When it comes to shoes made in America, G.H. Bass & Co. is one of the few companies that can claim its over 125-years-old. Created by George Henry Bass in 1876, the company was known for creation plow shoes for farmers and created moccasins, but Read More …
There are very few shoe companies in America that have remained in business for over 100 years. But Florsheim is a company that still remains strong to this day. Founded by Milton S. Florsheim in 1892, he and his father Sigmund made the first shoe Read More …
With my last review of a CALL IT SPRING boot, I decided to give ALDO’s affordable shoe company another chance by purchasing the GARDNER boot. Offered in Gray, Brown, Black and Cognac (which is not available in California), the lace-up boot features a distressed upper Read More …
I have reviewed the various Ralph Lauren Polo shoes out there. This time, I will take a look at the Ralph Lauren Tedd leather boots. Made in China, the Ralph Lauren Tedd’s (Brown Gum) feature a waxy leather upper, rounded-toe silhouette, lace-up closure, two-tone detail Read More …
The Desert Boot…. boots that were made popular by Clarks has no doubt been a go-to shoe for fans of desert boots. And the Desert Boot has been so popular that many other companies have created their own (expensive or inexpensive) version of the desert Read More …
The adidas Stan Smith shoe has come a long way since it’s debut in 1971. It’s origin goes back as far as 1963 when adidas released their first tennis shoe, the first leather tennis shoe based on the original idea of Horst Dassler, son of Read More …
When the American Eagle Outfitters AEO Leather Lace-Up Boot went on sale in February for $34.99, needless to say many people including myself, couldn’t wait to get these boots. There are some who have said that these are the exact same boots as the Eastland Read More …
I’m often asked by friends if Ralph Lauren Polo shoes are worth getting over Converse-related canvas shoes or canvas shoes by other brands and if it’s worth getting because they are made in China. Well, unless you purchase a canvas shoe made with Italian leather Read More …
Ahh…Converse Chuck Taylor All Star’s, they are the ultimate classic shoe. And when I went was younger, there were three things that I will remember about my original shoe. One, the white canvas did not stay white that long. Two, it’s not a good idea Read More …
For many people, unfortunately taking care of dress shoes are not a priority. But if you spent your long hard money on leather shoes that you want to last forever, you have to maintain them. Of course, there are many ways to take care of Read More …
As a person who has purchased a number of shoes from ALDO, I was surprised by the announcement that ALDO would be creating a new brand known as CALL IT SPRING. I have found ALDO shoes to be affordable but CALL IT SPRING focuses on Read More …
Quite often, I noticed that a few men wearing shoes with their shoelaces undone and having to retie and retie again after they have come loose. And I see it even more frequently with guys who wear boots. Their shoelaces are often getting undone. One Read More …
When Dappered.com listed the JC Penny’s Stafford Logan Wingtip Blucher (note: the website uses the word “Oxford”) as one of “The best looking dress shoes under $200”, I must admit that I was a skeptic. For one, it’s called an oxford, but the shoes don’t Read More …
You probably have heard this many times before… one of the most essential shoes for a man to own in his wardrobe is a black cap toe oxford. This is the go-to-shoe for job interviews, special events, weddings, funerals, it’s also cool to wear at Read More …