At the height of their popularity during the fifties and sixties Saddle Shoes were a staple of preppy Ivy Leaguers’. The preppy doctrine Take Ivy includes an Ivy Wardrobe Directory, which lists the following shoes.
Four pairs – Cordovan plain toe or saddle shoes in black and brown, classic loafer, boat shoes or sneakers, brown boots.
Like all things “American traditional” saddle shoes are enjoying a revival and we’re all for tradition.
They say you can’t teach an old dog a new trick but we think it’s the old dog that appreciates a new trick. Case in point is the Edward Green Westwood saddle shoe a chic, modern interpretation of this classic shoe.
Westwood 888 Last, Navy Suede/Mahogany Country Calf – MTO
Westwood 888 Last, Dark Oak Antique/Black Calf – MTO
Westwood 888 Last, Whiskey Cordovan – MTO
Westwood 888 Last, Black Suede/Mahogany Country Calf – MTO
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the whiskey ones are sweet as hell
Shoes, great, handcrafted shoes are one of the world’s greatest pleasures. One which has too long now been dominated by women. Men’s shoes, like the ones in Leffot, reach for levels of craftsmanship, style and just enough flair to make me gasp every time i see them.