Spring Shoes

By steven | Published: 20 May 2010

Seems like we’re over the hump and safely into spring, if your struggling with footwear options we’d like to offer a few suggestions. Casual doesn’t have to look sloppy in fact a smart casual shoe is an excellent choice for a dress down workday. Suede chukkas or a cordovan loafer for instance with slacks and a blazer is classic, sporty and appropriate. And a pair of deck shoes with shorts or khakis is an excellent alternative to sneakers or flip-flops. There are a lot of options out there so don’t be surprised when you see work boots with cargo shorts.

Church’s Sahara 3 Navy Castoro Suede Plantation Crepe Soles

Alden 1491 White Suede Flex Welt Soles

Quoddy Deck Chukka Khaki Calico Suede

Carréducker Winker Grey Raver Tweed

Leffot Ivy Loafer Dark Cognac Unlined Shell Cordovan

Leffot Ivy Loafer Natural Unlined Shell Cordovan

Church’s Kaber Brown Nevada Calf

Church’s Consul White Deerskin

Alden Dover White Suede Flex Welt Soles

Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots Rust

Wolverine Addison 1000 Mile Boots Tan – Coming Soon

Sebago 1946 Limited Edition Docksides

Quoddy Maliseet Brown Chromexcel Brick Camp Sole

Sebago 1946 Limited Edition Docksides

Quoddy Maliseet Peanut Grizzly Leather


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Corthay MTO’s

By steven | Published: 19 May 2010

Two new MTO’s by Pierre Corthay the Wilfrid and Cocteau, not new styles but new colors. Something about green these days.

Wilfrid 001 Last Olive Calf and Brown Suede – MTO*

Cocteau 001 Last Dark Green Purple Lining – MTO*

*MTO footwear is not part of our stock lines they are Made To Order.

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Top Drawer Beaulieu

By steven | Published: 17 May 2010

“Top Drawer” the words themselves conjure an air of distinction; so it’s by no small accident that Edward Green Top Drawer shoes have finishings among the finest of their kind. The Top Drawer program is an excellent choice if you fit comfortably in an EG last and desire finer finishings without going full bespoke.

Most models can be crafted TD which features a tighter and pronounced beveled waist, spade soles and finely turned edges at the waist. Edward Green shoes are oh so sweet, which makes Top Drawer the icing on the cake.

Edward Green Top Drawer Beaulieu 82 Last Dark Oak Antique – MTO*


*MTO footwear is not part of our stock lines they are Made To Order.

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Take Ivy

By steven | Published: 16 May 2010

“Take Ivy,” is a photo-book released in 1965 featuring photos by T. Hayashida of Ivy League campuses. The book is considered to be the bible of the Ivy League look in Japan. Thus inspired we created our original Leffot “Ivy” loafer in homage to the coolest loafer of the sixties, the “Venetian”.

Clean, smooth and simple this loafer is much more than it appears to be on the surface. Made of  Genuine Horween unlined shell cordovan they are incredibly supple, flexible and light, a joy to slip on and loaf around in. The amount of handwork that goes into a simple pair like these is staggering. Made in Maine and completely hand sewn these shoes are made on true moccasin construction so your feet are wrapped in cordovan top and bottom. In addition it takes the sewer 70% more time to sew a cordovan shoe because there is simply NO margin for error.

Unlined shell cordovan loafers are not easily found. We think you’ll agree these may well be the perfect shoe for spring and summer wear.

These shoes are available in Natural, Dark Cognac, Navy and Color 6 in US sizes Medium widths.

“Ivy” Unglazed Natural Cordovan – $650

 

“Ivy” Dark Cognac Cordovan – $650

 

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Rider Boot Co. Trunk Show And Ivy

By steven | Published: 13 May 2010

Ron Rider rolls into the Big Apple Friday and Saturday for a Rider Boot Co. trunk show. Ron pulls out all the stops when it comes to samples, leathers and colors. This show will be quite a treat as Ron introduces several great looking new models, many seen for the first time here. There will be plenty to look at and Ron and I will be on hand to assist you with made to order boots. If you’re a boot guy or gal you won’t want to miss it.

The Rider show also marks the debut of our new Leffot “Ivy” Loafer in Horween unlined shell cordovan. These loafers are handsewn in Maine, and true moccasin construction. This is our first Leffot shoe, which we collaborated with Ron Rider on; needless to say we’re very excited about them. Here’s a sneak peek to wet you whistle. The Ivy will be available at the show in unglazed natural (shown) with navy, dark cognac, and color 6 coming soon.

