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June 19, 2019
Japan’s Shoeshine Champions Explain Proper Shoe Care
Last year, nearly fifty people, amateurs and professionals included, gathered into a room to compete for the title of being…
March 18, 2019
A Suggestion For Your First Good Pair Of Shoes
On the subreddit Male Fashion Advice, which is dedicated to helping men dress better, newer members will occasionally come up…
December 20, 2018
The Most Comfortable You Can Feel At Home
A couple of years ago, I was talking to Wall Street Journal columnist Christina Binkley about how men’s clothes have gotten a lot more comfortable…
November 12, 2018
Fear And Clothing: Keeping Suede Shoes Clean This Winter
There’s this old story about George Hoby, a famous shoemaker in London who lived during the early 19th century. Supposedly,…
October 4, 2018
Take Me In And Dry The Rain: Weather-proofing Your Leather Shoes
Have you ever marched 10 miles with cold, wet feet? “The ‘poor bloody infantry’ have had to trust their feet…
July 30, 2018
Guide To Cleaning Sneakers
Summer is in full swing, which means your sneakers are probably getting a good workout. All those hikes, ice cream…
July 23, 2018
Guide To Summer Slip-Ons (Pt. 2)
We love a good pair of slip-ons for summer. I mostly wear penny loafers this time of year with sport…
July 20, 2018
Vans X Engineered Garments Slip-Ons Now Available Online
A few years ago, Nepenthes debuted their Vans x Engineered Garments slip-ons to much fanfare. The shoes come in mismatched…
July 16, 2018
Guide To Summer Slip-Ons (Pt. 1)
Few things define summer style like a pair of slip-on shoes. Whether they’re camp mocs or penny loafers, or more…
May 8, 2018
Five Shoe Styles I’ve Found Useful — And You May Too
Style is personal, very much connected to your lifestyle and personality. Which is why, even though we have some posts…
March 12, 2018
Ugly Shoes That Are Actually Kind Of Great
If you haven’t heard, ugliness is back in fashion. The sort of ill-fitting, cheaply made clothes that inspires your dad…
December 27, 2017
Shell Cordovan For Winter
It’s been a while since menswear was obsessed with all things shell cordovan, but if you’re looking for a great…
November 6, 2017
Cobbler Union, Taking On Footwear Giants
There’s never been a better time to buy a pair of shoes, but never a worse time to start a…
October 26, 2017
Old School Cult Classic Sneakers
There are three types of sneakers that get discussed in menswear. One is the sporty basketball high-top, the other the…