Tricker's Handsewn Darby for Peggs & Son

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This season Peggs & Son have collaborated with Tricker’s to produce what seems to be the perfect winter shoe. While commando soles are commonly used by the Northampton-based shoemaker and do suit wet climes, the Dainite option employed here offers equally good traction with a lower profile. This gives the shoe a clean and simple look, while the Y-tip construction and contrast white stitching add some embellishment to a very functional piece of footwear.

—Available from Peggs & Son

Black Friday Sale: 50% Off

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November 27 – 30, 2015

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Starting today and running until the end of the day on Monday, we're having a small Black Friday sale on all publications and accessories, as well as some deadstock footwear we recently found hidden away. Pick up items from Viberg, Haco Schuh, Yuketen, Whitehouse Cox, Sassafras and Tricker's at 50% off while stocks last.

—Inventory Black Friday Sale

Sasquatchfabrix. High-Cut Slip-On

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—01. Cotton canvas upper.
—02. Elastic forefoot band.

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These intriguing monochromatic slip-ons by Sasquatchfabrix. feel like prison issue Chuck Taylors, and that juxtaposition is precisely their charm. The laceless high-tops feature an elastic strap to hold your foot securely in place, giving an otherwise simple silhouette a distinctive look of its own.  

—Available from Haven

Jil Sander Maremma Derby

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—01. Black calfskin.

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I don't usually think of footwear when it comes to Jil Sander, but this season the label have produced a handful of interesting styles, including the Maremma Derby. The small heel combined with the outer layer around the base of the upper give the Italian-made shoe a unique yet casual look, that feels quite versatile.

—Available from Totokaelo

Several AW15 Lookbook

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—01. Brotton Coat.
—02. Lorne Donkey Jacket.

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Captured by Chris Kontos, the Autumn-Winter '15 lookbook from British menswear brand Several highlights a selection of key pieces, alongside footwear by Paraboot and Dr. Martens. This season's offering is inspired by Chris Killip's Skinningrove, a photographic study of life in a North Yorkshire fishing village during the 1980s. With an emphasis on classic silhouettes and utilitarian fabrics, the collection is now available from Several, as well as select retailers including Selfridges, I.T, Edifice and Mr Porter.

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Tod's Panelled Suede and Canvas Sneakers

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Luxury Italian brand Tod's are well-known for their driving shoes, but I have never been particularly fond of the style. This model, however, caused me to do a double take, scrolling back to look more closely at the neutral runners I had just seen. Just about perfect in every way, from their use of top-notch materials to statement-free construction, they represent a refined choice that flies appealingly under the radar.

—Available from Mr Porter

Alden One Piece Slip-on

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The Japanese shop Doo-Bop has worked with longstanding US footwear specialists Alden, to produce an exclusive pared down slip-on. Cut from a single piece of supple cowhide, this unique model would be a great choice for anyone searching for a loafer style devoid of tassels, penny detailing and other classic attributes. For me the beauty of this shoe resides in its no-nonsense design, as I often find these other bells and whistles too traditional, or else a little superfluous. 

—Available from Doo-Bop

MHL Heavy Leather Monkey Boots

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—01. Handmade soft suspension sole.

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Margaret Howell does an outstanding job of championing the most storied companies from the United Kingdom and these monkey boots, made by Solovair, are a prime example. The British firm, founded 1881, famously handled the production of Dr. Martens for 35 years and still manufactures footwear in Northamptonshire.

—Available from Nitty Gritty