There are legends in the bespoke shoe industry: G.J. Cleverly, John Lobb, Edward Green—these are the original masters that all bow down before. But lets be honest: the old masters, while deserving of eternal respect, may not necessarily still reflect your style. Let me put it another way: while it shows good taste to respect your Pappy, it doesn’t necessarily show good taste to dress like him.

What you want is a new master, steeped in the lore of the masters that came before, but eager to leave his mark on the modern world. Enter the geniuses at Gaziano & Girling. With pedigrees from Green and Cleverly, these guys are ready, willing, and able to make their mark on the world of good taste. Dean Girling states it eloquently: “English shoemakers don’t like challenge or evolution, whereas Italian and French counterparts are so hungry for both that their styles are too fashion-oriented. We want to create a balance between the two.” Translation: not too hot, not too cold, but just right (thank you Goldilocks).

They offer bench made, made to order, and bespoke shoes with the full compliment of designs that combine the classic and cutting-edge. Classic calfskin oxfords that defy the norm with cap toes cut in the shape of diamonds; square-toe loafers with twisted penny straps; classic wingtips with diamond-shaped perforations; they take the best of the old and add just the right amount of new. They’re not afraid to seek out tanneries anywhere in the world to find the right leather for your ideal shoe. The final touch: they’ve got sole—their soles cause raving among fans for their attention to detail.

If you’re interested, the time to act is now. Tony Gaziano will be visiting the United States all through April, hitting Chicago, Washington D.C., New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

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