Leffot | The Feast of Shoes

Alden Roundup

By steven | Published: 26 December 2011

We recently posted a lot of new Alden make ups and we thought it might be a good idea to let you know what sizes we have left in some of them in case you want to get your Alden on.

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LWB, Barrie Last, Kudu, Plantation Crepe Soles

Chukka, Barrie Last, Brown CXL, Plantation Crepe Soles

Tassel Loafer, Aberdeen Last, Ravello Shell Cordovan

LWB, Barrie Last, Tobacco Chamois, Commando Soles

NST, Aberdeen Last, Cigar Shell Cordovan, Double Leather Sole

Saddle, Barrie Last, Color 8 Cordovan/Brown Alpine Grain, Flex Welt Sole

Greenwich, Barrie Last, Burnished Tan, Double Waterlock Soles

LWB, Barrie Last, Color 8 Cordovan, Double Waterlock Soles

Greenwich, Barrie Last, Tobacco Chamois, Commando Soles

Indy, TruBalance Last, Natural Chromexcel, Commando Soles

LWB Barrie Last, Black Cordovan, Red Lining, Double Leather Soles

Tanker, Barrie Last, Whiskey Cordovan, Commando Soles

LWB, Barrie Last, Natural Chromexcel, Double Waterlock Soles

Naval, Barrie Last, Black Shell Cordovan, Double Leather Soles

Posted in Alden | Tagged Alden, boots, Brown CXL Chukka, Chromexcel, commando soles, cordovan, double leather soles, horween, Kudu LWB, longwing, Natural, nst, ravello, Saddle Shoe, westminster | 20 Comments

Merry Christmas

By steven | Published: 24 December 2011

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Rider Boot Co. really knows how to use Horween shell cordovan. The Richmond boot made expressly for Leffot features the ever special color 6, a rich mahogany shade that requires only the clearest and most uniform shells for tanning.

Set against a matching scotch grain shaft, this is a unique and elegant boot that is as well made and comfortable as it is beautiful. With speed hooks and Sestriere soles, it’s a no-nonsense boot that will take regular use with style, and grace.

42 Last, Color 6 Shell Cordovan, Sestriere Soles – In Stock

Posted in Rider Boot Co. | Tagged 42 Last, boots, Color 6, expressly for leffot, horween, Richmond Boot, rider boot co., sestriere soles | 8 Comments

Edward Green Galway

By steven | Published: 19 December 2011

The Galway is a most classic English Country Boot, yet quite urbane by today’s standards. Combining a shaft supple Walnut Country Calf and the forefoot of smooth Dark Oak calfskin with Dainite soles and a smart tapered round toe, these shoes glide easily between dress and casual occasions. Wear them with a suit when the morning weather is sub-par or on a snowy Saturday stroll.

Boots don’t have to be rugged to get the job done but they do need to be well made and Edward Green makes them as good as they get.

Galway 82 Last, Dark Oak/Walnut Country Calf, Dainite Soles – In Stock

Posted in Edward Green | Tagged 82 Last, boots, dainite, dark oak, Edward Green, galway, leffot, Northampton, walnut country calf | 9 Comments

Abbeyhorn Shoehorns

By steven | Published: 17 December 2011

Abbeyhorn hand carved shoehorns are 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.

The Stag shoehorn features a handle made of stag antler for a solid grip. The dauber brushes are carved from bone and come in two color bristles. They’re excellent for applying polish to those hard to reach areas. And lastly this handsome brush with inlaid horn is ideal for shining shoes or for use as a clothes brush.

You wear quality shoes why shouldn’t you have quality accessories to go along with them?

Long Horn $105 – 18 inches

Stag Handle $120 – 16 inches

Medium Horn $70 – 12 inches

Small Horn $35 – 7.5 inches

Daubers $15 Brush $90 6.5 inches

*No animals are ever killed solely for the horn; they are a by-product of the meat industry.

