The Carmina Memorial Day Sale 2026 is live with a 20% discount offered on over 75 models. As the brand gets bigger, the stock gets harder to shift, and seasonal
Septieme Largeur Classic Moc: The Manhattan
My style is always adapting these days. Midlife crisis stuff, I guess. Jokes aside, I was never a fan of the 'classic moc' popularized by prepsters in the US
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Crockett & Jones Richmond II & Bowland: New Preorder’s
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Yearn Shoemaker’s Lazyman Collection
Between 2024 and 2025, Yearn Shoemaker created four Made to Order collections as 'seasonal drops' for their shoe range. As Yearn basically makes most of its
Mario Bemer Chukka Boots
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Inside the Crockett & Jones Factory: A Northampton Tour
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An Evening with Carmina: The Albaladejo Collection Launch
On the eve of the London Super Trunk Show 2026, we’re setting the tone for the weekend with something a bit more intimate—and, frankly, a bit more special:
Do Not Wear Brand New Shoes In The Rain
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Crockett & Jones Review: Boots & Boat Shoes Tested
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Bridlen’s Blake Shoes: The Best Value in Blake Construction?
When it comes to welted footwear, Blake construction often sits in an interesting place. It’s typically seen as the more affordable, sleeker alternative to
Yeossal Loafers: New Double Strap & Butterfly Models
Yeossal loafers keep getting better and better. They recently dropped two new models, a highly unique double strap penny fusion with embossed straps and a full
What Determines Shoe Pricing? A Complete Guide
There is a lot of confusion when it comes to shoe pricing. I see it constantly—people expecting $300 shoes to perform like $1,200 ones, or assuming that a
CNES Spring Sale 2026 – Up to 35% Off
CNES Spring Sale 2026 – Up to 35% Off The CNES Shoemaker Spring Sale 2026 is now live, and if you’ve been waiting to try the brand—or add another pair to
World Champion Shoemaker: Louis Lampertsdörfer Interview
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Grant Stone Diesel Boot in Kangaroo Leather Review
Grant Stone Diesel Boot in Kangaroo Leather Review Here we are with something a little different — not different in the sense of the model, but different in
Crockett & Jones SS26: Travel Loafers & Summer Suede
Every year, Crockett & Jones releases a seasonal collection that blends new ideas with the brand’s long-standing traditions of English shoemaking. For the
Crown Northampton Everdon Midtop Review
In this review, we’re taking a look at the Crown Northampton Everdon Midtop, a shoe that sits in an interesting place between a traditional sneaker and
J.FitzPatrick Consolidation Sale: A New Chapter Ahead
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Septieme Largeur Nicodème: New Color/Leather Now Available
The new Septieme Largeur Nicodème in Chocolate Grain with a Dainite sole very much follows the on-trend industry movement to ruggedize the loafer. And a smart
Yeossal’s Hatchgrain Loafer GMTO
One Yeossal's latest models, the Hatchgrain loafer with string tassels, has just gone live as a GMTO offering. This loafer is easily one of Yeossal's coolest
Carmina Albaladejo Collection
Many shoe brands, especially factory-owned brands, tend to offer two categories of production: Benchgrade and Handgrade. Carmina, for the longest time, just had
CNES Shop Visit: Singapore
I have recently come back from my trip to Singapore, which was a great time and a huge success. So much so that we will now be returning regularly for our Super
Mr. Dapper Comes to NYC
Mr. Dapper, also known as Albert Gjukaj, has been in the shoe industry for a while now, specializing in bringing heritage brands to Switzerland, where he is
