The world's favourite spy, James Bond, has long been a style icon. From Brioni to Tom Ford, his suits have epitomised how stylish men should dress. His Omega watches and classic British dress shoes solidify the look that make men want to be him and women want to be with him.
However, as dapper as he looks when all suited up, his outfits hardly seem the ideal choice while in pursuit of devious supervillains. Afterall, when the the safety of the world is on the line there really is no time to die.
This is especially true when it comes to his shoes. As elegant as a pair of Church's or Crockett & Jones may seem, they are certainly not designed for foot pursuits, parkour or hand to hand combat atop of a moving train. Aside from the obvious issue of grip, running through the streets in a pair of leather soled shoes with a raised heel is murderous on the joints - as personal experience has taught!
While appearances are extremely important for a man of 007's position and stature, the rigours of his profession demand a more modern footwear solution - especially since Mr. Bond has Q at his disposal to supply him with all types of mission critical gadgets.
With that in mind, it seems Mr. Bond would be a prime candidate for a modern footwear upgrade that would allow him to maintain his iconic appearance and reputation for style without compromising his physical abilities. After all, we would hate to see Bond bested by a villain in sneakers!
Out of deep concern for the future of civilization, we believe we have found a solution for Mr. Bond's footwear conundrum. Our Oxford Sneaker (or trainer if you prefer) provides all the elegance and class required of a fine dress shoe with the benefit of a rubber sneaker sole which enhances mobility and reduces stress on the joints - especially in the course of foot pursuit over city streets. Of course we're biased but we think all 00 agents would benefit from our covert kicks!
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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PAtrick Lyons
March 14, 2017
He would wear the Windsor all black or black patent leather.
I work as an executive protection specialist for a major energy corporation. How you dress and accessorize is critical to blend in with the other executives and your surroundings so you don’t stand out as what you actually are. A common practice in the protective industry is to evaluate the footwear that individuals are wearing as your shoes tell a lot about who you are and what you do. Anyone wearing little Italian loafers or stiff soled shoes is most likely not another executive and not a threat. Military or tactical style footwear with a $1000 suit is a dead giveaway. With Noble Soles I can wear approximately stylish footwear and blend in far better , but have the comfort and performance of a sneaker. You guys have found a great market in my industry as everyone is looking for an edge to keep their people safe and never look out of place.
Stay Safe
Patrick Lyons