Posted in Abbeyhorn, Shoe Care | Tagged abbeyhorn, abbeyhorn shoe horns, leffot, leffot new york, men's shoe accessories, men's shoehorns | 2 Comments

Edward Green Dover

By steven | Published: 16 December 2011

If you are to own just one Edward Green model, it should be this one. The Dover is a shoe made for just about any occasion you can think of, unmatched in simplicity, elegance, and understatement.

Its permanent style and impressive longevity are a result of the meticulous process of its creation. Tales of its handsewn apron and reverse split toe are legendary and rightfully so. Each is sewn by expert craftsmen who use pigs bristles rather than metal needles. The preparation of the thread itself is a major undertaking combining several long strands and bonding them with wax then splitting the end of the bristle and lashing the thread to it.

So much of what goes into finely crafted shoes is taken for granted. It’s difficult to appreciate the level of skill, time and artisan-ship it takes to produce a pair if you haven’t seen it first hand. It’s remarkable really that in today’s high tech, automated world there are products which are still made by way of tradition. Something’s are best left unchanged.

This particular Dover tends towards the casual side, utilizing sturdy Walnut Country Calf and hard-wearing Dainite soles. The result is a beautiful, classic shoe fit for everyday, no-nonsense wear.

Dover 606 Last, Walnut Country Calf, Dainite Soles – $1150

Posted in Edward Green | Tagged 606 last, dainite sole, derby, Dover, Edward Green, leffot, split toe, walnut country calf | 4 Comments

Natural Elston Re-Issue

By steven | Published: 15 December 2011

Our Horween x Leffot Elston belt is now available in Natural Chromexcel the prefect mate to your Natural Quoddy’s & Alden LWB or Indy boots. For that matter it’s just an excellent neutral color belt to wear with anything.

Horween Chromexcel is the original pull-up leather made with old world craftsmanship; it carries on a long history of superior comfort and durability.

Belts are measured in the following way.

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Elston, Natural Chromexcel 35 mm Wide, Brass Roller Buckle

Posted in Accessories, Leffot | Tagged Brass Roller Buckle, horween leather belts leffot new york, horween leather chicago, horween x leffot Elston, Natural Chromexcel 1.5" Wide | 12 Comments

Wolverine 721 LTD Boot #1 Auction for Japanese Tsunami Relief

By steven | Published: 13 December 2011

Wolverine and Leffot are pleased to present an auction of the #1 pair of Wolverine 721 LTD boots to benefit GlobalGiving’s project helping orphans in Japan rebuild their lives post-tsunami.

The limited edition 721 LTD boot is based on a Wolverine archival pattern and made from Horween Leather Company’s Color 8 shell cordovan. Only 1,000 hand-numbered pairs were released worldwide along with certificates of authenticity. Bids for the #1 pair, a men’s size 10D, will be accepted from December 13th-22nd, 2011 at donations.ebay.com.

Join us at Leffot on Tuesday, December 13th from 6–9 PM to see the #1 pair of 721 LTD boots along with the complete Wolverine 1000 Mile Collection.

To bid on the #1 pair of Wolverine 721 LTD boots, visit the auction page HERE.

More about the 721 LTD Boot.

Posted in News & Events, Wolverine | Tagged auction, Boot #1, horween, Japanese Tsunami Relief, leffot, wolverine 721 LTD | Leave a comment

1000 Mile Run Down

By steven | Published: 12 December 2011

Wolverine and Leffot are pleased to present an auction of the #1 pair of Wolverine 721 LTD boots to benefit GlobalGiving’s project helping orphans in Japan rebuild their lives post-tsunami. Join us at Leffot on Tuesday, December 13th from 6–9 PM to see the #1 pair of 721 LTD boots along with the complete Wolverine 1000 Mile Collection.

The Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot collection, is comprised of archival and reinterpreted classics from the 128 year history of this Rockford, Michigan based boot maker.

Starting with the re-issue of the Original 1000 Mile boot in the fall of 2009 right up to the introduction of the Addison, Original – Women’s and the 721 LTD in Horween Shell Cordovan these boots continue to grow in popularity.

We currently carry several models in a range of colors and sizes, here’s a quick run down of what’s in stock.

