In the past, one may have never known all of the possibilities he/she may have had when it came to the world of bespoke shoemaking, but thanks to the internet,
Archives for July 2011
Shoes Of The Week – Alden Collaborations
While I have lots to write about for my trip to Paris, it needs to be organized and the posts are going to be longer ones, so bear with me on these things. For
Today’s Favorites – Customer’s Shoes
While I feel like it has been forever since I have written, really it has only been almost exactly 48 hours, which is not that long, in fact, to go without a
Shoes — Part 2: Style Names & Terminology — Derby’s, Monk Straps & Others
With the second installment of 'Style Names & Terminology,' I will finish off laced shoes and monkstraps, before getting onto loafers and boots. As I mentioned
Today’s Favorites – Carreducker
I just realized that a plain toed shoe, whether it be a wholecut, a saddle shoe, or a model like this with just a facing, is by far my favorite type of shoe, so
London Sample Sales — Marc Hare, Be There!!
I thought that all of you that live in London or might be there during these two days would appreciate knowing about this. -Justin, "The Shoe Snob"
Shoes Of The Week – Anthony Delos
When you look at and appreciate pieces of art, such as these boots, it comes as no surprise that Anthony Delos has just recently won 'Meilleur Ouvrier de
Today’s Favorites – Allen Edmonds Randoms
I have always appreciated Allen Edmonds. While many of their styles, could be considered on the 'old-manish' side of the design spectrum, they still do make
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
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
Ugly Shoes — Seriously?
I seriously wonder what goes through the minds of certain designers when they are creating shoes like these? Even more so, how stores/online shops think to buy
Shoes Of The Week – Edward Green Brummell
As a lover of brogues, I must say that to this day I have not seen one that I like more than the Brummell, by Edward Green. Named after the well known dandy of
Today’s Favorites – Anthony Delos
Today I met a reader of my blog, and he just so happened to be wearing this shoe that you are looking at now, by Anthony Delos. It was funny because I was
Today’s Favorites – Alfred Sargent
It's always mind-boggling to know how many cool shoes are sold each day, around the world, yet how few people I see actually wearing something that is worthy of
Customer Finds – Old Cleverley Bespoke
One of my colleagues recently brought me two pairs of shoes that his grandfather had passed down to him. Now when this happens, it may be a really old pair of
Shoes – Part 1: Construction
The world of shoes is a vast one. There are many different terms to describe not only the shoe’s style name, but also the manner in which it was made as well as
Shoes Of The Week – Septieme Larguer’s Colored Shoes
In any industry, you can only do so many different things until you have to start repeating yourself. Yet, to this day, the shoe industry has not truly gone all
Saint Crispins Now In US
�Thanks to stores like Leather Soul and Leffot, the shoe aficionados around the US are able to find the shoes that they have always dreamed of owning withou
Today’s Favorites – Crockett & Jones
When I first saw all of these pictures, I could not believe my eyes! Not because Crockett & Jones does not make nice shoes, but they are usually on the
Corthay ‘Wilfred’
From self-taught shoe design to dabbling in pattern making, I have truly learned to love and appreciate the details and complexities of a shoe’s
Shoes Of The Week – Crocodile Loafers By Bestetti
Using crocodile (or alligator) on a pair of shoes, is most likely one of those things that you either love or absolutely hate. I have always had a mixed