Both suede leather and the loafer style are synonymous with casual, comfortable footwear. A customer of ours chose both for this pair of simple, versatile Edward Green MTO shoes. The style’s austere design and the suede’s lush color make this a beautiful and comfortable shoe to add to this customer’s wardrobe.
100 Last, Mocca Suede, Single Leather Soles
Shell Cordovan may be Alden’s best known specialty, but they work beautifully with a wide variety of suedes and calfskins as well. One of our favorites is the burnished tan calf, a surprisingly soft and lightweight leather that we’ve used with a number of our styles.
It’s a very versatile color, great for spring but useful year round, perfect for denim as well as khakis, slacks, or a casual suit. The tan color will darken and build character with age, developing a deep and rich patina over the years.
We’ve just received two restocks in the burnished tan: the Atom Blucher and the George Boot. Both are versatile styles that can easily be dressed up or down.
Tremont Last, Burnished Tan Calf, Single Leather Soles
Plaza Last, Burnished Tan Calf, Single Leather Soles
We’ve just received a restock in some of our most popular shoe care products by Abbeyhorn. Each product is an astounding piece of craftsmanship, made with the highest quality materials.
Abbeyhorn brushes are hand carved from Oxen horn. Each horn is uniquely different due to its color and texture. The process requires considerable skill of the horn worker from the first cut of the horn to ensure that the resultant shoehorn becomes a much-cherished item. Therefore the carver must work with the horn while carving to bring out the special quality of each, and no two are exactly alike.
These shoe brushes, suede brushes, and shoehorns will age beautifully, along with your shoe collection.
Also restocked is the increasingly popular deer bone for polishing cordovan. The oils inside this deer bone, when rubbed into shell cordovan leather, will restore uniformity to the color and smooth over scratches. It can even remove some small creases and welts. This is the secret weapon for polishing shell cordovan shoes.
Large Ox Horn Shoe Brush, Horsehair Bristles
Small Ox Horn Shoe Brush, Horsehair Bristles
Ox Horn Suede Brush, Pig Bristles
Edward Green is regarded by many to be “The finest shoes in England for the discerning few.” A more classic English shoe would be hard to find.
Having been in business for more than 120 years Edward Green has become discreetly famous for probably the finest welted shoes. We just received a new batch of Edward Green Made to Order shoes and they look as beautiful and elegant as ever.
Cherwell, 82 Last, Sage Nubuck, Single Leather Soles
Galway, 82 Last, Dark Oak/Walnut Country Calf, Dainite Soles
Midford, 82 Last, Dark Oak Antique, Single Leather Soles
We are currently accepting pre-orders for the next delivery of four Alden makeups. Arrival is “anticipated” Summer 2013, however it may be longer.
Pre-orders will be done in two stages. Stock D and E widths can be ordered with a non-refundable, non-transferable 20% deposit through our online shop. You will be contacted once the shoes arrive for final payment.
Sizes that are not available on our pre-order page can be requested by contacting us via email at info@leffot.com by Thursday, March 28th. We will advise you if Alden can make a pair in your requested size.
We hope this policy makes it easier for you to get the Alden makeups in sizes that are difficult to find.
To see our full Alden pre-order policy, click HERE.
Cooney Boot, Aberdeen Last, Snuff Suede, Flex Soles
PT Boot, Barrie Last, Brown Chromexcel, Commando Sole
Tobacco Chamois Longwing, Barrie Last, Tobacco Chamois, Commando Soles
Snuff Suede Longwing, Barrie Last, Snuff Suede, Heavy Single Waterlock Soles
Dark Oak Antique calfskin is one of Edward Green’s richest and most versatile leathers. Combine it with the most classic style, the captoe balmoral, and you have a pair of shoes you can wear in just about any situation that calls for dress shoes. This is not to mention that the leather will wear in beautifully, making the shoes even more comfortable and incredibly wearable.
82 Last, Dark Oak Antique Last, Single Leather Soles
Since 1899 Alfred Sargent & Company have been producing fine welted shoes in Northamptonshire, England. To this day the company maintains their commitment to excellence with pride and dedication.
