I love email feedback form clients, especially when you can feel their joy. Steven, Within the last hour I have received three compliments about my new Rider boots. First a stranger who I sat next to on the subway. Second a woman I encountered while seated in a lobby, again a stranger. Third a fellow [...]
Church’s is one of the largest if not “the” largest shoe manufacturer in Northampton, England. Founded in 1873 by Thomas Church and his three sons, there has been a family member involved in the business since then, until last year that is when Prada became the sole owner. In spite of the change of ownership [...]
The first delivery of our “Exclusive J.C. Indy Boots” arrived and went out in short order, actually all pairs were pre-reserved as are the next order for spring. We are extremely pleased with the way these boots came out and we owe a huge debt of gratitude to our very good client Mr. J.C. whom [...]
Edward Green the venerable English shoemaker marks their 120th anniversary in 2010. To put some historical perspective on this achievement 1890 also saw the publication of “The Picture of Dorian Grey” Idaho, and Wyoming were admitted as the 43rd and 44th states, the New Scotland Yard opened, and Nellie Bly completed her round-the-world journey in [...]
The Gaziano & Girling Oxford is an elegant cap toe that has been a staple since day one. We just received a small reorder of this most classic of shoes. If I’ve said it once I’ve said it a hundred times no RTW shoe fits and supports the foot like a G&G shoe, period. The [...]
The ever elegant and versatile Arca by Pierre Corthay is now available in Aubergine and Black calf with red linings. Without doubt the quintessential Corthay model, it is stylish and sophisticated, utterly genius in its simplicity, and fits like a glove. If you buy one pair of Corthay shoes this year you won’t go wrong if [...]
Introducing our new “Greenwich” boot built by Alden exclusively for Leffot. Our inspiration was found in the spirit of Greenwich Village’s hipsters and Bohemians both fun and sophisticated. These boots can be worn equally well with a smartly styled suit or a pair of trashed jeans the boots themselves are “the statement”. Built on Alden’s [...]
A good friend and client wrote to me to share his experience at a shoe shine bar in Tokyo. If you’re looking for a great shoe shine in Tokyo this is the place to go. On my recent trip to Japan, I received a fabulous shoe shine from the guys at Brift H. It was [...]
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Two new Gaziano & Girling’s models have arrived. Both are very handsome and feature the narrow waist and fiddle back soles which is the hallmark of G&G. Sophisticated, and stylish in colors that are rich and versatile, Gaziano & Girling’s mission is to create a bespoke aesthetic in a ready to wear shoe. The styling [...]
Now is the time to lace up a pair of boots that will get you through the storm, at least if you’re on the East Coast. Our Alden Plain Toe Boots in Kudu leather are made for just that purpose. Kudu is an oily leather perfect for foul weather. In addition these boots have Goodyear [...]
