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Saphir Shoe Polishing Kit for $45

January 2, 2013

Saphir Shoe Polishing Kit For $45

Several years ago, my parents bought me a shoe-polishing kit for Christmas that sat unused in my closet until I…

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We Got It For Free: Meermin Shoes

July 25, 2012

We Got It For Free: Meermin Shoes

Exaggerations are so often used in menswear writing that it can be difficult to state something grand without sounding hackneyed….

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Bulling Shoes

March 7, 2012

Bulling Shoes

Every once in a while, I like to bull my shoes. Bulling refers to a shoe polishing technique that results…

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The Black Tie Shoe That’s Good For Something Else

February 23, 2012

The Black Tie Shoe That’s Good For Something Else

Kent Wang just announced a new shoe, a black plain toe balmoral (pictured to the left, above). In keeping with…

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Q and Answer: How Should You Store Your Shoe Care Supplies?

November 29, 2011

Q And Answer: How Should You Store Your Shoe Care Supplies?

Matt writes to ask: Can you suggest a kit or supply chest for shoe care products? Ethan Desu once wrote something…

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Q and Answer: Pre-Owned Shoes

May 14, 2010

Q And Answer: Pre-Owned Shoes

Aliotsy asks: Where do you draw the line on whether or not a pre-owned shoe is too worn to be…

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Q and Answer: Basic Shoe Care

November 11, 2009

Q And Answer: Basic Shoe Care

Alvin writes: I keep having issues dealing with wear on my brown leather shoes.  Specifically the toes. On the first…

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The Ukrainian Refugee Who Shaped American Style

March 18, 2022

The Ukrainian Refugee Who Shaped American Style

When I was young, I spent a lot of time in dusty, hole-in-the-wall record shops, rifling through battered milk crates…

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Best Foot Forward

July 23, 2017

Best Foot Forward

Is there anything more consuming than footwear? Whether you fawn over Goodyear welts or a rerelease of classic Jordans, there’s…

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It’s On Sale: Everything at The Hanger Project

June 11, 2015

It’s On Sale: Everything At The Hanger Project

The Hanger Project is having a Father’s Day promotion, where you can take 20% off any order over $200 with…

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eBay Roundup

May 29, 2015

EBay Roundup

Really handsome tobacco linen suit today from Ralph Lauren. If you’d like to dig up more menswear auctions, try using our customized…

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Gentlemen’s Footwear in San Diego

April 1, 2015

Gentlemen’s Footwear In San Diego

Good news for readers in Southern California. Gentlemen’s Footwear just opened their first brick & mortar store in San Diego….

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Our Beloved Sponsors

August 18, 2014

Our Beloved Sponsors

Twice a month, we like to thank those companies that make our blog possible. We have five sponsors to thank…

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eBay Roundup

May 23, 2014

EBay Roundup

Our thanks to the RJcat for contributing to today’s roundup. As usual, you can find more eBay items by using our…

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eBay Roundup

March 21, 2014

EBay Roundup

There are a couple of nice Carmina shoes in today’s roundup. These suede tie loafers would pair well with a sport coat,…

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