The Alden Dover blucher is a dream to wear. Made in unlined snuff suede there is no softer, lighter and more flexible welted shoe out there. These are ideal for spring and summer wear. The shoes feel like slippers from the moment you first slip them on. And unlike rubber sole shoes, the leather Flex [...]
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. Here are a few examples of shoes [...]
Once again, we’ve chosen to present one of our favorite Edward Green styles, the Dover. The Dover is Edward Green’s signature shoe, a blucher with a hand-sewn vamp. The hand-sewing process is so delicate that a pig’s bristle must be used to sew rather than a needle. We’ve made the Dover in Edward Green’s most [...]
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 [...]
The Dover is without doubt the quintessential Edward Green shoe. 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 [...]
We cordially invite you to join us on May 5th from 11 AM – 7 PM for our Edward Green “Spring Trunk Show”. You will have your choice of shoe models, lasts, leathers, colors, and soles. Your one of a kind Made-To-Order shoes will arrive in approximately 14 weeks. Our EG shows are tremendously popular. [...]
We received some beautiful MTO’s from Edward Green yesterday. I am posting them today because I think it’s only fair the client has the first look (actually I have the first look but as your trusted adviser it’s a professional privilege). I’ve posted a few Corthay MTO’s but I believe these are the first Edward [...]
Joe F. recently posted a great question, “What’s the difference between the EG Dover and the Perth ?” A very good question indeed. I would also like to add to this comparison the Ecton . Here are the 3 shoes for your inspection. The Dover on the 606 (?) last with a double leather sole [...]
