Stitched Footwear

Meermin decided they were sick of hearing about their long break ins. What happens when they focus on comfort?

The Alden Leisure Hand Sewn, or LHS for short, has a bit of a cult following, particularly in the “trad” or “ivy” community. It’s considered the end goal or grail for a lot of people. However, even among the range of $500+ loafers in the LHS line, one in particular stands out to the navy blazer wearing crowd – the unlined shell cordovan model. Perhaps fittingly, while the lined shell model is available at almost every Alden retailer, the unlined version has traditionally been exclusively offered at another brand associated with the navy blazer, Brooks Brothers. In fact, the shoe wasn’t even branded as an Alden, instead featuring the Brooks Brothers logo throughout and coming in a different box without any hint of the Massachusetts-based shoe company.

For many within the United States, Allen Edmonds is one of the most storied shoe brands. Starting off in 1922, the company has put shoes on the feet of every President from Reagan through W., Prime Ministers of Canada, LeBron James and Jack Nicklaus, and probably hundreds of thousands of 18 to 21 year olds trying to get their first “real” jobs.

Wondering if the Amberjack The Original is right for you? We take a look at the comfort, materials, and more to find out.

These Grant Stone Tassel Loafers have now seen 100 wears and 100 miles of use. They were great in the initial impressions post, but did they hold up?

Wondering if the Amberjack The Atlas is right for you? We take a look at the materials, comfort, style and more to find out.

What is the best oxford for your budget? We take a look at every price range to find what will work best for you

Wondering if the Amberjack The Low Top is right for you? We take a look at the history, comfort, style, and more to find out.

Wondering if the Amberjack Regent is right for you? We take a look at the cost, comfort, materials, and more to find out.

Wondering if the Beckett Simonon Fuentes loafer is right for you? We take a look at the materials, comfort, build quality, and more to find out.