Shoes of 2022

Paul Evans Oxblood Wingtip Oxfords  Crafted in Naples, Italy. They are made from full-grain Italian calfskin. They have a matching leather sole, black interior leather lining, and Blake construction. These shoes go well with nice looking blue or navy dress suits. I find wingtips especially sexy. Pre-ordered them in April 2022. They were finally delivered in January 2023. These shoes add more class to my expanding dress shoe collection and my growing Paul Evans dress shoe lineup.

Paul Evans Tobacco Wingtip Oxfords  Crafted in Naples, Italy. They are made from full-grain Italian calfskin. They have a matching leather sole, black interior leather lining, and Blake construction. These shoes go well with nice looking blue, navy, and grey dress suits. I find wingtips especially sexy. Pre-ordered them in August 2022 using a discount for providing a review of another pair of Paul Evans shoes. They were delivered in January, 2023. These shoes add more class to my expanding dress shoe collection and my growing Paul Evans dress shoe lineup.

Beckett Simonon Dean in oak (brown). They have a classic cap toe similar to Allen Edmonds Park Avenues. These dress shoes go well with blue suits. These shoes are made from full-grain calfskin leather sourced from a gold-rated tannery based in Arzignano, Italy, and are made in Colombia, South America. Bought on a Labor Day sale in September. Delivered in December.

Beckett Simonon Vasco in tan. These are brogued cap toe dress oxfords that were made-to-order. These shoes are made from full-grain calfskin leather sourced from a gold-rated tannery based in Arzignano, Italy, and are made in Colombia, South America. Bought on a Labor Day sale in September. Delivered in December.

Paul Evans Tobacco wingtip derby  Crafted in Naples, Italy. They are made from full-grain Italian calfskin. These shoes have a rubber sole, black interior leather lining, and Goodyear welt construction. Ordered them in November 2022. These shoes look and feel great. These shoes add more class to my expanding dress shoe collection and my growing Paul Evans dress shoe lineup.

Paul Evans Oxblood Wholecut Oxfords  Crafted in Naples, Italy. They are made from a single piece of full-grain Italian calfskin. They have a matching leather sole, black interior leather lining, and Blake construction. These shoes go well with nice looking blue or navy dress suits. Bought with a discount in November 2022 on sale. These shoes are also really hot-looking. Man, does Paul Evans know how to turn a guy's head!

Paul Evans Tobacco Wholecut Oxfords  Crafted in Naples, Italy. They are made from a single piece of full-grain Italian calfskin. They have a matching leather sole, black interior leather lining, and Blake construction. These shoes are really hot-looking. They go well with nice looking blue or navy dress suits as well as blue denim jeans. Bought with a discount in November 2022 on sale.

Girotti Red / White spectator oxfords Size EU43, these are self-designed spectator shoes in the colors of my alma mater. I wear them to attend events at my alma mater. They have a leather upper, insole, and lining. White laces and tongue as well. Hand-painted and crafted (somewhere in the world).

These are damn cool shoes that grab attention.

Allen Edmonds Fifth Avenue shoes in coffee with a leather sole. They have a balmoral brogued cap toe, classic fit, and a leather sole with regular heel, and CustomCork midsole that naturally molds for a custom fit. Bench Welt for added stability. Handcrafted in Port Washington, WI, USA of calfskin leather. Built on the 65 last with 360 Goodyear welted construction. I bought this pair in 2022 because I prefer leather-soled shoes and the Black Friday sale price could not be resisted. I bought a similar pair of Fifth Avenue shoes in the coffee color in 2019 as among my first dress shoe purchases. Those shoes had Dainite rubber soles. I found over time that I prefer leather-soled dress shoes due to the classic sound they make when I walk in them. These shoes add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection that I own and wear. Overall, this is pair #69 of my Allen Edmonds shoes.

Barker cedar calf / blue suede oxfords Size UK 9, classic full brogue with suede pattern inserts. I thought these shoes looked cool, and waited for a sale which happened in early November. These shoes are designed and made in Northampton, England. Goodyear Welted construction. Full leather insole and lining. Calf leather with natural finish. Hand-stitched detailing. Full leather sole. These shoes look really cool with anything I wear with them.

