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May 29, 2017
Are Tassel Loafers Only For Old Guys?
A few weeks ago, I saw my friend Agyesh, the owner and designer behind the Italian-inspired casualwear line Stoffa. Agyesh…
April 19, 2017
The Laziest Shoes Money Can Buy: Penny Loafers For Spring
Writer George Plimpton was many things, including an occasional actor. Among his credits was a stint as an extra in…
February 27, 2017
Alden Factory Seconds Now Online
Every factory has factory seconds – an industry phrase for items that don’t pass quality control tests – it’s just…
July 8, 2016
It’s On Sale: Really Nice Shoes At Leffot
One of our favorite shoe-centric shops, New York’s Leffot, has a number of shoes (and socks) on sale for 30%…
May 17, 2016
It’s On Sale: Aldens And Other Things At Roden Gray
I really like browsing Canadian shops like Haven and Roden Gray online–they carry some offbeat lines and take good photos….
February 22, 2016
The Wonderful Split Toe
If I had to stick to one style of footwear for the rest of my life, it might have to…
January 13, 2016
Don’t Buy These Awful Kiwi Outdoor Boot Laces
The shoes I wear most all through the cooler months are a pair of Alden “Indy” boots. I bought them on…
December 30, 2015
Layering Cold Weather Textures
Winter isn’t just a good time for layering – it’s also the best season for textures. In the spring and…
December 7, 2015
Preventing Spotting On Shell Cordovan
I’m a big fan of wearing shell cordovan on rainy days. In addition to being a beautiful, lustrous leather, shell…
October 29, 2015
Fall Textures On Any Budget
Perfect casual clothes for hanging out in the neighborhood? Shetland sweaters with oxford-cloth button-downs, corduroys, and suede shoes. Heavy Tweed…
October 22, 2015
Q & Answer: Fear And Clothing (aka How To Take Care Of Your Suede Shoes)
Nathan writes: I recently bought a pair of Alden unlined chukkas as a graduation present for myself. The process wasn’t…
October 8, 2015
Fall Inspiration And That Annie Hall Look
Maybe it’s because of the tweed jackets and plaid shirts. Or maybe it’s the soft colors in the cinematography. Whatever…
September 10, 2015
The Wonderful World Of Slip-On Shoes
The weather has been so miserable lately. Everyone is waiting for fall to arrive, but with temperatures being in the…
January 29, 2015
The Very Useful Chukka
Of all the shoes I’ve ever owned, I don’t think any have been as useful as these plain, simple chukkas….