Rider Boot Co. has done it again; not just one but two “Badass” Balmoral Boots these babies are really slick. Kudos to you gentlemen for coming to our trunk show and working with Ron Rider to make them up as you did. Each pair captures perfectly your distinct sense of style; we trust you will wear them well.

RBBAL1 Black Shell Cordovan Invisible Eyelets, Red Lining and Soles – MTO*

RBBAL2 Black & Tan Calfskin, Eyelets and Hooks – MTO*

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

This is market week in New York, which means a lot of running around to visit vendors, thus the lag in updates here. As today was our appointment with Edward Green I thought it was appropriate to post my new MTO Falkirk’s. I have yet to wear these but I’m chomping at the bit to do so.

Falkirk 202 Last, Burnt Pine Antique and Almond Country Calf

Tony Gaziano and Dean Girling’s shoes just keep getting better; their shoes are beautifully crafted and sophisticated.  Yes they take time but once they arrive it’s like the feeling you get when you finally scratch an itch you couldn’t reach. Those who have endured the wait for a pair of G&G know what I mean.

Take a close look at the beautiful tight waist and fiddle back soles that are the hallmark of Gaziano & Girling. It’s not something found on other RTW shoes.

Buccleugh MH71, Polo Suede – MTO*

Burlington TG73, Black Calf – MTO *

Rothschild DG70 Last, Vintage Chestnut – MTO*

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

Let me start by way of an apology to our client Mr. R. who ordered this fine pair of Pierre Corthay Wilfrid’s. When I opened the box and took a first look I may have drooled a little on them. I couldn’t help it this pair just blew me away.

My first thought was dark chocolate covered caramels, sweet; rich with a hint of bitterness it’s no wonder my mouth watered. They’re such a great color I just can’t take my eyes off them. Enjoy these well Mr. R. they’re destined to be a Corthay classic.

Pierre Corthay Wilfrid 002 Last, Dark Brown/Caramel Calf – MTO*

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

The Asquith is one of Edward Green’s signature oxfords. It has such great pinking and brouging and how refreshing to see it made up in such a beautiful way. These are going to make one dynamite pair of spring shoes.

Asquith 888 Last Tobacco Suede on H/AF Soles with Natural Edges – MTO*

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

The Edward Green H/AF soles are double forepart and single waist

Edward Green MTO’s this time the theme being Burnt Pine Antique. It’s uncanny how great minds think alike. These gentlemen placed their orders individually and yet they’re of a similar mind, are they not?

Burnt Pine Antique is a very popular and wearable color, a warm mid brown, which works extremely well with grays, blues, and browns not to mention a great pair of raw denim jeans.

Newlyn 101 Last, Burnt Pine Antique – MTO*

Ashby 888 Last, Double Soles, Burnt Pine Antique – MTO*

Newmarket 888 Last, H/AF Soles Fudge Welt, Burnt Pine Antique – MTO*

Newmarket 82 Last, Burnt Pine Antique – MTO*

Canterbury 82 Last, Burnt Pine Antique – MTO*

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

We received a delivery of Edward Green MTO’s and immediately realized a very interesting coincidence. All of the pairs had a fraternal twin, a mate or partner if you will in the parlance of our times.

This group really got me psyched; there are some very special shoes here.

Westminster 888 Last Burgundy Antique Silver Buckles – MTO*

Westminster 888 Last Black Calf Silver Buckles – MTO*

Falkirk 202 Last Burnt Pine / Edwardian Antique – MTO*

Falkirk 888 Last Burgundy Antique – MTO*

Malvern 82 Last Black Calf – MTO*

Malvern 888 Last Mocha Suede – MTO*

Cadogan 82 Last Black / White Calf – MTO*

Cadogan 202 Last Midnight / White Calf – MTO*

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

We received these new Gaziano & Girling Made to Order pairs this week, which were dispatched, immediately to our client in Oklahoma. We’re confident that he’ll enjoy them a great deal. A finer shoe cannot be found in Tulsa, other than his pairs of Corthay, Edward Green, Rider, and Alden we’ve sent him.

Hayes in Vintage Oak TG73 Last Oak Bark Soles – MTO*

Windsor in Vintage Rioja TG73 Last Oak Bark Soles – MTO*

Mitchell in Vintage Cedar TG73 Last Oak Bark Soles – MTO*

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

Along with our recent delivery of Rider stock boots we received some very handsome MTO boots. Rider Boot Co. uses only Genuine Horween Shell Cordovan for all their cordovan models.

Rider Chukka Boot in Mahogany Shell Cordovan – MTO*

Rider Wingtip Boot in Mahogany Scotch Grain Calf – MTO*

Rider Balmoral Ankle Boot in Color 8 Shell Cordovan – MTO*

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

For some reason or other we don’t place many orders for loafers or casuals as they say across the pond. But every now and then something special comes our way.

The Piccadilly is one of Edward Green’s “Core Line” models. A classic penny strap but this one with twill insets, the perfect shoe to sip dry Manhattan’s in. Who says spectators are just for summer?

Piccadilly; 184 Last Burnt Pine Antique/Twill – MTO*

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