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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…
February 4, 2016
New Option For (Relatively) Affordable Footwear
The market keeps getting better for (relatively) affordable dress shoes. Swedish shoe store Skoaktiebolaget announced today that they’re now carrying…
January 26, 2016
New Loake Export Restrictions
Bad news for guys who want to look good on a budget. UK shoemaker Loake is putting up new export…
January 21, 2016
Make Your Own Moccasins (1937)
Maurice H. Decker, who served as Camping Editor for Outdoor Life, writes this amazing guide on how to make your own…
January 13, 2016
Don’t Buy These Awful Kiwi Outdoor Boot Laces
The shoes I wear most all through the cooler months are a pair of Alden “Indy” boots. I bought them on…
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…
November 25, 2015
Getting Tan In November
Tan shoes can be tricky to wear, especially during the colder months. Most men rely on dark jackets with lighter-colored…
November 16, 2015
Hyp-knot-ic How-To On Shoe Lacing
I’ve watched this gif of a shoe slowly lacing itself over and over again. It’s mesmerizing. It’s part of a…
November 8, 2015
You’ve Basically Got Two Choices.
Always wear shoes that are good for running or fighting. Joe Strummer
October 22, 2015
Q & Answer: Fear And Clothing (aka How To Take Care Of Your Suede Shoes)
Nathan writes: I recently bought a pair of Alden unlined chukkas as a graduation present for myself. The process wasn’t…
October 2, 2015
Stockholm: Skoaktiebolaget (Sp?)
As I wandered around Stockholm in a jetlagged haze, I managed to throw open the door on a remarkable little…
September 28, 2015
Travel Shoes: How To Pick ‘Em & What I Picked
I’m never more vexed than when I’m trying to figure out what shoes to bring on a trip, and my…
September 26, 2015
The Science In Our Sneakers
PRI’s Science Friday explores the history of innovation and technology in our everyday sneakers. Interestingly, while sneakers today are more…
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…