The Parker casual shoes are perfect for a casual day out this spring. The shoes feature canvas uppers to keep you cool and comfortable, lace up closure with metal eyelets, contrast stitch detail, cushioned insole, and a man made outsole. Hip-hop and entrepreneurial mogul, Russell Simmons interprets his influence into the fashion world with the Phat Farm brand. Combining the urban aesthetics of the streets with the preppy culture of the country club and Ivy League into a symbol of American culture has been Phat Farms goal since its beginning in 1992.