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It’s On Ebay: Gieves & Hawkes “Buckshot” Oxfords

November 28, 2009

It’s On Ebay: Gieves & Hawkes “Buckshot” Oxfords

Buckshot shoes are so-called because their seemingly random broguing is said to suggest leather that was put up on a…

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It’s On Ebay!

November 27, 2009

It’s On Ebay!

Nettleton plain-toe bluchers.  Made in the US of A.  Suitable for stomping on just about anything. Starting at .99, ends…

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Terence Koh for Converse

November 18, 2009

Terence Koh For Converse

via The New York Times

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a brave soul has taken on the vital issue of SHOELACE SECURITY

November 17, 2009

A Brave Soul Has Taken On The Vital Issue Of SHOELACE SECURITY

Finally, a brave soul has taken on the vital issue of SHOELACE SECURITY. Tim wrote to us that he couldn’t…

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Q and Answer: Recommendable Black Shoes?

November 17, 2009

Q And Answer: Recommendable Black Shoes?

Matt writes: I must thank your blog for filling a gap in my life I didn’t know existed.  I am…

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It’s On Sale!

November 17, 2009

It’s On Sale!

We’ve recommended the Red Wing Gentleman’s Traveler before as an excellent casual boot to pair with jeans and chinos.  A…

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It’s On Ebay! Romano Martegani “Pisa” in suede

November 16, 2009

It’s On Ebay! Romano Martegani “Pisa” In Suede

When customers refuse or return custom orders, Ron Rider, the owner of Romano Martegani, posts them at a significant discount…

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Q and Answer: What to Wear with Black Jeans?

November 14, 2009

Q And Answer: What To Wear With Black Jeans?

Eric writes: My problem seems almost too basic. I am having a problem finding a good pair of shoes for…

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Feiyue shoes are the people’s sneaker of China

November 12, 2009

Feiyue Shoes Are The People’s Sneaker Of China

Feiyue shoes are the people’s sneaker of China.  They were originally designed for use in martial arts, particularly Wushu, the…

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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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my Arrow Moccasins

November 10, 2009

My Arrow Moccasins

If you asked me what my favorite shoes were, I’d have to say my Arrow Moccasins.  Arrow is a family…

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Crocs are the free plan of footwear

November 5, 2009

Crocs Are The Free Plan Of Footwear

In the blog Archinect, Mark Faulkner writes that Crocs, the nightmarishly ugly boating and gardening shoe for children, are “the…

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A visit to the Horween Leather factory on Archival Clothing

November 5, 2009

A Visit To The Horween Leather Factory On Archival Clothing

A visit to the Horween Leather factory on Archival Clothing.

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Q & Answer: Matching Socks to Shoes

November 4, 2009

Q & Answer: Matching Socks To Shoes

Chris S. writes: What considerations are necessary in the cuff/sock/shoe colour/pattern decsisionmaking flowchart? A good question, Chris. We can start…

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Navy bucks by Mark McNairy

November 2, 2009

Navy Bucks By Mark McNairy

Navy bucks by Mark McNairy for inventory.  Lovely.

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