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April 23, 2012
Save On Suede
Ryan Plett from [you_have_broken_the_internet] dropped a recommendation for these reasonably affordable Johnston & Murphy suede derbies, which weigh in at…
March 22, 2012
Affordable Shoes (and Expertise) At Ed Et Al
For a number of reasons, the market has become such that most dress shoes retailing for under $300 aren’t really…
March 7, 2012
Bulling Shoes
Every once in a while, I like to bull my shoes. Bulling refers to a shoe polishing technique that results…
February 23, 2012
The Black Tie Shoe That’s Good For Something Else
Kent Wang just announced a new shoe, a black plain toe balmoral (pictured to the left, above). In keeping with…
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…
February 6, 2012
For $50 You Can Buy …
LL Bean Signature discounted their suede Eastport moc toe shoes. The Ranger moc can be had for $40 and blucher…
January 30, 2012
Dealing With Bad Weather
Every year starts off with a few months of bad weather. First there is snow, then the snow turns to…
January 20, 2012
Part II Of Jesse’s Interview With Raul Ojeda
Part II of Jesse’s interview with Raul Ojeda is now up at StyleForum. In it, Jesse talks with Raul about…
January 5, 2012
Q And Answer: What Kind Of Shoes Are Best For Snowy Days?
David asks: Is it OK to wear leather soled shoes through the snow, or should I really get Dainite? If you’re…
January 4, 2012
Raul Ojeda
We’re running an extensive interview I did with Raul Ojeda, the shoemaker from our shoes episode, over on StyleForum. Part…
November 30, 2011
House Shoes
Although it’s very much a cultural issue, I prefer having separate shoes for when I’m at home. You can change…
November 29, 2011
Q And Answer: How Should You Store Your Shoe Care Supplies?
Matt writes to ask: Can you suggest a kit or supply chest for shoe care products? Ethan Desu once wrote something…
November 14, 2011
Q And Answer: How Should You Protect Your Suede Shoes?
Brett writes to ask: I have a pair of suede plain-toe bluchers coming from Alden. What do you do, if…
November 11, 2011
We Got It For Free: Benjo’s Laces
When I was growing up in Southern California in the late ‘80s/ early ’90s, all the cool kids wore Adidas,…
November 10, 2011
Suede Shoes
I’m a huge fan of suede shoes and wear them more or less year-round. The word “suede” comes from the…