During this election cycle in the USA, I have begun to believe that maybe machine singularity won’t be so bad after all. I am ready for robot masters to rule me. Sure Judgement Day in the Terminator movies didn’t look so awesome but what if it isn’t that bad? What if Stephen Hawking is wrong? … Continue reading Florsheim Royal Imperial Stratford 96609 and 97606
I admit it. I have been playing Pokemon Go. Its addicting. I am done with it now. I think. You get sucked into collecting wild Pokemon. With everyone else at the park. “Hey, a Poliwog!”. The problem with the game is that there is really no end to the game. Its endless. Like Mindcraft. Which … Continue reading Florsheim 31836 Kenmoor
“Happy Prime Day”. I said that a number of times today to various people I know. “Prime Day”, of course, is Amazon’s made-up shopping holiday. Which is genius in many ways. I tried to ignore it and resisted reading all the emails they sent me this past week leading up to the day. But I … Continue reading Bostonian Crown Windsor Shell Cordovan 23319
Have I mentioned that I like long wings? No? Well, I like long wings. And I like lists. Lists help me organize information. And this list of Florsheim long wings should help you as well. For this list, I focused solely on Made in USA long wings manufactured during the Cold War era and made … Continue reading Florsheim Long Wing Models
I am a recent Instagram’r. My feed is about shoes. Yes, surprising. I had some bias against Instagram because it was selfie central but I have bought in now. And other shoe enthusiasts have bought in as well. Below is a list of some of the people and shops I follow. europeanblend_noswbox Instagram feed is … Continue reading Instagram Vintage Shoe Feeds
There have been a few occasions when I open a mailing box and my first thought is “gross”. This was one of those times. These were the state of the shoes when I received them. Sometimes underneath the dirt and grim is a good pair of shoes. And sometimes not. But in this case, the … Continue reading Allen Edmonds MacNeil Shell Cordovan 9187 Restore
Here are a few books I read recently. Yes, I read. I work, read, and try to buy your dad’s or granddad’s shoes. SELL THEM TO ME. My first review is of “F–k Ivy and Everything Else” by Mark McNairy. Mr. McNairy is fashion designer (maker) and known for a couple thing: his blending of … Continue reading Reading List
While we in the USA all obsess (and riot), about who will be the next President (Game of Thrones can barely compete with Trump/Clinton/Sanders), I am keeping myself focused on an even more important topic – vintage men’s shoes. I recently acquired a pair of Freeman shoes from (surprise) eBay. It’s my first pair manufactured … Continue reading Freeman Bootmaker Guild Long Wing Blucher
The Florsheim Imperial Kenmoor 93605 is the most sought after vintage Florsheim shoe on eBay. The Imperial was one of the best American made shoes in its day and this model’s Shell Cordovan leather was a step up from the more common calfskin Imperials. The shoe has the classic “gunboat” long wing style that was … Continue reading Florsheim Imperial 93605 eBay Guide
It’s time to make this blog GREAT AGAIN. Donald: Melania, I need my Allen Edmonds Park Avenues. The black shoes Melania: Of course they are. Except for my soles. Donald: No, my shoes Melania: You do not have Louboutin Donald: Nevermind. Paul Ryan. He is so IRRELEVANT. He can’t stop us from making America GREAT … Continue reading French Shriner Collegians Restore