Allen Edmonds Siena walnut shoes. This is a new style from Allen Edmonds, introduced in August 2022. These are Italian design dress medallion toe oxfords with a low profile in walnut. I bought them during the Allen Edmonds Rediscover America sale of October 2022. I ordered them for in-store pick up. Oh man, I shouldn't have done that, but survived with the purchase of "only" two pairs of new Allen Edmonds shoes. The Italian low profile of this shoe go well with the many fine dress suits I wear. They add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection that I own and wear. Overall, this is pair #65 of my Allen Edmonds shoes.

Allen Edmonds Siena shoes in burgundy. This is a new style from Allen Edmonds, introduced in August 2022. These are Italian design dress medallion toe oxfords with a low profile. I bought them during the Allen Edmonds Rediscover America sale of October 2022. The Italian low profile of this shoe go well with the many fine dress suits I wear. They add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection that I own and wear. Overall, this is pair #68 of my Allen Edmonds shoes.

Allen Edmonds Strand shoes in hickory. This color apparently was discontinued and I snatched them on a seconds sale. I enjoy the traditional look of the Strand, but these are for a dress-down look with denim jeans. They add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection that I own and wear. Overall, this is pair #67 of my Allen Edmonds shoes.

Allen Edmonds Park Avenue in walnut. I think the walnut color is hot, especially with blue suits. Among my first purchases of dress shoes, I bought a pair of these shoes in 2018. Over time, with wear, and with a little fun, the older pair got a little trashed. So when I visited an Allen Edmonds store to pick up a pair of Walnut Siena shoes, I couldn't resist and bought this pair too. I promise to keep them clean to wear with my suits. If I want to play, I have the first pair available (wink). They add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection that I own and wear. Overall, this is pair #66 of my Allen Edmonds shoes.

Charles Tyrwhitt Leather Oxford Shoes in Chestnut Brown. Size UK 9, This style of classic oxfords uses the finest calf leather and a Goodyear Welted construction for a breathable and durable finish. Inside, there is a filler on the sole which molds to the feet to ensure a supremely comfortable fit. Upper: leather. Lining: leather and textile. Leather sole with hard wearing rubber heel. Goodyear welted construction. These shoes look great with a navy pinstripe suit.

Allen Edmonds St. John Double Monk Strap in walnut. First pair of monk strap dress shoes I have gotten. I ordered them on the 2022 Allen Edmonds Rediscover America sale. These shoes go well with a blazer or dark wash denim jeans. They have leather soles which I prefer. They add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection and make my 64th pair of Allen Edmonds shoes -- half of my dress shoe collection! (Not fond of monk straps; only pair I will have.)

Paul Evans brown semi-brogued oxfords Paul Evans makes great footwear. This is another pair of the "Brando" semi-brogued classic oxfords in dark brown. I provided a review of their wingtip brothers to score a deep discount when I bought these shoes in early October, 2022. Crafted in Naples, Italy. They are made from full-grain Italian calfskin. They have a matching leather sole, black interior leather lining, and Blake construction. These shoes go well with nice looking blue, navy, or grey dress suits. These shoes look and feel quite solid.

Beckett Simonon Brent in tan. They have a medallion on the toe box, with punching detail along the throat. These shoes are made from full-grain calfskin leather sourced from a gold-rated tannery based in Arzignano, Italy. The shoes are made in Colombia, South America. Bought on a Memorial Day 2 pairs sale and received them in October. They go well with a suit or dark-wash denim jeans.

Allen Edmonds Strand in black with velvet inlays. What makes these shoes different is black velvet accents for a dressy design. I ordered them on the 2022 Allen Edmonds Rediscover America sale. I like black dress shoes with leather soles. They add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection, particularly the Strands in my Allen Edmonds Collection. This pair makes my 16th of the classic Strand style and the 64th pair overall of Allen Edmonds shoes.

Paul Evans black cap toe oxfords Paul Evans makes superb footwear and I have no sales resistance. This is a pair of the "Cagney II" classic cap toe oxfords. I saw a sexy ad for these shoes and had to have them. I found a great discount code to save big bucks when I bought these shoes in October, 2022. Crafted in Naples, Italy. They are made from full-grain Italian calfskin. They arrived with a brilliant mirror shine that got my attention real quick. Man, what stunning shoes! They have a matching leather sole, black interior leather lining, and Blake construction. These shoes go well with any suit in my wardrobe. These shoes look and feel quite solid; you can hear me walking in them with confidence.

