As legend would have it, the tassel loafer was first created by Alden for actor Paul Lukas in the mid-twentieth century. Slip into this pair in unlined snuff suede, which we’ve made as an exclusive collaboration with Alden.

The black cap toe balmoral is the most clas­sic style of dress shoe and is appropri­ate for any social func­tion. It’s the kind of shoe that will look clas­sic with any relat­ively formal suit. Wear it as a subtle, clas­sic compli­ment to a seri­ous ward­robe.

Our latest release on Leffot Pre-owned features a selection of shoes in black calfskin from Crockett & Jones, Edward Green, and more. They’re available online and in our shop.

Four Seasons makes their shoe brushes in Germany, using densely packed horsehair, stiff brass, and rubber to make brushes for any kind of material, whether it’s calfskin, suede, or nubuck.