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We take a drive around the block in some über-casual loafers by Jack Erwin, dress up the loafer with Paul Evans and create our ultimate summer go-anywhere, do-anything loafers on Awl & Sundry.
Q: “I recently read The Compass post, “How to a Build Your Dress Shoe Wardrobe“, and noticed that some of the dress shoes featured were over $300. That seems like a ridiculous amount of money to spend on a pair of shoes. Is it really worth spending that much on a pair of dress shoes?” […]
On your next commute to work, take a look at the ground around you. What do you see? Probably tons of shoes…men’s shoes…men’s shoes in REALLY bad shape. In fact, if there was a 1-800-Domestic-Shoe-Abuse hotline, it’d be your obligation to use most of your monthly minutes on anonymous tips to save all those poor […]
Q: “I don’t always have time to get my shoes shined when I’m on the road, got any tips for a super quick shine?” – Bart L. A: There are several products out there that will help you give your shoes a quick once over. Toss a couple of shine sponges in your travel bag. […]
Q: “I was on the subway this morning and saw this well-dressed guy with his shoes laced up a bit differently. The laces didn’t cross each other and it looked much cleaner. Do you know what I’m talking about? How I can tie my shoe like that?” – Joseph E. A: That dapper gent was most […]
Winter is back, and so is our guide to keeping your shoes sharp through the snow and ice.