Carrucci black wingtip oxfords. Bought on a 2-for-1 sale in late September. Can't have enough dressy black shoes, especially sexy wingtips. Mini-Dainite sole, elongated vamp, size 43 (Euro). Made in Italy. Quite a nice addition to my dress shoe collection for a great price.

Beckett Simonon Yates in black, classic old-style wingtip dress oxfords. I like wingtips with suits. These shoes are made from full-grain calfskin leather sourced from a gold-rated tannery based in Arzignano, Italy. The shoes are made in Colombia, South America. Bought on a Memorial Day 2 pairs sale. Delivered in October 2022.

Rancourt black cap toe oxfords Bought using expiring credits from Brooks Brothers in October, 2022. Size 10D. Rancourt & Co.'s classic dress Oxfords feature the finest hand-burnished 100% calfskin leather and a full cowhide lining. Watertight leather soles and leather heels with full rubber taps add exceptional durability along with waxed and braided cotton dress laces. Made in Lewiston, Maine. Can't have enough dressy black shoes to wear with my suits.

Mezlan black cap toe oxfords Bought on a 2-for-1 sale in late September. Can't have enough dressy black shoes. 9-iron tough smooth and slippery leather sole. Classic design goes very well with any suit in my wardrobe.

Meermin fully brogued wingtip oxfords  These traditional black wingtip oxfords are made by Meermin of Mallorca, Spain. Size 9 (European), handmade on the Hiro last. Made using the finest French boxcalf & finished with single leather closed channel soles. A beautiful full grain calf lining & thick vegetable tanned leather insoles. Upper leather Boxcalf. Tannery Du puy. Rubber sole. Goodyear Welted. These shoes go well with any suit in my wardrobe. They add to my ever-expanding dress shoe collection.

Allen Edmonds Fifth Avenue black This is a classic brogued cap toe oxford dress shoe. I ordered them in August 2022 on sale. I like black dress shoes and while I have a pair of these shoes with a Dainite sole, this pair has a leather sole which I prefer. They add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection, particularly the Fifth Avenues in my Allen Edmonds Collection. This pair makes my 12th of the Fifth Avenue style.

Allen Edmonds Park Avenue Burgundy This is a classic dress cap toe oxford. I ordered them in August 2022 from the F2 (seconds) lot. I like the color which goes very well with the many fine dress suits I wear. They add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection, particularly the dressy Park Avenues in my Allen Edmonds Collection. This pair makes my 14th of the Park Avenue style.

Paul Evans Havana Brown Semi-brogue Oxfords  Crafted in Naples, Italy. They are made from full-grain Italian calfskin. They have a matching leather sole, black interior leather lining, and Blake construction. These shoes go well with nice looking blue, navy, or grey dress suits. Wore them with a grey suit and they look really sharp! I especially like the design. I pre-ordered them in March 2022. They were delivered on August 9, 2022. These shoes add more class to my expanding dress shoe collection and my growing Paul Evans dress shoe lineup.

Allen Edmonds McTavish Coffee This is a classic old-style wingtip dress oxford that has a rubber lug sole. These shoes were a re-release of a classic Allen Edmonds shoe. I ordered them in May 2022 on the Allen Edmonds website from the F2 (seconds) listings. They add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection. They go well with a suit as well as regular denim jeans for the dressed-down look.

Paul Evans Brown Wingtip Oxfords  Crafted in Naples, Italy. They are made from full-grain Italian calfskin. They have a matching leather sole, black interior leather lining, and Blake construction. These shoes go well with nice looking blue, navy, or grey dress suits. Wore them with a grey suit and they look really sharp! I find wingtips especially sexy. I ordered them in August 2022 when I saw they were in stock, and got a good discount for providing a review of another pair of Paul Evans shoes. These shoes add more class to my expanding dress shoe collection and my growing Paul Evans dress shoe lineup.

Allen Edmonds Siena black. This is a new style introduced in August 2022. These are Italian design dress cap toe oxfords with a low profile in classic black. I ordered them in August 2022 as soon as they became available. Black dress shoes are classy and the Italian low profile of this shoe goes well with the many fine dress suits I wear. They add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection that I own and wear. Overall, this is pair #61 of my Allen Edmonds shoes.

