Thorocraft 2013 Spring Footwear Collection

Thorocraft is a California-based brand founded in 2009, known for pairing modern technology and rebellious, bold style with classic footwear silhouettes. New for Spring 2013 is the Mercer Shoe — an oxford that features camo uppers, a laser-cut ventilation pattern, and combination sole — along with the Ross Shoe, with its full-grain hand-woven leather uppers and EVA/foam soles. The uppers are finished off with a pigskin inner lining and a raw, undyed Vachetta leather heel detail and each shoe should be breathable and lightweight — yet durable — enough for all your spring walking needs.

Woolrich Woolen Mills Cap Toe Boots

Mark McNairy influence on the Woolrich Woolen Mills collection spreads beyond the garments. Known for his footwear creations, McNairy delivers over two excellent boot looks as part of the WWM Fall/Winter 2012 collection. Featuring pebbled leather in brown or black, the cap toe boots provide comfort and ride day to day wear. Clearly fashion focused, the Woolrich Woolen Mills boots are built in the spirit of rugged blue collar living with the attention to details that make them standouts in the city streets. CONTEXT has both, available now, in brown and black colorways.

Converse Motorcycle Jacket Hi - Wheat Shoes - Kith NYC

A wheat leather upper uses the classic Chuck shape but departs from the norm using aggressive patchwork and zig zag stitching. A white midsole furthers the theme with an open silver zipper along the eyelets pulling it all together. Buy them Here

Common Projects Work Boot Brown

If you’re looking to invest in a pair of finely made boots, look no further than the new work boot from Common Projects, made of 100% premium leather. It has wool lining and a wedge rubber sole on a stormwelt construction with metal eyelets and tone on tone laces. The shoe was made in Italy and is available for $550. There’s even an added bonus if you’re from outside of Europe, with 20% of the total amount of the price being deducted from the total when you select your country at checkout. Get your work boot brown at the Tres Bien Shop.      

Footwear I Like: PRADA Levitate Wingtips

Now, I've seen most of the comments on these shoes, but i have to disagree with most of them. I think these shoes look awesome! I've always been a fan of the mix of classic style with a futuristic look to it. These are something i can definitely wear on my feet. Lets face it, how often do you see this? Unique.  This shoes features a transparent sole and a statement-making wingtip shoe clad in a burnished leather with the "Tobacco" Color. Leather upper and lining/rubber and synthetic sole.

Alden Beige Wedge Derby

For Fall 2012, the venerable New England shoemakers at Alden have released an instant classic in the Beige Wedge Derby. Known for their hefty, substantial footwear constructed in an array of leathers ranging from cordovan to Horween Chromexcel, Alden has crafted these derbies this time in a muted blonde suede with a lightweight wedge sole. Lined in soft calfskin, with vegetable-tanned insoles, waxed laces, and hidden brass eyelets, these fall-appropriate shoes do retain the familiar Goodyear welt and build quality for which the label is known. The Alden Beige Wedge Derby is available now from the Nitty Gritty Store.

Rancourt & Co. x Taylor Stitch - Boat and Moc Shoes

Working alongside Kyle Rancourt of Rancourt & Co., Taylor Stitch create a small collection of boat shoes and moccasins for Summer. All hand-sewn in Maine from that ever popular Horween leather, Taylor Stitch describe “Rancourt & Co. expressly for Taylor Stitch is a particularly special collaboration for us because of the shared ethos of our two companies. We both eschew throw away culture, manufacturing only the highest quality products in exclusively domestic factories.” Find them here.

Mark McNairy Camouflage Canvas Desert Boots

Exhibiting Mark McNairy‘s refreshingly signature take on classic footwear silhouettes is this new Canvas Camouflage Desert Boot from the designer’s namesake collection. Made in England, this take on the timeless chukka sees a camouflage-printed canvas upper with leather lining and a crepe rubber sole. The Mark McNairy Camouflage Canvas Desert Boot is now in-stock at MR PORTER for $410 USD.

Filson x Wolverine 2012 Fall Collection

A uniquely American story involving Filson and Wolverine is at the heart of this two-boot capsule come Fall 2012. Both brands have shared a common interest in high-quality, outdoor-ready footwear and apparel spanning over 200 years of cumulative experience. This undoubtedly serves as an underlying theme for the capsule. The range includes the 6-inch Emerson boot and the 8-inch Rowan boot, both of which bring in a third American party in Horween to provide the leather uppers and accentuate Filson fabrics. The Goodyear-welted construction is an expected part of the package and provides a long-term solution as the soles wear with use. The collection will hit select stockists of Wolverine 1000 Mile.

New Balance SEAL 999 & ARC’TERYX SEAL Squamish Jacket

CONCEPTS of Massachusetts put together this impressive kit soon to be released. The New Balance 999 takes inspiration from the OTB Abyss II boot used by U.S. Navy SEALs, a tough shoe comprised of ballistic mesh, stain-resistant suede alongside a striking topographic design on the interior. The Arc’teryx SEAL Squamish jacket is just beautiful, a blue/gray colourway with CONCEPTS branding, constructed of wind and water resistant Luminara fabric. Look out for this on Saturday, August 4.