My latest article in the Financial Times, on luxury hiking boots, was published this weekend.
If you’re interested, the post can be found here.
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Last reply was 12/12/2013
Cheers Mark, and pleased you find that archive of this series useful. Do also look at the other sections of the 'Style' section of the website, in the menu above. Including the Lookbook if you haven't seen that
Both chic and bold: How to dress like Angel Ramos
Read the commentsI spied their shop several months ago and stood in awe at the shop fit out and clothes. It all looks lovely and, as i suspected, it looks expensive. I liked the unusualness of the design - very 'south of France' etc!
The Adret store: Full-blown beauty
Read the commentsI don't think it's useful to draw up such simple rules. Instead, just keep in your mind that split toes are casual, so they need casual tailoring!
If you only had five shoes: A capsule collection
Read the commentsInteresting to see non-flapped pockets on these old DB overcoats
Benson & Clegg bespoke – and George VI’s monkey jacket
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This, especially the LV boots, is more conspicuous consumption than permanent style. As an Englishman I thoroughly disapprove.
No you’re right, the FT pieces aren’t really Permanent Style. They want fashion and trend pieces, unlike the HTSI columns.
Perhaps I’ll leave those out in future
Simon,
There’s also a french company called Heschung that makes fantastic boots. I have a pair of ginkgos which is one of the company’s classics and a fabulous boot that’s works well in the city and for a country walk.. The two other models of choice for me are the zermatt,which is fully shearling lined, and the puccini. The leather is incredible which ages beautifully and the design is outstanding.
Scott Fisher
Please print this disclaimer: Do NOT NOT Not use any of these boots for actual backpacking or “hill walking”. Go to a genuine outdoor outfitter for real boots. The boots shown are fashion statements only, and serious use may result in injury.