Noah Smith - Shoe Lover

Men's Leather Boots: Men's boots made up of materials like suede, which are geared more to being worn in warmer months as there's less chance of them being blasted with rain, potentially causing damage. the globe of men’s boots is rife with various style. Some boots work better with certain looks better than others. Boots compose an enormous percentage of your potential footwear options. They’re comfortable, casual, provide protection from the weather and might completely change the direction of a glance when put in place of their less lofty counterparts. The Journey Of Boots: Men are wearing boots for a minimum of 3,000 years, so we’re visiting hold our hands up here. Pre-history is fascinating but let's be honest – the boots worn by our ancestors were likely very different to what we wear today as modern men.  As fashion shifted, so did the form and style of the boots . The Wellington boot – developed by the Duke of Wellington in 1817 – dominated menswear within the ...

The art of shoemaking  is championed around the world by artisans and craftspeople alike who offer a wealth of experience in this heritage-rich tradition.   Master shoemakers come in all shapes and sizes whether you’re considering a traditionally made English Goodyear-welted shoe, the sleek and distinctly European silhouette of Italy or the emerging Spanish, Japanese and Australian shoemakers.   There is an extensive range of men's and women's handmade shoes offered as ready to wear by many shoemakers but if off the shelf isn’t what you had in mind the option of bespoke footwear, also known as ‘custom’ or ‘made to order’ is a unique experience between you, your feet and the shoemaker of choice. The bespoke shoe journey can take months or even years for your shoes to arrive depending on the shoemaker and their availability but its guaranteed to be a wait worthwhile.   While the focus of a bespoke shoe is on the style of the shoe or boot and the customisation involved ...