When you really like a pair of shoes, it can be worthwhile to pay for restoration rather than buy a new pair. Some of the world’s finest shoe companies offer recrafting and resoling services. I don’t know why they do this, honestly. It can’t be very profitable. Maybe they just want to be awesome to…
Category: Product Reviews
Read unbiased, independent product reviews about high end menswear and footwear. Our customers and friends offer their in-depth analysis to help you shop smarter.
Review of Proper Cloth – Online Custom Shirts
Review of the Rancourt & Co Beef Roll Penny Loafer
Who doesn’t love a good beef roll? For a month now, I’ve been happily wearing Rancourt’s “Beef Roll Penny Loafer” in Carolina brown CXL, purchased on sale from my friends at Hubert White in Minneapolis. I had high hopes for these loafers, because I thoroughly love my Rancourt Ranger Mocs. Like any good penny loafer,…
Levis Made and Crafted Tack Slim Review
The Levi’s Made and Crafted “Tack Slim” jean offers a tapered fit with classic yet understated trademark detailing. I wanted a versatile pair of slim jeans that I could wear with a button down shirt sometimes. With their mid rise at 11 inches, the Tack Slim fits the bill. It’s a high enough rise to…
Alden Indy 405 Boots for J.Crew
Alden 405 Indy boots are some of the most popular boots ever made, and for good reason. They’re stylish, comfortable and well made boots. I recently acquired a secondhand pair in dark brown chromexcel leather. Let’s discuss some of the key features, and my own personal opinions about them. Horween Chromexcel leather is fantastic in…
Allen Edmonds Recrafting: Before and After
If you’ve ever bought a pair of Allen Edmonds, you probably know about their shoe repair (i.e. recrafting) program. It’s a proud selling point for their company. “You could own these shoes for 10 years,” the sales people say, and they’re not exaggerating. With occasional wear, a decade of wear could easily be achieved. Get…