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February 18, 2020
The Best Value-Focused Brands, Part One
Last year, when shopping for a new digital camera, I found myself asking the same question everyone asks when they…
December 27, 2017
Shell Cordovan For Winter
It’s been a while since menswear was obsessed with all things shell cordovan, but if you’re looking for a great…
December 11, 2017
Meermin To Open An NYC Store
The US shoe market is about to get a lot more competitive. One of our favorite footwear brands, Meermin, is…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
June 25, 2015
Strong Value In European Shoes
With the strong US dollar, there’s never been a better time to buy abroad – especially for bigger ticket items…
March 18, 2015
Great Menswear Shops In Europe And Canada
After our post on import duties last week, a few readers asked if we could recommend some international shops. 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….
December 15, 2014
Shoes For Rainy Days
We’ve been suffering through some pretty bad storms here in San Francisco. When the weather is this wet, you need…
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