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 … [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 … [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. … [Read more...]
How to Care for Leather Shoes (Protect Your Investment with these 7 Tips)
Investing in quality shoes is standard for all stylish men. And with quality shoes comes the requirement of proper shoe care and maintenance. It's easy to forget to clean our shoes every now and then due to busy schedules or just laziness, but it's inexcusable not to give our dress shoes the proper care they deserve. Here are 8 things I've learned over the years about … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide For Him (You) 2017
Introducing the first annual Gentleman Within Holiday Gift Guide! With the holidays upon us—it's a time for family & friends, near & far—to gather in a season of giving; not only of presents, but of presence, perhaps the greatest gift of all. But of course, it wouldn't be the holidays without a thoughtful gift or two now would it? And so here's my guide to … [Read more...]