One of the most exciting things in the world for me (literally), is seeing the outcome of designing an existing shoe style in a new way, and it coming out
First it was colors….Now it will be boots!
For those of you that have been long time readers of the blog, you will know that I have been a big advocate of seeing more abnormal coloring in footwear. Back
Shoes Of The Week – Crockett & Jones Boot
It's funny because the last time I was in Spain, working out my prototypes, I was thinking of the different combinations of colors/materials to use on my
Shoes Of The Week – Crockett & Jones Boot
It's funny because the last time I was in Spain, working out my prototypes, I was thinking of the different combinations of colors/materials to use on my
Today’s Favorites – Carmina Balmoral Boot
I have never actually had the pleasure of holding a pair of Carmina shoes in my hands, but I have always appreciated what I have seen in pictures and all of the
Shoes Of The Week – Perfetto
Hands down, these are among the coolest boots/shoes that I have ever seen. Every single detail is bang-on, the styles are amazing and the mixtures of fabric
What I Am Wearing
As the weather gets colder and colder, I am having to go through all of my different jackets, in order of thickness. Right now, it's not so bad, so I usually
My Trip To Laszlo Vass
During my time in Budapest (which in actuality, was a trip for my wife's birthday), there were two people that I wanted to meet. One was Marcell Mrsan from
Off To Budapest
Just wanted to let you all know that I am off to Budapest tomorrow on a short 4 day holiday. I cannot guarantee anything but I will do my best to get a post or
Shoes — Part 2: Style Names & Terminology — Boots
As you many very well know, boots come in all shapes, sizes and styles. And even today they are ever-evolving, as I shall share an example (of something new and
More Japanese Shoes: Otsuka M-5
While this might be sad to hear (for it shows just how much of a freak that I am), I do not think that there are many things more exciting than discovering new
Shoes Of The Week – Riccardo Bestetti
I constantly get so jealous when I look through the pictures of shoes that Riccardo Bestetti has made. Not only because they are beautiful and I want them all
Life’s Influence On Your Shoe Collection
It's truly amazing how you evolve as a person, not only with the way you think but with the way you behave, with the way that you dress, with the way that you
Today’s Favorites – Customer’s Shoes
While I feel like it has been forever since I have written, really it has only been almost exactly 48 hours, which is not that long, in fact, to go without a
Shoes Of The Week – Anthony Delos
When you look at and appreciate pieces of art, such as these boots, it comes as no surprise that Anthony Delos has just recently won 'Meilleur Ouvrier de
Saint Crispins Now In US
�Thanks to stores like Leather Soul and Leffot, the shoe aficionados around the US are able to find the shoes that they have always dreamed of owning withou
Shoes Of The Week – G & G Factory Finds
�One of my favorite things about going to Gaziano & Girling's factory is seeing all of the bespoke models lying around, being able to capture the ideas tha
Today’s Favorites – Rider Boot Co.
I must say that these are absolutely stunning!! The fabric on these just might be one of the nicest one's that I have seen thus far, paired with a boot or shoe.
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 – Cliff Roberts
�Cliff Roberts is a freelance bespoke shoemaker in England, who apparently will produce a shoe for you at an extremely low cost. The catch though, is that yo
Customer’s Shoes – And My Shine
Working my concession at Gieves & Hawkes for the last 2 months now, has brought me a few shoes to shine. Unfortunately, most of them are boring black shoes, the
Shoes Of The Week
Shoes don't get much more interesting than this. And who do we have to thank for that? The Japanese and a bespoke shoe firm called Sinner (while I found what I
Today’s Favorites – Black Shoes
Two Above: Gaziano & Girling Two Above: Corthay (Pictures Courtesy Of: Leffot) Boot Above: Carreducker Shoe Above: Dimitri Bottier Today, one of my readers told
My Ideal Boot
Last year I wrote about The Perfect Boot and how a nice dress chukka could take you a long way, and frankly, I still agree with that but considering it is 2011,