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The Nike Killshot 2 (A Sneaker of Internet Legend)

Why is J.Crew's Nike Killshot 2 so popular? Besides its unquestionable popularity among certain segments of the menswear community — the sneaker has a classic silhouette that pairs extraordinarily well with a multitude of styles from casual to dressed up.  This article features the desirable and often sold out Nike Killshot 2 sneaker. While technically not a review, you'll … [Read more...]

Brogue Battle: Beckett Simonon Vs Allen Edmonds

In one corner we have Allen Edmonds, a fan favorite, and American classic that stands the test of time. And in the other corner we have the fast growing, and relative newcomer to the men's shoe category, Beckett Simonon. In this comprehensive review and brogue battle, we're taking a look at a few popular brogue styles — namely, the Beckett Simonon Durant in Bordeux, the Allen … [Read more...]

The Beckett Simonon Experience: Reid Sneakers Full Review

The Beckett Simonon Reid sneakers are the 3rd pair of shoes that I own from the brand, the first being their Morgen German Army Trainers in navy and second being the Dean classic black Oxford. Beckett Simonon separates themselves from competitors by offering a high quality product at reasonable prices while cutting out the middle man. The wait is long, but oftentimes good … [Read more...]

A Minimalist Sneakers Unboxing Experience

The luxury sneaker market is pretty crowded these days with brands like Common Projects, Maison Margiela, Off-White, Lanvin, Balenciaga — the list goes on. Koio is the new kid on the block — made in Italy and based out of New York City — they made their grand debut in 2014. Check out the video below where I unbox and give my initial impressions on the Koio Capri Arena Low Top … [Read more...]

Paul Evans Shoe Review: The Martin Wholecut

Paul Evans is a shoe company that I've had on my radar for a while now. Currently, they carry shoes ranging from $150 (driving loafer), $350 (leather sneakers), and $450 (the rest). The $450 price point puts them in a class above the likes of American made Allen Edmonds, newcomer Grant Stone, and on par with Spanish shoemaker, Carmina. The question has to be asked. Are Paul … [Read more...]

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