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 being considered ‘cool.’ Take these MTO Alfred Sargent’s, for example. They are wonderful! And what’s even better is that the customer, had these made with his own design requests, almost a little bit like going bespoke. But even though I know that this is not the only guy in the world with a pair of gray suede dress shoes, I have NEVER seen one gracing a well-dressed man’s feet. And as sick as I am for shoes, I am the guy looking at everyone’s shoes as they walk passed me. So, as I write this blog, and see all of these cool shoes on the internet and on the shoe shelves, it makes me think about where they go when they get purchased? Maybe they just get put on a pedestal and become an object of admiration for the customer? Who knows? But if you are reading this and wear unique shoes and don’t mind sharing a picture, please feel free to send me one, so that I can have some proof and even put you up on the blog, if you so desire….
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Today’s Favorites – Alfred Sargent
While I am usually not into heavy looking shoes, I must say that this model by Alfred Sargent, is one of the nicest ‘working man’ type of boots that I have ever seen. Thanks to a reader of mine from Finland (who sent me this picture), I was able to gain some appreciation for this ‘denim’ type of boot, as he described it. As I love jeans myself — although I am no ‘denim head’– and I am sure that many of you do too, I can say that it is always nice to find a good looking leather shoe (or boot) that can compliment a good pair of jeans. And I can’t argue with my reader when he told me that these would look great with denim, because in all actuality, they definitely would! There is something about a nice derby boot that is quite appealing. While I can’t lie about balmoral boots being my preferred style, I can say that a derby boot such as this, definitely gives off that man’s man type of feel. That alone, is reason enough for many man to flock to this style, as a way to boost their esteem in the macho department. But nonetheless, macho or not, this boot would look good paired with some nice, denim jeans!!
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Not bad at all!
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I did saw something similar to these worn with denim, and they sure looked good! I want a pair with my jeans!
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I did saw something similar to these worn with denim, and they sure looked good! I want a pair with my jeans!
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Otso – Yea, I could use a nice pair too!!
-Justin, “The Shoe Snob”
Nadeem
Dear Justin,
I am a daily-reader of your blogs, and I follow your positings like a cult. Most of your writings are what I would write if I were you. I deeply admire your views & approach towards this hobby & passion for shoes, as I am the same sick guy as you minus the practical things that you often do and minus the training for shoe-making (though, everyday I wish that I could learn how to make shoes).
Having said that, to answer your question; this week, on Sunday I wore Grenson Alberts, black calf; on Monday, it was Alden’s norwegians, plaza last, in burgundy cordovan, yesterdays, C & J’s Onslow in burgundy cordovan, and today I am wearing Dinkelacker’s Rio full brogues in burgundy cordovan. And I plan to enjoy the luxury of a green cordovan loafers from Rancourts. You see, I celebrated this week as the “Cordovan Week”!
I wish I could post some pics, but can not as I am at work right now, and just checking on your latest postings.
Please never stop writing your thoughts.
Best regards,
Nadeem.
Justin FitzPatrick, "The Shoe Snob"
Nadeem – Thank you indeed for sharing and for all of your kind words. It sounds like you have quite a collection!! Would love to see those green cordovans, always intrigued by that color. Don’t worry, so long as I am around, I will write!
-Justin