A name you probably have never heard of (except maybe the once that I wrote about them way back when) that makes spectacular shoes in the typically French flair
Archives for 2013
New J.FitzPatrick Models/Website Coming
Dear Readers, Long posts have been far and few between these days and it's not because I am becoming less dedicated to the blog, but more so that I am just so
Alexander The Great!! Patina Extraordinaire!
Handing in your existing shoes and getting back something completely different is a good feeling. A feeling that I am sure that Mr. Alexander
Simple Elegance by Aubercy
This is probably the most beautiful simple shoe that I have ever seen. It's just so elegantly plain, but has all of the little details that make it stand out
Gaziano & Girling coming to America!
Gaziano & Girling are hitting the States for the bi-annual trip to take orders on bespoke and MTO requests. So if you are interested in their
Stefano Bemer Is Back!! And Coming to London!
While unfortunately the name of the title of this post is more figuratively speaking (and thus not literal), it still goes without saying that the
Saint Crispins’ MTO’s = AMAZING!!
The shoes shown in these pics here present some of the most vivid colors that I have ever seen on footwear outside of a professional patina, particularly that
Where is Barker Black?
It's always exciting when a promising new brand comes about and starts doing things a little bit differently, yet still maintains a bit of classical elegance.
We Have All Gone Kiltie!
It's amazing to watch a trend take off. One person creates the bold design and then everyone follows suit, in one way or another, creating their own version of
Norwegian Stitch & Koronya Bespoke Shoes
I have always had conflicting feelings towards the Norwegian stitch construction. On the one hand it looks very sturdy and makes me feel
Dandy Shoe Care
I recently just sent a pair of my shoes off to Mr. Alexander Nurulaeff to have touched up and I am feeling quite excited about getting them back and seeing the
Red Gaziano & Girling Wholecuts…
Vintage Cherry by Gaziano & Girling is quite possibly the best shade of red the footwear industry has ever seen. It's not so strong that it frightens you or
Issues with the Blog
Dear Readers, I am not sure if any of you have been experiencing problems viewing the blog or issues with slow processing times, but it would
The Little Shoemaker
Not too long after my baby boy was born (he is now 6 weeks old), I received an unexpected package in the mail which just so happened to be a gift from
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
Shoes, Socks & Ties
It is often said that shoes are an accessory to an outfit. I have never really agreed with this train of thought as I believe that shoes are one of the more
Bestetti Back At It!
Bestetti's workshop must be one of the greatest places on earth (for shoe lovers). The amount of shoe greatness that he creates on a regular basis, must add up
Blue Suede Monks by JM Weston
Everyone should own a pair of blue suede shoes. Period. They are A. So versatile; B. So frickin' cool and C. Double extra cool. You can literally wear them with
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
Anthony Delos – A Legend Disappears…Eaten by Berluti
Money rules. Full stop. But it is not always ruling for the good. And while I intend to become a man of wealth myself, often I find it sad when wealth swallows
Ferragamo Goes British
I am not going to lie, I used to really like Ferragamo and if I am going to be even more honest, I still kind of do. That being, I don't like everything that
The Whole Cut Loafer – The New Most Versatile Shoe….EVER!
In the early days of the blog, back in 2010, I had a different outlook on shoes, style and ultimately, life. Due to that different outlook, I felt that the most
Green Suede Spectators
A deep green suede can be one of the most attractive leathers to use on a shoe, particularly if it is done right. I, myself, have been searching for the right
Zonkey Boot Jodhpur
I have always liked the idea of Jodhpur boots but have never really took the plunge into them. Thinking about it, the only boots that I really every like on my