Gaziano and Girling - Walkton in pigskin and calf

For inspiration for a two toned wing tipped Adelaide Oxfords, I have sampled the below "Walkton" from Gaziano and Girling. The shoe is made of pigskin (black) and calf (vintage Rioja). Very interesting choice of hide and combination of the colours makes this shoe very distinctive and interesting, no doubt, heads will turn in admiration and envy.

G&G's "Walkton" in black pigskin and vintage Rioja calf hide, chisel squared toe last(TG73). The texture of the pigskin hide comes out in this combination and gives the shoe a very exotic look and appeal. Just lovely.

Photos sourced from Bespoke England

Il Cornu Blu - Yutaka Seigaku four classics for today

For the day I have sampled Il Cornu Blu - Master Yutaka Seigaku, Japanese bespoke shoemaker's four classical shoes.

Master Yutaka Seigaku in person

 Below a rendition of four classical, elegant, stylish and timeless pieces, a side gusset and three Oxfords from the hands of master Seigaku aka Il Cornu Blu. 

From left: a black side gusset with punched chisel squared cap toe last, a cognac/mahogany Balmoral punched cap toe Oxford, squared chisel last, a black wing tip Adelaide with a medallion, rounded last and a classical full brogue Oxford in very nice rich suede leather, chisel squared toe last. 

Very classic. All of these shoes will not raise an eye brow in any hardcore conservative environment. 

Photos sourced from The Shoe Realist