This week I had the pleasure of meeting William Boehlke the author of the widely read blog “A Suitable Wardrobe”. This is a wonderful blog, in which Will writes about all areas of men’s style and dress.

I noticed he was photographing our front window and when he came into the store we had a very delightful conversation about shoes and style.

I encourage you to visit his site. In today’s post Will writes a very complimentary review of Leffot calling us “The East’s Best Shoe Collection”.

Thank you Will I hope to see you next time you are in NY, in the mean time keep up the great work.

Will Boehlke Author of “A Suitable Wardrobe” photographed at Leffot

Always a treat to behold a couple of Pierre Corthay shoes.

The Wilfrid 002 Last

The Cocteau 002 Last

I just noticed I’ve posted a lot of suede this week!

It just so happens that after yesterdays post about my Edward Green Bamford’s in Coffee Suede we received this pair in Black Suede that was a special order for one of our good clients in New York. Perfect timing…

The Bamford in Black Suede on 84 Last

Now that June is here and the days are warming up, it’s time to start wearing shoes barefoot. Today I am wearing my Edward Green Bamford’s. They feel like slippers.

The Bamford in Coffee Suede on the 101 Last

Jeans by APC, I need a new pair. A suntan wouldn’t hurt either…

In the late late sixties and early seventies white patent leather was “the” summer shoe. I can’t say the same holds true today.

I’m a product of the sixties and a huge fan of the music it created. One of my favorites is the break out reggae/ska songs,” The Israelites” by Desmond Dekker.

Check out this 1969 live performance in Belgium. You may want to pay particular attention to the time at 1:12: those white patent leather shoes and heels were “the bomb” as we used to say. A great summer song, his energy is simply uplifting.

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Our latest email newsletter has generated a great deal of interest in our Borsalino hats. I thought it might make it easier to show all the styles we currently have in stock for summer.

Please contact use for size information. It helps a lot if you’ve worn Borsalino and know you size. Our apologies but some sizes are no longer available.

Brown Plaid Ivy Cap in Cotton with Mesh Lining $110

Straw Hat in Ebony and Natural with Short Brim Well Ventilated $225

Black and White Eco Friendly Hat Woven from Paper by-Product $225

The Panama in Ecuadorian Straw with Black Band $200

In some parts of the U.S. you’re defined by the colors you wear in particular the color of your bandanna. I venture to say none are as luxurious as those printed in the U.K. for Psycho Bunny.

These bandanna’s available exclusively at Leffot are 50 percent silk, 50 percent cotton and measure 26 by 27 inches. We stock them in four colors Red, Navy, Brown, and Black.

Psycho Bunny Bandanna’s $180.00

Our good client in Miami really enjoys his Corthay shoes. In fact he just received the Vendome in Olive Calf last week. And now we received and sent him his Vendome’s in Bois de Rose. This is a truly elegant wingtip in two amazing colors. Enjoy Mr. Miami…

Pierre Corthay Vendome in Bois de Rose on 001 Last

Both pairs were made to order.