‘Footwear’ Archives
1 Piece/5 Ways: Allen Edmonds Wingtip Brogue Boots
As we just discussed, a complete wardrobe has boot styles for all types of occasions. If you're only going to invest in one boot for the season, however, I would recommend a lace-up wingtip brogue, like these badass chocolate brown "Daltons" by Allen Edmonds. The trim leather sole, sharp toe and rich color make them appear dressy while the [...]
1 Piece/3 Ways: White Suede Shoes
For the summer photography position we interviewed/auditioned a handful of eager photographers. Westley here was one of them. Although we eventually hired Brent for the position, we enjoyed hanging with Wes so much that we took him on as photography & production assistant/intern. Born and raised in lower manhattan NYC, Westley is a genuine [...]
A Shoeman’s Shoes – Featuring Bill White
I thought I knew a lot about men's shoes, and then I met Bill White of Scarpe di Bianco. Bill, a refined gentleman, fellow Canadian and all-around great guy has been manufacturing handmade luxury footwear outside of Naples since 2009 and already has some of the finest shoes on the market. The best part is, if you visit his NYC showroom you can [...]
1 Piece/3Ways: Oxblood Tassel Loafers
More versatile than you'd expect: the oxblood/burgundy/cordovan tassel loafers. With 60+ pairs of shoes in my rotation, it's hard to say that I wear any pair very often, but as you can see from these close-up shots, I've worn these loafers plenty. They're dark & neutral (making them appear formal), with a rounded toe, tassels and tassel [...]
The Go-Anywhere Outfit: Suit + Sneakers
The other day I received an interesting, thought-provoking, question from a reader: if you could only wear one outfit for the rest of your days, what would it be? After giving it some thought, I decided that it would have to be a suit with sneakers. It's the ultimate go-anywhere, always-appropriate (or maybe, never-inapropriate) outfit. A [...]
Winter Footwear, Part I
Blizzards are no time for boat shoes, drivers, canvas sneakers, loafers, etc. From late December to early March, I probably wear boots about 75% of the time. A boot is not just a boot, there are different styles for different occasions and it's important to have the right pairs in your winter rotation. Here, five different styles, with five [...]
Today…bucks & plaid
Today. Class. "Fundamentals of Textiles". Plaid 3/4 placket s/s shirt by Brooks Brothers Black Fleece (size 2). Brown cotton/silk suit pants by Hugo Boss (40R). Cream bucks by J. Crew. Red leather woven belt by Ralph Lauren Polo. Tortoise aviator shades by Ralph Lauren Purple Label. Watch by Montblanc. Watchstrap by Corvus. Thanks for [...]
Ph.D. in Leathers and Metals
If you’re a regular reader, you’ve heard this before: a man’s metals, as well as his leathers, should match in color family. Most of us know the age-old rule: “black with black, brown with brown”. This rule, however, doesn’t only apply to black and brown (although they are the safest, most common and most natural looking [...]
Reader Question: Pant/Boot Relationship
Reader: Hey SB! I am a big fan of your blog. Keep up the good work! I have a quick question regarding different ways to wear boots. Are there other ways of wearing boots (i.e. Bean Boots, RL Ranger boots, leather lace-up boots, etc) besides just letting your pant leg cover the top completely? Thanks! SB: Hey. Good question. I love wearing [...]
I Recommend: Sebago Lighthouse Boots
I own a decent amount of footwear, and I try to avoid getting in ruts where I wear the same pair over and over. It’s hard, though, with these Sebago Lighthouse boots laying around. My pick for the most versatile footwear of the season, they go with everything and anything, rain or shine, and they are so easy to leave laced and slip-on on the [...]
