Choosing Shoes When You Have a High Instep

January 23, 2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

My experience in choosing shoe styles while having a high instep. What works, what doesn’t, and what you can do to make some pesky problems stop bothering you.

What On Earth is Vero Cuoio?

December 30, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

A simple explanation of the term Vero Cuoio and the meaning behind it.

10 Years On, Still Going Strong: Red Wing 9111 Boots

December 4, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

My pair of Red Wing 9111s celebrated their 10th birthday in September. They’re still looking very healthy!

Review: Polo Ralph Lauren ‘Dezi IV’ Slipper

November 26, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

Review of Polo Ralph Lauren’s ‘Dezi IV’ range of microsuede slippers.

Trimly Shoe Trees and Shoe Care Products: Unboxing and Review

October 30, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

I’d been wanting some decent shoe trees for a long, long time. The problem was – being in Australia – the options were either overseas and expensive to import, or just plain expensive. So I went without decent wooden shoe trees for a long time. Until I found out about Trimly, who sell shoe trees at $34 a pop or in packages for a small discount.

Has R.M. Williams Torpedoed Their Heritage with Their Latest Release?

October 29, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

RMW have released a rather bold looking new boot. It’s been dividing the community, and with good reason.

Are Dr. Martens Boots Worth It? The D.M. 1460 8 Eye Boot Review

October 9, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

Dr Martens 1860 8 eye Boots Review Adelaide Australia

Dr. Martens are one of the most iconic pieces of footwear, with an illustrious history. They’ve clad the feet of people all over the world, but they aren’t made like they used to be. Are they still worth the price?

Do Young Men NEED Black Dress Shoes?

September 23, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

Black Oxfords are often considered a wardrobe staple. There is no doubting that – in the wardrobe of a regular suit wearer – the black Oxford should be.
However, many young men either are not suit wearers or they wear a suit in more casual settings. This begs a question: Do young men really need black dress shoes? If so, how soon should they land in your wardrobe?

Authentication Guide: Verifying Armani Exchange / Emporio Armani

June 24, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

mani Exchange (A|X) and Emporio Armani are – in my experience – the two most commonly found Armani product lines in thrift/vintage stores and from 3rd party sellers on sites such as eBay. As with any desirable luxury brand, there are bound to be counterfeits; here are some telltale signs to look for when trying to ascertain whether your possible purchase is the real deal.

A Guide to Dress Shoes

June 19, 2019.Reading time 14 minutes.

Dress shoes are staple style which have been a must own in men’s wardrobes for centuries.They are timeless and a good dress shoe can be a wonder of aesthetics. It is a complex topic if you delve deeply into it, with a number of styles and a small library of terminology. Today, we will go through a crash course in dress shoes; covering the anatomy of a shoe, overall styles, toe styles, fastening systems and common materials used.