We spend a lot of time talking about how to care for our shoes while wearing them. How to polish them. How often to condition the leather. Whether or not to use
How to Stretch Shoes Using Household Tools
One of the most common issues people have with new shoes is that they fit well almost everywhere, but there might be one particular area that feels just a
How to Lace and Tie Dress Shoes Properly
It might seem trivial, but knowing how to lace your dress shoes properly is something many people fail to accomplish. All aspects of clothing have a purpose and
How to Restore Worn Boots with Saphir Oiled Leather Cream
Every now and then, a pair of boots gets pushed well past the point where you realize they probably should have received some care a long time ago. That was the
How to Restore Sole Edges with Saphir’s Edge Dressing Pen
Restoring sole edges is one of those small shoe-care steps that makes a big visual difference. In this guide, I show how to use Saphir’s Edge and Heel Dressing
How to Restore a Cracked Mirror Shine
One of the most common misconceptions about a cracked mirror shine is that the leather itself has been damaged. In most cases, that is not true. What you are
How to Use the Sole Edge Iron – Complete Guide
Keeping your shoes’ sole edges neat and polished is one of those small details that makes a big difference. A clean edge instantly elevates your shoes, giving
How to Fix Your Shoe Shine (Fast, Safe Guide)
If your mirror shine looks cracked or patchy—don’t panic. Here’s how to fix your shoe shine on dark calfskin in minutes: even out the wax (melting it into the
How to Fix Your Wife’s Shoes: Simple Shoe Repair Tips
As a shoe guy, my wife thinks that when it comes to shoes, I can do anything. The Magic Man of shoes, so to speak ;-) Little does she know that while I know
Brown Shoes with a Navy Suit: Style Guide
Back when I worked on Savile Row, wearing a suit and tie every day was second nature. And even though I was in London where the rules is 'No brown in town,' I
How To Avoid Blisters: Softening Your Shoe’s Heel Counter
Blisters can turn a great day into a painful one, especially when they come from new or stiff shoes. One of the main culprits is the heel counter—the firm back
How to Wear Spectators: A Guide to Rocking Two-Toned Shoes
Spectator shoes have long been a bold choice, often seen as too flashy or impractical for everyday wear. But as dress codes continue to relax, there’s no reason
A Guide To Wearing Belts
A Guide to Wearing Belts In this guide to wearing belts, we explain our ideas about how belts should be worn with your various wardrobe choices. Ready-made
How To Wear Black Suede
How To Wear Black Suede The reality is that wearing black suede is no different than wearing black calf, especially in 2022 where most dress code rules
Shoe Shine Don’ts: Top 5
There are many shoe shine don'ts in the world of shoe care, but here we will focus on these top 5. I see and hear about constant mistakes people make when
How To Get Rid Of Leather Creases
How to get rid of leather creases is a question often asked. There is a huge obsession with creasing in one's shoes and the idea to either prevent it or cure
How To Install Sole Guards With Toe Taps
How to install sole guards with toe taps looks easy in a short video, but actually takes some level of skill and practice to become truly proficient. I have
How To Measure Your Feet – Part 1 – Getting Your Outline
Measuring your feet is not always as straightforward as it might seem. The wrong measurement can result in the shoes being made incorrectly, at least in size.
How To Add Initials To Your Shoes
Adding initials to your shoe's sole is not as difficult as it may seem. Here we look at how even amateurs can add their own initials onto wait part of their
How To: Tidy Up Your Sole Edge
To tidy up your sole edge is often a detail we overlook. We are more often focused on the upper often forgetting that an unkempt sole edge is among the most
How To: Punch an Extra Hole Into Foowear With Straps
Need some extra tightness in your jodhpur boots or monkstrap shoes? If you have skinny ankles with low insteps like I do, I bet you have felt the
Video: How To Quickly Tidy Up Your Leather Footwear
Shoe care doesn't have to be intense or take a long time. More often than not, like any kind of routine, if we simply start a regular schedule of
How Dress Shoes Should Fit
How dress shoes should fit can be a complex question. Many men are wearing the wrong shoe size, especially those in the US. It is not a stab at American men, it
How To Prevent Over-Conditioning Your Shoes
Over-conditioning your shoes can cause harmful effects. This post will seem trivial to many but the reality is that it is not trivial to most if you do some
