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24 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday September 26, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com WARDROBE YOUR SHOES Essential men's shoes this fall Every man should have at least these shoes in their closet: The Dress Shoe: You may not wear a suit to work, but chances are a few times a year, you wil need a nice pair of dress shoes. Lace up or slip-on shoes can work well, and a shinier finish are a nice style that looks a bit more formal. Casual but Versatile Men's Shoes: For wearing with stylish jeans or khakis, casual men's shoes range from refined to rugged. These shoes might get a lot of wear, so comfort is essential, as is the time of year. For winter months in Canada, opt for a great trendy boot, and come summer, a simple sandal will do. Dressy Casual: You don't want to overdo it, but you want to look well put together. For this look you'll want a casual shoe that is a bit more formal than your everyday shoes. All-Purpose Sneakers: You probably all ready have a pair of sneakers in the clost ­ especially if you are an avid sports player... Leave the high-end running shoes for when you're actually running, and invest in a comfortable, classic sneaker that you can wear for everyday purposes. These boots are made for walking... Colour is back!! This fall it's all about deep, rich colours. Dark red, green, blue and yellow are experts' top picks! For more natural colours ­ deep browns and greys are super hot! For evening wear, the hottest shoe is anything metallic or shiny leather! Platform Shoes are also making a comeback. But if platforms aren't your thing, try a sexy peep-toed shoes, or anything with a well placed strap: sling-backs, mary janes, tstraps and ankle straps will all keep you looking current. These boots are made for walking.... Watching stores fill their shelves with great new boots, is a sure sign that fall is here and winter is on its way! With so many different purposes and so many different styles, choosing the boots you'll need can be overwhelming. Ankle boots are back with a vegence. With some of this season's hottest styles including leggings, long skirts and extremely wide pants, the ankle boots will be one of the top footwear styles for fall. Good old Knee high boots are here again. Knee high boots practical for our Canadian Winters and quite flattering for most women. This season, the hottest tall boots include flat riding styles, slouchy uppers, and roll down cuffs. Shoes shown: Franco Sarto. With comfort and style in mind, Franco Sarto offers shoe boots, pumps, ankle boots and tall stretch boots. Available at Jas Shoes Shoes provided by: JAS SHOES 350 LAKESHORE RD, UNIT 1, OAKVILLE 905.845.8983 www.jasshoes.ca Featuring: Franco Sarto, La Canadienne, Uggs, Nine West, Elle, Hush Puppies 350 Lakeshore Rd. E. (In Downtown Oakville) 905.845.8983 www.jasshoes.ca Mon.-Wed. & Sat. 10am-6pm, Thurs. & Fri. 10am-8pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm