If there’s one thing retailer H&M does exceptionally well, it’s quickly bring spot-on trends to market at affordable price points (albeit dubious quality, but therein lies the eternal trifecta conundrum - you can have it cheap, fast, or good. Pick two).
This is why I’m very curious to see H&M debut a new menswear collection from famed high end women’s shoemaker Jimmy [...]
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In preparation for the Men of Social Media MakeOver, C.C. Chapman meets with Emmi, an experience that at first he was uncertain about, how did it turn out?
Q: I don’t do sandals, so what can I wear with shorts without resorting to sneakers?
A: I was recently hunting for a summer ’mandal’ alternative for just such a request and selected this pair of Sperry top-siders available at DWS online or in store for $65. They’re the perfect level of casual to wear with shorts [...]
Q: Where can I get Gucci-like driving mocs, bling hardware optional, and not drop $900?
A: What’s really nice about the above Gucci driving moc is the sleek design, not so nice for many is the price tag of $425 (already less than $900 but still steep). A great alternative are these driving mocs by [...]
I was recently on a shoe mission for a client when I overheard a disappointing conversation between one store’s saleswoman and an uninformed shopper. The poor bloke was looking for comfortable and stylin’ summer shoes that were more substantial than a flip flop. The saleswoman placed a driving moc firmly in his hand and said, [...]
Commuting in the city by bike and looking good doing it has been in the news lately. The NY Times featured a story on just that topic. While the article gave some good tips, the ’simple’ Dutch bicycle they showcase retails at $1,749 and the model’s outfit adds up to over $5000. Luckily it’s easy [...]
New England in January/February isn’t exactly known for good ground conditions. Mounds of dirty snow, black ice walkways and slush moats can be the kiss of death for your footwear. Here’s a way to protect your shoes from the elements all winter long.
The NEOS nylon overboot slips over any mens shoe. They’re seam sealed, [...]
One of the most common seasonal complaints I hear from men is that during the sleety and snowy months of winter they have no shoe option to wear with suits other than galoshes. One client shared with me that he used to cover his dress shoes with large plastic bags and rubber band them at [...]
A combination of comfort, style, and versatility makes the Kennard Plain-Toe Gore Boot from Johnston & Murphy a winner. They have a contoured inner foam cushion which some of my clients swear is the Escalade of the footwear experience. The boot’s shape is classic contemporary so they’re incredibly versatile, and the waxed suede adds distinction and rugged appeal. You [...]