Back when I was a 'professional shoe shiner,' I wrote a long, educational post about how to polish your shoes properly. I later realized that I had never shared
Berluti London Store Visit: Part Two
In the continuation of my Trip to Berluti London series, here are some more photos capturing their leather goods offering and some of the patina styles. Their
A Trip to Berluti – London: Part One
'A Trip To Berluti' is a small series I made back in 2016 when I used to live in London and frequented their West End shop. Like my latest Aubercy Store visit
Berluti Hiking Boots
Berluti's new Aspen hiking boot is probably the best thing I have seen them do for a while now. Some might think that is blasphemy coming from a 'Shoe Snob'
Hancore Patina – The Black Series
Greg Park, aka Hancore, has a new way of reinventing your black shoes to create a completely other color and thus, a completely new shoe. This is huge for those
Berluti Impresses on the Bespoke Side
Following yesterday's roast of Berluti's RTW atrocities, is the upside post about their Bespoke Program and the amazingness that comes out of that. I recently
Berluti Does It Again – Ruins Dress Shoes
It would appear that Berluti is ruining dress shoes more than creating great ones these days. And it pains me to write these types of posts against Berluti as
Fashion Should Die – Berluti’s Latest
I have a real love/hate with Berluti, especially�after seeing this photo which is nearly so bad I feel like vomiting. All jokes aside, it is really just sad t
Online Purchases: EU vs Non EU – What’s the Difference?
With being able to grab your phone out of your pocket, make a few clicks and buy some product that is 10,000 miles away the world has become far more connected,
Cowboy Boots by Berluti — French Fashion House Goes Western!
In the modern day of retail sales you have to keep up or you will get left behind, especially now, thanks to the internet and the entire world just being one
Unique Design Feature by Berluti
Now that I am in a new territory for content, I passed by Bergdorf Goodman the other day and had a look at their selection of shoes to see what was popular here
Mythbuster Part 1 – Leather Creasing Means Something is Wrong
Leather Creases. Plain and simple. There is no such thing as crease-free leather. Frankly, the thought of people thinking that leather should not crease is just
A Shoe Collection of a True Aficionado
Some people love cars, some love watches, some love video games and then there are those that love menswear, particularly the staple ingredient known as
A Trip To Berluti – London: Part Three
Most of the pictures in this post are of Berluti's bespoke samples (with the exception of the two black pairs below). Berluti was very smart to hire two of the
Bespoke Berluti Saddle Loafers
As I said a few posts ago, the sweeping saddle loafer is making a comeback and this Berluti rendition is top of the line! It is no surprise however, as
�1000 Trainers by Berluti — Really??
With the introduction of these �1000 trainers, Berluti (for me) has officially entered the realm of full on fashion company and has completely left the idea o
Bespoke Berluti To Kick Off The New Year!
HAPPY NEW YEAR MY DEAR READERS!!! I hope that all of you had a great holiday season and that you are ready for a great 2014! I know that I am! To kick it
Straight Shoe Porn
G&G BespokeAnthony Delos BespokeAnthony Delos in the makingBerluti BespokeEdward Green....in dark green!!Septieme Largeur, courtesy of En Grande PompeDon't have
Sticking To What You Know
One of the only Jimmy Choo's that I likeThere seems to be a big trend right now in the style/fashion industry of companies trying to add new categories of
Bespoke Berluti’s…..To Die FOR!
Let's get this out in the open: Berluti shoes are beautiful. However, I find that their RTW prices are simply not justified for blake-stitched construction. I
Instagram + Shoes = The Future….
Vintage Boots from circa 1920'sIf you have a smartphone, you should probably get Instagram. Now, I am not one for tweeting my thoughts or updating every 5
The eBay Experience
I have never been someone who has had a whole lot of patience, unfortunate as that may be. This downfall has prohibited me from taking part in many
Today’s Favorites: Customer’s Berluti Shoes
I never seem to tire of old Berluti shoes. Every time I have to shine them, even though they are not my favorite shoe, I seem to enjoy them more than anything
Shoes Of The Week – Berluti’s Blue Beauties
I have always had this love/hate relationship with Berluti. I have always loved them for their stylistic nature. I must say that the designers, for me, have






























