Joe F. recently posted a great question, “What’s the difference between the EG Dover and the Perth ?” A very good question indeed. I would also like to add to this comparison the Ecton . Here are the 3 shoes for your inspection. The Dover on the 606 (?) last with a double leather sole [...]
I was looking through pictures of my trip to Paris this past March and thought it would be nice to post some of them related to shoes and the men that make them. Pierre Corthay (left) & Steven Taffel in Paris, March 2008 Pierre’s Workroom; where the hand burnishing takes place Xavier Aubercy (right) & [...]
The colors of these leathers are what really make these shoes appealing. They are especially attractive for summer but easily worn in the fall and winter. I like the way the colors of the different styles pair up. These are colors that look great with navy or gray, as well as brown and tan suits, [...]
Pierre Corthay and Edward Green bring our two versions of the Monk Strap to you. Either look great dressed up or down, they are masculine and stylish. Monk straps aren’t for everyone but I’ve always liked them. Pierre Corthay – Montaigne in Terre on the 002 last Edward Green – Westminster in Dark Oak on [...]
I’ve written recently about men buying shoes for their birthdays, well there is another occasion that ranks right up there and that of course is the wedding. Here is a list of shoes that were purchased to be worn to weddings either by the grooms or the guests. Artioli – 06M090 in Black Calf & [...]
If there’s one thing I always look forward to on the weekend is Bill Cunningham’s column in the NY Times entitled “On the Street”. These days it can be found on line which is great for those that don’t have access to the paper edition of the Times. Todays article is wonderful, as he photographed [...]
I wanted to share with you a few of the shoes I wear in and around Leffot. I think it’s important to wear what we sell for a few of reasons. First it gives me a better idea how a shoe fits which in turn helps me gauge how it will fit a customer. I [...]
Well the heat is back in New York and once again we look for ways to stay cool while looking good. Sure flip-flops are cool, but they don’t necessarily look it. For my money the Mars by Aubercy really delivers. It’s extremely lightweight and flexible which in turn helps your foot stay cooler and drier. [...]
The Moment is a daily blog that spans the T Magazine universe of fashion, design, food and travel. Today’s post by Sandra Ballentine T Magazine’s Senior Editor is all about Leffot. Sandra’s Sources is where Sandra opens up her little black book of tips on where to go, what to buy, and whom to know, [...]
This MTO (made to order) pair of Corthay Mahler’s just arrived for our client Stuart. He’s a big Corthay fan and in fact brought this style to my attention. He really did his homework on this one, you won’t find these on the Corthay website. This is the image he brought in. The order for [...]
An interesting article was passed my way by The Trad the other day. In February 2007 (when $ was much stronger vs. €), New York Magazine asked the age-old question “What makes one loafer worth several hundred dollars more than another?” To explain the answer they took apart penny loafers by J.M. Weston and Bass [...]
I had originally planned to write a post about the All Star Game that is being played at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday which is kind of a big deal in New York. The passing of Bobby Murcer changed that. I really enjoyed listening to Bobby’s smooth style of broadcasting, his analysis and humor. I never [...]
