GJ Cleverley - from the Anthony Cleverley range in Museum calf shades

For the day I have sampled GJ Cleverley classic shoes from their Anthony Cleverley line. All sampled are made from the famous Museum Calf hide. The hide is indeed stunning, very unique and gives a flow in the patina of the leather. 

GJ Cleverley does it again, Wow! If my pockets were deep enough, would have all of these in my humble shoe closet.

The "Bodie" (stitched cap toe Oxford) in Bourbon Museum calf

The "Finchley" full brogue Oxford in Bourbon Museum calf

 The "Park" (two tier Derby) in Bourbon Museum calf

The "Nakagawa" punched cap toe Oxford in antique bordeaux museum calf

Photos sourced from Leather Soul Hawaii

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.

Saion - creations for the day

Today I have picked up a few creations from Saion, a Japanese bespoke shoemaker, who tends to take the classics and give them a dash and spicy splash of a modern twist and get a great big bang. Take a note on the first shoe, a brogue, adelaide, but then the colour. Wow! Move on and look at the third pair, the Derby, simply stunning and lastly the quarter brogue in reddish. Master Saion does perform wonders. Okay, no more talking, lets look and the more we look we will be able to see. Enjoy.

Blue Adelaide Oxford. Very interesting design, colouring and pattern. The Heel!

Black stitched Balmoral oxford with stitched cap toe. Very classic.

Two tier Derby, very sleek, elegantly done. Look at the proportions of the shoe. The heel is a killer. A very different approach to renditioning a Derby. A beauty. Piece of art.

This Derby reminds me of the works of Master Tuzcek and Master Cleverley. I reckon that Baron De Rede will not mind bespeaking a pair from Master Saion.

 A quarter brogue Oxford in reddish toned colour. Hmmm.....magnificent

Photos sourced from Saion

Pierre Corthay - Arca Satan Dark Red Derby

Master Pierre Corthay produced the below depicted two tier Derby from his Arca collection named "Arca Satan Dark Red". The patina colouring of this Derby is very special indeed, as it various from black to oxblood and red. The colouring is very well balanced. The French are masters when it comes to patina. Well done.
I suppose the Devil wears "Arca Satan Dark Red" from Mr. Corthay.

Corthay's Arca Satan Dark Red two tier Derby

Photos sourced from Pierre Corthay

Dimitri Gomez - Paris - Shoes for the Spring & Summer

For today I have sampled some inspirational shoe creations from Master Dimitri Gomez (Parisian based bespoke boot & shoemaker) for the forth coming Spring and Summer. The shoes are mostly in brown colour variations of suede, including an interesting blueish/greyish and one in leather.
In my humble opinion all of the below shoes will be a nice complementary to a mustard /cream linen suit or cotton suit paired with a Panama hat. Do not forget the pocket squares to the suit jacket. Now, are we all set for the forth coming Spring and Summer? Hopefully yes. 

Two tier Derby in blue/greyish suede colour. Mustard linen suit will be wonderful with this pair. The colour will bring contrast to the suit. Nice shoe for the Summer no doubt.

Strapped monk in brownish suede. Hmm...

Stitched cap toe oxford in Polo suede. The contrasting laces brings the colour of shoe to it's glory.

Three tier Derby in a lighter brown shade suede. Cool.

A bowed loafer in another version of brown suede.

A loafer with a strap and a raised apron in a tan colour, pair this with any shade of blue linen suit then we are all set. Lovely loafer.

Photos sourced from For The Discerning Few

Gaziano and Girling for the day - MTO and Deco

For the day I have sampled some very unique Gaziano & Girling (a new revamped web site) shoes sourced from Calceom a shop that provides and sells G&G shoes amongst others. The sampled are made to order shoes from G&G MTO and Deco Line. Enjoy.

A black Oxford stitched cap toe from the Deco Line, a classic worth any wardrobe.

 Arran Chukka boot in suede, will look very nice for the early Summer.

 A whole cut Oxford (right) and a two tier Derby in exotic leathers (crocodile and stingray) from the Deco Line

 The Kent an Oxford Balmoral in two tones with a medallion, simply love the colour combination. Will do good for the Spring and Summer.

 The Thorpe a Derby boot in two toned grain leather with a Dainite sole

Photos sourced from Calceom

Master Cliff Roberts - two tier tassel laced Derby

Master Cliff Roberts "The One man operation" bespoke boot & shoemaker has renditioned the below two tier tassel laced Derby on the square chisel toe last, in a very rich brown (Chestnut) colour. I like this shoe because it is very simple and elegant and complimenting the colours of the Fall season.

Two tier Derby with tassel laces

Photos sourced from Master Cliff Roberts