Articles

Guides, insights and notes from the Brogue shop in Geneva. Our articles cover the materials, construction and styles behind classic men’s footwear, from the differences between an Oxford and a Derby to how full grain leather ages over time. You will also find care advice drawn from our master cobbler’s restoration work, along with trends and news from across the industry. Each piece is researched and written to help you choose, wear and look after your shoes with confidence.

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Are Goodyear welted shoes worth it?
|Byron Napier
An honest answer from our shop in Geneva: what the welt does, what it costs over the life of a shoe, and when another construction makes more sense. Read more...