“Whiskey shell cordovan”, the words alone instill powerful feelings in mere mortals. And for good reason, whiskey is one of the rarest cordovan colors. That’s because to tan the color Horween needs “clear” shells, which means no imperfections. By default that eliminates a good number of them. Edward Green uses Genuine Horween Shell Cordovan because [...]
You loved them in dark cognac and unglazed natural, and now our exclusive Ivy loafer is available in unlined navy shell cordovan. These shells are tanned by Horween Leather Co. and make a very handsome shoe. Navy cordovan is a rich deep blue with a luster that only cordovan can produce. We first offered this [...]
We received a great looking Rider Boot today that was made to order. This boot is not a stock model in the Rider collection but Ron Rider was willing to collaborate with our client to produce this one off pair. The monk strap boot is a very versatile style because it can be worn with [...]
Our last Alfred Sargent post featured the Browning derby in Espresso Calf, which was stunning. Today we present the same model in a completely new way. This is a shoe of a different color you might say but a color nonetheless that is gaining in popularity at least with us. “Purple haze is in my [...]
High button shoe’s reached their peak of popularity around the turn of the century, the 20th century. During the 20′s “The Jazz Era” they were replaced by oxfords and wingtips. And the September 25, 1933 issue of “Time” magazine published the death of the high-button shoe, as pronounced by President Roosevelt during his first year [...]
This coming fall the Wolverine 1000 Mile collection is unveiling a limited edition boot under the imprint 721LTD (named as a nod to the original 1000 Mile boot reference number). They will be built in the USA in Horween shell cordovan. That’s all we’ll say for now other than we have seen the sample and [...]
Our new Quoddy Blucher Mocs are handsewn in Maine and feature cross-stitching, gimped collars and buttery soft manila leather linings. Available in whole and half sizes 8-13D. Peanut Grizzly Leather Brick Camp Soles – $230 Navy Chromexcel Brick Camp Soles – $230 Black Chromexcel White Camp Soles – $230
Two new Quoddy Canoe Mocs are now in stock, both are new color combinations and available exclusively at Leffot. PS – Three new Blucher Mocs tomorrow. Navy Chromexcel Brick Camp Soles – $220 Burgundy Chromexcel Honey Camp Soles – $220
The latest made to order bag by northern California bag makerBasil Racukis hot; it’s the Weekender in black buffalo. This is a great bag made even greater in this extraordinary leather. Buffalo is strong, supple, and lightweight and has a very intriguing texture. Added all up this is one luxurious weekend bag. Weekender in Black Buffalo - [...]
These Alfred Sargent Handgrade shoes are the Browning on the AS19 round toe last. Our client who ordered these wears a G fitting (US 3E). We purposely chose this last to balance the proportions of the wider width. Needless to say they came out beautifully, not only did they fit perfectly they give his feet [...]
Yes summer has just begun but now is the time to plan ahead. That is if you’re considering a special pair of boots for fall. This pair of Edward Green Shannon’s might fit the bill. Our customer who ordered these had the foresight to do it early. She’s also a lady who has exceptional taste. [...]
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