Christian Louboutin Launches 'Tattoos to Measure'

Flamboyant footwear brand Christian Louboutin have just launched their new endeavour: 'Tattoos to Measure'. This bespoke service allows clients to customize their own shoes with their own designs or 'tattoos'. Customers can select from a range of pre-designed patterns that are fully customizable with different colours, beads and even the odd Swarovski crystal if your pocket could stretch to it.

There is a lot of Asian influence in the designs that were seen at the launch such as dragons [left] and Koi carps [below]. The whole process from consultation, design and manufacturing takes approximately 3 months and with a 4 figure price-tag it's not for everyone but hey this is luxury and it's an undeniably impressive project. Plus you gotta love a fish on a shoe.

For further information please visit - http://christianlouboutin.com/

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Timberland for Stussy Deluxe NM Field Boot

Timberland have once again collaborated with Stussy Deluxe to bring us an updated take on their classic Field Boot. It's a military Special Forces inspired style with a 100% suede upper featuring canvas and leather accents - really nice textures. It's practical but at the same time it's just a very nice boot that comes in two colourways - tan and black - as can be seen in the images below. 

There's also a short but very nice promo video of the Timberland for Stussy Deluxe Field Boot, which you can also view below. The two brands have been collaborating together since the late noughties and are both incredible at what they do. That's why when you see them partner up like this you know it's going to be something worth chatting about. Theses boots are exclusive to Stussy Chapter stores and at their e-commerce store.

Timberland for Stussy Deluxe NM Field Boot #1 from Stussy on Vimeo.

For further information please visit - http://www.timberland.com/ | http://www.stussy.com/

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Diesel Re-Launch Classic 'YUK' Shoe for 20th Anniversary

Diesel have re-launched a '90s classic this month with their 'YUK' shoe in two colourways. Based around a pre-internet campaign, the re-introduction of this style that we first saw in 1993 is trying to encourage us to 'go offline' for three days in an attempt to remember what life was like before all the cyber chaos. They've introduced an app and you can read more on this here.

As for the actual footwear we're loving a bit of the '90s revival and the Diesel 'YUK' shoe is an absolute winner in our books. It's available in navy and red at £100 and is most definitely bulking out our Xmas wishlists even further. These canvas shoes feature thick two-tone rubber soles with contrast stitching and a classic statement logo - any sneaker afficionado will certainly get on board with these beauts.

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://www.diesel.com/

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Timberland Abington Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection

Timberland have us - and our feet - covered with their new Abington collection for AW12. These workwear and outdoor-inspired pieces feature more boots that we'd love to be trudging through snow in, again in high quality leathers, suedes and canvases - bring it on Winter. We've selected our favourite pieces from the collection [pictured below] and it should be pretty obvious as to why - this is some fine footwear. 

The first shoe is the Work Oxford in green Charles F. Stead suede and Vibram outsoles [at £150] whilst the first boot in tan Horween leather is the  Abington Low Guide boot available for £220. For something a little slicker there's the final boot in our top picks - the 6" Work Boot in black - that we also consider to be the most versatile in the range. That black beauty is going for £195.

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://www.timberlandonline.co.uk/

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Gravis Expedition Collection for Autumn/Winter 2012

It's hiking season right now - or at least hiking boot season as re-affirmed by the new Gravis Expedition collection. This premium footwear range has the usual marks of a fine boot with premium suede exteriors and Sherpa linings to keep those tootsies warm. These classic styles are going down well at the moment but we also like their Yachtmaster styles with our favourite colourways pictured below. You've got to love a bit of green tartan.

There's also a collection preview video featuring professional snowboarder Danny Davis crunching snow in the Mason style [also pictured left]. The Expedition collection is certainly mentally preparing us for the impending frosts and chilly mornings where we certainly wouldn't mind a bit of Sherpa lining wrapped around our feet.

Gravis Expedition Series from Gravis Footwear on Vimeo.

For further information and stockists please visit - http://www.gravisfootwear.com/

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Lacoste LED Lifestyle Autumn/Winter 2012 Footwear

Sportswear legend Lacoste have us in awe over their AW12 LED footwear collection. The "Lacoste Essential Design" range features timeless pieces that have an ultimately minimal yet classic style and you can see from the imagery that there has been compromise on quality here. This is the second season from the LED collection and also the début for Winter hence why we're seeing leathers and earthy tones. 

The "Rydal" style [above and left] is priced at £150 and is a brand new entry and is a take on the classic hiking boot. Again it's the simplicity we love but it's the details such as the suede tongue and double contrast stitching that really grabs us. We're not sure who would actually consider hiking in something so slick but you never know - we're also digging the Heldon styles [below] in leather and suede priced at £115.

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://shop-uk.lacoste.com/

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Clark's Autumn/Winter 12 - Essential Winter Boots

Clark's are all about staple pieces, essentials and investment shoes. Known for their quality and super affordable price-points, they've also got some great leather boots for the Winter season - so not every day has to be a day for wellington boots. This way men can keep there toes dry and still look rather smart if they need to. After all the weather has been somewhat schizophrenic lately.

We're also really digging the Harris Tweed combo boots [left and below] - wonderfully modelled! You can find the brogue style for a mere £79.99 and the mid-cut suede option for an even friendlier £49.99. You can't really go wrong to be honest. From the main range we have chosen our essential Winter boots with a couple of smart and casual options - see our recommendations below. 

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://www.clarks.co.uk/

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