One of our favorite American made shoes is the Alden Longwing Blucher’s known by the acronym LWB. And one of our favorite Horween shell cordovan colors is Ravello known by the acronym RSC. Combine them together and you get one of the most handsome and classic shoes today. This is Longwing heaven folks it really [...]
If we had our way everything would be made in tobacco suede. The color is amazing and makes every pair of shoes look incredible. The key is to start with a great style by a great shoe-making company and the rest takes care of itself. Our new Edward Green Arlington is special. Every time we [...]
Yet another example of our MTO program, shown here two recent pairs of made to order Gaziano and Girling shoes. Two customers ordered the same model, same leather, and the same soles, but on two different lasts: the DG70 and the TG73. Thus offering the a unique opportunity to see the same model in two [...]
The newest arrival by Gaziano & Girling is the Burlington in black calfskin. We love the formality of black oxfords but these shoes also have great style, which is something not easily found in other captoe oxfords. That’s not really surprising to us though because G&G make some of the most stylish and sophisticated English [...]
This is a re-issue of one of our favorite shoes. The tan suede longwing is a dream to wear and easy on the eyes. Soft luxurious suede and double flex soles make these shoes ultra comfortable. Made on the Barrie last these are a great looking shoe for casual outfits. Check availability HERE Barrie Last, [...]
People always say that the devil is in the details and there’s no better example of the truth in that statement than the one at hand. Two of our customers ordered very similar shoes from Alfred Sargent. Both are the Alex, Alfred Sargent’s version of the classic jodhpur boot, in black suede with single leather [...]
We now have two new colors available in our Chromexcel Elston Belt: Albany Tan and Dark Olive. Dark olive is a earthy brownish-green, while Albany tan is a bright rusty-tan. Both are nicely rendered in the deep tones of Horween Chromexcel leather You can use these to match Olive and Light Brown colored shoes, or [...]
Alden’s Indy Boot is a classic work boot designed for comfort, support, and endurance. It was not, however, designed for winter. Fortunately, this problem is solved easily enough. The addition of commando soles to the classic 405 design makes for an entirely new boot, with added traction for slippery surfaces and a lighter weight for [...]
Rider Boot Co. always seems to inspire our customers to make creative and beautiful shoes. Here are some Made to Order shoes that recently arrived at the store. Waxy Kudu, Sestriere Soles – MTO Horween Color 6 Shell Cordovan, Sestriere Soles – MTO Loden Reverse Kudu Suede, Sestriere Soles – MTO Horween Moka Shell Cordovan Leather, [...]
There really is something to be said for simplicity. It takes great design and execution to pull it of successfully. In terms of footwear, our Ivy loafers are basically as simple as a leather shoe gets, utilizing a few details that put these shoes front and center. Made in lustrous black Horween shell cordovan, each [...]
American shoemakers such as Alden do wingtips so well these days that its easy to forget that the concept of a brogued shoe is originally from the British Isles. The wingtip shoe evolved out of the classic English country shoe, made with holes to let water out easily while hunting pheasants and ducks. The Sandringham [...]
As the name implies the Wolverine Northman boots are for serious winter weather. The boots are made in Big Rapids, MI to military specifications. I lived in MI and trust me they know a thing or two about winter. These rugged cowhide boots are made with Gore-Tax® breathable and waterproof membrane, which allows perspiration to escape [...]
