What you'll find in this selection
A whole garment requires knowing the recipient's size, fit and tastes. An accessory leaves less room for error. For Christmas we have gathered here accessories and small garments: genuine leather belts, caps and gloves for winter, wool and cashmere socks, shoe maintenance products.
We chose them by the same criterion we have used since 2016 to select garments for the Formia shop: declared material, legible construction, brands we have sold for a long time. Some of these have a long, documented history: Red Wing Shoes was founded in 1905, Sebago in 1946. The selection sits between the affordable range and the mid range. It is meant for a practical gift, not for a wardrobe investment.
Ideas by type
Genuine leather belts
Solo Pelle makes the belts in the selection. The Braided Genuine Suede Belt is available in blue and brown: the suede surface brings it closer to denim, chinos and corduroy trousers. The Genuine Tumbled Leather Belt comes in blue, black and brown, with a cleaner look that holds up even under a wool trouser.
Wool caps
The Merino Wool Knit Cap from Red Wing Shoes is a merino wool knit cap, in olive green, mustard, navy blue and black. The alternative is the Diver Cap from Lierys, in gray wool.
Deerskin gloves
Also from Red Wing Shoes come the Padded Deerskin Gloves, in brown and black, and the Glove Yellow Deer Skin , lined, in yellow deerskin. Brown and black go with almost any dark outerwear; the yellow has the most workwear character.
Wool and cashmere socks
The Striped Wool and Cashmere Socks from Sebago come in several combinations: blue, gray and yellow; blue, gray and turquoise; yellow, purple and green; turquoise, burgundy and orange. They pair well with another item from the selection and complete the gift.
Shoe care
For someone who already has the right shoes, the gift is keeping them. The Care Kit from Red Wing Shoes carries in its name the three steps of leather maintenance: clean, nourish, protect. The Leather Protector, also from Red Wing Shoes, focuses on the last one. For sneakers there is the cleaning mousse by D.A.T.E.
How to choose
Based on the recipient
Belts and gloves are chosen by size: before buying, it's best to check the available sizes on each product's page. Shoe care products have no size, but should be chosen by type of shoe: the Care Kit and the Leather Protector for leather footwear, the D.A.T.E. mousse for sneakers. It's worth checking on the product page which leathers they are intended for.
Based on style
Anyone who wears workwear and American heritage will feel at home with the Red Wing Shoes caps and gloves. Those who wear a more put-together casual look, with chinos and knitwear, will find the tumbled belt in black or brown and the Sebago socks closer to their style. The braided suede belt sits between the two. The palette stays earthy and dark, among blue, brown, black, olive green and gray; the stripes on the socks and the mustard cap are the only notes of bold color.
Based on price range
In the affordable range are the D.A.T.E. mousse, the Leather Protector, the Care Kit and the Sebago socks. In the mid range, the caps, the Solo Pelle belts and the deerskin gloves. Combining two items from different ranges is the simplest way to put together a richer gift without moving up to outerwear. Our advice: pairs of the same tone, the black merino wool cap with the black gloves, both Red Wing Shoes, or the brown belt with a pair of striped socks.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What are some Christmas gift ideas for a man who wears workwear?
The merino wool caps and deerskin gloves from Red Wing Shoes, a brand founded in 1905. For someone who already wears leather boots there is the Care Kit.
What gift should you choose if you don't know the size?
Shoe care products: the Care Kit and the Leather Protector from Red Wing Shoes, the D.A.T.E. cleaning mousse for sneakers. For caps, socks, belts and gloves, the available size is shown on each product's page.
What material are Sebago socks made of?
Wool and cashmere, with a striped pattern, in several color combinations.
Are the belts genuine leather?
Yes. The Solo Pelle belts in the selection are genuine leather: braided and suede in blue and brown, tumbled in blue, black and brown.
