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Brown, the color of cowards

July 1, 2010

Brown, The Color Of Cowards

Brown, the color of cowards?  P’shaw.  The color of the brave and stylish. (Thanks, Jason, we’d forgotten about this one)…

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Shell cordovan Florsheim Imperial longwings at Goodwill for $2

June 29, 2010

Shell Cordovan Florsheim Imperial Longwings At Goodwill For $2

Just in time for my complaints about the declining quality of the middle level of shoes, a StyleForum user called…

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It’s On Etsy - Vintage (Circa 1960s?) Allen-Edmonds Brogues

June 27, 2010

It’s On Etsy – Vintage (Circa 1960s?) Allen-Edmonds Brogues

It’s remarkable how much clothing manufacture changed in the late 1960s and early 1970s with the introduction of affordable synthetics…

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It’s better to have one good pair of shoes than a half dozen cheap ones

June 21, 2010

It’s Better To Have One Good Pair Of Shoes Than A Half Dozen Cheap Ones

It’s better to have one good pair of shoes than a half dozen cheap ones, because the cheap ones look…

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Here’s an Italian gentleman looking sharp, courtesy of The Sartorialist

June 21, 2010

Here’s An Italian Gentleman Looking Sharp, Courtesy Of The Sartorialist

It’s becoming summer in Italy – why does this guy look so at home in this suit? First of all,…

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It’s On eBay: Poulson Skone Cap-Toe Brogues

June 20, 2010

It’s On EBay: Poulson Skone Cap-Toe Brogues

Start at GBP 24.99, Ends Monday

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Heavy Tweed Jacket’s appreciation of the deck shoe

June 20, 2010

Heavy Tweed Jacket’s Appreciation Of The Deck Shoe

Heavy Tweed Jacket’s appreciation of the deck shoe.

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Clarks Desert Boots are $66.50

June 16, 2010

Clarks Desert Boots Are $66.50

thisfits: Just got a sales alert that Clarks Desert Boots are $66.50 on endless.com. That’s 30% off, folks, plus free…

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Valet looks at some moccasins

June 16, 2010

Valet Looks At Some Moccasins

Valet looks at some moccasins, starting with the LL Bean Blucher Moc.

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I finally decided to place an order with RopeySoles.com

June 15, 2010

I Finally Decided To Place An Order With RopeySoles.com

After a broad-ranging look at espadrille sources for those of us who won’t be in Spain, Portugal or coastal France…

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The Liberating World of No-Show Socks

June 4, 2010

The Liberating World Of No-Show Socks

We got an email the other day from a reader who wanted to know what kind of socks he should…

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Q and Answer: Matching Shoe Colors with Pants Colors

May 24, 2010

Q And Answer: Matching Shoe Colors With Pants Colors

Adam writes: Is it acceptable to wear dark colored slacks with dark brown shoes and a brown belt?  Usually I…

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Espadrilles anywhere here in the States?

May 21, 2010

Espadrilles Anywhere Here In The States?

I know I’m not going to find wall of espadrilles anywhere here in the States, but is there a decent…

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Q and Answer: How do I make too-big shoes fit?

May 18, 2010

Q And Answer: How Do I Make Too-big Shoes Fit?

Peter writes: I recently bought a pair of work boots that are a little too big (actually a lot because…

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Sneakers for the summer

May 17, 2010

Sneakers For The Summer

dontflipout: I’ve never been a guy who’s really been big into sneakers. Ok, that’s a lie, as a kid I…

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