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
Savile Row Style Part 2 – Stowers
On our Savile Row Style Part 2 I am going to introduce to you STOWERS BESPOKE. Stowers is a part of the so called "new generation" of bespoke tailors that
Savile Row Style Part 1 – Drakes
Since it is a DEDICATED TO SHOES blog I am mostly going to accent that, but what I thought could be potentially interesting for the reader is a little dash of
Teal Suede Double Monks by John Lobb
I have always loved the color Teal, especially when it is on the darker side so that it is not overly ostentatious (at least in the matter of clothing). And
Mario Bemer Bespoke
The side profile of Mario Bemer's bespoke shoes are always flawless in my eyes. Now when I say flawless normally I am talking about the making side but in
From Dreams to Reality – Christian Kimber Shop
It is quite amazing to see someone progress, especially when it is someone you know personally. I remember when first meeting Christian Kimber and becoming
Ghillies Gone Wild – Caulaincourt
As much as I love traditional dress shoes, I love even more the concoction of something casual mixed with something dressy. These ghillies oxfords by
Stephane Jimenez – The Next Great French Shoemaker
When I say the words, Stephane Jimenez, many of you won't know what that means or who it is. But you should if you fancy yourself a shoe connoisseur. The reason
Don’t Sleep on Burgundy Shoes – Stefano Bemer
When most men think of burgundy shoes what probably pops into their head is one of two things; 1. Penny or tassel loafers from some 100 year old company or some
The New Leatherfoot Emporium
It would appear that Leatherfoot has been busy in the last few years, building the greatest thing to come out of Toronto since, well....I don't know really? But
Tassels Done Differently – Laszlo Vass
There aren't too many ways you can change a tassel loafer. It's a straight forward design that does not leave room for much else. The exception, as
Scarpe di Bianco at Pitti Uomo 89
My last and final post about Pitti Uomo 89 is all about Scarpe di Bianco shoes, who make a fantastic piece of footwear that are always impressing me with their
Chukkas With A Twist – Norman Vilalta
I like a chukka boot, I really do. But sometimes I see them (or wear them) and feel a bit bored by the monotony. Every now and then, I feel like it needs to
Septieme Largeur – Gedeon
The shoe-boot model is an acquired taste. You either love it or hate it. It is quite typically French in style and is often seen being attempted by French
Mario Bemer in 2016
Mario Bemer has come a long way since the launch of his brand and what he started with. At first, he had one last, an idea and a space to project that idea.
Edward Green – New Last, New Models
Another brand always visited at Pitti Uomo is Edward Green. And they always have something new and exciting being added to their mix of greatness. This season,
Burgundy Suede Loafers by Mannina
Caught wind of this lovely loafer during my last time in Florence and was struck by it's beauty. I think that this year you will see a lot of burgundy
Carlos Santos for Skoaktiebolaget
A lot of change is going on in the industry these days and I feel like there will be a huge revolution this year of smaller makers becoming more known and the
New Models by Gaziano & Girling
In the past few years Gaziano & Girling have been really busy with the new shop of theirs in London, growing the brand on a global scale and thus not having
Barbanera – Nero is the New Black
There has been a long time push for the idea of wearing more shoes outside the monotonous shade of black, a push that was most definitely supported by
First Round of Dandy Shoe Care x J.FitzPatrick “David” Boot
I have just received word from Alexander of Dandy Shoe Care that the first round of patinas are finished on our collaborative David boot model, which was a new
Paolo Scafora at Pitti Uomo 89
Every Pitti Uomo I have my ritual of visiting the same shoemakers that present season after season. One of those makers is Paolo Scafora who in my mind is one
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
J.FitzPatrick Winter Sale 2nd Markdown – 50% Off & More!!
We have just reached the two week mark since starting our Winter Sale and with that are further reducing our discount in the hopes to flush out the rest of our