October 2026

THE SHOE BUFF

Men's Contemporary Shoes, Boots, and Sneakers

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Benjamin Zekavica

Gourmet ‘The 28’
News

Gourmet ‘The 28’

Gourmet The 28: historical design context and practical fit, condition and mixed-material care checks for an older pair.

October 14, 2026

Viberg Scout Boot
News

Viberg Scout Boot

The 2010 Viberg Scout Boot archive: historical release context and practical fit, condition and mixed-material care questions.

Nike SB Stefan Janoski Premium
Sneakers

Nike SB Stefan Janoski Premium

Nike is no stranger to creating classics, & these SB Stefan Janoski Premium’s quickly rose to that status when they premiered in…

September 23, 2011

Maison Martin Margiela Wood Effect Shoe
News

Maison Martin Margiela Wood Effect Shoe

Maison Martin Margiela continues to defy expectations and blow minds with this wood effect shoe. A laceless oxford, the brown leather of…

January 26, 2011

Diesel Builder Boots
Shoes

Diesel Builder Boots

Let’s take a look at these Builder boots from Diesel. Inspired by the trends of the moment, and by the work boots…

December 25, 2010

Nike Air Pegasus ’89
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Nike Air Pegasus ’89

Nike digs deep for the Air Pegasus ’89, a throwback sneaker featuring a remarkable grey, orange and red coloration pattern. A classic…

Salvatore Ferragamo ‘Torrent’ Oxford
Shoes

Salvatore Ferragamo ‘Torrent’ Oxford

Salvatore Ferragamo pulls all the stops out for the Torrent, a rich shortwing oxford in brown leather. Made in Italy, with calfskin…

December 24, 2010

Loake Valet Box
Accesories

Loake Valet Box

A true gentleman cares for his country, his culture, his family, his friends, his clothes, and his shoes. Not necessarily in that…

December 23, 2010

Tommy Hilfiger Freedom Boot
Boots

Tommy Hilfiger Freedom Boot

Tommy Hilfiger crafts the Freedom boot, a boot as classically American in style as apple pie and baseball. A fine desert boot…

H by Hudson Buckley Boot
Boots

H by Hudson Buckley Boot

H by Hudson drops the Buckley boot, a stylish black leather boot. A strap boot with an ashy black leather upper, the…

December 22, 2010

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