Genuine Horween Shell Cordovan Unlined

Photos courtesy of Ron Rider, thanks Ron

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The Borsalino Small Brim

By steven | Published: 12 May 2010

These small brim hats are very light and flexible, which means they’re comfortable and cool. They’re 90% paper fiber and 10% hemp, which is also cool. Small brims can be worn up or down but in our opinion up is the only way to fly.

Flexible Small Brim Cocoa & White

Flexible Small Brim Denim & White

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First Impressions

By steven | Published: 10 May 2010

Venerable English shoemaker Alfred Sargent has been crafting men’s footwear in Northamptonshire since 1899, so it’s big-time news that they’ve recently introduced a very impressive new Handgrade collection. We are pleased to announce our partnership with Alfred Sargent and debut their pulchritudinous new collection available in the United States exclusively at Leffot.

You only get one chance to make a first impression so you have to make it count. Alfred Sargent understands this, which is why they have chosen to present this new collection in a very smart and luxurious drawer box. It says a lot about the pride and craftsmanship that goes into the making of these shoes.

Like the egg, which protects the chick, this box encases your shoes and more. This is a serious size box with a leather pull tab embossed “AS” and outfitted with extra shoelaces, Saphir wax, an AS shoe horn and dust bags. Each shoe rests separately in its individual compartment ensuring they wont scuff each other.

You may be asking yourself why the box not the shoes? Good question, the answer is simple, we wanted to make a point. It says a lot about a company the way they pay attention to the seemingly smaller details. If they put that much time and attention into the packaging you can imagine the detail in their shoe making. I can assure it’s significant, we’ve received our first pairs of made to order shoes and they rocked, we’ll have pictures and much more to say about them next few days. Personally I can hardly wait for my pair of purple suede derby’s.

Alfred Sargent Keats Autumn Brown – MTO

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The Kaber

By steven | Published: 9 May 2010

Our newest Church’s model is actually quite old. It’s an archival style we asked Church’s to remake for us and is available exclusively at Leffot. This shoe is quite unique and has loads of style, it’s a loafer, monk strap, kiltie and brogue all in one the only thing it’s missing is laces and a zipper.

Church’s Kaber 002 Last in Brown Nevada Calf – $675 In Stock

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Quoddy They’re Moccasin’s

By steven | Published: 6 May 2010

The Quoddy brand has been hand-sewing moccasins for 100 years. Located in Lewiston, Maine they still produce each pair made to order. This is finely crafted casual footwear made of quality materials i.e. Horween Chromexcel, and Calico suede which means they not only look and feel great they’ll wear well too.

Our spring order has arrived and is now in stock.

Deck Chukka Khaki Calico Suede, Honey Camp Sole – $275

Maliseet Peanut Grizzly Leather, Charcoal Camp Sole – $250


Maliseet Brown Chromexcel, Brick Camp Sole – $250

Deck Chukka Lead Calico Suede, Brick Camp Sole – $275

Canoe Moc Black Chromexcel, Charcoal Camp Sole – $210

Maliseet Navy Chromexcel, Brick Camp Sole – $250

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Leffot Anniversary

By steven | Published: 5 May 2010

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 you with excellent service.

Leffot Before and After

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The Spectator

By steven | Published: 3 May 2010

These Cadogan’s are quite simply the snappiest pair of Edward Green shoes we’ve ordered to date. I love this color combination; it’s stylish, versatile and can be worn year around. My first choice for spectators is usually a wingtip but the Cadogan is perhaps the best of the cap toes in the EG collection. I’ll be giving serious thought about adding a pair to my stable.

Spectators tend to work best with shoes that have an odd number of leather pieces, three or five being the optimal numbers. In this case three Black and two Maple. If your not comfortable wearing a pair of shoes in two colors remember that spectators can be the same color in different materials such as leather and suede, Scotch grain or twill. We love spectators; yes they’re less formal but they’re extremely stylish, and guaranteed to garner favorable comments. I’m quite certain Mr. R in Indianapolis will receive many in this pair.

Cadogan 82 Last Maple Antique and Black Calf – MTO*


*MTO footwear is not part of our stock lines they are Made To Order.

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Keep Cool, Look Cool

By steven | Published: 2 May 2010

There’s been a definite spike in the weather the sun is strong, stronger than you think. Don’t leave your head uncovered keep cool and look cool with a lightweight Borsalino duckbill cap.

Brown/Lt Blue Plaid 50% Silk, 40% Linen, 10% Cotton – $230

Denim Blue 70% Linen 30% Cotton – $230


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