Monthly Archives: October 2009

The Wingtips

Rothschild - Leffot

Gaziano & Girling wingtips have an elegance to them that many wingtips lack. I think these two models bear that point out very nicely. Rothschild TG73 Last, Vintage Oak – MTO Connaught TG73 Last, Black Calf – MTO

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Gaziano & Girling Suedes

Canterbury - Leffot

Suede is a great looking leather for fall, and these two Gaziano & Girling MTO’s definitely qualify as exceptionally great looking styles. Canterbury GG06 Last, Black Calf & Black/Grey Suede on Dainite Soles – MTO Warwick TG73 Last, Black Suede – MTO (I know these look brown but they are black)

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New G&G Models

St. James - Leffot

I’m very excited about the new G&G models; these two are the first to arrive. All the MTO’s posted this week are from the first production we’ve received from their new factory. The workmanship, leather quality, and coloring are exceptional, shades of future past. St. James TG73 Last in Rosewood Calf – MTO Woburn TG73 [...]

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Pass the Scotch – Grain

Cannes - Leffot

Just ahead of our G&G trunk show we received several new MTO shoes. These two struck me. They’re for two different clients but both were of the same mind. These two shoes are in Brown Highland Grain. I happen to be a big fan of Scotch Grains and think it’s an excellent choice for fall [...]

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Corthay & Ladurée

Corthay - Arca Boucle 1 - Leffot

Dr. M. is a French physician, a very good client and happens to live around the corner from us. In late August he placed an order for a pair of Pierre Corthay, Arca Boucle in Lie de Vin. He then went to France on holiday. He came in to visit the day he returned and [...]

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It Takes Two

His & Hers Alden 1 - Leffor

HER: One can have a dream, baby HIM: Two can make that dream so real HER: One can talk about bein’ in love HIM: Two can say how it really feels HER: One can wish upon a star HIM: Two can make that wish come true, yeah HER: One can stand alone in the dark [...]

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Booty Call

Ron Rider at Leffot

This season is shaping up to be a boot wearer’s paradise. We’re stocking up on plenty of high top footwear to serve and protect. Joining us soon will be Rider Boot Co, and we’re very excited to be their first U.S. stockist. Many of you know Ron Rider and have worn his shoes and boots [...]

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Mild Mannered Shoeshine Boy

Shoeshine Boy - Leffot

Shoeshine Boy was the alter ego of Underdog, one my favorite cartoon characters as a child. I conjured his image recently as I sat peacefully on our Ephtée polishing seat shining up our display shoes. I enjoy polishing shoes it’s relaxing. I enjoy working with my hands, as well as the turpentine smell of Saphir, [...]

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Bunny Up

PB Checkerboard - Leffot

Like it or not (and I happen to like it) autumn has arrived. Cool evenings are the perfect time to swaddle your neck in one of our new Psycho Bunny mufflers. Made of 100% Merino wool they’re soft, comfortable and stylish. Psycho Bunny Checkerboard muffler $125 Psycho Bunny Double Flag muffler $125

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Corthay MTO

Arca - Vieux Bois 2 - Leffot

We’ve received several MTO’s from Pierre Corthay. These two beauties are for our very happy customer upstate New York. Arca  001 last, Vieux Bois with sunken metal toe plates Wilfrid 002 last,  Bergeronette with sunken metal toe plates

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