The 721 LTD made in the USA features Horween Color 8 Shell cordovan; this boot is limited to 1000 pairs for worldwide distribution. Each hand-numbered pair is wrapped in a felt bag and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and basswood shoetrees.

Limited Availability of Whole Sizes Only

W00721 Color 8 Shell Cordovan – $725

The 1000 Mile Original is the cornerstone of the collection. Made in America and featuring top quality Horween Chromexcel® Leather, a stacked leather outsole and classic welt construction, the 1,000 Mile Boot has been meticulously designed to replicate the original’s aesthetic.

Available in sizes 7D-12D, 13D. Size down a half size for best fit.

W05299 Rust Chromexcel – $340

W05301 Brown Chromexcel – $340

W05300 Black Chromexcel – $340

The 1000 Mile Original Women’s made of Horween Chromexcel® in Black, and Brown. Crafted with the same attention to detail found in the men’s original and modified for a women’s last.

Available in sizes 5.5B-9B, 10B. Size down a half size for best fit.

W05454 Brown Chromexcel – $340

W05455 Black Chromexcel – $340

The Addison in Horween Tan Inferno®. Made in America, the shoe features a wingtip design, a classic must-have for gentlemen for more than a century.

Available in sizes 7D-12D, 13D. Size down a half size for best fit.

W05343 Tan Inferno – $365

And to properly care and maintain your Chromexcel® and Inferno® boots we highly recommend using Montana Pitch Blend Leather Dressing.

Posted in Wolverine | Tagged 1000 Mile Original, 1000 Mile Original Women's, 721 LTD, The Addison in Horween Tan Inferno calf., W00721 Color 8 Shell Cordovan, W05299 Rust Chromexcel, W05300 Black Chromexcel, W05301 Brown Chromexcel, W05343 Tan Inferno, W05454 Brown Chromexcel, W05455 Black Chromexcel | 10 Comments

Alden x Leffot Color 8 Tanker Re-Issue

By steven | Published: 10 December 2011

One year to the day we’ve re-issued one of our most popular and versatile Alden x Leffot boots. Our Tanker or NST (Norwegian Split Toe) in Horween Color 8 shell cordovan is simply one of those styles that have mass appeal and why?

Maybe because the deep rich color of the shells combined with the antiqued edge commando soles and old fashioned handsewn vamp is timeless.

Barrie Last, Color 8 Shell Cordovan, Commando Soles – Sold Out

Posted in Alden | Tagged Alden x Leffot, barrie last, boots, color #8, commando soles, horween, nst, tanker | 42 Comments

Alden x Leffot Longwings

By steven | Published: 8 December 2011

The Longwing Blucher is not exclusive to Alden, in fact it’s been in production in the US and UK for many years. It is however a very American style and is often referred to around Northampton as the American wingtip. Which is to say this shoe has All American staying power.

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 two new LWB made expressly for Leffot.

Color 8 and Black shell cordovan is the backbone of any shoe collection and yet some men are without either. If you are a lover of cordovan and longwings these shoes are designed for you.

Barrie Last, Black Shell Cordovan, Red Lining, Double Leather Soles – $650

Barrie Last, Color 8 Shell Cordovan, Double Waterlock Soles, Antique Edge – $650

Posted in Alden | Tagged Alden x Leffot, barrie last, black shell cordovan, color #8, expressly for leffot, horween, longwing, lwb, shell cordovan, Waterlock Soles, wingtips | 50 Comments

Alfred Sargent Miller Boot

By steven | Published: 6 December 2011

We seem to be on a bit of a boot rant these days but this one is a very special. The Miller by Alfred Sargent is as elegant a boot as you will find.

Creating a subtle two-toned look, the bottom portion of these boots is furnished with rich Espresso calfskin, while the ankle is made from delicate, tight-grain Pineer suede. With a smart chiseled toe and fiddelback soles, this is a highly refined, yet distinctive dress boot, fit for any special occasion.

Miller AS53 Last, Espresso/Pineer Suede, Fiddelback Soles