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Gentlemen’s Footwear in San Francisco

November 9, 2017

Gentlemen’s Footwear In San Francisco

For readers in and around San Francisco, Gentlemen’s Footwear is hosting a three-day trunk show this week. The event is…

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It’s On Sale: Stuff Here and There

June 2, 2017

It’s On Sale: Stuff Here And There

There are a bunch of great sales going on right now – some end-of-season promotions, others not. Three that I…

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It’s On Sale: Shoes and Accessories

October 3, 2016

It’s On Sale: Shoes And Accessories

Gentlemen’s Footwear in San Diego is having a “Last Pairs” closeout sale – factory seconds and floor samples discounted at unusually…

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It’s On Sale: Bow Tie Shoes

August 11, 2016

It’s On Sale: Bow Tie Shoes

Not necessarily knock-abouts, but these Goodyear-welted Bow Tie shoes are on sale right now at Gentlemen’s Footwear. Take an extra…

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Affordable DoubleDuty Suits

Affordable DoubleDuty Suits

After our post yesterday about the DoubleDuty Suit – a dark, navy suit where the jacket can be worn as…

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What Should You Get for Your First Suit?

August 10, 2016

What Should You Get For Your First Suit?

There are a lot of articles about what you should get for your first suit. Maybe more than the number…

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Thinking About Sheen

August 8, 2016

Thinking About Sheen

One of the downsides of shopping online is that you can’t easily tell if something has any sheen. Unlike when…

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Bow Tie: Excellent Shoes for Under $300

May 11, 2016

Bow Tie: Excellent Shoes For Under $300

The market is a lot better nowadays for affordable footwear, but it also takes a more sophisticated consumer to separate…

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Not So Secret: A Solid Navy Tie Goes with Everything

March 21, 2016

Not So Secret: A Solid Navy Tie Goes With Everything

It’s no secret to anyone who’s been reading our blog for a while, but a solid-colored navy tie goes with…

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The Wonderful Split Toe

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…

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The New Jack Erwin: $195 for Goodyear Welted Shoes

February 17, 2016

The New Jack Erwin: $195 For Goodyear Welted Shoes

It’s been a few years since we wrote about Jack Erwin – an American company making high-value shoes for budget-minded…

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Layering Cold Weather Textures

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…

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It’s On Sale: Stuff Here and There

December 23, 2015

It’s On Sale: Stuff Here And There

After-Christmas sales are just ahead of us, but there are already some great deals at a few places: Gentlemen’s Footwear:…

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Real People: The Soft Shouldered, High-Rise Look

October 12, 2015

Real People: The Soft Shouldered, High-Rise Look

Italian style has been en vogue for a while now, but it often comes with a slight American vibe. The…

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Get Rough With Your Neckwear

July 13, 2015

Get Rough With Your Neckwear

Everyone loves corduroy and tweed jackets in the fall – and the wool and cashmere ties that accompany them –…

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