Many of you have probably heard the term 'Toe Spring' before but I am sure that not as many of you probably know what it is actually referring to. Well, let's
Archives for March 2016
Ghillies Gone Wild – Caulaincourt
As much as I love traditional dress shoes, I love even more the concoction of something casual mixed with something dressy. These ghillies oxfords by
G&G Astaire – Always my Favorite!
The Astaire was my original favorite model by Gaziano & Girling, ever since they first launched. And even though they have released many more
Barker’s New Brogues
Sometimes to break the norm, you don't actually need to create something new but just refresh the details. That is precisely what Barker has done with their new
Gaziano & Girling x J.FitzPatrick Footwear Sample Sale 2016
It's that time of year again, a time that many of you wait�patiently�for as getting G&G shoes at less than retail is not often nor easy, at best. But f
The Shoe Snob London Showroom
It's been a long road for The Shoe Snob/J.FitzPatrick Footwear brands, from starting at Gieves & Hawkes on #1 Savile Row back in 2012 to sharing space with
Balmoral Boots by Meccariello
I am usually not to crazy about tan shoes outside of brogues, maybe loafers as I tend to wear them with jeans but tan shoes in general just really aren't my
Do It Yourself Shoe Dyeing
A reader recently sent me a picture of his collection of Ed Et Al boots that he had patina'd all by himself and I must say that he did a fantastic job. And
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Photo:�A&H Mag My father taught me a lot of important values in my life of which many were about money and how to not let it control your life. Fo
A Very Elegant Chukka by Bestetti
I really like chukka boots, but just realized that I only have one pair of them and don't wear them often. I don't know why that is but I need to
Stephane Jimenez – The Next Great French Shoemaker
When I say the words, Stephane Jimenez, many of you won't know what that means or who it is. But you should if you fancy yourself a shoe connoisseur. The reason
Bontoni ‘Incanto’ for Bergdorf Goodman
Last time I was in NYC (Nov '15), I took my typical stroll from Leffot in the Village, up to 6th and about 40th or so, across to 5th and then up to
Don’t Sleep on Burgundy Shoes – Stefano Bemer
When most men think of burgundy shoes what probably pops into their head is one of two things; 1. Penny or tassel loafers from some 100 year old company or some
Navy Shell Cordovan by Trickers
If you want boots that will last you not only the rest of your life but quite possibly that of your son and maybe even grandson's life, then what you want to
Contemplated Medallions
Making a medallion for your shoes is not easy, let me tell you. Not only for the fact that it has to fit a certain confined space but also has to be ('should