In light of the old vintage Crockett & Jones shoes that I put up awhile back (HERE), a reader sent me a picture of one of his own MTO concoction put together by
What I Am Wearing – Going Bold!
Ever since I have come to England, I feel as though I have become a tad bit more conservative, which isn't a bad thing at all as I sometimes pushed the limits
Today’s Favorites – Albaladejo Inheritance Shoes
According to legend, before there was Carmina, there was just the Albaladejo family making shoes under their family name. I am not quite sure how far this stems
Today’s Favorites – Custom Boat Shoes
Many of you may know how much of a sucker I am for a nice boat shoe which probably stems from my lack of? enthusiasm for flip flops, and therefore needing a
A Shoe For Every Color
Septieme Largeur - Light GrayThe best thing about the modern dress shoe industry is this ability to possess practically any color of shoe that you want. With
Alfred Sargent – Circle of Balmoral Boots
Picture Courtesy of: ClaymoorThis is the greatest picture that I have ever seen, hands down. Nothing else in the world compares to the idea behind this, and I
What I Am Wearing – Le Noeud Papillon
Not long ago a reader of the blog, who also happens to be the owner of Le Noeud Papillon, sent me a bow tie in gratitude of the blog, which I found to be very
Today’s Favorites – Saint Crispins Split Toe
Usually I am not a huge fan of derbies, nor split toes alike but for some reason Saint Crispin's shoes seem to put a spell on me. One aspect is that even if I
Today’s Favorites – The Circle Of Shoes
Photo Courtesy Of: Parisian GentlemanThe thing that I love about French gentleman, is that they are not afraid to push the envelope in regards to sartorial
Shoes Of The Week – Crockett & Jones Archives
For the shoes alone, sometimes I wished that I was alive back in the 1910's-30's. Seeing that Gatsby-esque model on the left makes me understand how truly far
Shoes Of The Week – Crockett & Jones Archives
For the shoes alone, sometimes I wished that I was alive back in the 1910's-30's. Seeing that Gatsby-esque model on the left makes me understand how truly far
Best Dressed Man In London
First note: I am not a professional photographer, hence the angle of this picture making his jacket look way too long and his torso very disproportionate. But
Today’s Favorites – Tom Ford Tassel Loafers
While I can't say that Tom Ford shoes warrant the ridiculous retail sticker cost that comes with them, I can say that for a "designer" he does have some
Shoes Of The Week – Vintage Spectators
There is truly nothing more eye-catching than a nice spectator. The amount of white that is usually present can't help but allure you in to their captivating
Today’s Favorites – Buttero Boat Shoes
You may read this blog, look at all of my 'what I am wearing' posts, and think that I am just some snob that wears nothing but high end shoes and 'dress'
A Different Outfit Every Day
Looking at this picture, and not really liking the burgundy trousers paired with my (predominantly black) outfit, made me realize something about myself and the
Why Is America Still So Far Behind
Goodyear welted Santoni - retailed at $975 5 years agoI used to think that I knew so much about shoes, back when I was just a salesman at Nordstrom and had yet
Shoes Of The Week – Caulaincourt Bucks’
Dear Readers,I am finally back in town, after about a 24 hour (including 8 hours lost) day of traveling, and to be honest I feel good to be back. For all of
The Best Shoemaker You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
In light of recent events (emails) and the fact that it would appear that some people are confused as to what I am actually doing, I wish to explain a few
The Beauty of a Custom Patina
It's my last day in Seattle and therefore I am trying to use my limited time to spend with all of my friends and family, which ultimately meanss that I don't
When a Shoe Looks Like a Piece of Art
The problem with bespoke shoes, is that sometimes they look so damn good that they don't even look like footwear, more just look like art for the sake of
What I Am Wearing
The difference between bespoke vs. non-bespoke is truly astounding. While I may not notice it as I am actually wearing the garments, I see it in this picture,
Today’s Favorites – Saint Crispins Saddle Shoe
So, I am back in Seattle feeling a bit strange, almost as if I am a stranger in my own city and am therefore a little bit discombobulated, which has left me
Shoes Of The Week – Gaziano & Girling Astaire
So I am in LA for a two day pit stop before heading back to Seattle, and am loving the feeling of being back in the States. Don't get me wrong, I love London,
