Category Archives: Lifestyle
Arca Thanks
Occasionally our clients are so moved by their shoes they take time out of their busy schedules to write us a note to express their pleasure. It pleases us to be able to facilitate such contentment and motivates us to keep providing great shoes made by great shoemakers. The letter below is from our client [...]
Hot, Hot, and More Hot
It’s been over two years since we began publishing this blog. This was our very first post back in June 2008. Now that the summer is here it’s seems relevant. When it gets this hot it’s tempting to wear your shoes without socks. I’m not talking about sandals or sneakers. I’m talking about “shoes” like [...]
Happy Father’s Day
For All You Do This Day’s For You!
Leffot Anniversary
May 5th is a very special day for Leffot as it marks our second anniversary. We are extremely thankful, gratified and humbled to all who have supported and encouraged us along the way. As we begin year three our goal remains the same, simply to bring you the choicest shoes and accessories possible while providing [...]
“The” Guide
Phaidon Publishers has released its 2010 Wallpaper* City Guide of 80+ cities around the world. They are designed to be concise and stylish a “Best Of” each city so to speak. The categories are divided among Landmarks, Hotels, 24 Hours, Urban Life, Architour, Shopping, Sports, and Escapes. Of particular interest in the NYC guide is the [...]
A Man of Permanent Style
Our good friend and founder of Permanent Style, Simon Crompton paid us a visit this week. PS is the biggest blog on men’s elegance in the UK. You may already be familiar with it, if not I highly recommend you visit its full of helpful sartorial advice as Simon takes us along on his search [...]
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Valentine’s Day
Looking for a last minute gift for your Valentine’s? You might want to consider… Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots Cordovan Watch Straps Edward Green Polishing Rolls Abbeyhorn Shoe Horns Alden Snuff Suede Chukka’s Basil Racuk Weekender
Happily Ever After
We first met Jonathan and Mindy in October when this charming couple came in looking for shoes for Jonathan to wear to their wedding at the breathtaking Riverside Farms in Pittsfield, VT. Jonathan was already well into the process of having his English “country-wedding suit” made up by the venerable Alex Wilcox at Lord Willy’s. [...]
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Gifts They’ll Love
Looking for a last minute gift? There’s still time to perform a miracle. Saphir Voyage Polish Box – $275 Psycho Bunny Socks – $30 Quoddy Canoe Moc – $210 Abbeyhorn Shoehorns – $35, $70, $105 Tingley Trim Overshoes – $30 Ephtee Polishing Maps – $160, $275 Edward Green Buffing Mitts – [...]
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That 70′s Shoe
We recently attended an exhibit presented by ANCI (Italian Footwear Manufacturers’ Association) of historical models originating from Italian footwear Museums and seen for the first time in the United States. The venue was MoMA, the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The theme of the selection, which has been curated by ALDO PREMOLI (Art [...]
Music To Our Ears
We love hearing from our clients, so this letter was music to our ears. Nothing is more satisfying to us than hearing how much pleasure you derive from maintaining your footwear. Thank you Mr. A. for sharing with us your new-found pleasure, and keep up the good work. Hey Steven, I don’t know if you [...]
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