We have partnered with AS on several levels from their top of the line Handgrade range to our camo collaboration with Nick Wooster as well as house brand shoes. At every step along the way they have delivered shoes of a consistently high standard.
It is our pleasure to present a selection of Alfred Sargent’s “Exclusive Range” models. The range features shoes made the old fashioned English way, welted classics that are a cut above the rest. These shoes feature rolled waists and channel stitched soles, beautiful finishing and plenty of value.
The Ramsey double monk strap is in stock in Oak Antique and Black calfskin on a soft square last. Always a statement the Ramsey is super versatile and now available for the first time in New York exclusively at Leffot.
99 Last, Black Calfskin, Rolled Waist, Channeled Leather Soles
99 Last, Oak Antique, Rolled Waist, Channeled Leather Soles
Our current collection of vintage watches by Rolex and Omega is now available on our online shop as well as in the store. Please contact us with inquiries at info@leffot.com or by phone at 212-989-4577.
Rolex “Steve Mcqueen” Explorer II
We are currently accepting pre-orders for the next delivery of the Alden x Leffot Longwings in Black Shell Cordovan and Alden x Leffot Tanker Boots in Color 8 Cordovan. Arrival is “anticipated” Summer 2013, however it may be longer.
Pre-orders will be done in two stages. Stock D and E widths can be ordered with a non-refundable, non-transferable 20% deposit through our online shop. You will be contacted once the shoes arrive for final payment.
Sizes that are not available on our pre-order page can be requested by contacting us via email at info@leffot.com by Friday, March 21st. We will advise you if Alden can make a pair in your requested size.
We hope this policy makes it easier for you to get the Alden makeups in sizes that are difficult to find.
To see our full Alden pre-order policy, click HERE.
Alden of New England has perfected the use of shell cordovan in making the LWB. One of the ways they do that is by using cordovan tanned only by Horween Leather Company in Chicago, Illinois. It is with this cordovan that we designed our Black Longwing Blucher made expressly for Leffot.
Black shell cordovan is an elegant essential in any man’s wardrobe, useful in a variety of situations. The unique red lining will help you show a little character as well.
Barrie Last, Black Shell Cordovan, Red Lining, Double Leather Soles
The Alden Tanker aka NST boot in Horween Color 8 shell cordovan is an incredibly beautiful, versatile, and durable shoe. With commando soles and handsewn split toe, it’s both aesthetically pleasing and highly practical. Wear these with anything from jeans to a sport coat, and you’ll look sharp and comfortable year round.
Barrie Last, Color 8 Shell Cordovan, Commando Soles
Quoddy Bluchers are an everyday casual shoe, made for comfort, ease of wear, and stylistic and practical versatility. It’s camp soles are low profile and durable and the natural chromexcel is soft and hard-wearing, making them as appropriate for business casual as for a hike in the country. Their unique scalloped edge gives them an individual look without encroaching on their practical nature.
We now have these shoes in three colors: Black, Brown, and Natural. All three will look great with jeans, khakis, or sock-less with shorts.
Brown Chromexcel, Charcoal Camp Soles
Natural Chromexcel, Brick Camp Soles
Black Chromexcel, Gum Camp Soles
Gaziano and Girling shoes are a precise exercise in unique style. These two beautiful made to order shoes are excellent examples of that fact, perfectly straddling the line between classic and modern with distinctive yet subtle style in hand. It all comes through in the details, from the sleek lasts, to the one-of-a-kind buckles, to the classic broguing, everything compliments the whole.
Please join us on May 14th when Tony Gaziano will be here of our next Trunk Show.
Windsor, TG73 Last, Polo Suede, Single Leather Soles
Barclay, TG73 Last, Vintage Pine, Single Leather Soles
True masters of the craft, Tony Gaziano and Dean Girling have been making high-end shoes in England for over 20 years. Our objective has been to create the finest men’s shoes in the world, mixing Italian lines and comfort with British craft and tradition. Achieving this goal takes immense dedication and a zero-compromise approach to shoemaking.
