# Affordable Leather Dress Shoes The Toecap Shoe Line Helps Men Dress Well on a Budget By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-05-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-dress-shoes References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2016/05/12/toecap-combatant-gentleman/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [combatgent](https://www.combatgent.com/toecap) A California-based startup called the Combatant Gentleman is on a mission to help men dress well on a budget with a line of [affordable leather dress shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingtip-gxb). Whether it is wedding season or simply another day at the office, putting together a formal outfit can be an expensive endeavor for many men. This company is trying to make the process a little bit easier and more affordable by cutting the cost of accessories. The Toecap collection from the Combatant Gentleman is a line of affordable leather shoes in several different styles. For just $65 a pair, customers can find [leather oxfords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bryant-park-double-monk), driving shoes, [monkstraps and loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penton-loafer). The line is largely targeted at millennial men who are looking for quality products without the markup associated with traditional retailers and designer brands. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Affordable Leather Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a subscription-based model for renting high-quality leather shoes at affordable prices. - **Direct-to-consumer Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a direct-to-consumer platform for selling affordable leather shoes, cutting out traditional retailers. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of affordable leather shoes made from recycled or eco-friendly materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement augmented reality technology to allow customers to try on and customize affordable leather shoes digitally. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch an online marketplace exclusively for buying and selling affordable leather shoes, connecting buyers and sellers directly. - **Subscription Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a subscription-based service that sends customers a new pair of affordable leather shoes each month, giving them access to a variety of styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Men's Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-mens-footwear.md) - [Modern Sophisticated Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-oxford-collection.md) - [Waterproof Luxurious Dress Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingtip-gxb.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Men's Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loafer-in-ivy.md) - [Hybrid Brogue-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-wing-cap-chelsea-boot.md) - [Comfort-Driven Stylish Men's Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deming-recovery.md) - [Timeless Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-mason-x-sanders.md) - [Stealthy Rugged Textural Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penton-loafer.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Timeless Loafer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogram-line.md)