Taking a close look into how Kokos repair a dented pair of leather shoes, using various hard waxes.

In the final entry to the 'The Shoe Styles I've Known of' series, we look at the origins, styling, and available shoe models of Field Boots.

Learn more about our visit to Bowhill & Elliott, a Norwich-based slippers maker.

Looking at the origins, styling, and available shoe models of Plain Toe Bluchers, at three price ranges.

Looking at the origins, styling, and available shoe models of Norwegian spilt-toe derbies, at three price ranges.

Looking at the origins, styling, and available shoe models of semi brogue Adelaide oxfords, at three price ranges.

Looking at the origins, styling, and available shoe models of whole-cut Chelsea boots, at three price ranges.

Looking at the origins, styling, and available shoe models of penny loafers, at three price ranges.

Looking at the origins, styling, and available shoe models of full brogue derbies, at three price ranges.

Looking at the origins, styling, and available shoe models of cap-toe oxfords, at three price ranges.

Looking at the construction, the uppers leather, and other materials used in shoemaking; and what to expect at different price ranges.

Introducing our latest series — The Shoes I've Known of.

As a menswear enthusiast, I think it is quite important to pay attention to the craftsmanship behind the garments we wear. Not only because it is sensible for us to be more aware of why our clothings are crafted in a certain manner; but more importantly there is no better ways to recognize and appreciate the effort put forth by the artisans than this. Thus, during my trip back to Hong Kong, I decided to learn more about shoemaking by attending a handmaking leather shoe course

Decisions decisions. Purchasing a pair of leather dress shoes is never an easy task. From whether 'I would be able to match them with my outfits' to 'how long will this pair of leather shoes last', there are just many things that we need to think thoroughly before making the decision to buy a pair of dress shoes. Back in the days when I was first exposed to classic menswear, I made a lot of wrong purchasing decisions that I still regret today. Thus, in this article I will be

One of the questions that I received the most from you guys is what type of dress shoes you should get. This question struck my mind particularly as I believe that everyone has its own style and there is not an one-size-fit-all answer. Thus today, I want to start off a new series that introduces different types of dress shoes so you could have a better idea on what you should get. Since Monk Straps are my personal favorite, they will be the ones to kick start this new series.

If you were to ask me "What is the most important pair of shoes in a man's wardrobe?" I would reply, without doubt, "a nice pair of brown oxfords." And today, I am going to share with you all my thoughts on why a pair of good-quality brown oxfords is a must-have item for every man. When building a wardrobe, versatility is the key. You want to maximize the number of outfit combinations you could get with the least amount of items. For this reason, brown oxford shoes would alwa