Outlined below are Gaziano & Girling’s key principles for crafting men’s shoes. But only through wearing our shoes can one truly appreciate the impact of these principles on the quality of the product.
I. Design
Gaziano & Girling designs are unique. We strive to find the right balance between contemporary and classic design, re-inventing the classics for men who demand something new but not over- stylized. We also pay constant attention to finding the perfect equilibrium between the last and the type of shoe.
II. Comfort
At Gaziano & Girling, we do not believe you should have to “break-in” your shoes over many weeks after purchase. Our goal is to make shoes that are incredibly comfortable to wear as quickly as possible, providing our customers the ideal blend of Italian comfort with British quality and sturdiness.
We are able to achieve this unparalleled result through a number of critical steps in the manufacturing process, the most important of which is using perfectly matching lasts and
cutting patterns. We also offer five widths and half-measures on all our shoes, approaching the fit of made-to-measure.
III. Made in England
Our shoes are entirely made in our own factory in Kettering, Northamptonshire. This is where our team of nearly 20 people dedicates time and energy to producing what we consider to be the finest shoes in the world. Our operatives are highly trained and work under the direct supervision of Dean Girling and Tony Gaziano.
IV. Upper Materials
Using the best leather is not enough. Of course the quality of raw materials is essential and we accept no compromise on our sourcing, but the selection of the hide areas that should be used for the shoes is also paramount. At Gaziano & Girling we select the very best French or Swiss calf leather and have it finished by the finest Italian leather finishing houses in order to attain perfection. Some skins are procured half-finished and we antique the leathers in our factory to order.
We regularly fly our craftsmen to visit the tanneries where our leather is made. From birth, this is what distinguishes a Gaziano & Girling shoe from other brands.
V. Oak Bark Soles
We only use English oak bark for our soles. We do not use soles made using “oak bark techniques”, but only true oak-bark leather soles. Oak bark tanning is done over a 12 months period and Gaziano & Girling is the only shoe factory outside of bespoke shoemakers to use this material on all their shoes. Our oak bark soles are made in Devon, England, in tanning pits built by the Romans over 2000 years ago.
Oak bark tanned soles are traditionally used only for bespoke shoes, as they are hard to work with and very costly. However Gaziano & Girling uses them for its full product range, as they are unquestionably the most comfortable and resistant leather soles in the trade.
VI. Goodyear Welt
Perhaps an obvious point to demanding shoe customers, but all Gaziano & Girling shoes are goodyear-welted. We aim at providing the most desirable goodyear welting by ensuring maximum stitches per cm and achieving a very slim profile. We use Barbour threads in all our shoes.
Gaziano & Girling customers can choose their soles and of course have their shoes resoled at our factory.
VII. Other Materials
All our materials are hand selected and quality controlled. Rejected materials are eventually used for our training programs.
VIII. Craft and Tradition
Our team, led by both Tony Gaziano and Dean Girling, is second to none. They combine over 100 years of shoemaking experience. Over half of the team are bespoke craftsmen and have a holistic knowledge of shoes. We believe this is unique in our industry. They are all multi-skilled and the craftsmen working on our ready-made line of shoes are better trained than most bespoke craftsmen.
IX. The Finished Products – The Shoes
One such feature is our beveled fiddle-back waist, with a stained V-style design and contrasting dark brown with chestnut colour foresole and heel, patterned on traditional bespoke aesthetics. Combined with proportioned patterns that work in perfect harmony with our bespoke-designed lasts, the result is a shoe that fits and looks better than any other shoe made today. Our shoes have many features that are not seen elsewhere in ready-to-wear, some of which have been inspired by bespoke shoe making and others that come down to innovative design.
X. Shoe Care & Presentation
Before being shipped to our customers, our shoes are hand-finished and are subjected to rigourous quality control in the finishing room.
The shoe trees we provide are made in England and are hand-lasted to scrupulously match your pair of shoes. The shoe bags, also made in England, are embroidered and particularly robust, as we know that many of our customers are frequent travellers.
For more information visit: www.gazianogirling.com / enquiries@gazianogirling.com
