His Look

Stylish Syd

Text by Claire Baiz • Photography by Phil Procopio

“My advice? Get a suit.”

Syd Shoffner learned how to dress to impress from his brother-in-law Mark Wilson, a former L.A. cop. When Syd was younger, Wilson took him to a California mall to buy a snazzy outfit. “When you grow up, kid,” Wilson told him, “you’re going to want to look nice.”

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Shoffner, who works at Great Falls’ Boston Pizza, likes to show his style. On his feet for hours, Shoffner doesn’t skimp on shoes: he has a soft spot for shiny footwear, Italian leather and Tennessee craftsmanship.

Syd wants more than to look nice. After a series of sports injuries, he’s into fitness. That means getting back in shape—with a unique fitness program. This restaurant professional may even start a new fad: crosswalk training. You might spot Syd burning off a slice of pepperoni by doing pushups and sit-ups at intersections on his way to work.