Friday, 2 September 2011

Oliver Sweeney Shoes


Feast your eyes on these high-shine badboys...

Now, I’m a firm believer of ‘investment shoes’, or, spending a lot of money on long lasting, versatile footwear that would be staples in a young man’s wardrobe. Whether it’s just my personal way of justifying expensive purchases, Oliver Sweeney’s latest collection definitely guarantees durability and the attention that most well-dressed men appreciate, expected when they are priced at between £170- 400.

Launching his business in 1989, Sweeney established his own business based on ‘The Anatomical Last’- a unique in-sole design that supported the arch of the foot and guaranteed comfort for the modern day gentleman. Yet, aside from being practical, Sweeney quickly gained a reputation as a creator of ‘classic-with-a-twist’ shoes. Not afraid of being unconventional, Sweeney injects vitality and novelty to traditional footwear such as the brogue or loafer by introducing colour or patenting. His latest collection feature innovative creations such as welted boots with decorative perforations typical of the brogue, or loafers in patent maroon or blue. My favorites are the Eubank Tan Tassel Slip (appropriately titled after the eccentric Chris Eubank) and the Farnell Blue Oxford Brogues. They-are-beauts.

When I eventually find a job I know where the majority of mypay-slip is going…



                            Eubank Tan Tassel Slip, £275, www.oliversweeney.com




                         Farnell Blue Oxford Brogues, £275, www.oliversweeney.com




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