Journal

Stories from our Dutch studio. How to wear it, how it fits, and how it’s made.

  1. Smart sneakers: how to wear sneakers when the dress code says smart Wearing · 6 min read Smart sneakers: how to wear sneakers when the dress code says smart A smart sneaker is a clean leather pair with a quiet sole and branding you have to look for. Wear it under trousers that end neatly on the shoe, keep the colours tonal, and... Read the story
  2. What “made in Portugal” means for a sneaker: one pair, six stages How we make · 5 min read What “made in Portugal” means for a sneaker: one pair, six stages Most of our sneakers are made in a family-owned atelier in northern Portugal, where a pair passes through at least 25 people and six stages: the leather check, cutting, preparation, stitching, lasting and a... Read the story
  3. Chelsea boots: how they should fit, and how to wear them Wearing · 5 min read Chelsea boots: how they should fit, and how to wear them A Chelsea boot should sit close around the foot and ankle. Take your usual size, or one size up if you are between sizes or wear thicker socks. Suede looks softer and more relaxed;... Read the story
  4. What to look for in white leather sneakers for men Wearing · 5 min read What to look for in white leather sneakers for men A good white leather sneaker has fine leather, a low and quiet sole, a removable insole and almost no branding. Choose nappa for a smooth, soft finish or full grain for a sneaker that... Read the story
  5. Sneakers with a suit: which pair, and how to wear it Wearing · 5 min read Sneakers with a suit: which pair, and how to wear it Yes, sneakers work with a suit, as long as the sneaker is as clean as the tailoring. Choose smooth leather, a low and quiet sole and no big logo, let the trousers end just... Read the story
  6. Nappa, full grain, nubuck or suede: the difference, and why no two pairs match Materials & care · 5 min read Nappa, full grain, nubuck or suede: the difference, and why no two pairs match Full grain is the top layer of the hide, left intact; nappa is full grain finished for softness; nubuck is full grain lightly sanded to a fine nap; suede is cut from the underside... Read the story
  7. Wedding shoes for men: sneakers, loafers or boots? Wearing · 5 min read Wedding shoes for men: sneakers, loafers or boots? Read the dress code first. For a formal wedding, choose a suede loafer in a dark tone; for a smart-casual, garden or city-hall wedding, clean white leather sneakers are right. Whatever you choose, keep... Read the story
  8. How to wear loafers: socks or no socks, suit or jeans Wearing · 5 min read How to wear loafers: socks or no socks, suit or jeans Wear loafers with no-show socks for a bare-ankle look, or with socks in the colour of your trousers. Let the trouser end just above the shoe. A suede loafer works with a suit and... Read the story

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