The search for the perfect modern wingtip – Rockport

The Search for the Perfect Modern Wingtip: Rockport Hillandale – $110.00

It’s no secret that shoes can make or break your look.  Wear a bad pair and everything else will be nullified, no matter how well put together the rest happens to be.  It’s also no secret that a combination of classic details on a modern shape can lead to stylistic victory.  It’s the reason why the Mercedes SLS, the pockets square, and sleek modern laceups with wingtip details have garnered such a fan-base.

For the wingtips to qualify for this search, they’ve got to be sleek in silhouette and not too clunky in the toe.  First up, The Rockport Hillandale Oxford.

The Pros

• Wingtip stitching but perforations limited to the toe
• Closed lacing keeps the shape clean
• Great gentle chisel toe
• Available in wide widths
• adiPRENE cushioning in the heel

The Cons

• A little spendy at $110.  But you do get free overnight shipping from Endless
• That jagged heel.  Pretty distracting.
• All rubber sole.

The Verdict

A terrific looking shoe from above.  But if that jagged heel is extremely noticeable, that could be a deal breaker for some.  A great option for the 2Eers and a good option for fellas with a normal width foot.  Put a leather sole on the bottom and it’s a steal.
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