Heschung at Trunk

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—01. Genet Boot in Oak.

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The UK-based shop Trunk has just received a range of styles from the French shoemaker Heschung. There are options for all occasions in brown and black smooth leathers, and suede versions of the Genet chukka boot in three different colours. The construction is first-rate and every pair is Norwegian welted and leather lined, making them an ideal choice for the season ahead.

—Available from Trunk Clothiers

Saturdays Surf NYC Fall ’15 Lookbook

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—01. Malmo Trench Coat.

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The latest Saturdays lookbook is now up on their website, featuring a selection of Fall '15 items, many of which are already available online and in-store. Shot against a neutral backdrop with simple styling throughout, the brand's modern take on wearable staples does all the talking.

—Saturdays Surf NYC

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star '70 Stussy Tom Tom

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—01. Directed by Liam MacRae.

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As part of their ongoing 35th anniversary celebrations, Stussy have worked with Converse on two pairs of 1970s Chuck Taylor All Stars, both of which use the California brand's iconic Tom Tom pattern as their base. To mark the release of these special edition models, Liam MacRae shot this short video piece in Malibu, featuring a local steel pan drummer, as the sun set over the Pacific.

—Available from Stussy

J.M. Weston Suede Derby Shoes

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—01. Goodyear welted.

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The list of long-established footwear companies making incredibly well-built shoes in Europe is so overwhelming, that choosing between the options is a daunting prospect. While it seems like the majority are concentrated in the UK and Italy, there are also a handful of great brands based in France. One such outfit is the Anglo-sounding J.M. Weston, and this suede derby model exhibits expert craftsmanship alongside no-frills styling. With simplicity at its core, the classic lace-up stands as one of the best looking and seemingly under the radar luxury shoes I’ve seen in a long time.

—Available from Mr Porter

Dime Vans Slip-On Pro

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—01. Banana stompers.

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Tomorrow in Montreal’s Plateau neighbourhood Dime will open a pop-up shop in collaboration with Vans to celebrate the release of their Slip-On Pro model. It's the first time the two brands have worked together, and Dime's first foray into footwear. Featuring UltraCush HD Cushioning, Pro Vulc Lite construction and DURACAP reinforcements, the shoe itself is made for performance, but its pared-back aesthetic is sure to be a success on and off the grip tape.

—Available from Dime

Spalwart Special Mid

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—01. Cotton canvas and rubber.

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There is such an abundance of white canvas sneakers available that unless you’re absolutely committed to wearing one style, choosing between them is very difficult. I've seen an array of Spalwart footwear as the brand's profile has risen over the last few seasons, but I don’t often come across this straightforward monochromatic mid model. Now that they’re firmly in my mind, it would be hard for me to consider other options as this pair offers everything one might want, right down to being produced with the original 1950s moulds and machinery.

—Available from DSMNY

Adidas Originals Superstar 80s PK

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—01. A Consortium release.

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Utilizing one of the brand's biggest fabrication breakthroughs in recent years, the Superstar 80s model gets a Primeknit treatment this summer. Released in both black and white colourways, the modernized version of this Adidas icon is lightweight, breathable, and has an added sleekness compared to the original.

—Available from Livestock

Red Wing Heritage Style No. 9197: 6-Inch Postman

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—01. Black Chaparral leather.

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This newly designed style based on Red Wing's ever-popular Postman Oxford has just been released at a handful of retailers. Favoured by mail carriers and policemen for its comfort and durability, the original 101 model debuted in 1954 and went on to become one of the best selling shoes in the brand's history. The 9197 takes this reference and applies it to a 6-inch boot. The cushion crepe wedge sole and goodyear welt construction are retained, but the added ankle coverage makes for a unique take on a time-tested Red Wing classic.

—Red Wing Heritage