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LOVABLE BROGUE
Reviews of Goodyear welted shoes and boots, as well as ruminations on clothing. Updated... well, we'll aim for weekly and see how it goes.
Cheaney for Poulsen Skone & Co. for New & Lingwood: Derby boot review
An interesting if somewhat confusingly branded pair, made for New & Lingwood of Jermyn Street.
G.J. Cleverley Snuff Suede Lazyman Shoes review
An unusual, beautiful but tragically ill-fitting pair from one of London's most illustrious bespoke makers
Foster & Son Bespoke Captoe Oxford Review
A rather vintage-looking pair from one of London's most distinguished bespoke makers.
Over and Dover Again - Splitting the Hairs on the Edward Green Dover in Three Materials
I'm a big lover of the Dover. I've previously reviewed a pair of Edward Green Dovers in an unusual Lavagna Suede and Dark Oak leather...
The Edward Green Falkirk Review: We Heard You Like Brogues, So we Put Some Brogue in your Brogues
When I started the blog I didn't intend for it to become an unofficial Edward Green fansite, but from the content of the reviews lately,...
Edward Green Chelsea Captoe Oxford review
While trawling through old eBay photos I came across these Edward Green Chelsea Oxfords. Long since sold sadly - I've written about them...
Just the Comfiest Boots in the World - the R.M. Williams Craftsman in Kangaroo Leather Review
Kangaroos, eh? They're not just good for jumping around and making a nuisance of themselves - they also make an excellent pair of boots...
The Split-Toe Challenger from Singapore: Comparing the Edward Green Dover with the Yeossal Thompson
A deep-dive into two pairs that may be similar at first glance, but with design details, provenance and price that are worlds apart
John Lobb Prestige Warwick Austerity Brogue Review
This will only be a quick review - these were purchased through eBay, but were in and out quickly since the fit wasn't quite right. The...
Alternatives to the iconic Edward Green Galway
A range of alternatives to the iconic Edward Green Galway boot, ranging from £190 to £1,750
Alternatives to the iconic Edward Green Dover
The Edward Green Dover's iconic design status carries a high price tag - this is a breakdown of some alternatives from other makers
Edward Green Dover Review - Dark Oak and Lavagna Suede. The peak of British RTW shoemaking?
Reviewing the Edward Green Dover in a very unusual makeup of Dark Oak antique and grey lavagna suede.
George Cleverley Bespoke Wingtip Imitation Brogue Review - how much shoe do you get for £5,000?
Why walk a mile in another man's shoes? Reviewing a pair of bespoke Finchley brogues from legendary maker G.J. Cleverley
Reviewing Chukka boots from Tricker's, Enzo Bonafe, Edward Green, John Lobb - from £395 to £1,120
An in-depth comparison of Chukka boots from four brands, and a discussion of just what makes a Chukka boot what it is
Yeossal Review - Thompson split-toe derby in oxblood hatchgrain leather
Handwelted shoes at an industry disrupting price... so what's the catch?
A review of the Saint Crispin's Mod 104 Austerity Brogue
Reviewing the Mod 104 Austerity Brogue from Saint Crispin's
Reviewing the Crockett & Jones AW20 Collection
A strong showing from C&J for AW20, with an interesting skew towards the casual compared to what you might expect
$600 Alden shoes vs. $7,000 Silvano Lattanzi - an examination of diminishing returns in luxury shoes
This is a comparison of two very similar pairs of shoes at two very different price-points - $600 vs. $7,000
Galway or the Highway - Reviewing the Edward Green Galway and discussing its enduring appeal
After 13 years of shoe buying, selling and wearing I got hold of a pair of Edward Green Galways. Do they live up to the reputation?
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I've been buying, selling, collecting and loving high-end shoes for nearly 15 years. This site features in-depth reviews, brand spotlights, industry news and discussions on the finer points of fine footwear.
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