The Ugly Shoe Paradox
Ugly is interesting; ugly presents a challenge to be overcome; ugly is consistent with rugged…
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Quarantine Sales III -- Black Friday
Keeping this quick. A list, but only the good stuff.…
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Initial Impressions, collected: Beckett Simonon Geller Wholecut Sneakers, Nisolo Wool Crew Socks
These are initial impressions of two items that I got for free in consideration of my reviews. They are not full reviews, since I have not owned these items for long enough. Neither brand asked for favoritism and I did not offer any. I'm not an especially kind reviewer.…
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Quarantine Sales
I wasn't planning on writing about sales very often, but there are a few going on right now that need to be noted.…
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Meermin Mallorca Horsebit Loafer Review
This is equal parts review and love letter. Unfortunately, you can't buy these shoes -- but you can buy other Meermins, and you should.…
9 min read
A Visit to Leffot in New York City
Leffot was just across the street, and yesterday was a beautiful day, so I popped right over for a quick look at their selection.…
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A Glossary of Dress Shoe Styles -- Names, Photos, and Descriptions
I started writing this guide in an attempt to catch everything worth catching. I ended up running into more styles than I could really hope to capture... But hopefully, this is good enough.…
5 min read
What in the Sweet Hell is a Dress Boot?
The word "boot" has often times been oversimplified to refer particularly to casual boots. This oversimplification in turn feeds the misunderstanding that all boots are casual. I'm here to remind you that they aren't.…
11 min read
How to Talk About Loafers
A loafer is essentially a slip-on shoe with a moccasin-like upper (top + sides), a separate, rigid sole (leather or, in some cases, rubber), and a heel. But there's a whole lot more to it than that…
10 min read