Cheaney has a new line of Americana shoes in two-tone motifs very reminiscent of a time gone in the South of the USA when spectators were all the fashion! As we
Best Shoe Instagram Account – Crockett & Jones
Most Instagram?accounts are simply a makeshift attempt at uploading random photos, quite hardly ever with a theme used to present the account. But Crockett
Pet Peeves in the Shoe Industry – The List – The First Ten
There are many things that happen in the shoe world that make this snob a bit crazy when I see it occurring. Some of it I feel is done from lack of education so
The Crompton by Gaziano & Girling
Simon Crompton has been honored with an MTO model by Gaziano & Girling, giving him the name of the model that he essentially created through the
James Fox of Crockett & Jones – Interview
1. What is your role at Crockett & Jones? And not just a title, what are you responsible for? I mainly focus on the hands on Marketing & Advertising…
Nicholas Templeman Oxford with Fierceness
Pulling off an aggressive line in a classic shoe is a hard thing to do. And when I say aggressive I don't mean it in negative way but rather something
A Proper Winter Boot by Loake
I saw this picture (above) on Instagram yesterday and was extremely impressed not only for the quality of the photography but also the nice looking pair of
Crockett & Jones New A/W17 Collection
While Summer is still technically something we can claim for 6 more days, on a weather and style basis it is over, and many brands are now preparing and
This Week’s Instagram Favorites
Instagram is literally one of the sole sources I now use for inspiration for the blog's photos. That is how incredibly powerful it has become. Which is quite
New & Lingwood – Summer Chukkas in All Colors
The word 'boot' usually brings to mind Autumn/Winter feelings and thoughts of the corresponding attire but when thinking of a chukka boot, I tend to think of it
The Shoe Cirlce by GGDecoMan
Making a good shoe circle image is not as easy as it looks. Getting the shoes to be nearly perfect in terms of distance and height/balance is challenging and if
Crockett & Jones – Customer Endorsements
The greatest power a brand can have in today's social media is the ability to have other people freely promoting their products. And with the way that social
Crockett & Jones Archive Shoes
I once asked Tony Gaziano, of Gaziano & Girling, who he thought made the best shoes of all time and he told me Crockett & Jones circa the beginning of
Gaziano & Girling New Jodhpur Boot Model
Gaziano & Girling never stop ceasing to impress with this new jodhpur boot model that they have launched a few weeks back. Unlike most jodhpur boots that
Gaziano & Girling Launches RTW Outlet in NYC
Gaziano & Girling is launching a RTW stock presence in NYC early next week which is a huge step for them to gaining more traction in the US and
Bookbinder Leather — Don’t Be Fooled
While living in America and working at Nordstrom (way back when), I remember many of the Italian brands making shoes in what looked like a cross between
Crockett & Jones ‘New Website’ – An Inspiration!
Making a good website is hard and it takes a lot of work. There are a million and one ways to do this too, so picking the right one for your company can also be
Loake New 1880 Export Grade
I have never been the biggest supporter of Loake, not because they can't make a good shoe, but mainly because of their prevalent use of bookbinder leather on
Blue Shoes Becoming The Norm
I recently went on Gaziano & Girling's Instagram page and noticed that recently they have been commissioning a lot of blue shoes in their Made to Order
Foster & Son: An Ode To Archaic Bespoke Shoes
I am a firm believer in the thought that technology, albeit amazing, has made society as a whole, a lot lazier. We don't have to work nearly as hard (or at all
Things To Know About Shoes Part 5: 41-50
41. Many well known European shoe brands (clothing too) claim their products are made in their country, but outsource about 80% of their production to
Happy Thanksgiving + Shoes
First and foremost, I would like to wish all that celebrate, a wonderful Thanksgiving. It was always my favorite holiday, mainly because I literally got all of
The Saddle Derby by Edward Green
My idea of shoe design is to take existing classics and add a small detail on them that separates them from the masses. Most brands don't do this though, not
The Business of Private Labeling
Re-posted from February 2014. There was recently a discussion on Facebook where one 'in-the-menswear-industry' individual quotes, "Interesting how all shoes
