These are two recent MTO’s by Pierre Corthay, the Vendome and the Wilfrid both very beautiful very popular and very Corthay.

Wilfrid 001 Last Bergeronette Box Ebene Suede – MTO

Vendome 001 Last Ardillat Box - MTO

These Alfred Sargent Handgrade shoes are the Browning on the AS19 round toe last. Our client who ordered these wears a G fitting (US 3E). We purposely chose this last to balance the proportions of the wider width. Needless to say they came out beautifully, not only did they fit perfectly they give his feet a slimmer appearance.

All AS Hangrade shoes feature the tight London Waist and fiddle back soles that hug and support your feet. They arrive beautifully package in a handsome drawer box stocked with goodies. MTO Customers can have shoes personalized by having their name written inside or adding their initials in brass nails to the soles.

Browning Burnished Espresso Calf AS19 Last – MTO

The Oundle is a somewhat quirky monk strap with its high buckle and full leather vamp; nonetheless it is a handsome and often sought after shoe. This pair in particular is fetching because it’s in shell cordovan or “Crup” as the say in Northampton. The simpler the style the better to appreciate the beauty of the leather, and yes E.G. uses Horween Genuine Shell Cordovan Crup.

Oundle 888 Last Brown Cordovan – MTO*

We recently announced that the new Alfred Sargent “Handgrade” collection is available in the U.S. exclusively at Leffot. We told you about the thought and care they put into the packaging and presentation of these shoes. Today we’d like present the first of the made to order pairs we’ve received.

This is the Keats and like the rest of the models it takes the name of an English poet. This is a very dapper wingtip with its W shaped Adelaide and winged heel to balance the front. AS offers three lasts which to choose from AS53 square toe, AS48 soft square and AS19 rounded more of an almond toe. Each model can be produced on any of the lasts. In addition you may personalize your shoes by having your name written inside or by adding your initials to the soles; it’s a very nice touch. We have a range of full and half size try on pairs for fitting purposes, which is a definite advantage when placing an MTO. Chay Cooper who runs the Handgrade program at Sargent’s has been fantastic to work with and has bent over backwards to accommodate our clients. He also writes a blog, which you can link to here.

Lead times are 10-12 weeks depending on production schedules and if at all possible they will try to reduce that. We will continue posting pictures of the various models in the coming days and weeks but feel free to contact us with any questions or requests. The owner of this pair was absolutely beaming with delight when he laced these beauties up for the initial test drive, can’t say I blame him they fit him like a glove.

Keats AS48 Last Autumn Brown – MTO*

Note how the soles are beautifully turned at the waist and smoothly joined at the heel

The London waist and fiddle-back soles are beautifully finished and a hallmark of the collection

The top edge of the soles are beveled to create a lighter more elegant profile

MTO Customers can have the shoes personalized by having their name written inside

Two new MTO’s by Pierre Corthay the Wilfrid and Cocteau, not new styles but new colors. Something about green these days.

Wilfrid 001 Last Olive Calf and Brown Suede – MTO*

Cocteau 001 Last Dark Green Purple Lining – MTO*

*MTO footwear is not part of our stock lines they are Made To Order.

“Top Drawer” the words themselves conjure an air of distinction; so it’s by no small accident that Edward Green Top Drawer shoes have finishings among the finest of their kind. The Top Drawer program is an excellent choice if you fit comfortably in an EG last and desire finer finishings without going full bespoke.

Most models can be crafted TD which features a tighter and pronounced beveled waist, spade soles and finely turned edges at the waist. Edward Green shoes are oh so sweet, which makes Top Drawer the icing on the cake.

Edward Green Top Drawer Beaulieu 82 Last Dark Oak Antique – MTO*

*MTO footwear is not part of our stock lines they are Made To Order.

These Cadogan’s are quite simply the snappiest pair of Edward Green shoes we’ve ordered to date. I love this color combination; it’s stylish, versatile and can be worn year around. My first choice for spectators is usually a wingtip but the Cadogan is perhaps the best of the cap toes in the EG collection. I’ll be giving serious thought about adding a pair to my stable.

Spectators tend to work best with shoes that have an odd number of leather pieces, three or five being the optimal numbers. In this case three Black and two Maple. If your not comfortable wearing a pair of shoes in two colors remember that spectators can be the same color in different materials such as leather and suede, Scotch grain or twill. We love spectators; yes they’re less formal but they’re extremely stylish, and guaranteed to garner favorable comments. I’m quite certain Mr. R in Indianapolis will receive many in this pair.

Cadogan 82 Last Maple Antique and Black Calf – MTO*

*MTO footwear is not part of our stock lines they are Made To Order.

We love doing something new, the adventure and anticipation of the road less traveled perhaps. These two Corthay MTO’s are both Leffot firsts, but likely not the last.

Sergio 001 Last Black Suede with Red Piping – MTO*

Massai 001 Last Black Calf – MTO*

*MTO footwear is not part of our stock lines they are Made To Order.

Continuing on our tour of Edward Green MTO’s as we prepare for our EG trunk show tomorrow. Hope to see you here, you won’t be disappointed.

Silverstone 888 Last dark Oak Antique

Hythe 888 Last Bauxite Antique

Ashby 606 Last Burgundy Antique, Dover 606 Last Maple Antique

Gresham 888 Last Chestnut Antique Double Leather Soles

This group of Edward Green shoes is about Edwardian Antique. This is a very popular color because it’s so versatile. A great color with brown’s, blue’s, gray’s, beige’s, green’s even black.

The second of Edward Green’s 120th Anniversary Limited Edition models will be featured in Edwardian Antique. Its named the Brummel; a new model on the 82 last, which Leffot will stock this fall.

Ecton 606 Last Edwardian Antique Natural Sole Edge – MTO*

Southwold 888 Last Edwardian Antique H/AF Soles – MTO*

Westwood 888 Last Edwardian Antique Natural Sole Edge – MTO*

Brummel 82 Last 120th LE Model #2