Tretorn + Sid Mashburn Nylite Wool

A limited edition sneaker made in collaboration with Atlanta-based menswear retailer

If the recent resurgence of the adidas Stan Smith has taught us nothing else, it’s that there is more to the casual sneaker world than just a crisp pair of Vans Authentics. Just in time to hammer home that reminder is the newly released Nylite wool tennis shoe from Swedish footwear brand Tretorn. Designed in collaboration with Atlanta-based menswear retailer Sid Mashburn, the limited edition …

Cool Hunting Video: Red Wing Shoes

For over 100 years, these handcrafted boots have been leading the way in workwear

Red Wing Heritage kindly brought us out to Red Wing, Minnesota to see the mecca of handcrafted workwear: the Red Wing Shoes factory. The bustling place is an endless expanse of leather, sewing machines, stitching and hot wax thread and has been producing workwear for over 100 years. Renowned for their sturdy boots, the team at Red Wing gave us a behind-the-scenes peek at how …

Direct-to-Consumer OneGround Shoes

Casual, handmade leather shoes at an accessible price

Direct-to-consumer manufacturing companies like Everlane and Warby Parker have attracted a devoted customer following by offering attractive, top-quality products at a fraction of their traditional retail costs. Businessmen, tech geeks and shoe fanatics Nilton Duque, Emre Ulasti and Eamon Walsh are aiming to do the same with OneGround, which aims to manufacture and sell casual designer footwear for a fifth of the price—should their Kickstarter …