My Vegan Leather Stan Smiths
When I learned that Adidas made one of their most iconic sneaker designs in a vegan leather, I was eager to give them a try.
The Value of Good Shoes Over Time
When it comes to good shoes that last for the long haul, I've learned that it doesn't pay to play it cheap.
Vegan Dress Shoes? Maybe.
I recently wrote a piece about my last leather jacket, submitting that, when it comes to going totally leather-free, I draw the line at dress shoes, which are essentially the only new leather items I still buy. If a company like Alden or Crockett & Jones applied their level of craftsmanship to shoes and boots made with a vegan material that rivaled leather, I’d seriously consider it.
Replacing the Taps on My Shoes
A little video demonstrating how I replace the protective taps under the heels of my shoes.
The Florsheim Bummer
What once seemed like a good, underrated value for a time-tested design has turned out to not be a good value after all.
That One Good Pair of Dress Shoes
A good pair of shoes is like a good suit: you probably only need one, but you need at least one.
Formal Shoes
Men’s evening shoes are in a class all their own, made with materials, finishes and aesthetics that distinguish them from regular dress shoes.
Notes on a Sandal
If you’re a member of a special society or group that loves men’s bare feet and toes, or if your partner or spouse has a foot fetish and loves admiring, touching or more with respect to your toes, congratulations. You’re in a special minority.
When It Comes to Brown Shoes, I Go Dark
My taste in shoes is like my taste in humor: the darker the better.