More Shoes Update

After my disappointment with the recrafting of my black Allen Edmonds shoes, I was told they could be sent back, and I may be able to pick out a brand new pair. Well, I received an email confirming just that. They offered to send a replacement pair, but I asked if it was OK to go to… Continue reading More Shoes Update

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More Recrafted Shoes

Here’s a follow up to this post about having my Allen Edmonds shoes recrafted. I’d sent one of the pairs of shoes I bought from eBay back to be recrafted, and I received them back a few days ago. I’m wearing them now, and they’re great – just as comfortable as they were before, but… Continue reading More Recrafted Shoes

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Recrafted Shoes

I have a couple of pairs of Allen Edmonds shoes. They’re made in the USA, and quite a “prestige” brand – I bought one pair for my wedding, and before that a simple black pair for work and dress occasions. After I knew what size and width I take, I bought another couple  of used… Continue reading Recrafted Shoes

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Wedding Tidbits

I got my suit at the weekend, after lots of back and forth around Union Square in San Francisco. I’m very happy with what I ended up with, but I suspect Cassie thinks I’m going to look like Rodney Dangerfield in Caddyshack crossed with Nucky Thompson. I’m going for a more subtle vibe than that,… Continue reading Wedding Tidbits