Shoes- Just because everyone wants them doesnât mean theyâre good. Hype fadesâbad style lasts forever.
This know it all guy should ease up on the cocaine
  8. Dad Shoes- Big, bulky, clunky sneakers are officially out. Theyâre ugly, awkward, and make you look older than you are.
  9. Shoes With Excessive Metal Hardware- A little metal is fine. Big, shiny, obnoxious chunks of metal? Absolutely not.
Listeners beware this is just one big ad. I was kind of looking forward to an honest video about fashion but nothing here to see.
  10. Crocs- Youâre a grown man. Act like it. Crocs are not ironic, stylish, or coolâno matter how hard the internet tries.
  11. Pointy Dress Shoes- Itâs not 2012. Stop wearing elf shoes. They look cheap, dated, and awkward.
Anytime anyone's saying "don't do this, don't do that, you'll look like this, you'll look like that" all I hear is "I'm insecure, I'm insecure, I'm insecure, I'm insecure".
  12. Ultra-Pointy âMall Brandâ Dress Shoes- If it looks like it came from Aldo and smells like fake leather, itâs trash. Period.
  13. Fake Leather Shoes- They crease weirdly, peel, and instantly look cheap. Invest in real leather or donât bother.
why is this guy always shouting, i'm not in jail? or in a military nightmare. that sucks
  14. Overpriced Minimal White Sneakers- Why spend $400+ when you can get the same lookâand better qualityâfor way less? Price doesnât equal style.
  15. Comfort Dress Shoes- Business on top, basketball on the bottom. Pick a lane. These shoes make zero sense.
I still wear Air Force ones for a black outfit
  16. Pointy or Dramatic Boots- Boots should be rugged and masculineânot theatrical.
  17. Overly Shiny Boots- If your boots reflect sunlight, theyâre wrong. Matte and subtle always win.
if youre handsome and have a nice body you can honestly wear whatever you want. average guys, or guys who are aging need to compensate by overly excessive grooming, following style trends, etc to go from a 5 to a 6. wmn dont care what a man is wearing, what his hair looks like if he's above average looking with minimal effort and have a nice physique. saw a guy walking into Waffle house in a white tank top and short shorts, and dirty sneakers and the prettiest girl in there told him he was attractive and asked did he have a gf. fast forward saw that same guy on my job and another guy (gay dude) asked him how would he like to make an extra $1500 a week being a model for adult content, and this dudes hair is never done, he wears baggy clothing for comfort, never dresses nicely, akways looks pissed off and socially awkward but he is ridiculously attractive. he doesnt follow any of this stuff in this video. Then theres the other guy at the gym I go to, wmn and gay men stay in his face. hes another really goodlooking guy with great body that follows none of the bs in this video. Some women and men just have it easy.
  18. Cheap, Bulky, Poorly Shaped Boots- Bad toe boxes, thick soles, and fake materials kill your entire outfit.
  19. Worn-Out Shoes Youâre Emotionally Attached To- Memories donât make shoes stylish. If theyâre beat up, toss them.
I just got a pair of thursday captain boots in black coffee. They arrive today!
  20. Shoes That Donât Match the Outfit- Dress level matters. Casual shoes with dressy outfitsâor vice versaâruins the look.
  21. Shoes That Donât Match Your Age or Lifestyle- Trying to dress younger actually makes you look older. Dress like the man you are.
The hey dude bradley boots aren't that bad looking. Imo. But yes the others are a cross between a slipper and boat shoe. I think they are fine for around the house or property. Not a bad pool shoe as you can just slip them on and go.
  22. Patent Leather / Ultra-Shiny Formal Shoes- They look cheap, dated, and costume-likeâeven with a suit.
  23. Black Shoes With a Navy Suit- Stop. Just stop. Navy pairs better with brownâalways.
Wait....didn't he say you shouldn't spend a bunch on minimalist leather sneakers? Thursday sneakers are 135 bucks......for minimalist. He must own Thursday or something. Everything is out.......unless it's Thursday lol đ
  24. âHey Dudeâ Shoes- Theyâre lazy, sloppy, and painfully unstylish. Comfort is not an excuse.
