(picture courtesy of Classic Shoes for Men Seeing vintage shoes is always a treat for me as it represents a time where our traditional oxford (the way in
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Picture Courtesy of Rugged Old SaltKoji Suzuki makes a beautiful shoe...without question. And this shoe is no exception. But what I have a hard time coming to
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Dear Readers,So, today is another day that I simply don't have the capacity to think of witty or intelligent things to say, nor do I really have the time, so as
Prince Charles Visits Crockett & Jones
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Bestetti's shoes are so beautiful they almost don't look real. That's the feeling I get when I look at the picture above. It's so pristine and flawless and it's
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It's so close that I can almost taste it and I can't decide on whether or not I am fully prepared or a million miles away. It's so surreal, as I have been
What A Bit Of Polish Can Do…..
After....Sometimes it truly is amazing what a little bit (or actually a whole lot) of polish can do. More often than not, if your shoe is made of good leather,
Berwick Shoes — A New Player In The Industry
A few weeks back, I was emailed by a factory in Spain who has their own label called Berwick shoes. They were offering to send me a pair of my choice for
George Cleverley Grey Brogues…..Watch Out Now!
I once wrote an article on the blog in regards to grey shoes becoming the new black. While I still very much believe that we are going to start seeing more grey
A Bit of Purple Action – Clarence Clifford….
For awhile there had been some rustling noises about the old Edward Green factory being occupied by a new and upcoming brand. That brand (at first) consisted of
The Perfect Brown Full-Brogue?
Photo Courtesy of Zimmermann & KimI have always loved and admired the last shapes of Laszlo Vass (the more elongated ones). I might even be so bold to say that
Why Care About The Shoe, When The Pillow Is Much Cooler?
One of the things that I hate spending money on, is decor. Maybe it's because I am a man or something, but it just pains me to buy things that make my
J.FitzPatrick Footwear Update
Ladies & Gentleman,The time is almost near for the long anticipated launch of my footwear collection, J.FitzPatrick. Here you can see about two thirds of my
How to become shoe designer part 4 2
A rough draft of my collection - certain things will be changed...If you make it to the point in which you are ready to have your collection made but just need
How To Become A Shoe Designer � Part 4: The Manufacturing Side
A rough draft of my collection - certain things will be changed...If you make it to the point in which you are ready to have your collection made but just need
Ed Et Al – Singaporean Shoemakers On The Rise
For a long time now, I have been hearing this name Ed Et Al, whether by chance or by blog readers writing me up to check them out. I figured that since I had
Shoes Of The Week – The Unknown Gems
Photo Courtesy of: Style ForumDear Readers,I am sorry to say that I am not going to be able to write much today. I have been quite swamped under these last days
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
How To Become A Shoe Designer Part 3.1: The Creative Side — Shoe Designing
Let me first start of by saying that I have no credentials in shoe design and/or company branding. The closest that I have to design skills was drawing
How To Become A Shoe Designer Part 2: The Retail Experience
When I graduated university I was working for Nordstrom, at the flagship store in Downtown Seattle, where all of the buyers and corporate offices were located.
Today’s Favorites – Spectators
Dear Readers,I am sorry but I won't have enough time today to bust out my usual long Monday post, but I promise that I will do my best to get it out by
Shoes Of The Week – Grenson Heritage/Ground Zero Collections
Many people may associate Grenson with their relatively new stylized shoe range made in India that have been blowing-away the fashion side of the shoe industry,
Green Suit, Green Shoes – I Might As Well Be A Martian!
I really like the color green but sometimes find it so difficult to pair with other colors. For me, it's usually just a matter of putting blue with it, but what
Today’s Favorites – Vass-tacular!
Picture Courtesy Of: Style ForumVass is one of those brands that I believe no proper shoe wardrobe should be without. This is why I always feel ashamed that I