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?

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 and boot reviews

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...

Shoe and boot reviews

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

eBay buying - how much should you expect to pay for the big brands, and what affects the price?

I really like buying shoes on eBay - my groaning shoe rack and even more loudly groaning fiancee will attest to this. A lot of people are...

Brand focus

Intriguing Meermin pre-order: Waxed Shell Cordovan boots for less than £300. What's the catch?

Meermin is taking pre-orders on a Waxed Shell Cordovan boot - it seems like pretty incredible value to get new shell boots for less than...

Brand focus

Crockett & Jones Shell Cordovan shoes - a review of their three most popular shades

A comparison of three shades of shell cordovan from Crockett & Jones

Shoe and boot reviews

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...

Buying and selling tips

Black shoes aren't just for the office - three ways to soften the formality of black

"No brown in town" claim people with the energy to care about such things. So how can you adopt black shoes into more casual looks?

Brand focus

Alfred Sargent have gone out of business - but you can still grab a bargain on eBay

Alfred Sargent are sadly no more - this is a brief guide to picking the brand up on eBay

Shoe and boot reviews

Alternatives to the iconic Edward Green Galway

A range of alternatives to the iconic Edward Green Galway boot, ranging from £190 to £1,750

Shoe and boot reviews

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

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