Photo Courtesy of En Grande PompeWhat a beautiful shoe!! Probably not everyone's color of choice but it's hard to deny that the shoe looks nothing short of
Reader’s Questions, Sharing Experiences & Saint Crispins For Your Pleasure!
So, two things recently came up that I thought that I would share with all of you. The first being a few questions that the average person whom is not yet a
Reader’s Questions, Sharing Experiences & Saint Crispins For Your Pleasure!
So, two things recently came up that I thought that I would share with all of you. The first being a few questions that the average person whom is not yet a
Two Tone Magic – G&G
�Most of you may know that the Astaire, by Gaziano & Girling, is my favorite model of theirs. Every single little thing about it is top notch and I always lov
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
Saint Crispins In The Flesh!
Not too long ago The Armoury had a trunk show here in London with Saint Crispins as one of their attendees. As you know very well, I am quite a fan of them, so
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
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
Foot Versus Shoe Style
Saion - Derby good for wide feet with high instepsThere are many types of feet in this world, most of which would not be labeled as 'normal.' If you happen to
Today’s Favorites – The Best Wholecut, Ever!
�Most of you know that I am big advocate of the wholecut oxford (and any wholecut for that matter), as it's look of cleanliness and lack of fluff allows it t
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
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
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
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,
Today’s Favorites – John Lobb Wingtip Brogue
Picture Courtesy of Steps & StyleToday has been a manic day and therefore I will not be writing much, as I don't have a lot of spare time, but in reality, what
Today’s Favorites – Bespoke Austerity Brogues
I have a friend who like me, once ventured outside of the US to go and study shoemaking (among other things, such as be with his wife...also like me). That
What I Am Wearing
Before coming to England, I can wholeheartedly admit that I did not have a clue about suits and good tailoring. I used to even work in a place that sold (what I
Shoes Of The Week – Septieme Larguer
What an absolutely beautiful color!! The complexity of it amazes me, with how many different shades of blue (my favorite color) there is. From navy, to teal, to
Riccardo Bestetti Ready To Wear Collection
It's been a long time coming, but the day has finally arrived: Bestetti introduces his Ready-To-Wear collection at none other than the infamous Pitti Uomo.
What I Am Wearing
The beauty about having shoes that have fabric in the upper, is that if the fabric is relatively mild (such as this flannel is), then they are quite easy to
My Prototype Adjustments
I'm back! Sorry for the long time without posting, but I did not have time nor much access to anything while away on my quick trip to Spain. But alas, I am home
What I Am Wearing
The more and more that you see my personal collection, the more that you will realize that I love to gravitate towards two-toned shoes. This is actually a pair,
What I Am Wearing – Spectators
It's not very often that I break out my pair of 1920's Chicago gangster-style spectators, but I always love the reactions that I get when I do. It's funny,