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January 19, 2017
It’s On Sale: Heavy Price Drops Here And There
End-of-season sales this time of year are always a bit dicey. The deals are great, but the sizes are spotty….
January 5, 2017
It’s On Sale: Stuff At No Man Walks Alone
One of my favorite shops, No Man Walks Alone, started their end-of-season sale this week. Select items have been discounted…
December 22, 2016
Our Beloved Sponsors
It’s thanks to our sponsors that we’re able to write stories like our guide on how to dress for the…
October 25, 2016
EBay Roundup
Almost saved this Ten C snow smock find for myself. The company makes military-inspired coats from a water-resistant fabric that…
September 16, 2016
EBay Roundup
A couple of crazy items today, including this patchwork Kapital jacket (more photos here) and hedonistic Sulka dressing gown. Also, my…
March 8, 2016
Our Beloved Sponsors
A warm thanks to our sponsors this month for supporting what we do. Our first sponsor Ledbury has a new…
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…
July 31, 2015
Own Don’s Jawnz
Although maybe no other television show or film had as strong an influence on menswear in the last decade, some…
June 27, 2015
It’s On Sale: Everything At Gentlemen’s Footwear
I really like Gentlemen’s Footwear in San Diego. Started by a longtime PTO reader, it offers some of the best…
April 13, 2015
A Little Bull
Spit shines (otherwise known as bull polishing) can breathe new life into old shoes. The trick is to not overdo…
March 11, 2015
“The Roll Of The Collar Is The Most Important Thing”
From Ivy Style, here’s a nice excerpt from an 1983 issue of Esquire, in which John Berendt opines about the button…
March 3, 2015
Our Beloved Sponsors
Many thanks to our sponsors this month for their support. Our first sponsor Proper Cloth is an online shirtmaker who…
February 17, 2015
Our Beloved Sponsors
A big warm thanks to our sponsors this month, each of which have something new going on. Proper Cloth is…
December 1, 2014
Our Beloved Sponsors
Many thanks to our sponsors this month for their support! Each of them has something new going on. Our first…
August 6, 2014
Building A Patina
As a guy who owns more footwear than he probably should, I’ve found that my best looking shoes aren’t the…
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