SHOES FOR MEN: BOOTS, SNEAKERS & MORE

Shoes are a necessity, but as a modern man, you don't need to sacrifice style for the sake of function. You're both timeless but in step with the moment and always ready to travel the road ahead. The right men's shoe literally helps you put the right foot forward, ensuring every step in your life's journey is memorable.

In the 21st century, the right men's sneaker can go anywhere. Slip on a pair with your favorite American Eagle Outfitter jeans to make a quick coffee run, slide into your faithful sneakers before you explore an unfamiliar city or wear a pair done up in neutral colors with original straight pants for a casual-yet-pulled-together look. Today's sneakers feature neutral colors to pair with a parade of graphic tees, low profiles that won't steal the show and a clean look that's right at home -- anywhere.

For those times when you want a relaxed look that's more formal than a sneaker, look to casual classics like traditional men's black oxfords or brown wingtip shoes make give your look an upscale twist, especially when styled with a fresh solid-colored polo or clean pair of mens socks. Dress down and change it up without sacrificing style with a set of buttery-soft leather mocs that live by the door, just underneath a trusty sweater on a hook, waiting for you to slip them both on to run the odd errand.

Soft suede clogs, flip flops and sandals are essentials that deserve to be on your feet. Men's suede clogs are the easy-on, easy-off shoe that everybody needs, and the best part is that socks are optional. Wear them with classic bootcut jeans that reach the top of the sole, and nobody will know the difference. Then there are flip flops -- wear them anytime you want to experience the joy of freedom from head to toe. Basic sandals offer a little more foot coverage, but still feel free and open when you pair them with tweed shorts on a blazing summer day, or when you choose to defy winter's chill by matching them with a cozy sweater on a chilly afternoon walk with friends.

Above all, you deserve timeless, classic men's shoes that keep up with you and play nice with old and new favorites alike. American Eagle Outfitters passionately seeks out and brings you the very best in footwear so that you can focus on putting your best foot forward, every day.