Suede Shoes trancend Season

Hello again! Today we'll be talking about suede shoes. These used to be referred to as "reverse-calf", which means pretty much what it sounds like: calf leather turned around backwards. Today we call it suede, which sounds oh so much nicer.

The break away from polished leather being the only acceptable measure of shoe decorum in the United States occurred in 1924 during the International Polo matches at Long Island's Meadowbrook Country Club, worn by the beloved rule-breaker, the Prince of Wales.

After much hesitation from retailers and style scouts, not to mention ridicule, fashion arbiters pushed the shoe and by 1932, no well-dressed Brit could finish off a wardrobe without a pair of suede brogues.

The versatility of a suede shoe reigns supreme, being perfectly suited for lighter-shade spring attire and the texture being perfectly complimentary to heavier worsted wool and flannel suits during the winter. Go out and grab yourself a pair!

Cheers,

Paul