While I have written about this subject a bunch of times on the blog I finally was able to show you in a video just how good a suede can handle rain when
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Rainy Day? Wear Suede
There is a reason why you should wear good suede. And that reason is that it handles rain better anything else. Now when I say this, I am talking about suedes
The Best Rain Weather Shoe – Brown Suede with Rubber Sole
It is a myth that suede is not good for rain. This statement is only true when your suede is not of good quality. A good quality suede shoe is your ultimate
Yellow Suede Loafers – Just Right Or Too Much?
Yellow suede loafers are probably not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking to get a new pair of shoes. It's probably not even in the top 20. I feel
Brown Suede Boots For Winter
Suede often gets a bad rap as a delicate material. The reality couldn't be further from the truth though and suede is often my go-to choice during our
How To Wear Black Suede
The reality is that wearing black suede is no different than wearing black calf. Especially in 2022 where most rules of dress code barely exist. I never
Crockett & Jones x Gentleman’s Journal – Black Suede Boston Loafer
Black suede is making a comeback! And rightfully so. It is such an overlooked colorway that is super versatile, super elegant, and really just an all-rounded
The Differences in Suede
Like most leathers, suede can be complex, inconsistent, and vary greatly from hide to hide. Let us take look at a very simple example of this with two pairs of
The Brown Suede Derby Boot
I like the Sun but I am not a Summer guy. Growing up in Seattle the most beautiful season there is easily Autumn and the weather all year round is most similar
Shrunken Grain Series by Frank Clegg
I have been a huge fan of Frank Clegg's work for a while now and have really been appreciating my travel duffle bags that I have, one in suede and the other in
Crockett & Jones Cottesmore – A Suede Jodhpur Setting the Bar!
I have never believed that a boot needed to be worn only through the months of Autumn/Winter although this is how they are always marketed and sold. I can
Blue Suede Beauties on Sale by Skoaktiebolaget
There are some sweet shoes on sale right now at Skoaktiebolaget's website, two of them being these beautiful blue suede numbers by Carmina. The
Axel Arigato – The Future of Trainers
I have said it before and I might as well say it once more: my love for shoes all started with trainers. Naturally none of the brands that we have today were
The Grain Leather Wholecut Oxford
I feel that the wholecut oxford is often misinterpreted as solely a shoe meant for formal and/or business wear due to its lack of decor on the pattern. But I
Suede Shoes – The Big Misconception
Why is it that so many men are afraid to buy suede shoes for fear of ruining them? Suede is just like any other leather. If you treat it well, it will last a
Axel Arigato – Trainer Extraordinaire
I have recently started getting back into trainers. Guess I am going through my mid-life crisis at 31. Better sooner than later!! Hahaha, but no really. I just
My Shoes #7 – Stefano Bemer Suede Chukka’s
��When it comes to boots there is nothing better than a brown suede chukka boot. It's versatility is unparalleled, it's look is timeless and it's range, f
What I Wore This Winter
It was a strange Winter. It felt long. There were a lot of bleak days where I was pretty bundled up and more casual than dressy. On those days I avoided taking
Septieme Largeur End-of-Line Sale
Septieme Largeur's End of Line Sale is now winding down. In fact, it technically ends one week from today. As is common for shoe brands that do not have
Crockett & Jones Preorder Collection
The Crockett & Jones Preorder Collection is the English shoemaker's latest edition of footwear and a new way of testing things before actually making
The Shoe Snob Marketplace – New Edition
Years ago I launched a website called The Shoe Snob Marketplace. The problem is that it was not the Marketplace I had originally envisioned. Its idea was there
Crockett & Jones Winter Sale 2023 Now Live
The Crockett & Jones Winter Sale 2023 has just begun! As I mentioned yesterday, the Winter Sales of the industry will all start in the days leading up to
Septieme Largeur AW23 Collection
The Septieme Largeur AW23 Collection has just dropped and there are some interesting shoes/boots going on! As one might expect, the commando sole craze is
Spectators: Not Always A “Loud” Shoe
Spectators are unfairly written off as an exceptionally niche, Summer-only style. We believe they're actually a versatile year-round design! Read onwards to