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Handsome Selections in the AW2012 Collection from CAT Footwear
As many of you probably know, Caterpillar – that same company that makes tractors – also makes footwear. Earlier this month, CAT Footwear celebrated the launch of their Autumn/Winter 2012 collection of casual shoes and boots at their showroom in New York City. Style bloggers were treated to a complimentary pair of their choice. My favorite boots by far were the Orson ($160) and the Haverhill ($140). (I snagged a pair of the Haverhills.) Each is made with Caterpillar’s standards … Continue reading
A Handsome Vegan Alternative To Leather Shoes and Boots
There is an emerging movement of apparel designed by and for discerning gents who like to look handsome while maintaining their love and respect for the animals with whom we share the planet. These animal-friendly collections use no leather, no wool, no alpaca and absolutely no fur. Several years ago, top men’s designer John Bartlett stopped using leather altogether in his collections and, more recently, all other animal-born fabrics like wool and alpaca. Only cotton, recycled poly and rayon find … Continue reading
Posted in Menswear, Shoes
Tagged animal-friendly, boots, brave gentleman, discerning brute, eco, ethical, joshua katcher, shoes, vegan
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A New Life for Old Boots
After eight years of too-frequent wearing and basic-care neglect from not oiling, polishing or using shoe trees, I was about to kiss an old pair of boots goodbye. Instead, I took my kickers to the shoe repair to see if they could be resuscitated with new soles. Two days later, I’m happy to report that my boots have brand new leather soles, new heels and a new life, which will be prolonged even further now that I know how to … Continue reading
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Tagged boots, care, cobbler, leather, maintenance, repair, shoe, shoe repair, shoecare, shoes
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Getting Booted, Handsomely and Inexpensively
Quality footwear is one area of a man’s wardrobe that can’t really be done on the dirty cheap. It’s hard to find good shoes and boots, i.e. ones that aren’t trendy and that will last, for less than around $300 on the low end. You can expect to snag a smart pair of Grenson’s, Church’s or Allen Edmonds in the neighborhood of $500 or more, BUT they’re impervious to trends and they’ll last longer than you if you take care … Continue reading
SWIMS™ Galoshes, Shoes + Other Wet Weather Apparel
This is probably the best men’s footwear ad ever made. (Naturally, it was made in Europe.) The ad is for SWIMS™, an apparel company in Oslo, Norway. The brainchild of founder Johan R., SWIMS™ specializes in terribly stylish wet weather gear like galoshes, shoes, boots, coats, jackets, hats, and umbrellas. Terrific stuff, especially the shoes & boots and the jackets & coats. Their Web shop is under construction, but you can find them on Facebook and at a selection of … Continue reading
