On my daily commute to work, I often glance at peoples' shoes as they walk by. Some I admire, most I don't. It's not because I'm a brand snob. Truly, I'm not. It's because most people don't tend to the leather of their shoes. And for the businessman or women,...
Now then, as an influx of dressed up cemented shoe brands continues to irk me and an old shoe restoration turns its petulant head from me as if I were an unsatisfactory and clumsy-thumbed lover, I must find something with which to (hopefully) wile you and (desperately) distract me from...
Craftsmanship, whatever form it takes, requires hard work, detail, and creativity. Take the British shoe manufacturer, they know their craft, their materials, the science of build, and the art of style. It is no surprise, therefore, that when I am asked for shoe recommendations – increasingly so – I will...
Ever worn your new shoes to work and had this happen? You get to work and you're feeling and looking pretty good. But by mid to late morning, your shoes start to pinch. Maybe you begin to walk a little funny. By lunch, however, your new shoes have become walking...
Mention shell cordovan leather around a shoe enthusiast - such as myself - and you will find an emphatic listener. It is difficult and expensive to make and constantly in high demand. Its leather is used mainly in higher-end shoe making and is known for its unique non-creasing characteristics. Its distinctive...
