I love myself a good driving shoe (it’s not like I ever use my license). Thank you Liana for this article. Fairmount has a good pair too. What I love about driving shoes is they’re so comfortable and the sole makes me feel like I am going for a soccer run hehe.
And Tod’s is amazing! I’m dying for their chukka boots right now 😬
My 'work shoe' wardrobe includes two pairs of Tod's that I picked up on ebay back in 2022, their very classic design (mine have kiltie fringes) gives them a certain schoolgirl/grandma dichotomous energy that I really enjoy. It's honestly strange to me how Tod's haven't had more hype in the loafer moment, they're OGs of the genre!
(and seconding Pam's note about the disintegrating vintage shoe soles, it's a known danger of shoes not being worn for years on end and drying out - preventable with regular leather conditioner treatment, or so I've heard, I really need to get better at this)
I wore Tod's back in the day, kind of a platform style with a thicker sole. A few years ago, I pulled them out of the box and rewore them. It turns out the rubber sole had disintegrated! I never knew that could happen (they truly were circa 2000). This is not a slam on Tod's, just a reminder to be careful when shopping vintage!
I hate to hear it, hah! I've had some horror stories with vintage shoes...my worst moment was walking to work in an old Gucci feathered thong heel...and bam, the thong just snapped off! It's been a terror to fix...
I love myself a good driving shoe (it’s not like I ever use my license). Thank you Liana for this article. Fairmount has a good pair too. What I love about driving shoes is they’re so comfortable and the sole makes me feel like I am going for a soccer run hehe.
And Tod’s is amazing! I’m dying for their chukka boots right now 😬
Checking Fairmount! I'm new to the driving shoes world....!
My 'work shoe' wardrobe includes two pairs of Tod's that I picked up on ebay back in 2022, their very classic design (mine have kiltie fringes) gives them a certain schoolgirl/grandma dichotomous energy that I really enjoy. It's honestly strange to me how Tod's haven't had more hype in the loafer moment, they're OGs of the genre!
(and seconding Pam's note about the disintegrating vintage shoe soles, it's a known danger of shoes not being worn for years on end and drying out - preventable with regular leather conditioner treatment, or so I've heard, I really need to get better at this)
Ok two things! Yes to the schoolgirl/gran energy...centers the look but also...freaks it! Tod's should push loafers as much as possible...
AND: I didn't realize that drying out comes from NOT wearing them....picking up leather conditioner now, thank you.
I wore Tod's back in the day, kind of a platform style with a thicker sole. A few years ago, I pulled them out of the box and rewore them. It turns out the rubber sole had disintegrated! I never knew that could happen (they truly were circa 2000). This is not a slam on Tod's, just a reminder to be careful when shopping vintage!
I hate to hear it, hah! I've had some horror stories with vintage shoes...my worst moment was walking to work in an old Gucci feathered thong heel...and bam, the thong just snapped off! It's been a terror to fix...