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New Shoe I Dig: Truman’s Aubergine Horse Rump Derby

I love it when a boot company makes a shoe, and really nails it. They certainly don't every time! But when they do, the end product is just totally different than what you find from a shoemaker that makes, well, shoes. The perfect recipe: dress-up-ab... Read More...

Viberg’s Brand New Drop 2: Our Full Breakdown

Viberg just unleashed 18 new shoes/boots in its Drop Two, the Canadian shoemaker’s second major release of a young 2019 (see/buy them all right here). Spanning seven styles, there's a ton to take in. Of course, there are service boots—including in a... Read More...

Leffot Pre-Owned Shoes: John Lobb, Edward Green, Alden

John Lobb, Edward Green, Alden Highlight This Week’s Leffot Pre-Owned Winners

The inimitable Manhattan shoe store Leffot, owned by the man with inimitable taste they call Steven Taffel, has one of the most impressive and rigorously vetted pre-owned shoe programs in existence. Steven re-ups his stock fairly regularly, and perio... Read More...

80% Off Edward Green and So Much More at the Brooks Bros. Warehouse Sale: UPDATED

UPDATE, 4pm, 2/2/19: There were, at one point during this sale, dozens upon dozens of boxes of Edward Greens selling for an insane 80% off—until a scoundrel came in and bought, apparently, all of them at once. ⁣ "Edward Green" and "80% off" aren't... Read More...

This Video of Carmina Shoes Being Hand-Stitched is Mesmerizing

If you love shoes (you do), enjoy appreciating the craftsmanship that goes into making a beautiful pair (you should), and have a few minutes free (don't lie), then boy do I have a video for you. Based on the devastatingly picturesque Spanish islan... Read More...

Red Wing Goes All Chelsea Boot With the New Williston

Red Wing has dabbled in the Chelsea boot game over the years, but their offerings have always been a bit, well, Red Wing-y: casual, rugged, begging to be beaten. With their just-released Williston Chelsea—adapted from the plain-toe Williston 6-inch b... Read More...

Viberg X Division Road Shelby Boot — Shell Cordovan

Viberg x Division Road’s Cordovan Shelby Boot is Pinking Heaven

It seems like every boot Viberg creates has its own legitimately distinctive calling card. You can call Division Road’s Shelby boot any time, at 1-800-PINK-ING. Actually call quick—it just went on pre-order like 1 minute ago, and surely won’t last lo... Read More...

The Best Men’s Shoe Stores in New York City

There are hundreds of shoes stores in New York City. Maybe thousands. Most of them, unfortunately, are not great. My goal with this guide to NYC's best men's shoe stores is helping you find exactly what you need in the way of quality footwear—dres... Read More...

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Alden Indy 403C Review: A Three-Year Look at a Near-Perfect Boot

Friendly but strong encouragement: subscribe to Stitchdown’s free newsletter to ensure you never miss a single story Let's say you decide that you need boots—a great pair of boots. There's so much to learn before you make a call on which to buy: lea... Read More...

What Is Stitchdown?

Stitchdown was founded on the idea that fantastic shoes are one of the most important investments any person can make: one that can make you feel legitimately amazing—and wise, and stylish, and pretty darn pleased with yourself—with every single step... Read More...