  25. Dad Sandals (Especially With Socks)- Absolutely not. No discussion needed.
Hey dudes are hands down the MOST D BAG SHOES ever made
  26. Slippers Worn Outside- Theyâre slippers. They belong inside. Wearing them out makes you look ridiculous.
"Over-priced" is subjective... Varvatos boots are fantastic, RM Williams are too. I really want a pair of YSL,
but too many bills with the state of the economy now. And shiny shoes are fine, if they're dress shoes, they're
supposed to be almost reflective. The high end boots just last and last. I've got a pair of RM's that are still
going 30 years on, admittedly they need repairs though. I doubt many lower price shoes would last this long.
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@liviofraschetti4713Tuesdays is it?
@Cheech81Brought to u by Thursday đ
@Cheech81chelsea boots are đ€źđ€ąđ€źđ€ą gayyyyyyeeee
@captivesojournerThis is America,
I wear what l feel comfortable in l could care less what people think .
I bought Thursday boots and got compliments the very first day, im not buying from anyone else im so happy with them!!
@jackblack579It's not clear you've ever worn a suit. The blue suit shown is not navy. French blue maybe. First,don't wear any blue suit if it isn't navy. If it's navy,wear black shoes Period full stop.
@Gustav-vu5tjMan youâre talking nothing.
@Wadenii7In other words.. dump your favorite footwear and buy from the company paying me Thursday Boot company!!
@randolphcirilo48002:10.. ok.. why, why are they wrong?! Because you say so!? Go make content in your bathroom and keep it there!!
@randolphcirilo4800Here he is again.. angry midlife here to yell at you about you to dress . If you need a dip shit like this to teach you how to dress .. You need to grow up!
@randolphcirilo4800This dude talks complete bollocks!
@FTW-h5sYou know whatâs out in 2026? Loudly yelling every word you speak.
@ArmourlegoJust as I expected. Advice from a guy I wouldn't of to for advice.
@barneyfyfe8313Wrong
@craigperrott718Who fucking bothers what you are wearing, you dont have to be a wannabee be what you are
@devasiamunjelyDon't like white sneakers because they get dingy in about a month. Sorry, but I'm a veteran and I'm not coming off highly shined boots. I get comments from random strangers on my leather mirrors. And I've never come close to ever wanting to own a Chelsea boot.
@ashcarrier6606Maybe since your in your 50s, you should try content on style in your age group. Iâve got a couple pair of Thursday boots. The problem with Thursday is they have the same style and they fit them with different souls and finishes and other embellishments. It is fun watching you try to sell this stuff to the young dudes though. Keep doing what you do.
@dannelson4843Agree 100% on those dress/sneakers. Horrible look. I am 49, I do still like Air Force 1. I think some older guys can get away with it. I am on the borderline. For now its..
1. New Balance 993 (several pairs)
2. Common Projects B-Ball
3. Danner Bull Run Moc Toe
4. Vans (several pairs)
5. Churches cap toe brown
6. Crockett & Jones black cap toe
7. Nike Air Max 95
Blue suits absolutely still go with black shoes. Everyone does the blue suit with brown shoes/brown belt combo.
Where what you want as long as it makes you happy stop caring about what other people think
@johnanderson7835Everyone style is different. I think the shoes your bragging about is out dated b
@newwestleyLetâs do a video where he shows acceptable wear but NOTHING from Thursday.
@cirdecsongsDoes this dude do any videos anymore that aren't undisclosed extended ads?
@ICantShredAtAllhaven't seen 160cm alpha before
@saboelo666This is nothing but a biased commercial. Smh
@stillwaters4097Nothing but a Thursday Boot commercial...And if you think black shoes don't go with a blue suit you're an idiot.
@brainalien3116Feel like I just watched a 9 minute Thursday boot ad. Unsubscribed.
@EmvnpopWhat do you think about brown tassel loafers I'm considering buying some
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