I can't not walk around without that in my head now...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5c0K458t7U

I can't think of a more versatile shoe than a sand DB.

I've left mine behind a little - got too ubiquitous in East London, I have a pair of beat up brown Clarks, as well as a slightly more unusual YMC pony skin pair (posted here before) which I love.

They are a brilliant smart / casual classic, pure in every way - I look forward to the hipsters ditching them and getting them back out, until then i'm in my wallabees, until they come back around - another classic.

I've tried to get back into DB's but it just doesn't seem to be happening for me....have stuck to playboys in recent years....
Really don't think I like the Clark's DB tbh....there - I've said it!
Had a pair of those Sebago ones a few years back which I liked for a bit but then put into the back of the cupboard...

The DB and bodystocking is a classic look, Axe. I'm sure John Cassavetes wore one in the Hollywood book.


I wear mine almost every day just now. Cola (dark brown) and sand are absolutely great with almost everything in my wardrobe.

I also loved the Loden Green pair mentioned a couple of years ago. To my eternal shame I turned down a pair of those about a year ago. What a fool.

I think I will invest in a pair of Playboy or Playboy-alikes next. Not that I'll ditch the Clarks.... but just as another option.

Am I the only one who would like to see a dark brown Playboy with a natural coloured Crepe sole?

Desert Boot care ?

Who does what ?

I've always just trashed them & bought again - Maybe it would be nice to make them last.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks -

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-clean-suede-shoes

/\  From my Mate and your Mate Claudio -

Aye, he knows his onions for sure. You can always trust the mans expert opinion.

He has a great way about him too when it comes to tutorials and guides. I always enjoyed his 'What Claudio is Wearing' youtube videos. Even if his style was a million miles from mine, it was still possible to be inspired by his approach to dressing. That's what passion does for you.

^The Beeswax aren't available here Patrick. Which is a shame as I love 'em!


Arm' you are probably right. But most of my shoes are just knock about loafers, modern and not particularly valuable or irreplaceable vintage. The rest are pretty much just sneakers. No real mans shoes in my wardrobe just now.

I just bought a pair of US made Jack Purcells. Not sure about vintage but I'd guess 70's. They will probably be the oldest shoes I own right now. So you can see why shoe trees don't factor highly on my list of things to invest in. TBH, I'm a  right scruff. Even worse than Jim.