12 pairs of good shoes will give you enough range for most occasions and will help you establish your foundation (sorry about that). But how much do you know about leather, construction, design and the skills of shoemakers in the market to make the right choice? One way (and of course AskOkey encourages this) is to go bespoke, but even if you are buying ready made shoes you need some knowledge to avoid buying shoes that end up on the cupboard floor. Okey goes through each of the 12 pairs of shoes in the capsule wardrobe and explains colours, styles, weight, fit, soles and details such as open or closed laces. Next time you are at a shoe shop, refer to Okey’s wisdom and do not forget that shoes cannot do the job alone. They need trousers and jackets (ideally from AskOkey).
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Edward Green produces ready made shoes to the most exacting specifications. If you want, or need to go bespoke, St Crispin’s of Vienna comes highly recommended.
Edward Green – https://www.edwardgreen.com
St Crispin’s – https://www.saintcrispins.com