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Oxford vs Wingtip vs Brogue: What’s the Difference?
There are a lot of terms in the shoe world that get thrown around rather loosely. Oxford, wingtip, brogue, cap toe, balmoral, spectator—the list goes on. And one that has always driven me slightly crazy is hearing people refer to virtually every dress shoe as a wingtip or every oxford as a balmoral. I originally…
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Shoe Care Guide – Why Is It Important?
A shoe care guide is the basic knowledge we all need to maintain our shoes. Higher-end shoes are an investment, and the more that you know how to look after that investment, the more valuable it will be in the long run. Shoes aren’t free, right? Unfortunately not. Knowing that, why not maximize our investment…
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Leather Shoe Scuffs: Why They Happen & How to Fix Them
Leather shoe scuffs are inevitable. If you wear your shoes, eventually you are going to scuff them. This compounds exponentially if you are the type of person who wears the same shoe daily and does not rotate. That probably sounds painfully obvious, yet after spending most of my adult life in the shoe industry, I…
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Why Shoe Size Guides Are Not Universal
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Link Flip Shoes – Next Generation Laziness (Rant Revisited 2025)
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Peter Qu Review: China’s Cordovan Specialist
Every now and again, a new maker appears on the scene with an ethos that feels different enough to pay attention to. Peter Qu is one of those makers. If you read the blog, you may have already seen my introduction to the brand via an interview with the owner. Peter Qu is a Chinese…
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Shoe Care Guide – Why Is It Important?
A shoe care guide is the basic knowledge we all need to maintain our shoes. Higher-end shoes are an investment, and the more that you know how to look after that investment, the more valuable it will be in the long run. Shoes aren’t free, right? Unfortunately not. Knowing that, why not maximize our investment…
