Bhopal, April 13 -- Tuesday morning. Shirt ironed, keys in hand, hair neatly combed. All that remains is to pick a pair of shoes. But as he stares at the rack-sneakers too warm for the weather, sandals too unflattering, and one dependable but ageing Kolhapuri-he's stuck. Not by indecision, but by the quiet realisation that none of them cut it for the extreme heat outside.
Ideally, comfort would take precedence. But in a world increasingly focused on appearance, summer footwear has become a balancing act between practicality and social expectations.
The pressure to present well is subtle but persistent. One misstep can make a man feel out of sync-not just with fashion, but with the times.
Winter, in contrast, is forgiving. Layers help con...