The weird world of imitation fragrances. Heavenly scents at heaven-sent prices... What's the catch?

Something different today - as well as being a shoe lover, I have for a long time spent quite a lot of money on fragrances. Of course,...

Brand focus

Reviewing the Crockett & Jones AW21 Collection

A decent showing from Crockett & Jones for AW21. Boot fans will find a lot to enjoy here.

Shoe and boot reviews

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

Style and design analysis

If you only own one pair of... black dress shoes

The first in an occasional series. If you could only have one pair of black shoes, which should they be?

Style and design analysis

Why do people shell out the cash for shell cordovan?

A discussion of the pros, cons and outright eccentricities of shell cordovan leather

Shoe and boot reviews

Foster & Son Bespoke Captoe Oxford Review

A rather vintage-looking pair from one of London's most distinguished bespoke makers.

Buying and selling tips

A tale of two sample sales: Gaziano & Girling and J. Fitzpatrick

Details on two sample sales a pair of excellent makers.

Shoe and boot reviews

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...

John Lobb St James Bespoke Single Monkstraps in Snuff Suede Review

Sadly not a pair that I was able to keep in my collection for long, these highlight one of the risks of buying second-hand bespoke off...

Shoe and boot reviews

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,...

Brand focus

The Church'$$$ Price Hike: Veblen Goods, Conspicuous Consumption and Market Repositioning

The last, desperate throes of a dying brand? Or a calculated risk to move into new markets?

Shoe and boot reviews

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...

Shoe reviews from a shoe obsessive

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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Shoe reviews from a shoe obsessive