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$327 Shell Cordovan Shoes

November 21, 2014

$327 Shell Cordovan Shoes

Of potential interest to anyone who’s ever admired shell cordovan shoes, but couldn’t stomach the price. Meermin just introduced Japanese…

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Splurging on Outerwear and Knitwear

October 15, 2014

Splurging On Outerwear And Knitwear

The centerpiece of almost any ensemble tends to be outermost layer. It’s what people see most easily, and what covers…

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Q and Answer: What to Pack for Traveling to Cold Climates?

September 3, 2014

Q And Answer: What To Pack For Traveling To Cold Climates?

Erieking writes us to ask: I’m looking to travel to Europe next year, and will be in many different climates. I have…

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Easy Ways to Look Better in Tailored Clothing

July 31, 2014

Easy Ways To Look Better In Tailored Clothing

Whether you’re into the “coat-and-tie look” or not, most of us have to wear a suit at some point, and…

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A Summertime Favorite: Penny Loafers

June 25, 2014

A Summertime Favorite: Penny Loafers

Once the weather warms up and the days get long, I often find that the best shoes are either sneakers…

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That Time I Designed a Pair of Shoes

June 18, 2014

That Time I Designed A Pair Of Shoes

I designed a pair of shoes. Well, boots to be exact. Two years ago, I asked Meermin if they had…

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It’s On Sale: Edward Green Shoes

April 20, 2014

It’s On Sale: Edward Green Shoes

Edward Green is my favorite shoe brand, but they are very expensive. At Brooks Brothers, for example, they go for…

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How Much Should You Spend on Dress Shoes?

March 27, 2014

How Much Should You Spend On Dress Shoes?

One of the questions I frequently get in my inbox is: “I’m looking to buy a better pair of dress…

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Improvements at John Doe

January 9, 2014

Improvements At John Doe

John Doe recently loaned me a pair of their latest oxfords so I could check out the improvements they made since my last review….

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Three Events in New York

November 11, 2013

Three Events In New York

I love the Bay Area with all my heart, but sometimes, on very rare occasions, I wish I was in…

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Shoe Terminology

June 20, 2013

Shoe Terminology

Yesterday’s post on shoe construction seemed to be popular, so I thought I’d do something similar by going through some…

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We Got It for Free: Kent Wang and Meermin’s Antiqued Shoes

May 30, 2013

We Got It For Free: Kent Wang And Meermin’s Antiqued Shoes

Top-end manufacturers such Hermes’ John Lobb have long used Ilcea’s antiqued leathers for their products. The beautifully mottled, full-grain Italian…

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Finding Affordable Shoes

February 13, 2013

Finding Affordable Shoes

Shoes may or may not be the most important part of a man’s ensemble, but they can certainly be the…

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Meermin Opens E-Commerce Store

November 16, 2012

Meermin Opens E-Commerce Store

Meermin just opened their e-commerce store. Now you can purchase their shoes directly online instead of having to email them…

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The Charm of Tassel Loafers

August 29, 2012

The Charm Of Tassel Loafers

I really like tassel loafers. I’m wearing a shell cordovan pair now with brown sharkskin trousers, a dark green v-neck sweater,…

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