TLB Artista shoes: Review

August 17th 2020

Spanish shoemaker TLB sent me these ‘Artista’ suede oxfords to try, following my mention of them in our round-up of cheaper shoe brands last month. I have to say, I was immediately impressed. Not necessarily compared to the top-end shoe...

TLB Artista shoes: Review

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Just to add my experience. I have three pairs of TLB Artista shoes (oxfords, derbys and the loafers [in black, which I use with suits in summer]). The TLB Artista loafers are pretty formal (long-shape). So I would not ne...

ShoesAugust 17th 2020

What are the best cheaper shoe brands?

June 29th 2020

*UPDATE: Carmina say they do not use plastic heel stiffeners. Jesper's information was based on information by two Carmina retailers. That point has been removed until it can be proved either way. Last month, Swedish shoe brand Myrqvist (above) sen...

What are the best cheaper shoe brands?

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Hi Taka, Well, I would't worry too much about it. Crocketts is good, particularly handgrade, and if those shoes are well looked after and polished, they'd be a compliment to any bespoke. My other advice would be to try t...

ShoesJune 29th 2020