You have to respect dedication and loyalty. Two traits that are often lacking in today's society, most often searching for the best deal, no matter the
New Patinas By Hancore
Greg Park, aka Hancore, our in-house patina artist that hosts his own business inside our NYC shop in Soho, has been making some really cool patinas lately and
The Elegant Oxford – Your Shoe Care Guide
Shoe Care might actually be the biggest and most popular subject in the shoe industry. Back when I used to post a lot more about it, as I was a 'professional'
Using Saphir to Get the Shine Results You Want!
It is not a coincidence that Instagram, YouTube and the rest of the web for that matter is riddled with people taking photos of their shiny shoes next to Saphir
How To Sell Used Shoes
The 2nd hand market is booming these days. I imagine that in the heyday of social media and international clothing access at the edge of one's fingertips, lots
The Allen Edmonds Brogue
I am not going to say that Allen Edmonds is my favorite brand but I have always liked the way they do their brogued oxfords. Something about them always stood
The Braided Shoe by Allen Edmonds
One thing I have always liked about Allen Edmonds was their boldness to do a lot of braided-leather shoes. From loafers to oxfords and even derbys, they alway
Understanding The Fit of a Shoe
I had a good question from a reader not too long ago and it was all about fit and how big the gap should be between your shoe laces on the facing. I
The Black Cap Toe Oxford – Your Safe Bet
***Figures have changed since post was originally written*** In the safe world we live in, the black cap toe rules as the ultimate shoe for business wear.
Allen Edmonds Sale Shoes – Get Them While They Hot!!
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The Last 10 Years In The Shoe Industry
Picture Courtesy of: Style ForumJust over 8 years ago marked my entrance into the shoe industry, a day that I will never forget and will forever be grateful to
Why Is America Still So Far Behind
Goodyear welted Santoni - retailed at $975 5 years agoI used to think that I knew so much about shoes, back when I was just a salesman at Nordstrom and had yet
They Are Listening….And It Is About Time!!
I don't know if it is because of shoe designers like Mark McNairy and Grenson (of whom were amongst the first to come out with abnormal coloring in shoes) or
What I Am Wearing – Black & Blue
I used to be the black & blue hater #1, and even to this day, I would prefer to never pair them together. But as I get older, the climate changes, my culture
What I Am Wearing – Black & Blue
I used to be the black & blue hater #1, and even to this day, I would prefer to never pair them together. But as I get older, the climate changes, my culture
Another Go At A Personal Patina
A little while ago, I had found myself at pub after work, as is a very common thing to do here in England. While I had a good time and can't complain, I noticed
What I Am Wearing
It's funny how you will always wish that you wore the opposite of what you have to. Most people who wear suits everyday probably wish that they could dress down
Toe Shapes And One’s Country
Crockett & Jones 'Edgeware'Having been fortunate enough, it has been with pleasure that I have seen (and now lived in) a few different countries in my life. And
Today’s Favorites – Allen Edmonds Randoms
I have always appreciated Allen Edmonds. While many of their styles, could be considered on the 'old-manish' side of the design spectrum, they still do make
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
Today’s Favorites – Random’s
Shoes Above: Martegani Shoes Above: Tricker's Shoes Above: Tom Ford Shoes Above: Allen Edmonds Shoes Above: Crockett & Jones for Brooks BrothersWell, I figured