 Here we take a much closer look at the two pairs that newer-brand-on-the-scene In Corio sent me a few months back. A bold and elegant tan wholecut oxford and
Cordovan Look Without The Cordovan Price
Sometimes you like something but just cannot afford it or justify it. Cordovan leather is one of those things for many people. It's beautiful but often
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Septieme Largeur Patina Shoe collection is currently discounted at €70 per pair off their regular price. After deducting the VAT from the price (for those who
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Most people attribute the 'slipper' look to either a house shoe or a formal style pump. But for me, this is an outdated mentality. I think that it very much
Septieme Largeur S/S2022 Collection
Septieme Largeur has officially launched its new SS2022 collection. It is actually quite different for them this year. They kept it very classic and concise. A
Iconic Shoes: The Arca by Corthay
Never have I heard more so than the phrase "That looks like Corthay" in reference to any 1-3 eyelet derby that sometimes does and often does not, in fact, look
Massaro – Parisian Bespoke Shoemakers
It is odd as I feel like I have known about Massaro for about 10 years, but when scouring my blog for their name could not come up with anything. I found that
Stephane Jimenez Signature Oxford
French bespoke shoemaker, Stephane Jimenez, makes some of the most striking shoes you will see. A lot of what he does are oxfords. Not sure if this is his
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – In Corio
 Here we take a look at French shoemaker, In Corio, who specializes in well-fitting Blake Stitched footwear and offers classic models with subtle twists.
Welcome to the World of Corthay
 A fun and creative video highlighting the ethos of the Parisian brand, Maison Corthay, and how their shoes have a life of their own! Corthay offers
Interesting Models at Orban’s Shoes
Orban's has quite the unique collection going on and even some things I would have never looked twice at in my past, are now appearing more interesting than
Altan Bespoke Sample Series – Archives Brought to Life
Altan Bottier, of Paris, France, just recently decided to use the current state of the world to introduce something new on their Instagram page. One positive
London Super Trunk Show 2020 – Brand Showcase #1: Altan Bottier
The 1st shoe brand that I am showcasing for our London Super Trunk Show 2020 is one that I have been most thoroughly impressed with as of late. Although t
Aubercy Ghillies in Red & Green!
The Ghillie Brogue The traditional Ghillie brogue is not for everyone. But it is quite striking for sure and very dandy for those that look to be a
Berluti Does It Again – Ruins Dress Shoes
It pains me to write these types of posts against Berluti as in reality they use to inspire me and have made some of the most beautiful shoes that I have ever
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I was visiting the recent Corthay trunk show at Leffot and saw lots of new things on the table and collection at Corthay which was nice as I felt that
Aubercy Summer Sneakers – On Fire!
I am really loving Aubercy's dress sneakers range, particularly the new colorways for SS2018. It's not easy to make a dress sneaker, something sharp and elegant
Americana Style Brogues by Septieme Largeur
Americana style is spreading to France with Septieme Largeur's interpretation of the longwing gunboat brogue. I have always had mixed feelings about this mode
Altan Bottier – The Review
There are many makers you see online that are harder to find in person, many of them Japanese and some of them French. One of those makers for me was Altan
Bobbies – Driving Loafers Done Differently
For me, the idea of a driving loafer is to be comfortable and casual. It is a fun shoe, not a stuffy dress shoe that should be black and boring. Driving shoes,
Things To Know About Shoes Part 4: 31-40
31. Super fine sandpaper (the finest possible - P1200) is good for cleaning dirty suede. Just don't go gung-ho as like anything, going extreme will have it's
Corthay Shop Visit S/S2017 – Motcombe St. London
I recently had my bi-annual trip to Corthay of London, on Motcombe st in Knightsbridge, to see what was happening for Spring/Summer 2017 and had some intersting
LONDON SUPER TRUNK SHOW BRAND SHOWCASE #3 CAULAINCOURT
We are quite thrilled to let more people get acquainted with the the French brand Caulaincourt. It was founded 2008 by the entrepreneur Alexis Lafon and have
Golden Beauty by Aubercy
Most shoes that I see that are tan are brogues. And it gets a bit boring after a while as tan brogues while can be nice, just don't really do it for me. But
