I’m a big proponant of owning a few good polo shirts, as it’s impossible to wear oxfords everywhere.  The older I get, the more picky I get about everything – including the polos.  If you follow @redclaysoul on Twitter, you are well aware that I spend as much time on…

Bit loafers.  Originally started by Gucci, they are a great casual loafer with a little extra.  Not as formal as the tassel loafer or the full strap version, but not as casual as the penny loafer, the bit loafer fills the ‘dressy-casual’ niche.  OK with khakis and wool trousers, as well…

On a lucky trip to a local second-hand store, I came across a pair of Magnanni crocodile loafers.  These, in fact.  I’ve always liked the idea of crocodile loafers – well, alligator/crocodile anything – but could never justify the cost.  These were beat up, but not too bad (I told…

Remember ‘Operation Lounger’?  Well, I love it when a plan comes together – LL Bean listened, and knocked it out of the park.  I’m happy (and honored) to give you the first look at the new LL Bean Lounger Boots: That’s right – the Lounger was coming back, but with…