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What Kind of Socks Should You Wear with Dress Shoes?
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How much do you think about your socks? We’re guessing the answer to this question is very little; perhaps just a moment or two each morning as you fish a fresh pair out of the drawer.
Though they don’t always get much attention, we think socks are actually quite important. They keep our feet warm and comfortable, which is no small benefit!
In addition to their very practical purposes, socks can also affect how successful our outfit is overall. No one notices a well chosen pair...
Tools of the Shoe Trade: Self-Healing Cutting Mat
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The process of traditional shoemaking involves a whole host of specialist tools and techniques. We’re making it our mission to introduce you to some of them. In this post we’re looking at a piece of equipment that makes the shoemaking process easier to manage: the leather cutting mat.
Cutting leather is a big part of the handmade shoe making process. The quality of these cuts play a major role in the shape, fit and finish of the final shoe. Because of this, it’s vitally important that shoemakers take great care...
Four Tips for Breaking In Your Shoes
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The great thing about leather shoes is that over time they mould to the shape of your feet. This means that they can be incredibly comfortable and supportive to wear.
Of course, this breaking in process can sometimes take time and can involve some discomfort. Because of this, you’ll find all manner of odd suggestions online about how to break in your shoes as quickly as possible. These methods often include hairdryers, ice packs, potatoes and buckets of water.
Though these methods may be effective at...
Perfect Pairs: Wholecut Shoes and Statement Suits
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Wholecut shoes are an extremely elegant style of formal shoe. They're constructed from a single piece of leather with no visible seams on the front of the shoe. In fact, the only visible seam on a wholecut shoe is the one at the back of the heel. They feature closed lacing and absolutely no additional pieces; these are the most streamlined shoes you will ever own!
Technically speaking, the less adornment found on a pair of shoes, the more formal they are. By this logic, wholecut shoes are surely the...
Which Leather is More Versatile: Black or Brown?
