Meermin suede offerings for Summer 2013

Whilst the Summer is showing it's best colours, a way to compliment the sunny bright days will be to wear any of these lovely suede offerings from Meermin of Spain. 

See earlier about Meermin here and here.

For the day, I sampled a few of their beautiful suede offerings depicted below. All classical, elegant and timeless pieces of shoes worth to own and have. Enjoy.

Suede double monk with stitched cap toe

 A whole cut Oxford in navy blue suede

 Punched cap toe in light brown suede

 Dark brown suede three tier Derby

Photos sourced from Meermin's Facebook profile

GJ Cleverley - De Redé tassel loafer

For inspiration for the sunny days, I have sampled one of my favourite tassel loafers by London based GJ Cleverley house, from their Anthony Cleverley line, the Baron De Redé tassel loafer. The below rendition is different from the original De Redé tassel loafer, as the tassel is braided(platted) all the way. To add to the beauty, this shoe was constructed with a blind welt, thus the result being the upper stitched so close to the edge of the sole, so it becomes invisible to the wearer once the shoes aren put on. 
Masterly, so aristocratic, stylish and nobly classic elegant look. A touch and feel of sophistication for the Summer. Wow! Hmm...just simple and stunning loafer. 

Anthony Cleverley line, De Redé all the way braided tassel loafer in suede.

Photos sourced from GJ Cleverley

Japanese shoe p0rn from TYE Shoemaker

For the day I have picked some samples of shoes made by a Japanese shoemaker by the name TYE Shoemaker. I have to admit that the Japanese gents maybe the luckiest men on  Earth in regards to the multitude of Japanese bespoke shoemakers to select from. What caught my attention from TYES collection was the weaved shoes (Chukka) and the loafer, not the type of shoe (woven) you encounter on a daily basis and thus very perfect for the Summer and then there is the crocodile Chukka in Nubuck and with a Norwegian welt. Let us have the pictures speak for themselves.

Woven two tier Chukka boot made of calf suede in red. WOW!

Woven (vamp and counter) calf suede tassel loafers. 

Crocodile nubuck two tier Chukka boot with Norwegian welt

Woven tan leather two tier Derby

Black brogue field boot

Wedding shoes for a lady

A picked cap toe Derby for a lady in black and tan

Photos sourced from TYE Shoemaker on Facebook

Meermin - Suede cap toe Adelaide

Meermin of Spain does a great job on affordable classic men's shoes. In some circles there is too much talk of price and less talk on quality based on a reasonable rationale of price versus quality. 
Below is a picture of a Meermin "Made To Order" punched cap toe Adelaide in Janus calf suede. A beautiful shoe for the Spring / Summer at an affordable price for any gent looking for classic, timeless and elegant shoes.

Meermin suede punched cap toe Adelaide

Photos sourced from Meermin Shoes Tumblr

Saint Crispin's blue loafers for the Spring / Summer

For the day just before blue Monday, I have sampled three pairs of loafers from Saint Crispin's, Viennese bespoke shoemaker. The first two loafers are on the model 533 last and the third on the model 111, both chiseled lasts. 
If I am not mistaken, Saint Crispin's will be having a trunk show next weekend in Stockholm, Sweden. A pity I can not make it for the event. I hope I can get a good feed back from those (I know) who will be to attending the event. Anyway, just before blue Monday, I present you the blue loafers as renditioned by Viennese Saint Crispin's.

Model 533 on the chiseled last in blue calf leather.

 Another model 533 on a chiseled last in blue suede leather. The laces in calf leather.

Model 511 on a SC chisel last in blue suede.

Photos sourced from Pinterest

Edward Green Spring / Summer 2013 offerings

Today I was viewing "The Shoe Snob's" blog and he had sampled some very exciting coloured shoes from Edward Green. I need not mention that Edward Green is a successful establishment from Northampton, though stopped their bespoke shoe operation when Master Tony Gaziano left to establish Gaziano & Girling also Northampton based shoe company, which was established in 2006.

Not so long ago Justin FitzPatrick aka "The Shoe Snob" predicted that we will see more colour trend on shoes from the established shoemakers, instead of the usual black and brown  shoes. I have to say Master Justin FitzPatrick's prophecy came true, when looking at the below depicted offerings from EG for Summer and Spring. Very inspirational. 

Less talk and enjoy the pictures sampled from "The Shoe Snob" and wishing you all a pleasant weekend. 

EG's three tier Derby in suede and beautiful Summer / Spring colours.

 EG's Spring/Summer suede Chukka boots in inspirational S/S colours.

 EG's two tier Derby's in great colours for the Spring/Summer 2013

All photos sourced from The Shoe Snob.

Grenson - whole cut suede tassel loafer "Marcel"

I had a friendly chat with one of my colleagues over the weekend, who asked me if I only own and blog about "high-end" shoes and clothing, well that was a hard one to swallow. Question is: What is "high-end" and for whom? I know of gents, who would not dream of cashing out for a pair of Crockett and Jones hand grade product(s), then on the opposite I know of others who will not settle for less than a bespoke John Lobb or the like. Depends who the target  audience is. 

So the question is tricky and to some extend not fair. Anyway, for the day I have sampled a whole cut loafer "Marcel" in brown suede from Grenson, a lovely shoe. Currently the "Marcel" is offered in brown, grey and blue suede (which looks very good) and it is below 200 British pounds. A beautiful shoe for the Spring/Summer period.

The Grenson "Marcel" in brown suede

Photos sourced from myself

Bestetti braided suede tassel loafers with hans stitched apron

I have again sampled a shoe from Master Bestetti, a loafer, a tassel loafer, not quite true, a braided tassel loafer in suede. The pictures depict the process of making the shoe, therefore no need for me to add unnecessary words. Take a view and enjoy the process of this beauty being created, from start to end, more or less. Enjoy.

The suede hide sample to cut and design the pattern for the loafer

 The braiding process done manually.

 The patterned and cut hide for the loafer

 The hide lasted on shoe trees to take shape and form of the bespeaker's feet. 

 A close up of the lasted hide on shoe trees. Note that at this time the apron is not yet added to the loafer.

The final braided tassel loafer in suede with a hand stitched raised apron. Just perfect, wonderful. I really do like these loafers for the Summer.

Photos sourced from Master Bestetti