Hot, Hot, and More Hot
When it gets this hot it’s tempting to wear your shoes without socks. I’m not talking about sandals or sneakers. I’m talking about “shoes” like my Church’s Grafton.
I tried it on Saturday, and didn’t get very far. For me relief came in a small box of Band Aid Brand, Blister Block strips.
Sure powder helps absorb perspiration but in this heat, not very much. What’s your secret to wearing shoes barefoot comfortably?
June 9th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Though it’s not barefoot, I’m a huge fan of terrycloth socks.
Not so much with shorts…
(Came by the shop for the first time this weekend, loved it!)
June 9th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
steven, congrats on the new shop - great location, great shoes, great owner.
nice move on setting up a blog. now get ready for all the flaming!
grafton as the first post, though?!? and in (appears to be) binder leather too! interesting choice.
i tend to stay as far away as possible from corrected grain leather…i break out into hives from all the nasty creasing!
hope to see vass in your future inventory.
June 9th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Glad I stopped by last Sat too. Gorgeous and serene place you got there. Definitely my favorite corner in my neighborhood
June 9th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
I gotta stop by the shop. I think i’m the only fan of the store that lives above 96th street. Umm…I try my best not to wear shoes without socks. I have sensitive feet and they get cut easy. Loafers are a different store. Are you guys going to be carrying any John Lobb’s?
June 9th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
not wearing socks with your shoes is ultimately un-hygenic.
June 9th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
I use Johnston and Murphy no-show socks. They work great.
June 10th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
use a non grease lotion to avoid sweating. Works great and leave shoes dry
June 11th, 2008 at 6:29 am
I would generally wear socks with any kind of lace-up shoe, with the excpetion of a moccasin or boat shoe. I stick to soft-calf, or well-worn loafers.
After a few seasons of wear, the G&G Antibes with a pair of linen pants might do the trick.
June 11th, 2008 at 6:30 am
Edit - forgot the word “not”
I would generally NOT wear socks with any kind of lace-up shoe, with the excpetion of a moccasin or boat shoe. I stick to soft-calf, or well-worn loafers.
After a few seasons of wear, the G&G Antibes with a pair of linen pants might do the trick.
July 2nd, 2008 at 5:23 pm
A few days ago I happened across a mention on the GQ website of ‘loafer socks’ by Banana Republic that are meant for affecting a sockless look whilst wearing proper shoes, I picked up some over the weekend and they do the trick.
July 3rd, 2008 at 1:43 pm
The no show socks never seem to protect my heels. This is the one area that gets ripped up with shoes and no socks. I’ve tried putting on a bandaid but that just rubs off my skin after walking a little bit
July 10th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Steve:
Are your Church’s shoes from the Royal line that has been much talked about lately on AskAndy website?
July 10th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Joe,
These Church’s are from the classic collection. The Royal line is available to us. If you are interested in them please let me know.
July 17th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Steve,
Thanks your reply. What’s the difference between the Classic collection and the Royal from Church’s?
The Royal is getting a lot of play on the web.