Must Have's - The Boat Shoe

I have currently have a bit of an obsession with boat shoes, also known as deck shoes, for wearing your shoes on the boat deck, or topsiders, referring to sailors heading 'top-side' on the boat.

The great thing about boat shoes is that you can wear them pretty much all year around with just about anything. Jeans and a polo for a casual look, tailored shorts or chinos with a shirt to smarten it up, even throw on a sports jacket if you're out for dinner. A suit, or tux, is probably about the only thing you can't wear boat shoes with.

I've been shopping for a pair for a while now, and the Sebago's are just edging it for me - I'll be wearing them with denim shorts and a white tee for the Pharrell look.

Oliver Spencer - Bedford

UK designer Oliver Spencer adds to his growing shoe collection with the Bedford. This all suede, moss green derby features minimalist brogue detailing and a red brick Dainite sole, smart and practical. Team up with cuffed selvedges jeans for the perfect look this fall.
Available soon from Oliver Spencer

Mark McNairy Long Wing Brogue

 

These McNairys are good-looking and durable, exactly what I look for in a shoe. Made with different fabrics and colours, they are sure to stand out. Pebbled full grain leather and wool upper, woven laces, and a rubber ridgeway sole, perfect for this British weather.
Available from End Clothing

Alden x J. Crew Longwing Blucher

 

Heavyweights Alden and J. Crew have teamed up to create this exclusive longwing brogue. There are three versions, the black and alpine leather, brown waxed leather and a brown suede pair. Hopefully one pair will take your fancy 

Available from Alden, J. Crew

Want Les Essentiels de la Vie - Blackberry PlayBook Case

After the long awaited released of the Blackberry Playbook, we have started to see some smart cases hit the shelves to accompany the new device. A favourite for me has to be from Canadian leather company, Want Les Essentiels de la Vie. Their aim is to bring essential, useful and good-looking pieces for travel, and they have done just that. The perfect way to carry your Playbook around town.
Available Mr Porter

Shoe Care - Loake Care Kit

What's more important than looking after your shoes? English shoe maker Loake give us this great shoe care kit, for the man who wants to keep his shoes looking brand new. This kit contains everything you need from polishes to brushes to cloths, and all comes in a lovely wooden valet box.
Available from Loake

Mr Hare Sample Sale

Tell your boss I've given you the afternoon off, the Mr Hare sample sale is not to be missed. See you there Mr Hare Sample Sale

Christian Louboutin Biarritz Flats

Every guy should have a pair of red soles in their shoe cupboard. Admittedly, Louboutins aren't the easiest to wear, with most featuring a lot flashy stud embellishment. However the Biarritz are a sleek clean twist on a classic boat shoe. Navy chinos, ankles out, all we need is some sun.
Available from Christian Louboutin

Shoe Care - Abbey Horn

British company Abbey Horn gives us an amazing range of hand crafted, ox shoehorns. Not only do these look smart but they are also ethically sourced from natural materials. This particular model is fitted with a carved antler handle, nice. Make putting your shoes on an occasion every time with one of these.
Available from Mr Porter

F1 Germany

My other love, aside from shoes (of course), is formula one. After a thrilling race, the highlight for me came after the chequered flag, when Alonso hitched a ride on Webber's car. Reminiscent of Senna and Mansell some years ago.
Photo from ESPN F1

Lodger Hamilton Oxford

These beautifully crafted Oxfords in military green feature a hand burnished toe and heel. These handsome shoes will definitely stand out in a crowd. Every pair of shoes comes with bespoke shoe trees, bamboo shoe bag and photo ID tags.
Tempted? Available from Lodger

Union x Mark McNairy x Sanders

This triple collab from Mark McNairy, luxury English shoe maker Sanders and Sanders, and LA based Union brings us the Country Mix Brogue. The added colour is a cool twist to a typically formal shoe. I've got my eye on the brown & red pair.
Available exclusively from Union 

Mr Hare

I love these Mr Hares. I will definitely be saving a space for these in my shoe cupboard when they hit the shop floor this fall.
Photo from fashion156

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