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We shouldn’t conflate heritage and quality

April 22, 2011

We Shouldn’t Conflate Heritage And Quality

Jesse made a comment yesterday about how we shouldn’t conflate heritage and quality, and I completely agree. Too many consumers,…

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Brooks Brothers “Friends and Family” sale starts in just two weeks

April 21, 2011

Brooks Brothers “Friends And Family” Sale Starts In Just Two Weeks

Brooks Brothers “Friends and Family” sale starts in just two weeks, on May 5th. It’s unclear what the discounts will…

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Q and Answer: What Color Should My Briefcase Be?

April 20, 2011

Q And Answer: What Color Should My Briefcase Be?

Charlie asks: I’m getting close to the end of my grad school years and am looking to hang up my…

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Here’s a trick for you

April 18, 2011

Here’s A Trick For You

As you know, one of worst things you can do to your shoes is shove your foot into them without…

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Use the Brannock!

April 6, 2011

Use The Brannock!

You think you know your shoe size, but I think you don’t. Every shoe is different. Not just brand to…

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It’s On eBay - Polo Ralph Lauren Oxfords (11UK)

April 6, 2011

It’s On EBay – Polo Ralph Lauren Oxfords (11UK)

This is the kind of simple, classic, high-quality shoe that’s worth spending $300 on. Buy a pair like this every…

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Gilt Man is offering Grenson shoes for the first time in a while today

March 31, 2011

Gilt Man Is Offering Grenson Shoes For The First Time In A While Today

Gilt Man is offering Grenson shoes for the first time in a while today. It’s one of the only high-quality…

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John Lobb: 'We've turned our faces against machines'

March 4, 2011

John Lobb: ‘We’ve Turned Our Faces Against Machines’

John Lobb: ‘We’ve turned our faces against machines’ A lovely video from The Guardian on how shoes are made at…

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It’s On Sale - Peal & Co. Chelsea Boots

March 1, 2011

It’s On Sale – Peal & Co. Chelsea Boots

The Chelsea boot can go from a casual suit all the way to dark jeans. Black Chelseas, in particular, are…

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Buckshot brogues

February 21, 2011

Buckshot Brogues

howtotalktogirlsatparties: I have a pair. Favorite shoes. Almost bought some slip-ons from UK eBay, got scared they might not fit….

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This is madness. MADNESS.

February 18, 2011

This Is Madness. MADNESS.

dieworkwear: Forumites know the dilly. You’re looking at all Lobbs, all Greens. Stored in a Burmese teak cabinet. Peep the…

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It’s On eBay: Edward Green “Galway” Boots

February 11, 2011

It’s On EBay: Edward Green “Galway” Boots

Anybody got a thousand bucks they wanna give me? Also, some sort of foot shortener? Start at $1,026, end Sunday

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It’s On Sale - Tricker’s Wingtip Derby

February 1, 2011

It’s On Sale – Tricker’s Wingtip Derby

Sierra Trading Post’s DealFlyer will give you at least and additional 20% and sometimes as much as 35 or 40%…

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You could wear these shoes every day for the next ten years.

January 14, 2011

You Could Wear These Shoes Every Day For The Next Ten Years.

Those Hanover shell cordovan longwings I found (and sold) last week found a great home at Des’ place, as this…

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THE BRANNOCK'S IN TROUBLE! THE BRANNOCK'S IN TROUBLE!

January 11, 2011

THE BRANNOCK’S IN TROUBLE! THE BRANNOCK’S IN TROUBLE!

THE BRANNOCK’S IN TROUBLE! THE BRANNOCK’S IN TROUBLE!

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