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 [...]
We love our Longwings from Alden; each is like one of our children beautiful in it’s own way. The design key of this particular model is its ability to deal with harsh weather with grace. We’ve taken the classic Alden LWB design and given it all of the details needed for maximum durability and comfort. [...]
Like Monk Strap shoes, the Chukka boot is a traditional shoe that also has a decidedly modern look. These chukkas, made by Rider Boot Co., are no exception. These boots are perfect for keeping your casual look from being sloppy. With black large pebble grain calfskin, known by Rider as “Inca”, and welted Sestriere soles, [...]
Peccary leather is traditionally used for gloves. It’s light weight and softness make it perfect for the nimble action needed in the sensitive areas of the palm and fingers, and its surprising durability make it very useful for the constant gripping of objects and surfaces. The hands, however, are not your only important extremities. We’ve [...]
Continuing in the vein of suede, the Waverly and Barrow are our own more refined take on the relaxed suede buck shoe. Both are excellent shoes for a smart casual look and very seasonal for this time of year, great with the thick textured weaves and drab landscapes of winter. Made in England and available [...]
Suede shoes get a bad rap. It seems like guys are always talking about how they think they’ll get ruined. Contrary to popular opinion, quality suede is one of the most versatile and comfortable shoe leathers you can invest in. And it actually looks better with wear. We’ve paired Edward Green’s classic captoe Cardiff blucher [...]
The Alden Indy Boot has been around for decades. It’s endurance is due in large part to its incredibly unique style. It was originally created as an orthopedic work boot, and yet made up in shell cordovan it’s quite refined, with a slim look, hand-stitched toe, leather lining, and a structured heel and sole. There [...]
Wolverine’s 1,000 mile boots for women are super cute. They’re kind of like bad boy boots but for girls a little bit tomboy, a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll. Crafted with the same attention to detail found in the men’s original and modified for a women’s last, Wolverine’s 1000 Mile [...]
The Chelsea boot traces its origins back to horse riding. They began as a type of riding boot also known as a paddock boot. In the 60′s they became a favorite among the Mod scene and today have endured as one of the most classic English boots. Edward Green maker of extraordinarily fine English shoes [...]
Urban, sophisticated, and elegant are three words that accurately describe shoes made by Pierre Corthay. The Parisian craftsman and his team produce wonderfully beautiful welted footwear. The captoe oxford Kleber is one of those that can be worn for business, a special event or casually. This run of stock Kleber are in Lie de Vin [...]
We’d like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your continued support and encouragement these past 12 months, it means a great deal to us. We wish you all good health, much happiness and success in the New Year. Here is a round up of some of our favorite [...]
