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…
This is a basic. Dog runs are not hotbeds of cleanliness, which means wearing comfortable garb that I don't mind getting dirty or wet. The dog run can also be a gateway to Frumpytown, characterized by ill-fitting clothes from the…
We're now living in a culture where jeans have become a premium item, and sneakers have become the pumped, pimped and hyped norm. The result is a new breed of uber-casual adult man: the non-athlete wearing athletic footwear and over-specialized…
This timeless American-made blucher from Allen Edmonds boasts a double oak leather sole and 360ยบ Goodyear welt construction. The shoe is strengthened with an extended perforated wing-tip and upper, and features some awfully handsome toe detailing. It's manufactured on the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…