I have sold a lot of shoes to a lot of guys throughout my career, not only to men purchasing shoes from my own brand but also selling all types of shoes at
Are Cedar Shoe Trees the Best?
Are Cedar Shoe Trees the Best? Let’s Break Down the Myth. If you've ever shopped for shoe trees in the U.S., chances are someone has told you that cedar shoe
Best Shoelaces for Leather Shoes: Flat or Round?
When it comes to leather shoes, details matter—and that includes the laces. Flat and round shoelaces not only look different, but they also serve different
5 Proven Tips to Make Leather Shoes Last Longer
There is nothing worse than getting a bad return on investment. And often, when it comes to physical goods, that investment is cared for by our own actions, or
Rainy Day? Wear Suede: The Best Shoes For Rain
Let's talk about finding the best shoes for rain. You might not expect this, but a good quality suede is a top contender, handling wet weather surprisingly
How To Avoid Blisters: Softening Your Shoe’s Heel Counter
Blisters can turn a great day into a painful one, especially when they come from new or stiff shoes. One of the main culprits is the heel counter—the firm back
The Most Comfortable Men’s Dress Shoes
If you ask Google what the most comfortable men's dress shoes are, you get a list of brands that either spend a lot of money on advertising, are great at using
Saphir vs Paul Brunngard: Renovateur or Reviving Cream?
In the rise of shoe care and shoe refurbishment, we often come to the comparison of Saphir vs Paul Brunngard. So, in today's post/video, we look at two of the
Why Wear Dress Shoes?
When you are young, the thought of wearing dress shoes probably does not enter your mind too often, not at least in the sense that you will be actively doing so
5 Minute Shoe Care
The 5 minute shoe care video presented is not to show you any magic that you can possibly create in 5 minutes. It is a video to show you that good share-care
Ten Shoe Tips Everyone Should Know
When we are new to high-end shoes we often spend a lot of time overthinking many things that in the end don't matter. Or we often don't realize many things that
The Best Rain Weather Shoe
The best rain weather shoe is a dark brown suede with a rubber sole. Hands down. It is a myth that suede is not good for rain. This statement is only true when
The Importance of a Good Sock
The importance of a good sock is not to be overlooked. Socks are one of those things that most of us hate to spend money on but the fact is that if we want to
Socks Make A Difference In Fit
Socks make a difference in fit when getting new dress shoes. You would be astonished how many guys I have sold shoes to that came in wearing athletic-weight
Are Toe Taps Necessary?
Are toe taps necessary? This is a question many will ask themselves when entering the world of fine footwear. Prior to this, the idea of the toe tap probably
Tip: Ditch The Brannock Device
I have fit/measured thousands and thousands of people in my life looking to buy dress shoes. And in doing so discovered a lot about fit, the idea of it, how it
Why Wholecut Oxfords Are More Expensive
Have you ever wondered why wholecut oxfords are more expensive and often cost more than other models of the oxford family? You might think to yourself that it
Lasted Shoe Trees Are A Pain
Lasted shoe trees are a pain for those not truly experienced with them. If you got bothered by the title of the post, please read on to understand better. I
Shoe Tips Series – Shoe Fit
There is no right or wrong when it comes to shoe fit. There are objective concerns that should ultimately guide someone to a good fit but overall it is a
Going Sockless – Yes or No?
The age-old debate that never gets tiring, mainly because there is no right or wrong answer despite what anyone tells you. Like all things that involve 'style'
Why Does MTO Take So Long?
Most of us hate to wait for anything. We have been so spoiled with instant gratification that the idea of waiting for your special product to be made, no longer
How To Spot A Cheap Shoe
How to spot a cheap shoe is not always easy. There are a lot of posers in the industry that try to pass off as a good quality product but it is really just a
Shoe Shine Don’ts: Top 5
There are many shoe shine don'ts in the world of shoe care, but here we will focus on these top 5. I see and hear about constant mistakes people make when
How To Get Rid Of Leather Creases
How to get rid of leather creases is a question often asked. There is a huge obsession with creasing in one's shoes and the idea to either prevent it or cure
