Re-posted from February 2014. There was recently a discussion on Facebook where one 'in-the-menswear-industry' individual quotes, "Interesting how all shoes
Shoe Manufacturing – How Long it Really Takes – Part 1- Factories
If you go to certain countries in Asia, you can get bespoke shoes in a matter of days. If you get it from some reputable European and/or Japanese makers, it can
Reader Question – Value of Quality??
Crockett & Jones Clifford, Courtesy of?Rugged Old Salt A reader recently asked me a question that I found to be quite pertinent to the interest of the
Best Crockett & Jones – Ever!
Sometimes a relatively simple shoe that might look good but be a bit flat in character can be uplifted a million times over with a bit of work in the polish and
The Black Cap Toe Oxford – Your Safe Bet
In the safe world we live in, the black cap toe oxford rules as the ultimate shoe for business wear. It's usually the first shoe you get when you are a
Bowling Style Trainers by Crockett & Jones
I have a love/hate relationship with the bowling style smart trainer that many high end makers tend to make for the 'sneaker' like model. Usually you see it in
Crockett & Jones at Pitti Uomo 89
Okay well I am about to commence my posts on what I saw at Pitti now that the sale is coming to a close and things are somewhat quieting down. So get ready for
Crockett & Jones A/W Collection Now Shown – Coming Soon
Summer has only been a month going but for me it feels like it is almost over and I can't say why but it does. And possibly because you are already
Sussex Shoe Shop – Odds and Ends at Great Value
One of the biggest problems of owning a factory or being a shoe brand is all of the leftover stock that never gets purchased, no matter how hard to
Bryan Cuero of Brogue Geneva
The art of patina is always spreading and one that deserves recognition is Bryan Cuero, who holds his residence at Brogue shoe shop in Geneva. While I
Crockett & Jones S/S2015 Upcoming Models
I just had a look at the new S/S2015 shoe collection by Crockett & Jones and am impressed with that I have seen. Not only have they gone bold in their
Rant: A Blogger’s Writing (Plus Some Shoe Porn)
It's not so often that I go on a rant but every now and then something sets me over the top and I feel that must let it out. That being, I received a few
Crockett & Jones MTO Boots!
A blog reader sent me a pair of his newly acquired Crockett & Jones MTO balmoral boots and I must say that I was thoroughly impressed as it reminded me of
The Cordovan Loafer by Crockett & Jones
I have never personally understood the huge, cult-like appeal to cordovan. I mean, it shines really nice, lasts really long and is durable, but I guess for the
Autumnal Feel feat. Crockett & Jones
I just arrived in my factory town and have a quick 20 minutes to spare, so thought that I would knock out a quick post and show you all this lovely shot of some
Buying International Products Online
EDIT - MARCH 15TH, 2016: THE US JUST PASSED A LAW INCREASING THE LEVEL OF EXEMPTION ON PRIVATELY IMPORTED GOODS, FROM $200 TO $800 SO NOW PROVIDING THAT YOUR
Crockett & Jones Spring/Summer 2014
Today should hopefully (fingers crossed) be the last of my crazy manic days. Therefore while I don't have a lot of things to say about the actual post today, I
Navy Grain Boot by Crockett & Jones
So I have finally managed to find a few seconds of spare time on my North American Tour and thought that I would share with you a great looking winter
What a Bit of Polish Can Do
While there is a limit to what polish can do in terms of extreme renovation, you would be pleasantly surprised to the extent of what it can do when used
Sunday Shoe Porn
Corthay Circle, Courtesy of En Grande Pompe JM Weston, Courtesy of En Grande Pompe Bespoke
Crockett & Jones – SS2013 New Suede Loafer Collection
As the summer time comes (if it ever really does here in London), my mind and sartorial inclinations are often being directed towards loafers, particularly
Crockett & Jones Green Suede Cavendish
Green is really starting to grow on me as a color of attire, whether it be in your jumper, your tie, your trousers, and especially your footwear! However,
Crockett & Jones for Japanese Market
I have explained this once before, I believe, but what many of you might not know is that for certain markets, like Japan, shoes are made especially for the
Prince Charles Visits Crockett & Jones
Just recently HRH Prince Charles embarked on a two day journey, visiting factories around England, on a quest to reinvigorate and celebrate the idea of British
