No matter how hard I try to change this fact, black shoes are easily the most sold leather color in my own shoe company. I always wish it was something more
Jim & Jun Shoemaker – Artist Series
Chinese shoemaker Gordon Wang aka Jim & Jun Shoemaker has recently launched a new series of shoes dubbed the 'Artist Series,' whereby he created 3 very
Hancore Patina – The Black Series
Greg Park, aka Hancore, has a new way of reinventing your black shoes to create a completely other color and thus, a completely new shoe. This is huge for those
Stephane Jimenez Impresses as Usual
I have never been in love with black shoes. That is, plain black shoes. But I love an oxford that has a black calf/black suede combination. Something about it
World Championships in Shoemaking — The Competition’s Shoe Entries Part 1.
Post written by Jesper of Shoegazing Blog 30 black oxfords, made by shoemakers from all over the world. Here's a substantial review of all the competition
Hand Stitching by G&G
So I am here in the wee hours of the morning in Hong Kong, having spent half a day here and already seeing so many things and finally have spent my first bit of
Riccardo Bestetti Strikes Again
I have said it before and of course I will say it again: it is so great to see new designs executed, especially when it's a play off of an existing
Shape is the Key to a Beautiful Shoe
I have come to the conclusion that shape alone is the key to a beautiful shoe. No matter how silly looking everything else might be, an elegant shape will at
JM Weston’s New Black Tie Collection
In the hopes to maintain a balance between a beautiful suit and immaculate shoes when attending formal events, JM Weston has created their very own Black Tie
G&G – Do They Ever Do Wrong? Nope!
This pattern, for me, looks to be one of the hardest ones to get dead on. I feel that if the last and the pattern aren't perfectly symbiotic, then this
Doing Black Differently
I used to go on a bit of a rant about black shoes in my early Snob times, but having moved to London, matured a bit (just only) and been subjected to a lot of
Meermin Mallorca – A Review & Appreciation
For some time now, I have been hearing and reading about this brand called Meermin Mallorca. It would have appeared that not long ago they had just popped onto
Anthony Delos Bespoke – Designed By A Blog Reader
Let me start off by saying, that I always appreciate it when any of you come to visit me and say hi. This always gives me great pleasure as I have said before
Pigskin Bestetti’s — Amazing As Always!!
What more is there to say??? Nothing that leaves Bestetti's factory seems to be short of spectacular. I guess what I can touch on that I don't believe I have
More Japanese Greatness – Clematis
What makes a shoe particular? THE DETAILS! That being, what can you spot on this shoe that is ever so subtly different??? Well, let's take a look.....see how
Shoes Of The Week – Aubercy Tassel Loafers
Picture Courtesy Of: So Black TieTime and time again, I am constantly impressed by what the French shoemaking firms are coming up with. Never do they really
Black on Blue on Blue on Black!!
The more that I spend time here in England and the more this crappy weather prevails, the more I find myself wearing black and blue, together. Two to three
Balancing Your Outfit
Expensive suits, crap shoes (with the exception of Colin Farrell, who looks to have some decent ones) Everything has its place, whether it’s cheap shoes,
Today’s Favorites – Bestetti’s ‘Gladiators’
It's been another one of those Mondays that I just could not seem to get the time to bust out my long post. That being, it will have to wait until tomorrow, and
Today’s Favorites – Louis Vuitton Monk Straps
While I cannot say that I am a big fan of mega-fashion brand, Louis Vuitton, I can say that every now and then, they do make a pretty decent shoe. This model
Shoes Of The Week – Aubercy Penny Loafers
The last shape of these loafers, by Aubercy, is absolutely stunning!! It's literally at that level, where it's perfect. Not too pointy, yet not too round
The Only Dress Shoe Ever Really Needed – The Black Wholecut
This title might sound like shoe lover blasphemy, and believe me I can't say that I would ever think of just having one, but.....if life presented itself with
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
