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Drying Off

December 3, 2012

Drying Off

It started raining in the Bay Area this weekend. Really turbulent winds and heavy showers meant that every time I…

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Shoe Project: Florsheim Imperial Longwings

August 20, 2012

Shoe Project: Florsheim Imperial Longwings

When I travel, I prefer to take only one pair of dress shoes – it leaves me room for a…

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Late Night with David Letterman: The Book

January 6, 2012

Late Night With David Letterman: The Book

From “Late Night with David Letterman: The Book”

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The patent for the modern monkstrap shoe

August 20, 2011

The Patent For The Modern Monkstrap Shoe

Check out the patent for the modern monkstrap shoe (Baltimore, 1924).  Also, for uber shoe nerds, here are the patents…

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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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