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Five Shoe Styles I've Found Useful -- and You May Too

May 8, 2018

Five Shoe Styles I’ve Found Useful — And You May Too

Style is personal, very much connected to your lifestyle and personality. Which is why, even though we have some posts…

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Ugly Shoes That are Actually Kind of Great

March 12, 2018

Ugly Shoes That Are Actually Kind Of Great

If you haven’t heard, ugliness is back in fashion. The sort of ill-fitting, cheaply made clothes that inspires your dad…

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Shell Cordovan for Winter

December 27, 2017

Shell Cordovan For Winter

It’s been a while since menswear was obsessed with all things shell cordovan, but if you’re looking for a great…

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Cobbler Union, Taking on Footwear Giants

November 6, 2017

Cobbler Union, Taking On Footwear Giants

There’s never been a better time to buy a pair of shoes, but never a worse time to start a…

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Old School Cult Classic Sneakers

October 26, 2017

Old School Cult Classic Sneakers

There are three types of sneakers that get discussed in menswear. One is the sporty basketball high-top, the other the…

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Should You Use Cream or Wax Polish for Shoes?

August 31, 2017

Should You Use Cream Or Wax Polish For Shoes?

After Jesse’s post yesterday on how the US Navy is implementing new rules around shoes, one of our readers emailed…

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Navy Football’s New Shoe Rules

August 30, 2017

Navy Football’s New Shoe Rules

The Washington Post offers a fascinating look in on Navy’s football team, and a unique injury risk they face. Like all…

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A Complete A to Z Guide on Proper Shoe Care

August 30, 2017

A Complete A To Z Guide On Proper Shoe Care

If you want to score a pair of good dress shoes for less than $150, your best bet is to…

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Oxfords for Suits; Derbies for Sport Coats

August 14, 2017

Oxfords For Suits; Derbies For Sport Coats

Someone interviewed me a few years ago and asked if I had any personal style rules. I struggled to think…

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The Curious History of Men in Heels

August 10, 2017

The Curious History Of Men In Heels

Google’s Art & Culture section (yes, they have an Arts & Culture section) has an interesting slideshow today outlining the…

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Freakonomics on Shoes

July 25, 2017

Freakonomics On Shoes

Freakonomics has a nice podcast episode today on shoes – everything from the social and economic history of footwear to…

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Leffot’s New Pre-Owned Footwear Program

July 25, 2017

Leffot’s New Pre-Owned Footwear Program

One of the things we try to push here at Put This On is getting readers to buy the best…

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Best Foot Forward

July 23, 2017

Best Foot Forward

Is there anything more consuming than footwear? Whether you fawn over Goodyear welts or a rerelease of classic Jordans, there’s…

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Better Fitting Shoes, Overnight

July 12, 2017

Better Fitting Shoes, Overnight

It looks like a medieval torture device, but if you’ve ever felt your shoes were just a little too tight…

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