Creating a version of a penny loafer that has not been done before, can be quite challenging without making them too abnormal. What I am specifically referring
It’s Official….Church’s Are A Fashion Label
Just because a shoe company can make a good shoe, does not make them a great company if the majority of the stuff that they are peddling is rubbish. I came
Landry Lacour – Something Different
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Landry Lacour, a French patina artist, working out of Belgium. He passed by G&H to put a long time web
Berwick Shoes — A New Player In The Industry
A few weeks back, I was emailed by a factory in Spain who has their own label called Berwick shoes. They were offering to send me a pair of my choice for
Spat Boots by Ed Et Al
We all know how much I love a spat boot, and these beauties are an amazingly fresh version within the spat boot arena, not only for the colors but for all of
Bespoke Suits Have Ruined Me!!
Because I am such a shoe whore, going bespoke on them hasn't really made me want to only do that, although I would prefer it. But having had a bespoke suit
George Cleverley Grey Brogues…..Watch Out Now!
I once wrote an article on the blog in regards to grey shoes becoming the new black. While I still very much believe that we are going to start seeing more grey
Meermin Single Monk MTO
Mark my words: "There will be a day when two toned (or multiple material) shoes are acceptable in all work places." The more that factories come out with their
Aubercy Shoes – A Review
So it would appear that Christmas came a bit early this year as I received a lovely gift in the mail the other day. I usually know everything that is arriving
Harry’s of London A/W 2012 Collection
For those that have never heard of Harry's of London, they are a brand that was created within the last decade aiming at trying to fuse real comfort with
A Bit of Purple Action – Clarence Clifford….
For awhile there had been some rustling noises about the old Edward Green factory being occupied by a new and upcoming brand. That brand (at first) consisted of
Bestetti – A Shoe God?….DEFINITELY!
I finally saw some Bestetti's in person, actually twice, within the last few weeks and I simply must say that the pictures in this blog, don't do any justice to
42nd Royal Highland – A Side Profile To Die For
Out of all the angles that one can create with a shoe, the side profile, for me, is the nicest in pictures. However, it can also be very deceiving as you don't
Cleverley Bespoke – Always Something Interesting….
I love a nice calf skin, but what I realize when looking at this picture, is how much my shoe wardrobe is lacking in anything outside of suede and calf. It
Gray Balmoral Boots?…..YES, PLEASE!
Photos Courtesy of Zimmermann & KimGrey is so underrated and underutilized in the shoe industry, at least in the part of the industry that I care about. Sure
Interview: Steven Taffel, Owner of Leffot in NYC
Q: For those that have not heard your story, can you briefly explain how you came to envision the concept of Leffot shoe store? A: I was surprised by the
Shoes Of The Week – Bally Scribe
I can't say that I know a lot about Bally shoes, particularly because I know that within the last 10 years there have been some rocky roads with all of the
The Perfect Brown Full-Brogue?
Photo Courtesy of Zimmermann & KimI have always loved and admired the last shapes of Laszlo Vass (the more elongated ones). I might even be so bold to say that
My Future Bestsellers! – J.FitzPatrick Wholecut Loafers
For those of you that have been reading my blog for a long time, you will have undoubtedly heard me ranting and raving about the lack of wholecut loafers on
Ed Et Al — Remastered
A good businessman should always do at least one of two things (if not both): treat their employees well and listen to the concerns of their customers in
Carreducker Spat Boots – Lovely!!
There is no shoe model more beautiful than a spat boot, not even my beloved saddle shoe. Everything about them is so elegant and amazing, yet it's probably the
Paulus Bolten To The Rescue!!!
It truly is amazing to see how a shoe can be transformed from rubbish bin status, to practically brand new with a little dye and polish. And there are not too
Why Care About The Shoe, When The Pillow Is Much Cooler?
One of the things that I hate spending money on, is decor. Maybe it's because I am a man or something, but it just pains me to buy things that make my
I Love Edward Green…..And You Should Too!
Courtesy of Leather SoulThere are many reasons that companies become great and stay that way for many years after. The fact that Edward Green has always been a
