Eyelets

One of the reasons I believe duffel/toggle coats and fireman/cameraman coats are so popular is due to their unique closure hardware.  When it comes to spending a lot on clothes I guess the devil is in the details.  In the same vein as the aforementioned coats, there are some cool shoes coming out this S/S that utilize this very same concept.  Stalwart designers and brands, such as Mark McNairy and Yuketen, are releasing shoes that expand on the traditional eyelet and lacing systems you see on most shoes.  Being that I'm not the biggest fan of other unique kicks I am pretty stoked that some folks out there are rethinking how we tie our shoes (at the very least how these elements look).  Details like these make an interesting argument, either for or against depending on your point of view, in regards to utilitarianism.  For now I'll just stick with "super cool".

 

-L.A.S

[Editor's Note: Seeing all this unconventional eyelets/lacing has me thinking of these when they first came out.  I guess it's just my inner hooligan.]

Lusting After: Yuketen Maine Guide Boot

I had finally done it.  I was over the Yuketen Maine Guide Boot.  My thoughts had been suppressed and I was finally cured.  Then I saw this post right before I left my apartment for work, and it all came flooding back.  I'm in no position to spend 500 or so greenbacks on anything, let alone boots, especially with holiday shopping for OTHERS right around the corner. 

Vibram sole, goodyear welt construction and a moc toe come together to stop all you Red Wing-ers dead in your tracks.  While these may not be for everyone, and that's totally understandable, I just couldn't leave them out of a "lusting after" post.  The eternal "want vs. need" debate rages on and on and on...Maybe one of you guys will get a pair (has a pair) and send some pictures my way.  Maybe I should just take the plunge and give in.  Maybe I should stop typing this post before this gets any more out of hand.  If it's any interest to you, they are almost sold out at Opening Ceremony and making you, at least consider, selling your first born on eBay courtesy of The Bureau.

-L.A.S