Pointer Taylor

The mighty boat shoe - another style tightrope to straddle. While we're keen on the leather-lace disappearing into the upper, we're keen on the Cannes playboy look rather than the image of a toff Dad haplessly manning the school run. Many half-baked hybrids out to sink the good ship HMS Wearability. Fortunately the Taylor gets it right, with a decent leather forefoot and heel, moc-stitch, a slim sole unit and a canvas upper, plus an appealing ankle high silhouette. These get it right without making you look like an extra from ABC's 'Look Of Love' promo. For those looking to take the plunge overboard into the murky depths of the sneaker and shoe combined, consider these the solution.