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The Horsebit Loafer Buying Guide

This is not a simple list of brands; in this article, I will explore why you might pick one type of horsebit loafer or another, explain each recommendation in a fair bit of depth, and explain what types of loafers to avoid.

Black and Blue: Mid-Light Denim with Black Slip-Ons

Black and Blue: Mid-Light Denim with Black Slip-Ons

A love letter to Shuhei Nishiguchi.

Quarantine Sales III—Black Friday

Quarantine Sales III—Black Friday

Keeping this quick. A list, but only the good stuff.

Quarantine Sales

Quarantine Sales

I wasn't planning on writing about sales very often, but there are a few going on right now that need to be noted.

Meermin Mallorca Horsebit Loafer Review

Meermin Mallorca Horsebit Loafer Review

This is equal parts review and love letter. Unfortunately, you can't buy these shoes -- but you can buy other Meermins, and you should.

A Visit to Leffot in New York City

A Visit to Leffot in New York City

Leffot was just across the street, and yesterday was a beautiful day, so I popped right over for a quick look at their selection.

A Glossary of Dress Shoe Styles—Names, Photos, and Descriptions

A Glossary of Dress Shoe Styles—Names, Photos, and Descriptions

I started writing this guide in an attempt to catch everything worth catching. I ended up running into more styles than I could really hope to capture... But hopefully, this is good enough.

What in the Sweet Hell is a Dress Boot?

What in the Sweet Hell is a Dress Boot?

The word "boot" has often times been oversimplified to refer particularly to casual boots. This oversimplification in turn feeds the misunderstanding that all boots are casual. I'm here to remind you that they aren't.

How to Talk About Loafers

How to Talk About Loafers

A loafer is essentially a slip-on shoe with a moccasin-like upper (top + sides), a separate, rigid sole (leather or, in some cases, rubber), and a heel. But there's a whole lot more to it than that.