Grenson.

My Grenson - Stanley Brogue shoes in London Tan.

My decision to purchase these was based on my love of a pair of dress shoes I bought for my first job. I usually wear a pair of sneakers out about every six months and started to realize that not only was it wasteful, I was disappointed that I'd either have to re-buy the exact same shoes I had loved, or go back on the hunt for something new. In most cases I was usually quite satisfied with what I had initially purchased and just hated shelling out more money for something I bought not six months ago.

That first pair of dress shoes I had bought were a different story. In come my simple yet sharp black oxfords that show little wear with almost a year of day-to-day use. A simple shining and conditioning here and there and they looked good as new. While I still have an affinity for my sneakers, these Grenson's should last much longer and keep looking better everyday.

With all of this also comes a sense of pride. Pride for both the path you've chosen, and vote you made with your money. I'm proud to say that Grenson has been making shoes the right way, the honest way, since 1866.

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