While Summer is still technically something we can claim for 6 more days, on a weather and style basis it is over, and many brands are now preparing and
This Week’s Instagram Favorites
Instagram is literally one of the sole sources I now use for inspiration for the blog's photos. That is how incredibly powerful it has become. Which is quite
Leather Quality & how It Varies
Perfect leather all the way around….top grade too Let me start by saying that this is a long, yet informative post. I made a comment on the blog the other day
Crockett & Jones – Customer Endorsements
The greatest power a brand can have in today's social media is the ability to have other people freely promoting their products. And with the way that social
Mythbuster Part 1 – Leather Creasing Means Something is Wrong
Leather Creases. Plain and simple. There is no such thing as crease-free leather. Frankly, the thought of people thinking that leather should not crease is just
Grades Of Shoe Craftsmanship
Bespoke shoes by Gaziano & Girling As I have stated before, there seems to be a whole lot of confusion as to how a shoe is made (whether by hand, machine
Crockett & Jones Archive Shoes
I once asked Tony Gaziano, of Gaziano & Girling, who he thought made the best shoes of all time and he told me Crockett & Jones circa the beginning of
London Super Trunk Show 2017, MAY 13th – Hosted by Shoegazing & The Shoe Snob
***FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT MISSED THIS THE FIRST TIME AROUND, PLEASE SEE BELOW*** We are very proud to invite you to the world’s largest open event for classic
Crockett & Jones ‘New Website’ – An Inspiration!
Making a good website is hard and it takes a lot of work. There are a million and one ways to do this too, so picking the right one for your company can also be
Leather Is Not What You Think
The shoe industry is ever evolving. What was fact last year, is not this year and won't be next year. What I mean by that (and this is something that I have
How Long Should My Shoes Last?
How long my shoes should last is like asking, 'how long is a piece of string?' There are all kinds of expectations when it comes to shoes. The more you spend,
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SHOES PART 6: 51-60
***Pics in post have nothing to do with the post itself, except the last picture which is in reference to rule 50.**** 51. One rule in this long
The Business of Private Labeling
Re-posted from February 2014. There was recently a discussion on Facebook where one 'in-the-menswear-industry' individual quotes, "Interesting how all shoes
Shoe Manufacturing – How Long it Really Takes – Part 1- Factories
If you go to certain countries in Asia, you can get bespoke shoes in a matter of days. If you get it from some reputable European and/or Japanese makers, it can
Reader Question – Value of Quality??
Crockett & Jones Clifford, Courtesy of�Rugged Old Salt A reader recently asked me a question that I found to be quite pertinent to the interest of th
Best Crockett & Jones – Ever!
Sometimes a relatively simple shoe that might look good but be a bit flat in character can be uplifted a million times over with a bit of work in the polish and
Shoe Shining – Tips & Tricks
I have written a formal post about how to polish your shoes properly but just recently realized that I have never shared the secrets to overcoming all
The Black Cap Toe Oxford – Your Safe Bet
***Figures have changed since post was originally written*** In the safe world we live in, the black cap toe rules as the ultimate shoe for business wear.
Bowling Style Trainers by Crockett & Jones
I have a love/hate relationship with the bowling style smart trainer that many high end makers tend to make for the 'sneaker' like model. Usually you see it in
Crockett & Jones at Pitti Uomo 89
Okay well I am about to commence my posts on what I saw at Pitti now that the sale is coming to a close and things are somewhat quieting down. So get ready for
Crockett & Jones A/W Collection Now Shown – Coming Soon
Summer has only been a month going but for me it feels like it is almost over and I can't say why but it does. And possibly because you are already
Sussex Shoe Shop – Odds and Ends at Great Value
One of the biggest problems of owning a factory or being a shoe brand is all of the leftover stock that never gets purchased, no matter how hard to
Bryan Cuero of Brogue Geneva
The art of patina is always spreading and one that deserves recognition is Bryan Cuero, who holds his residence at Brogue shoe shop in Geneva. While I
Crockett & Jones S/S2015 Upcoming Models
I just had a look at the new S/S2015 shoe collection by Crockett & Jones and am impressed with that I have seen. Not only have they gone bold in their