A few weeks ago i picked up a new boot from the Johnston & Murphy 1850 collection. I wasnt sure what to expect as my experience with J&M in the past has been very minimal. But i’m happy to say, after a few wears, a couple spilt drinks & lots of stepping on chewing gum - they’re holding up great. I still don’t consider myself a chelsea boot guy, but they certainly offer a nice alternative to my usual shoe.
Check out the collection: Johnston & Murphy 1850
It’s always tough to answer questions like this without knowing what price range you’re looking into, so i’ll give you a few options:
The Tapered Wallet:
Florsheim Berkley - $100
While i’ve never owned the Berkley its about as simple as simple plain leather loafers get. Florsheim’s been doing this for 120 years - they keep it clean and classic.
The Shivering Piggy Bank:
Allen Edmond Kenwood - $225
American made from a brand with some serious heritage and solid street cred. Allen Edmonds work - this shoe works.
The “I’ll eat pb&j for a week”:
Oak Street Boot Maker’s Beefroll Loafer - $318
designed in chicago and made in maine this is without a doubt a quality item. order them, wear them, get complimented on them, lose them under the couch for a week, find them, wear them. repeat.
The feel like a millionaire, regardless of the ‘overdrawn’ email barrage:
Crockett & Jones Apron Toe Penny Loafer - $585
its, a nice looking shoe.
i get the “no socks in the summer = sweaty and smelly” question often - this is the solution. (Taken with Instagram)
no show socks, cheap & effective. (like happy hour drinks)
Trying to step up your shoe game? This is your shot!
At five pairs and counting I think it’s safe to say i’m a big fan of Florsheim Shoes. The comfort, quality and price all combine excellently to form the perfect shoe. And now, they want to give you that shoe!
Florsheim and thread & salt have come together hook one of you up with a $150 Florsheim Giftcard, seriously. Imagine a sharp new pair of shoes shiny and bright all for just a couple clicks!
all you have to do is help us out a little bit.
$150 Florsheim Giftcard Giveaway!
other than that - just run around and tell all your friends! heck, even scuff up your shoes! you might be getting some new ones pretty soon!
dressing from the shoes up: part 1
i don’t normally try the blazer & shorts thing, in fact i don’t often do the shorts thing at all (though you could never tell with legs so ‘jersey bronzed’), but i wanted to stretch myself after i received these unique Florsheims.
I had been a little on the fence about the noticeable metal buckle but a few seconds after pulling them from the box i knew they’d become one of my favorite pairs. just after the break in process. that came a bit quicker than expected because the process was about 35 seconds. soft suede on the upper and a really nice padded foot with light weight rubber sole. a sleek sharp & comfortable warm weather and transitional loafer.
stay on the look out for a great opportunity via florsheim x me.
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blazer via club monaco
shirt via ernest alexander
shorts via club monaco
shoes via florsheim (this shoe, on sale NOW!)
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slow down, where the fire? breathe (unless there is a fire, then run.)
content is lacking. i do apologize.
life is busy, please sympathize.
things are great! shoes still scuffed & sleeping late.
stay clean, stay classy, stay classic.





