Here I unbox a pair of Spier & Mackay wholecut oxfords in brown Weinheimer calf. One of the sleeker models available in their solid
Why Are Wholecut Oxfords More Expensive?
Ever wonder why Wholecut oxfords cost more than other models of the oxford family? You might think to yourself that it is odd, assuming that because it is one
JM Weston’s New Black Tie Collection
In the hopes to maintain a balance between a beautiful suit and immaculate shoes when attending formal events, JM Weston has created their very own Black Tie
Masaru Okuyama – My New Favorite Japanese Maker
I first came into contact with Masaru Okuyama's shoes while I was in Paris visiting the Aubercy shop where they were hosting a little corner for Mr. Okuyama in
Paulus Bolten – Flame On!!
You can always count on a patina artist to blow the socks off the crowd by creating a fire breathing shoe, and that is exactly what Paulus Bolten did just here
Sunday Shoe Porn!
Tom FordGaziano & GirlingEdward GreenIl QuadrifoglioAubercy (above and below)
Bespoke Shoes from Poland – Tadeusz Januszkiewicz
It's always a pleasure coming into contact with shoes that you have always seen online but never in person. I have always been quite intrigued with shoemaking
Rants, Raves, Braves & Some Shoe Porn
Today is just one of those days where I am quite bored of talking about shoes and find myself a bit more inclined to talk about something that bothers me a bit,
Bespoke Maftei? Why not?!!
While I do love my wholecuts, free of anything at all, I must admit that I do think that I prefer it with a tad bit of brogueing, just to spice it up a bit.
Patinas On Another Level
There are not too many makers left that I am dying to get a pair from. I can definitely count them on one hand, with less than the 5 fingers. And as you can
Septieme Largeur Fall/Winter Product
A trip to Paris is not complete without me giving Septieme Largeur a visit to see what they have been cooking up! And it just so happened that a lot of their
My Trip To Aubercy Part 2: Bespoke/More MTO
The thing about Xavier was that he was probably the most passionate person I have ever met. We talked for over an hour and a half and it was so clear that his
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
Shoes Of The Week – Pigskin Wholecuts by Carreducker
The more that I see pigskin used for shoemaking, the more that it grows on me. At first I was not so keen on it, not really sure why, just that I wasn't. But
Today’s Favorites – Septieme Largeur
I figured that while I have been pitching wholecuts quite tough for the last few weeks or so, I might as well keep on! I mean, how could I not after seeing
Shoes Of The Week – Bestetti Gray Wholecuts
The nice thing about Riccardo Bestetti's shoes is the fact that you can clearly see the defined lines that have been shaped by the lasting of the leather over
The Only Dress Shoe Ever Really Needed – The Black Wholecut
This title might sound like shoe lover blasphemy, and believe me I can't say that I would ever think of just having one, but.....if life presented itself with
Today’s Favorites: Customer’s Berluti Shoes
I never seem to tire of old Berluti shoes. Every time I have to shine them, even though they are not my favorite shoe, I seem to enjoy them more than anything
Today’s Favorites – a.Testoni
One thing that you do not see that often, is people wearing red shoes. Granted, the Pope, has done a good job at trying to promote them, but it so far hasn't
Shoes Of The Week – Bontoni Whole Cuts
Even though I can be pretty ostentatious and like shoes that are crazy colors and uniquely designed, I still admire more than anything a shoe that defies all
Today’s Favorites – Crocodile Whole Cuts by Riccardo Bestetti
There is beauty and then there is beauty. These shoes by Riccardo Bestetti fall into both categories. There is nothing quite like a whole cut shoe in crocodile,
Laszlo Vass: A Private Collection
Laszlo Vass shoes are truly beautiful. And coming from me, who is not the biggest fan of protruding welts and thick soles (at least not on slim dress shoes), it
Aged Burgundy Berluti’s
I don't think that any color of shoe ages more beautifully than that of burgundy/oxblood/cordovan. The natural patina that a burgundy shoe creates over the
Shoes — Part 2: Style Names & Terminology — Oxfords
To get back to a little bit of education, I have decided to write my 'Monday long posts', on everything and anything referring to shoes, that being, the
