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THE SHOE BUFF

Men's Contemporary Shoes, Boots, and Sneakers

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Krupa Nanda

SASQUATCHfabrix Plain Toes
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SASQUATCHfabrix Plain Toes

SASQUATCHfabrix has given us the most lovely and simple buck. The supple, buttery color of the suede, perfectly white outsole, and sleek…

October 26, 2009

The New Barletta Cordones from TOMS
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The New Barletta Cordones from TOMS

TOMS new “Barletta Cordone” is a play on a sneaker with:  no laces, a wool upper, and a lightweight rubber outsole.  These…

Nike’s Blazer Mid 09 ND Granite
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Nike’s Blazer Mid 09 ND Granite

Nike has stunned us again with a mid-top shoe, but this time they’ve given us a twist. The stitching up front is…

October 23, 2009

Alife Gives Us “Chuck”
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Alife Gives Us “Chuck”

Alife’s new shoe, “Chuck”, is a “dress” sneaker that has been in brown and black. This newest color set is blue, red,…

Converse’s Chuck Taylor Padded Collar
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Converse’s Chuck Taylor Padded Collar

As Converse keeps us on our toes and makes the All-Star into the most versatile shoe in the industry they’ve unleashed yet…

Timberland’s White Mountaineering Boot
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Timberland’s White Mountaineering Boot

White Mountaineering and Timberland have joined forces for a strong and rugged 7-eye hiker. The firm white outsole is perfect for tackling…

October 21, 2009

Nike’s SB Zoom Bruin Now Available!
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Nike’s SB Zoom Bruin Now Available!

Nike has added a new shoe to its SB collection…the Zoom Bruin.  The Zoom Bruin is a throwback to “old school” Basketball…

Neil Barrett Spring/Summer 2010 Shoes
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Neil Barrett Spring/Summer 2010 Shoes

“Artisan Bonding” is the footwear collection from Neil Barrett for Spring/Summer of 2010.  They’ve made lots of plays on classic looks and…

Mark Ronson and Gucci’s “Icon” Temporary Shoe Collection
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Mark Ronson and Gucci’s “Icon” Temporary Shoe Collection

Mark Ronson has teamed up with Gucci to produce a temporary shoe collection that is almost a boat shoe in the form…

October 20, 2009

Raf Simons and Doc Marten’s Metallic 8 Loop Boot
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Raf Simons and Doc Marten’s Metallic 8 Loop Boot

Raf Simons and Doc Marten’s have teamed up to produce a 8-eye “space age” metallic boot. The trademark Doc Marten’s rubber outsole…

October 19, 2009

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