Surprise: Polished from BespokePost.com

Out of the Box of Awesome: Polished

I have said it before, and I will say it again, getting a surprise once a month is a "Box of Awesome".  BespokePost.com has once again delighted me with the box: Polished.  I am an admitted shoe addict so this was a welcome addition to my closet: supplies!  The description below from BespokePost.com website.... you really should sign up.

Shoe Love: Crockett & Jones

I admit it: I am a shoe addict.  Pure and simple.  And nice shoes aren't cheap. A decent pair of men's dress shoes will set you back anywhere from $400-$1500.  And we aren't even talking bespoke (the likes of John Lobb, et al.)

My closet is full of nice shoes. Some I have had for over 15 years.  That air of crocodile loafers you said I was an idiot for spending $750 on?  Yep. 15 years. Amortize that.

My latest discovery is Crockett & Jones.  I got a pair of "Drummond"; a brogue oxford shoe with wingtip design and light punching detail. Made from the finest calf leather and suede with single leather soles for the Crockett & Jones Men's Main Collection

These are English shoes. Fabulous construction. Not s costly as some, but not cheap by any means.  Check out this video from the C&J website - it's really amazing.  Afterward, try to hold off from immediately running out and buying a pair. They are hard to find unless you are in NY - Barney's or the C&J store (the only retail location int he US).

Wearable: The Art of Sutor Mantellassi

Everyone who knows me well knows I have a little thing for shoes. Well, maybe not such a little thing.  My family says I shouldn't have any new shoes except the "Thunderdome Rule": one pair enter, one pair leaves.

OK. So yes. Those are the black shelves....

... and these are the brown ones.  Why are you looking at me like that?







A new favorite is Sutor Mantellassi. I purchased mine from ShopTheFinest.com who has a generally good selection.  Other sites offer them as well, but I can't seem to find any better selection for my taste and budget. They are not cheap, but when you get them at such a discount, they are pretty nice for the buck.

In The Wild

These are the new additions to the wardrobe.  I like that they are slim, easy to wear and work with suits and chinos alike.

The Tassled Tops

The Norwegian construction (with a single row of stitching rather than the flashier two braided rows favored by other makers) and their innovative use of skin stitching makes these shoes wearable, comfortable, long-wearing and a great value.

Detail On The Bottom

 And besides - everyone likes a great looking shoe, right?