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John Rushton

July 9, 2011

John Rushton

Check out this wonderful video about John Rushton, the man behind this shoe shop  in London. The message here is one…

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these Charles Tyrwhitt boots are on sale

July 4, 2011

These Charles Tyrwhitt Boots Are On Sale

The Silentist found that these Charles Tyrwhitt boots are on sale for $160, shipped. I have these boots and definitely…

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John Lobb Left Shoe Black Sz 10E NOT A PAIR

June 28, 2011

John Lobb Left Shoe Black Sz 10E NOT A PAIR

John Lobb Left Shoe Black Sz 10E NOT A PAIR DISCLAIMER: ONE SHOE ONLY. Customers may desire to purchase ONE…

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Q and Answer: What Color Shoes Should I Wear With a Navy Suit?

June 9, 2011

Q And Answer: What Color Shoes Should I Wear With A Navy Suit?

Peter writes: I was recently given a fantastic vintage navy blue suit from the ‘70s by my father. The only…

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Moccasins from New England: Arrow Moccasin and Town View Leather

May 22, 2011

Moccasins From New England: Arrow Moccasin And Town View Leather

I love the idea of canoe slippers, the Northeastern staple. They’re soft, tough leather shoes, suitable for wear indoors or…

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I need some help finding a durable, comfortable pair of summer shoes

May 18, 2011

I Need Some Help Finding A Durable, Comfortable Pair Of Summer Shoes

I need some help finding a durable, comfortable pair of summer shoes. As to whether they should be fashionable: I…

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One of the great things about summer

May 13, 2011

One Of The Great Things About Summer

One of the great things about summer is that you get to wear suede shoes more often. Here then is a…

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A StyleForum user has posted the transformation of his wardrobe over the course of a year

May 12, 2011

A StyleForum User Has Posted The Transformation Of His Wardrobe Over The Course Of A Year

A StyleForum user has posted the transformation of his wardrobe over the course of a year, pictorially. I generally can’t…

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Handmade in Italy

May 11, 2011

Handmade In Italy

Before I started blogging about this stuff, I was an avid reader of menswear blogs for years. One of my favorite…

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What is the Meaning of a Hole in a Shoe?

May 10, 2011

What Is The Meaning Of A Hole In A Shoe?

If you ever needed proof that dressing is social and cultural, not absolute, or that you dress for those around…

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Guide to Going Sockless

May 3, 2011

Guide To Going Sockless

With Esquire and Brooks Brothers’ recent tweets, the menswear Twittersphere has been buzzing over whether it’s too early to forgo socks….

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The Five Days of Summer Series, Part V: Summer Style on the Cheap

April 29, 2011

The Five Days Of Summer Series, Part V: Summer Style On The Cheap

Before Jesse let me start writing here, I was a dedicated PTO reader for more than a year. One of the…

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Q and Answer: What Socks with Plimsoll Sneakers?

April 26, 2011

Q And Answer: What Socks With Plimsoll Sneakers?

Dave asks: I just saw Derek’s post on plimsolls. I picked a pair up for the summer recently and coming…

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The Five Days of Summer Series, Part II: Plimsolls

April 26, 2011

The Five Days Of Summer Series, Part II: Plimsolls

Let’s be honest – nothing beats the comfort of sneakers. That comfort comes in handy when you’re taking long strolls…

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We shouldn’t conflate heritage and quality

April 22, 2011

We Shouldn’t Conflate Heritage And Quality

Jesse made a comment yesterday about how we shouldn’t conflate heritage and quality, and I completely agree. Too many consumers,…

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