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“My bowtie swagger is more along the lines of ‘Cordovan on my feet / Brooks Bros on my back.”

January 25, 2011

“My Bowtie Swagger Is More Along The Lines Of ‘Cordovan On My Feet / Brooks Bros On My Back.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_S8TgjZIDM “My bowtie swagger is more along the lines of ‘Cordovan on my feet / Brooks Bros on my back.”…

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You could wear these shoes every day for the next ten years.

January 14, 2011

You Could Wear These Shoes Every Day For The Next Ten Years.

Those Hanover shell cordovan longwings I found (and sold) last week found a great home at Des’ place, as this…

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Now this is a shoe collection

December 8, 2010

Now This Is A Shoe Collection

Now this is a shoe collection. Daaaaaaaang.

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It’s on eBay: Gieves & Hawkes Cordovan Wingtips (9UK)

November 24, 2010

It’s On EBay: Gieves & Hawkes Cordovan Wingtips (9UK)

They’re not for everyone, but I love Gieves’ unique broguing. Start at $350, Ends Sunday

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It’s On eBay

May 15, 2010

It’s On EBay

Ralph Lauren “Gifford” Shell Cordovan Chukka Boot $299 Buy It Now (Retail $999)

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Q and Answer: Pre-Owned Shoes

May 14, 2010

Q And Answer: Pre-Owned Shoes

Aliotsy asks: Where do you draw the line on whether or not a pre-owned shoe is too worn to be…

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It’s On eBay: Brooks Brothers Black Fleece (by Alden) Shell Cordovan Longwings (Sz. 11)

April 26, 2010

It’s On EBay: Brooks Brothers Black Fleece (by Alden) Shell Cordovan Longwings (Sz. 11)

Starts at $499 (or Buy It Now $549.99), ends Sunday

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It’s On eBay: Vintage Nettleton Shell Cordovan Longwings

April 3, 2010

It’s On EBay: Vintage Nettleton Shell Cordovan Longwings

The shell cordovan is easy to recognize – see how the leather rolls, rather than creasing?  Shell is the leather…

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Leather: A Cautionary Tale

December 30, 2009

Leather: A Cautionary Tale

I’ve been thinking about shoes, as we prepare to shoot the first episode of season one, which is about caring…

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