I must admit, before coming to England, I had never even heard of the butterfly loafer. I am not familiar with any American makers that produce one (unless
Today’s Favorites – The Generic Man
When the sun is out, trainers are in! And considering that it has been quite nice here in the South of England, I am more and more grabbing my trainers to wear
Shoe Snob Picture In GQ UK online
?Gieves and Hawkes was featured in an article on GQ online (UK edition) and I just happened to make the picture sequence on a brief bit about shoes.
Shoe Pricing – From Cost of Production to Retail Price
The hardest thing about starting a shoe line, or really just starting your business plan to a shoe line, is coming up with the price that you want to sell your
My Shoes #20 – To Boot New York
During my time at Nordstrom, I acquired a lot of To Boot New York shoes and this was one of the first models that I got, and definitely my favorite. It is just
Shoes Of The Week – Saion
Summer is officially here in England; it is always sunny, hardly rains and the light colored shoes are beginning to come out, at least by me that is. So with
Today’s Favorites – Craig Corvin Bespoke Shoemaker
Becoming a bespoke shoemaker is tough, but becoming a bespoke shoemaker in America is even harder. But thanks to a few people who are teaching what they know
Today’s Favorites – Jan Kielman
I'M BACK!!!!The phrase, "you learn something new every day," is truly an accurate thing. I say this because many of my readers like to write me personally,
Today’s Favorites – Lodger
?A cap toe with a high-shined cap is always a pleasant thing to see, but when you then add the color green into the mix, it becomes even cooler!! I was just in
Gieves & Hawkes New Shoe Collection
Every few years it seems that?Gieves & Hawkes?switches the manufacturer who makes their private label shoes. As there is newly appointed upper management
Shoes Of The Week – Edward Green
It doesn't get much better than an Edward Green spectator (or correspondent as they say here in England). What I love about Edward Green's version is the fact
Gaziano & Girling Deco Range
The Gaziano & Girling Deco Range is one of the most exciting and unique collections coming out of the British Shoemaking scene. While this is not really
Today’s Favorites – Alden
While I have never been a huge fan of Alden for their dress shoes, due to their heaviness and chunkiness, I can say that they might possibly make the best
Mr. Hare Interview
For my April interview, I have Mr. Hare. For those that may not know of him, he is a shoe designer out of London, England who several years back, saw a shoe
Today’s Favorites – Del Toro Slippers
As the sun comes out, so do all of the interesting shoes that involve going sock-less, and one of those happens to be the Prince Albert slipper. While you tend
Shoes Of The Week
While I can't say that I am the biggest fan of the toe shape on some of these, I can say that this loafer, by Riccardo Bestetti, is one of the coolest loafers
My Shoes #19 – Septieme Largeur
I just received my very first pair of Septieme Largeur shoes and I could not be more pleased. The funny thing was, even though my favorite color is blue, I did
Trying Too Hard – Baby Steps Before Leaps!
I don't know how many of you have noticed, but 2011 definitely started off as the year that bold colored shoes have become significantly more prominent in the
Today’s Favorites – Saion
When it comes to stealing my heart (and design ideas in my head), Saion does a great job at it!! The shoes in the second and third pictures from the top, are
Shoes Of The Week
I recently just got my first pair of lace (balmoral, galosh) dress boots -- which I have yet to show all of you -- and I absolutely love them! And loving them
Today’s Favorites – Cole Haan
? While I can't say that I am the biggest fan of the shape of this shoe, having seen them in person, I am truly pleased that in the past two seasons, Cole Haan
My 6th Pair – Completed
?For those that follow my blog regularly and have been anxiously waiting the completion of my 6th pair of bespoke shoes (that I have made for myself), here you
Today’s Favorites – Scarpe Di Bianco Loafers
While I own a bunch of loafers already, I recently am quite obsessed with the idea of more traditional looking loafers, and owning them. Not that these models
Shoes Of The Week
Barker Black golf shoes = killin' it! These just might be the coolest golf shoes that I have ever seen, and while I don't even play golf (not because I don't
