One of the truest statements I ever heard before was from one of my high school friends who is currently a bed salesmen and tells his customers this: "There are
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Shoes On The Cheap As The Euro And British Pound Weaken
I have not been paying attention to currency for that long in reality. Mainly since I started my shoe brand (9 years ago), and therefore started
Why Wear Dress Shoes? Comfort, Style & Confidence
When you are young, the thought of wearing dress shoes probably does not enter your mind too often. Not at least in the sense that you will actively do so of
Do Not Wear Brand New Shoes In The Rain
One would think that it is common sense not to wear brand-new shoes in the rain. And of course, I won’t lie and say that I have never done it. But after doing
Is Gemming in Shoes Bad? The Truth About Goodyear Welting
Is Gemming in Shoes Bad? The Truth About Goodyear Welting There’s a long-running argument in the shoe world that refuses to die: Is gemming in shoes
Cushion vs Support: What “Comfort” Really Means in Shoes
Cushion vs Support in Shoes: What Creates Comfort? It is surprising how often people have told me that I needed to add more 'comfort-based' rubber soles to
Leather Quality in Dress Shoes
Introduction: “Leather Quality” Is Not a Simple Term People love to say “high-quality leather," or "Brand X uses 'better' leather." But what does that really
Heel Stiffeners in Shoes: What Matters and What Doesn’t
The longer I work in footwear, the more I’ve realized that many of the things people obsess over simply don’t matter as much as the internet would have you
How Long Should Shoes Last? A Guide by Price, Quality & Care
When people ask “how long should shoes last?” the reality is: it depends on more factors than you can imagine. A shoe’s lifespan is determined by construction,
5 Clear Signs Your Expensive Shoes Aren’t Worth the Price
There’s never been more hype—and more lies—around footwear than there is today. Brands love to toss around terms like “handmade” and “heritage”, all while
The Most Comfortable Men’s Dress Shoes
If you ask Google what the most comfortable men's dress shoes are, you get a list of brands that either spend a lot of money on advertising, are great at using
The Last Shoemaker – Handmade Minimalist Shoes
There is a new-ish shoemaker in the UK region but offering more than what you would expect from a traditional British maker. Their name is The Last
How To Spot A Cheap Shoe
How to spot a cheap shoe is not always easy. There are a lot of posers in the industry that try to pass off as a good quality product but it is really just a
Bad Shoe Trees Can Deform Your Shoes
Bad shoe trees can deform your shoes. That is a fact. I have seen it and I wish I had taken photographs of it. This is not a sales tactic either. In reality, I
Don’t Buy Cheap Shoe Trees
Shoe trees are important for your dress shoes. That is if you are wearing quality shoes and like to care for them. They help to maintain the shape of your dress
The Allure of Two-Toned Shoes: Elevating Men’s Dress Shoe Style
In the world of men's clothing, where dressing down is the norm, there is an overlooked style element that effortlessly adds a dash of sophistication and appeal
Elevator Shoes
In all honesty, I never thought I would be writing about elevator shoes. Mainly because I would never wear them myself. And the main reason is that while being
More Teal Shoes in 2020 – The Next Big Color
Many years back when I was living in London, I visited the John Lobb shop on Jermyn st and found this awesome pair of double monks in dark teal suede. I was
New Brand On The Block – Santa Mercede Shoes
It's always a pleasure to see a new brand come out with ideas of greatness and not simply to sell off a million cheap shoes that claim to be well made. The
Breaking In Shoes – Your First 30 Days
Breaking in your shoes is not always that easy. Yet, when you think about buying shoes, most people probably think about getting the most comfortable thing that
Things To Know About Shoes, Part 3: 21-30
Here is yet another post about Things to Know About Shoes. If you missed 1-20, you can find them HERE and HERE. I hope that you all enjoy! 21. Grained
Things To Know About Shoes Part 4: 31-40
31. Super fine sandpaper (the finest possible - P1200) is good for cleaning dirty suede. Just don't go gung-ho as like anything, going extreme will have it's
Things To Know About Shoes Part 5: 41-50
41. Many well known European shoe brands (clothing too) claim their products are made in their country, but outsource about 80% of their production to
Things to Know About Shoes: Part 1 – The First 10
There are many questions that people have about shoes; questions that are not easily found or answered. Here I will try and do my best to answer as many as I