Meermin fully brogued cap toe oxfords  These oxfords are made by Meermin of Mallorca, Spain. They are fully brogued along the vamp, heel, and foot opening & tongue. They are made with full grain burnishable French calf leather from La Tannerie d'Annonay and are finished with single leather closed channel soles. They are made on the OLFE last featuring a sleek & assymetrical shape, featuring a low instep & a low profile, almond shaped toe. Made with full grain calf lining and thick vegetable tanned leather insoles. Goodyear Welted. Upper leather boxcalf. These shoes go especially well with a blue dress suit. They add to my ever-expanding dress shoe collection.

Allen Edmonds Park Avenue in "Bordeaux". This is the dressiest shoe in the Allen Edmonds lineup. I bought them because the color "Bordeaux" was the only color of Park Avenues that I do not have. The color is similar to oxblood, but less red and more brown. The color is quite stunning with a grey suit. I ordered them in May 2022 when I noticed they were on sale. They add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection.

Meermin Cap Toe Oxfords  These oxfords are made by Meermin of Mallorca, Spain. They are made with full grain burnishable French calf leather from La Tannerie d'Annonay and are finished with single leather closed channel soles. They are made on the ROIS last featuring an almond-toed last shape, narrow waist and a slightly higher instep. Made with full grain calf lining and thick vegetable tanned leather insoles. Goodyear Welted. Upper leather boxcalf. These shoes really "pop" with a navy pinstripe dress suit. They add to my ever-expanding dress shoe collection.

Allen Edmonds McTavish Walnut This is a classic old-style wingtip dress oxford shoe that has a rubber lug sole. These shoes were a re-release of a classic Allen Edmonds shoe. I ordered them in April 2022 on the Allen Edmonds Anniversary Sale. They add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection. I like how comfortable the soles are. I wear them "dressed down" with denim jeans instead of a suit. These are not dress-up shoes.

Allen Edmonds Strand Black with lug sole This shoe is a classic oxford with broguing that have a big lug sole. I especially like the lug sole and wear them dressed down with jeans. I ordered them in April 2022 on the Allen Edmonds Anniversary Sale. They add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection.

Allen Edmonds Park Avenue Chili with lug sole This is a classic dress oxford that has a big lug sole. I especially like the lug sole and wear them dressed down with jeans. I ordered them in April 2022 on the Allen Edmonds Anniversary Sale. They add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection.

Meermin fully brogued cap toe oxfords  These wholecut oxfords are made by Meermin of Mallorca, Spain. The color is burgundy, size 9 (European), handmade on the MARK last featuring a slightly longer shape & a UK E medium fitting. Made using the finest French boxcalf & finished with single leather closed channel soles. A beautiful full grain calf lining & thick vegetable tanned leather insoles. Goodyear Welted. Upper leather Boxcalf. Tannery Du puy. Sole Single leather. Goodyear Welted. These shoes go well with a nice dress suit. They add to my ever-expanding dress shoe collection.

Barker "Padstow" Dark Brown Full Brogue Wingtip Oxfords  This dress shoe is a classic Oxford brogue with a wingtip design. Size 9 (European), this shoe is made on the 29 last from premium calf leather with a polished finish on a single leather sole. Designed and Made in Earls Barton, Northampton, UK. Goodyear welted construction. Premium calf leather, single leather sole, full leather insole and lining, Last 29 / F Fitting. These shoes go well with nice looking blue or navy dress suits. I especially like the wingtip design. Ordered them in February 2022 to add to my 2022 dress shoe collection. This pair makes 100 of the dress shoes in my collection.

Paul Evans Oxblood Semi-brogue Oxfords  Crafted in Naples, Italy. They are made from full-grain Italian calfskin. They have a matching leather sole, black interior leather lining, and Blake construction. These shoes go well with nice looking blue or navy dress suits. I especially like the design. Ordered them in February 2022 to add to my 2022 dress shoe collection. These shoes add more class to my expanding dress shoe collection and my growing Paul Evans dress shoe lineup.

Paul Evans Tobacco Semi-brogue Oxfords  Crafted in Naples, Italy. They are made from full-grain Italian calfskin. They have a matching leather sole, black interior leather lining, and Blake construction. These shoes go well with nice looking blue or navy dress suits. I especially like the color. Ordered them in January 2022 to begin my 2022 dress shoe collection additions. These shoes look and feel great. These shoes add more class to my expanding dress shoe collection and my growing Paul Evans dress shoe lineup.