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Instead of Rent: March, 2013

March 6, 2013

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.

For non-sneakerheads like myself, keeping track of all the different New Balance styles can be a bit daunting. Especially when you factor in the limited edition reissues (which these are), exclusive colorways (also applies here) and myriad other variations. So, I say screw it. Read More »

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Allen Edmonds Montecito Penny Loafers

February 14, 2013

Penny Loafers are kind of like that one girl you sorta dated but never really got serious with, and now you always wind up texting / emailing / calling when you’re alone after a few drinks. In other words, they’re something you always come back to. So, it makes sense to get yourself a pair that’ll last, like these Montecito Penny Loafers from Allen Edmonds. Read More »

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Shoes Like Pottery Low Top Vulcanized Sneakers

February 7, 2013

By Nick Grant

Not all canvas sneakers are created equal. These Shoes Like Pottery Low Top Vulcanized Sneakers are not only sewn and assembled entirely by hand in Japan, they’re also put through a highly specialized and meticulous rubber vulcanizing process called ka-ryu, which basically involves firing the shoes in a kiln the same way you would pottery (hence their name). Read More »

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Instead of Rent: February, 2013

February 6, 2013

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.

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Ovadia & Sons Everest Hiking Boots

January 21, 2013

Far be it from me to tell Ovadia & Sons how to do their job. But, if you’re going to make a pair of hiking boots, maybe don’t make them quite so handsome. I mean, I realize their Italian-made Everest Hikers are tough as all hell, and can stand up to pretty much anything that comes their way. Read More »

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The Friday Find: Unionmade Fall Forty Sale

January 18, 2013

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

I don’t want to oversell it, but the Fall Forty Sale currently underway at Unionmade might just be the greatest sale of all time. Countless brands (Gitman Vintage, New England Shirt Co., Post O’Alls, Filson, SNS Herning, Howlin’ by Morrison, Unis, The Hill-Side, Quoddy – just to name a few). Hundreds of products. And all of them 40% off. Read More »

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Nisolo Chavito Chukkas

January 17, 2013

A cheesier blogger than myself might describe the Chavito Chukkas from Nisolo as a “step in the right direction.” Handcrafted by underprivileged artisans in Peru, the boots not only look good, they also help a community in need to support itself. In other words, the Chavitos are – as a cheesier blogger than myself might say – “helping to give poverty the boot.” Read More »

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Inspiration is Where You Find It: Isamu Noguchi

January 16, 2013

By Jake Gallagher

Isamu Noguchi was the organic answer to a design movement otherwise defined by pronounced lines and technological advancements. One of mid-century modern’s key figures, Noguchi’s nature-inspired pieces offered a stark contrast to the clean, seemingly mechanized creations of his peers. He began his career as a sculptor in the 1920’s, working with wood, metals, stone and plaster to create beautiful shapes that balanced hard edges with curved forms. In 1947, Noguchi took on another role as a furniture designer for the illustrious Herman Miller company, producing a variety of items including what is now his most recognizable work, the Noguchi table. With so much on his plate, the artist spent most of his days in his studio. Read More »

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Instead of Rent: January, 2013

January 9, 2013

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.

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Alden Cap Toe Lace Up Shoes

January 7, 2013

Did you ever see that Planet Earth episode about the Snow Leopard, aka, nature’s most elusive animal? Well, this is kind of the clothing equivalent of that. Except, a lot more exciting. They’re Aldens. They’re great looking. And, they’re on sale (25% off ~~plus an extra $50 off with code SHOP50~~). Read More »

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Instead of Rent: December, 2012.

December 5, 2012

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.

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New England Outerwear Co. Fieldsman Boots

December 3, 2012

Remember the Dream Team? The unstoppable force of basketball nature that straight dominated the 1992 Olympics? Well, imagine that instead of being a collection of some of the finest athletes America has ever produced, it was shoes. Chances are, the Dream Team would have looked a lot like these Fieldsman Boots from New England Outerwear Company. Read More »

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Inspiration is Where You Find It: Ian Fleming

November 21, 2012

By Jake Gallagher

Sir Ian Fleming was the sort of man that James Bond would have come across in the smoke-filled rooms of his stories. It’s easy to imagine Fleming sitting at a bar, dressed to the nines, dragging on a wispy cigarette, while sipping from a martini glass and chatting up his nightly arm candy. It only took Fleming, a former British naval intelligence officer, two months to pen Casino Royale, the first Bond book in 1952. Bond was never meant to be autobiographical, but he was certainly created in Fleming’s image. Spinning his tales of covert missions into full-blown spy thrillers, Fleming reinvented the espionage genre by making 007 as dashing as he was death-defying. And looking at how Fleming carried himself, it’s no wonder where the inspiration for Bond’s attitude and appearance came from. Read More »

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Clip & Rope Boots

November 19, 2012

I’m a little embarrassed by how little I know about Portugal. I know it’s right next to Spain. I know the language is kind of like Spanish, but not. And, I know they make some pretty incredible footwear, like these boots from Clip & Rope, which are produced in limited quantities and feature full grain leather uppers, vibram soles and some seriously handsome designs. Read More »

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Fracap M120 Scarponcini Boots

November 12, 2012

Am I remembering wrong, or did the Scarponcini Boots from Fracap used to be a lot more expensive? Like, over $100 more expensive. Well, even if the price hasn’t changed, $240 for a pair of Italian-made hikers is still pretty damn good. Especially for ones that have a Vibram sole, full leather lining and come with a free second pair of contrast laces. Read More »

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Instead of Rent: November, 2012

November 7, 2012

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.

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Inspiration is Where You Find It: The Band

October 17, 2012

By Jake Gallagher

It’s been over thirty-five years since The Band played their Last Waltz, but their music sounds as relevant today as ever. Levon, Rick, Richard, Garth, and Robbie first came together in Canada as a backing band for established artists in the late fifties. But, it wasn’t until 1965, when the group went on tour with Bob Dylan, that they got the jump start they needed to move into the spotlight. Throughout the late sixties and seventies The Band’s free flowing, folk-meets-rock sound garnered them much critical acclaim, and left an influence that’s still felt today. Read More »

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