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Navy Football’s New Shoe Rules

August 30, 2017

Navy Football’s New Shoe Rules

The Washington Post offers a fascinating look in on Navy’s football team, and a unique injury risk they face. Like all…

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Please Mistreat Your Suede Shoes

July 9, 2015

Please Mistreat Your Suede Shoes

I’m bad luck for wedding weather. Maybe one of the dozen or so weddings I’ve been to in the last…

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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Wear

March 6, 2014

How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Wear

Like anyone who feels guilty about how much they’ve spent on their shoes, I’m fairly good at taking care of…

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Five Tips for Better Shoe Polishing

September 2, 2013

Five Tips For Better Shoe Polishing

I spent a little bit of time this weekend polishing an old pair of chukkas of mine. Though their pebble…

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Saphir Shoe Polishing Kit for $45

January 2, 2013

Saphir Shoe Polishing Kit For $45

Several years ago, my parents bought me a shoe-polishing kit for Christmas that sat unused in my closet until I…

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How to Take Care of Rugged Boots

September 3, 2012

How To Take Care Of Rugged Boots

I spent yesterday’s afternoon cleaning and preparing my field boots for use this fall. Rugged boots, such as those designed…

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Boning Up on Shells

March 19, 2012

Boning Up On Shells

My go to shoes for rainy days are these shell cordovan boots by Brooks Brothers. Shell cordovan is wonderful at…

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Can you wear suede shoes in the rain? Yes.

March 19, 2012

Can You Wear Suede Shoes In The Rain? Yes.

Can you wear suede shoes in the rain? Yes. Namor treated his suede loafers with Red Wing’s silicone spray, and shows us how…

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Go Easy on the Wax

February 8, 2012

Go Easy On The Wax

I recently bought a new pair of Crockett and Jones Belgraves from a seller I found online. I was able…

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Q and Answer: Suede and Water

April 28, 2010

Q And Answer: Suede And Water

Avi writes:  I recently picked up a pair of Clarks Dessert Boots, of the Oakwood Suede variety. Continuing your recent…

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I went thrifting in Palm Springs the other day. 

April 28, 2010

I Went Thrifting In Palm Springs The Other Day. 

I went thrifting in Palm Springs the other day.  Didn’t buy much, but I did pick up a couple new…

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Q and Answer: Episode 2 Followups

April 23, 2010

Q And Answer: Episode 2 Followups

Amar writes: Where can I get some of the shoe care items (like polish and conditioner) that you show in…

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Put This On, Episode 2: Shoes

April 20, 2010

Put This On, Episode 2: Shoes

iTunes / Vimeo / YouTube Clothing Credits Funding Credits Related Posts (Source: https://player.vimeo.com/)

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