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Shell Cordovan for Winter

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…

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But What Clothes Do You <i>Truly</i> Wear?

September 14, 2017

But What Clothes Do You Truly Wear?

Most of us have more clothes than we need, and while there’s always that temptation to get more, the truth…

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It’s On Sale: Shoes and Accessories at Skoaktiebolaget

July 17, 2017

It’s On Sale: Shoes And Accessories At Skoaktiebolaget

One of my favorite shoe shops, Skoaktiebolaget, is having a three-day sale this week. They carry some of your standard…

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Wool Knit Ties for Fall

November 16, 2016

Wool Knit Ties For Fall

Grenadines are my favorite kind of necktie, but they’re followed pretty closely by silk knits. We’ve written about them before….

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The Wonderful Split Toe

February 22, 2016

The Wonderful Split Toe

If I had to stick to one style of footwear for the rest of my life, it might have to…

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The New Jack Erwin: $195 for Goodyear Welted Shoes

February 17, 2016

The New Jack Erwin: $195 For Goodyear Welted Shoes

It’s been a few years since we wrote about Jack Erwin – an American company making high-value shoes for budget-minded…

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New Option for (Relatively) Affordable Footwear

February 4, 2016

New Option For (Relatively) Affordable Footwear

The market keeps getting better for (relatively) affordable dress shoes. Swedish shoe store Skoaktiebolaget announced today that they’re now carrying…

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It’s On Sale: Edward Green Shoes

January 18, 2016

It’s On Sale: Edward Green Shoes

Looks like Skoaktiebolaget is discontinuing Edward Green from their store, which means all of their remaining Edward Green shoes are…

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Stockholm: Skoaktiebolaget (Sp?)

October 2, 2015

Stockholm: Skoaktiebolaget (Sp?)

As I wandered around Stockholm in a jetlagged haze, I managed to throw open the door on a remarkable little…

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Strong Value in European Shoes

June 25, 2015

Strong Value In European Shoes

With the strong US dollar, there’s never been a better time to buy abroad – especially for bigger ticket items…

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Great Menswear Shops in Europe and Canada

March 18, 2015

Great Menswear Shops In Europe And Canada

After our post on import duties last week, a few readers asked if we could recommend some international shops. The…

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The Very Useful Chukka

January 29, 2015

The Very Useful Chukka

Of all the shoes I’ve ever owned, I don’t think any have been as useful as these plain, simple chukkas….

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A Summertime Favorite: Penny Loafers

June 25, 2014

A Summertime Favorite: Penny Loafers

Once the weather warms up and the days get long, I often find that the best shoes are either sneakers…

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Chelsea Boots

August 12, 2013

Chelsea Boots

For as long as I’ve been interested in shoes, I’ve always favored boots, and one of the first kinds of…

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