August 2026

THE SHOE BUFF

Men's Contemporary Shoes, Boots, and Sneakers

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Benjamin Zekavica

Visvim
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Visvim

Visvim is a Japanese label founded by former Burton designer, Hiroki Nakamura. Visvim is a creative brand, bringing new ideas and quality…

July 16, 2010

Supra Footwear
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Supra Footwear

Supra Footwear was founded by long time skate and lifestyle fanatic Angel Cabada in 2006. Envisioning a grown-up skate label, Cabada created…

Ronnie Fieg
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Ronnie Fieg

Ronnie Fieg is continuously pushing his passion for sneakers to new heights. Born and raised in Queens, New York, Ronnie Feig has…

Ransom
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Ransom

Ransom is a Toronto based brand founded by Canadian streetwear guru Matt George in 2005. Ransom delivers clean, functional, and utilitarian pieces…

Quoddy
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Quoddy

Quoddy has been hand sewing shoes in Maine since 1909. Founded by Harry Smith Shorey, the tradition of quality New England craftsmanship…

Mark McNairy
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Mark McNairy

Mark McNairy is an American designer rooted in the traditions of the American Ivy League. As a former designer for J.Press, McNairy’s…

Loake
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Loake

Loake is a family tradition of quality English shoemaking since 1880. Best known for its intricate Goodyear Welted shoes, expect the highest…

Grenson
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Grenson

Grenson is a brand deeply rooted in their heritage, and has existed as England’s master shoemakers since 1866. Founded by William Gree,…

George Cox
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George Cox

George Cox upholds the traditions of fine English footwear straight out of Northampton, England, since 1906. With an emphasis on durability and…

Generic Surplus
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Generic Surplus

Generic Surplus roots its philosophical existence to 1997, when founders Brandon Day and Kevin Carney conceptualized a “Newdult”, tired of flashy street…

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