April 15, 2011

Keepin’ It Real With Keds

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Keds will forever be a shoe that keeps it real, mainly for its nostalgic quality it forever holds in our young girls’ and boys’ hearts. But just because Keds has seen some years and has some history doesn’t mean it’s not going for new heights. We’ve been digging their “Not Too Shabby” line for its soft cloth material and even softer subdued colors it offers. This year we’re carrying the slip-on Not Too Shabby in mauve and graphite, and true to Keds’ roots, they keep it real with prices. You’ll never have to bust out the cash for a pair of these classics, and these soft slip-ons are only $50. What are you keepin’ it real with this season? Tell us!

March 21, 2011

TOMS Takes It Back to the 80s with Stone wash

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We’re always eager to see what TOMS has cookin’ and designing up their sleeve for each new season, so when we saw this new version of the slip-on for Spring, we said: “Gotta get it!” So we ordered a few shipments of the Stone wash Twill, a.k.a. TOMS takes it back to the 80s. But who doesn’t want to go back to the 80s? The faded TOMS slip-on are always the must-haves at the SM each Spring, and so far, the black, grey, and navy (not pictured) versions of these stone wash slip-ons have been popular nonetheless. For $50, TOMS are a sure-bet buy, and plus, if you don’t know by now: you buy a pair of TOMS, and TOMS gives one back to a child in need. It’s a cool company, a cool idea, a cool shoe, and a cool bandwagon to actually be on.

February 16, 2011

A European Sneaker That Says It All: Camper Ariel

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Camper sneakers are solid sneakers. The European shoe company makes shoes well, simple enough. And as we transition out of some of our Fall selection, we’re goin’ with the Camper Ariel ($175) to get us through until spring. Its top-notch, and royal navy blue leather gives this sneaker some funk but only enough until you look at the bottom of the sole. True to most of Camper soles, they put a lot of detail into making the sole something all together perfect fitting and form for the foot to rest on. The Ariel has some high-end tread going on with the sole and the cute stitching along the sides make this sneaker seem streamlined and not bulky (as American sneaker brands tend to do). What’s for sure about Campers: they’re made for walkin’.

July 7, 2010

Bass Summer Shoes, Pt. III: Brockton (White!)

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Nothing says summer than like the color white. It’s fresh, it’s clean, it’s bright in its own way–it’s classic, no? So we’ve picked a snappy good ol’ white shoe for you men out there looking to jazz up some summer outfit or to maybe pair with your wedding attire suit. It’s the Bass Brockton shoe. In a nubuck white suede and the classic oxford toe shape, it’s a shoe that shapes up to look veryyyy jazzy and old school for you men wanting some classic flair. And can we say it enough? Bass Shoes are affordable and almost border on being called cheap because at $75, who else can give you a suede shoe? Make it a bright white summer men!!

November 17, 2008

Derringer is back, and better than ever!

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We sold the Men’s Derringer in Black, by RACHEL COMEY so well, that we decided to bring it back for you men that like to look dapper. A seriously smart shoe, with a leather upper, with a wood and rubber sole. The Derringer costs $290, plus tax. We got in ONE pair of each size, that’s what shoe dogs in the biz call “sticks”. The colors are pictured, WHISKEY and BLACK. Act fast before they’re all gone.