Blake Construction
Experts recognize Blake-stitched shoes by their soles: the insole is sewn directly to the outsole. Blake-stitched shoes such as loafers don’t have cork bottom fillers…
Type of Shoes
Slip-on shoes offer ease
Lightweight and easy to slip on, these shoes are a leisurewear favourite. The most common types of slip-on shoes are loafers, moccasins, and boat shoes.…
The oxford shoe is pure elegance
Oxford shoes were already being produced in Oxford, England as early as 1830; they’re thus considered the English shoe par excellence. Moreover, they’re considered the…
Lace-up shoes are the most common men’s shoes
Lace-up shoes enjoy extreme popularity: they’re the most common type of shoe. The best-known types of lace-up shoes are the oxford, the derby, and the…
Loafers the classic casual shoe
For those who like to dress casually in their time off and who prize shoes that are easy to put on, there’s no better men’s…
Derby, versatile men’s shoes
The great financial expert André Kostolányi was a devotee of derby shoes. He wasn’t alone. Legions of derby fans make this comfortable and elegant model…
Buckled shoes ooze extravagance
Buckled shoes represent extravagance and individualism, and they definitely polarize opinion. The monk strap is a prime example of this type of shoe. Buckled…
Budapester: the Hungarian shoe
Named for its city of origin, this model is an old favourite among the shoemakers of Budapest. However, it’s not quite accurate to refer to…
Blucher the Prussian general’s shoe
In addition to the derby, the blucher also features open lacing. The latter’s name refers back to a bygone Prussian field marshal; nowadays the blucher…
Classic Types of Men’s Shoes
Simple and elegant or ostentatiously decorated, with a large and powerful or slender, compact feel: all shoes in existence today originate from a few basic…