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. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Smart shoes you can wear all day: what actually makes a shoe comfortable Wearing · 5 min read Smart shoes you can wear all day: what actually makes a shoe comfortable A smart shoe is comfortable all day when four things are right: a sole with enough give to walk on, an insole that softens to your foot, a lining that breathes or settles, and... Read the story
  8. Deck shoes, moccasins and loafers: what's the difference? Wearing · 5 min read Deck shoes, moccasins and loafers: what's the difference? A deck shoe is a boat shoe: low, with a moccasin stitch and a lace around the collar. A moccasin wraps the foot in one unbroken line, without a strap. A loafer is a... Read the story

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