Do you struggle daily to find a good brand for men’s shoes? Be it formal, casual, athletic, or leisure- there’s an ocean of brands out there for you.

Versatile Range Of Shoes For Every Occasion “You can wear anything as long as you put a nice pair of shoes with it.” Merkmak Shoes has been a household brand in the formal and outdoor shoe industries for almost a decade. We create superb handcrafted leather brogues, moccasins, Oxford shoes, and all major dress and formal […]

Being one of the determining elements of the quality of a pair of shoes it is normal to look into the manufacture of leather. Obviously it is not the only one, of course. But without good leather, even with all the goodwill in the world, your shoes will not last very long. As much as […]

We agree you have not planned to wear flip-flops for “the happiest day of your life”, No? So much the better! Whether you have already chosen your wedding suit or not, there is always time to select a beautiful pair of waxed shoes, in quality leather, with a magnificent shape. You will tell me that […]

Have you just bought your beautiful shoes and are you already thinking about the best way to protect them? This is completely normal and even recommended. Indeed, all professionals will tell you: prevention is better than cure. Thus, regular maintenance is essential to lengthen the life of your shoes. However, wear and tear awaits and […]

While 2020 is now well established, we have not yet wondered which sneakers we will wear this year. No need for a crystal ball to become, you just have to be attentive to what is happening on the podiums and in the shop windows of the signs. I had the idea for this article by […]

As we recently commented, there are 6 forms of men’s shoes (brogue, derby, moccasin, buckle, sneaker, and ankle boots). To these forms of shoes, the toes can also be differentiated. Indeed, 4 specific tips are present on the Finsbury ranges: one-cut, straight, golf as well as floral. THE “ONE-CUT” OR PLAIN TIP The plain toe […]

Glossy or Polido leather (also called “rectified skin”), is a waterproof leather, covered with varnish giving a shiny side to the leather. This type of leather requires very little maintenance. Indeed, this leather no longer having the pores (grain) of standard leather, shoe polish, or any other cleaning product, cannot penetrate the leather. A simple […]

Velvet calf or more commonly known as suede is the part of the leather on the flesh side. This type of skin is very simple to maintain and robust. Obviously, suede calf leather does not require waxing or creaming. For optimal maintenance of a suede pair, you will need a brass brush and an aerosol […]

Let’s finish discovering what’s new this winter with the arrival of a brand new leather at J&D. No new forms or new sponsorships today. These are 7 models that you have already seen: Blake Rapid stitched chukka Blake Rapid stitched Brogue V2 derby Norwegian-stitched long-wing Norwegian Sewn Hunting Derby City Boots V2 sewn, Goodyear Norwegian […]