The split toe derby has become an extremely fashionable fashion statement over recent years. This particular model features an apron with vertical stitches at its tip for extra durability, and is best described by its practical nature. It’s no secret why its popularity has skyrocketed practicality was ultimately what drove …

Monk strap shoes may seem like relatively modern classic models, however, its history dates back centuries and here’s a glimpse at its past. No one knows for certain when or why the monk shoe was first developed, however, its wide adoption became widespread during Europe’s High Middle Ages (ca. 1000-1350 …

Tassel loafers are one of the more recent classic footwear models and first came into being after being requested by an actor from Alden (an American brand). Here is its story. As much as it seems to shock some that we’ve become increasingly informal over time, the situation was similar …

One machine that had a significant impact in industrializing shoe production was the lasting machine, which enabled people to pull leather over lasts using machinery something many had believed impossible before it came along. Throughout the 1800s, new machines capable of managing various aspects of footwear manufacturing began appearing regularly, …