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A Look Inside the Allen Edmonds Factory
Here is a guided tour of the manufacturing operations at Allen Edmonds Shoe Corporation in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Hosted by Allen Edmonds Vice President Jim Kass, the video lets us see how Allen Edmonds shoes are manufactured from start to finish, right here in the USA. (Just a peek into my psyche: this is porn to me.) Enjoy.
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
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Tagged animal-friendly, boots, brave gentleman, discerning brute, eco, ethical, joshua katcher, shoes, vegan
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Jeans and Their Proper Length
My hometown friend Mr. O’Brien contacted me on Facebook with a question about something I’d always taken for granted. He asked “George – I need to know exactly how jeans should drape over dress shoes…” There are a couple of ways to answer this, depending on the person asking. In the case of Mr. O’Brien, we’re talking about an old family friend I’ve known my entire life who appreciates a more tried and true style. I prepared a 501® photo … Continue reading
My New Florsheim Long Wing Tip Brogues
In my process of rethinking shoes that are super handsome, last a lifetime, remain impervious to trends and don’t break the bank, I invested in a smart and classic pair of wing tips with a Goodyear welt from J.Crew (Preston Wing Tips) for $225. They were on on sale for $180 when I bought them. They’re beautifully constructed, and I couldn’t be happier with them. To accommodate my interest in wearing wing tips all the time, I needed an alternate … Continue reading
Five Simple DIY Ways To Cut Costs and Look Smart
10 min. At a time when so many seem strapped for cash, legions of us still go out for coffee, drop off our laundry, send our shirts out, have our shoes shined and hire a housecleaner… complaining about how broke we are in the process. There are several ways we can cut costs, come out looking smart and be the master of our own domains. In this episode, I talk about five simple ways we can do just that. Featured … Continue reading
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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Preston Wingtips from J.Crew
Anyone who knows me knows I’m a freak for wing tips. If I had my druthers, I’d collect a bunch of them from the best shoemakers like Grenson, Church’s, Allen Edmonds and Alden. Unfortunately, if you’re pinched for scratch in these tight times, a pair from these premium makers will run you a half a grand and up. Enter the Preston Wingtip from J.Crew. Preston Wingtips have all the features you’d appreciate in a pair of oxfords from the other … Continue reading
Old Faithful: The Canvas Chuck Taylor Converse All-Star
I never had these when I was a kid (which might help explain my affinity for them as an adult). I had Keds. But I always envied the kids in the neighborhood who got to wear Chucks. At the time in the 1970s, they came in white, black, red or blue (and maybe yellow), in low-top or high-top. Now, they seem more popular than ever, with more variations in color, style and fabric than Chuck could have ever imagined. The … Continue reading
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Tagged canvas, chuck taylor, chucks, converse, getting dressed, menswear, shoes, sneakers, tennis shoes
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