Get your kicks

Think footwear obsessions are just for the fairer sex? Think again. “Dress” sneakers are the hottest seller in menswear, and money is no object, says Eric Jennings, men’s fashion director for Saks Fifth Avenue. ”It’s what guys are wearing out at night,” he adds, citing patent, metallic, and suede leathers as key materials, along with sweat-shirt fabrics and printed canvas. And it’s not just a look for jeans. “A dress sneaker in a bright color can really electrify a gray suit,” Jennings says. As seen here around town, local guys are doing a little soft shoe.