Canons bespoke oxfords: Review

August 25th 2025

I covered the English bespoke shoemaker Canons a while ago , explaining their evolution from the team that was Foster & Son on Jermyn Street, and promising to review the brown-suede oxfords they made for me. Well they’re ready, I&rsqu...

Canons bespoke oxfords: Review

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Yes I do, looking forward to them!...

ShoesAugust 25th 2025

Canons bespoke: How Foster’s has been reimagined ...

June 11th 2025

Canons, the bespoke shoemakers in north London, is one of the most exciting recent developments in bespoke menswear. Simon Bolzoni (above) and his team have created a modern, efficient, and also now quite large operation that has grown despite littl...

Canons bespoke: How Foster’s has been reimagined ...

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As ever I feel duty bound to say that while that is helpful, it's often not everything. Factories can make to different levels for different brands (eg adding a bevelled waist, a different type of insole etc etc)...

ShoesJune 11th 2025

Wythe, Bally, P Johnson: A/W 2023 highlights 

November 3rd 2023

Some old, some new in this year’s round-up of Autumn/Winter products. These articles are a nice way to mention brands on the edge of our radar (Bally) as well as to discuss new releases from favourites that wouldn’t otherwise get a full ...

Wythe, Bally, P Johnson: A/W 2023 highlights 

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Yes. Trees make less of a difference, but I still would if they were worn regularly. Worth a brush down after wear just like suede as well...

Casual clothing - DenimNovember 3rd 2023