Category Archives: Shoes

Things I Wear: Mother’s Day Brunch

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blue linen pants

It is our family tradition to do brunch out at our club, this year was no different.  I won’t step foot in the clubhouse wearing anything without a collar on, but on days like today a jacket and tie are called for.  Not only because the event is a more formal one, but more importantly to show respect and appreciation toward the most important lady in my life, Mother Dearest (who was also nice enough to take these photos). The weather was a cool 60, but the skies were clear.  I do love weather like this, however, it is not … Continue reading →

A 15:1 Ratio

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meermin black shoes

Black shoes often seem to lack personality.  I would argue they are sometimes boring.  Black is black and that is that.  Contrarily, shoes of other colors like brown and burgundy are not lacking of personality.  For starters, they do, over time, take on a certain patina.  And then there are the many shades of each color.  With all of this said, I don’t really care for black shoes. True, there are some instances in which black shoes are called for; like the most formal of business and social settings as well as in politricks. But the vast majority of men … Continue reading →

Oh, What A Difference A Few Shades Makes…

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blue suede tassel loafers

I have had this pair of navy suede tassel loafers from Suitsupply for over a year and I love them dearly.  However, I have not worn them in almost half a year because the sole was way too light of a brown and created too much contrast with the upper (see to the left).  This made the shoes often difficult to wear and particularly hard to pair with a suit.  I knew this when I bought the shoes and had planned on darkening the sole since I acquired them.  Luckily Andrew Wrigley was nice enough to offer his services.  So … Continue reading →

At Last: J. Fitzpatrick Shoes

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J fitzpatrick shoes

For a long time we have been hearing Justin Fitzpatrick over at The Shoe Snob (and now also of J. Fitzpatrick shoes) talk of his coming shoe brand.  Well my friends, he made good on his word and the shoes are a reality.  More importantly, they are badass. A few months ago Justin held a pre-order sale so I decided to order two pairs.  The Phinney in gray and the Laurelhurst in burgundy.  The Phinney is a combination of a saddle and a wingtip, frankly, I have never seen another shoe like it (and I would love if Justin would … Continue reading →

The Benefits Of Burgundy Shoes

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In case you care, my two favorite colors of dress shoes to wear are brown suede and burgundy (or oxblood).  For today let’s dwell on the latter.  Here in the states burgundy is the most under-utilized shoe color.  Which partially as a result when it is worn it gives the wearer a bit more style and panache.  And oddly enough, I think burgundy is worn more here in the States then from what I have seen in Europe. So naturally, the question of what to wear with burgundy shoes arises.  It goes with just as many, if not more colors … Continue reading →

The Ikea Shoehorn

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They say you can’t buy anything for a dollar anymore.  Which, for the most part is true.  Especially in the realm of clothing and mens style.  Except the Ikea Omsorg shoe horn.  Which you can acquire for a single dollar at your local Ikea, they are not available online.  And in the market of long shoe horns, this is the cheapest out there.  And at that price, I buy multiples.  The Osmorg is something I would not want to live without.  Most offerings are of horn and the price is 50-100 times the price.  The look is obviously not as … Continue reading →

PROJECT Menswear Show, NY

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This winter’s PROJECT show was certainly a solid showing or brands who gravitate toward the more trendy and contemporary side of things, which is not what is often discussed here.  But there were also some more traditional and simple things as well.  I found some very interesting brands and articles on both sides of the spectrum.  Some of my favorites are below.  Keep in mind that these products are meant for fall/winter 2013, so it is likely some of the items will not be hitting stores until late summer. Enjoy liberally, Justin L Jeffers   The Generic Man shoes were … Continue reading →

MRket Menswear Show NYC, Jan 2013

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This seasons MRket show in NYC was another strong showing from some great brands.  Brands were showing their goods for fall/winter 2014.  As was the case last June there was a great installation from the gents at Brooklyn Dry Goods (photos above) to greet the attendees.  This time round they choose prohibition as the theme, and executed it exceedingly well.  Michael Macko’s picks were also on display, like last time.  There were many of the same brands from the show last June, but also some new one’s.  Most notably in the Vanguards section which includes brands like Rotenier, Armstrong & … Continue reading →

A Few Things Off To eBay

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  In my efforts to slim down my wardrobe whilst at the same time make space for new acquisitions I have come across a few things that I plan to part with.  As it seems is the norm for instances like this these days I have posted my items to eBay.  The first is a pair of Oakley Old Glory Frogskins (bidding starts at $290), which I have an extra pair of and they are pretty much the most American sunglasses I have ever seen.  Second, is a pair of black wingtips from Alden in size 10 (bidding starts at … Continue reading →

Austen Heller Shoe Review

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Austen Heller Driving Loafer

I seem to have chronic difficulty finding reasonably priced casual shoes.  There are nice looking options, but they are $300-400; but nothing that aesthetically pleasing in the $150-200 range.  As a result, I find myself wearing Top Siders almost exclusively. Enter Austen Heller.  A company that is only a few months old but is showing some promise.  The company is based here in the States but has its production in Portugal, which to my knowledge has a decently well established shoe production industry. Austen Heller came out with a line up of 10 shoes.  All of them are loafers, some … Continue reading →