Reflections on a trio of John Lobb Bespoke pairs part 1: Tan Austerity Brogues. Do "Old Money" makers need to justify their astronomical price point?

Reviewing another pair from John Lobb St James, and vainly attempting to evaluate the concept of "value"

Clothes review

Reviewing an A. Caraceni cashmere coat - are they really Italy's best tailors?

A deep dive on a coat from one of Italy's most respected tailoring houses.

Brand focus

John Lobb bespoke models on eBay

A photo post of some interesting models on eBay from one of London's most esteemed bespoke makers, John Lobb St James.

Brand focus

Paul Sargent - back from the ashes (and hopefully not pricing itself out of the market)

After the sad demise of Alfred Sargent last year, Paul Sargent are back and open for business.

Brand focus

Edward Green Sample shoes on eBay - a look at some rare models

Some weird and wonderful sample models that never saw full production from Edward Green.

Buying and selling tips

Custom shoes without the bespoke price tag - considering Carmina, Wayman Bespoke and Saint Crispin's

Advances in technology in the last few years have opened up options for ordering customised shoes online. These are a few to consider.

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.

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?

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

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

Brand focus

The Definitive Ranking of British shoe brands

A price and quality breakdown of every major British shoemaker

Brand focus

Brand focus - Crockett & Jones

A close examination of why Crockett & Jones continue to thrive after 140 years of shoemaking

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