John Varvatos Essex Lace-Up Boot

You would think boot season should be coming to an end soon but the right boot can become a year-round stunner.  Such is that case with these limited edition Essex Lace-Up Boots by John Varvatos in this brilliant auburn hand-treated leather.  These gems were made in Portugal and and the calf leather  is burnished for a smoky vintage effect and the boot is also lined in leather for comfort and durability.     Quality, craftsmanship and visually stunning; did you expect any less from the camp at Varvatos?  Available now at JohnVarvatos.com.




 John Varvatos Essex Suede Trooper Boot

Boots during the season aren't just for warmth or snow.  They can also be just for the cool points.  These John Varvatos Essex Suede Trooper Boots are definite cool point contenders.  The cool grey calf suede upper has been slightly washed and treated then affixed atop a contrast double sole.  Crafted in Portugal with heel pulls on the rear shaft, waxed flat laces and a smooth round toe box shape make this a great piece of downtown footwear with all work appeal.  Available now at JohnVarvatos.com.

Converse Turtle Dove Leather Laceless Slip-On Sneaker

I hopes that you haven't taken white kicks off your brain, I offer up these classics in the hands of the designer John Varvatos.  Varvatos continues on with his collaboration with Converse and has revamped his Laceless Slip-On Sneaker in Turtle Dove Leather on the brand's Chuck T low-oxford.  The upper is a cool weathered leather with tongue gussets for easy on and off, padded footbed and grey accents on the heel and eyelets.  What can't you wear with Converse Chuck T's and now that white sneakers work year-round, the options are endless.  Available now at JohnVarvatos.com.



John Varvatos Leather Eldridge Laceless Slip-On

It's an inauguration day, hence the black shoe, but let's move past that and on to a shoe that focuses on the details.  John Varvatos' Leather Eldridge Laceless Slip-On shoe is a handsome premium leather slip-on the boasts a one-piece silhouette to the upper with a split tongue silhouette that reveals an inner tongue inside.  It's a cool walk into inky layers and a nicely molded silhouette that one can dress up or down.  Available now at JohnVarvatos.com.



John Varvatos Star USA Schooner Boat Shoe

After yesterday's post you may have thought that boat shoes were dated.  Well enter the Schooner Boat Shoe from John Varvatos Star USA as the cool update.  The upper features a full mesh suede upper with classic knotted leather detailing, laced or laceless optioning and a thin contrasting rubber sole.  If dad likes the boat then this is a very stylish update to it that he can pair with other seasonal menswear updates like trim cropped khakis, slim Bermudas and slim tapered cuffed denim.  Available now at Bloomingdales.com.

John Varvatos Keith Center Seam Zip Boot

Throw a bit of downtown edge together with a dash of vintage and you have the Keith Center Seam Zip Boot.  This is a cool new boot for the Fall from John Varvatos that features a brilliant and rich stamped and brushed leather that achieves that worn yet polished sheen.  The simple detail of the center seam adds character and showcases the quality construction.  Available now at JohnVarvatos.com.

John Varvatos Simmons Twisted Lace Boot

Shake things up a bit...in a good way though!  John Varvatos has done just that with this new Simmons Twisted Lace Boot.  The upper shaft of the boot simulates a twisted lacing effect with stitched leather strips.  Constructed of washed calf leather and suede, these are a nice unique addition to go with this season's go to color of camel and a great silhouette like an oversized double-breasted officer's coat.  Available now at JohnVarvatos.com.

John Varvatos Fleetwood Lace Boot

It's either that Mr. Varvatos has a flair for the old or a classic connection to the past.  Well, whatever the linkage, he continues to deliver.  Channeling the look and feel of polished, broken-in vintage is the Fleetwood Lace Boot for Fall from John Varvatos.  The metallic leather upper has been weathered through a wash for a vintage effect.  The overall effect?  Downtown meets the old town for a cool modern take on the combat boot.  Available now at JohnVarvatos.com.

John Varvatos Patrick Penny Boot

Add a little punk to your prep!  This John Varvatos Patrick Penny Boot makes two worlds collide.  They're part prep, with the classic penny loafer styling as part of the brand's Artisan Collection in premium Italian calfskin.  The prep ends as the punk's ushered in with the rogue continuation of this shoe into becoming a boot that's been washed to give the leather a textured aged effect.  Unsure of how to wear it ?  Pair this with your trim high cuffed denim or cropped textured trousers and channel the dark and cool sides of your inner Carlton Banks.  Available now at JohnVarvatos.com.



John Varvatos Fleetwood Lace Boot

When the season comes around I always treat myself to a nice new all white spring/summer hi-top sneaker.  I may be dropping the 'sneaker' this year since John Varvatos has offered up his Fleetwood Lace Boot.  This shoe puts the twist on the seasonal summer hi-top with stamped, washed and burnished Italian calf leather in a classic English cricket style boot.  The lace stamping on the leather adds a unique textured effect that makes this a cool shoe for those rumpled sun-bleached khakis, ratty distressed denim or drop-crotched knit shorts.  Available now at JohnVarvatos.com.

Converse John Varvatos Hi-Top Trainer

There's one sneaker that looks better all beat up and that's the Chuck Taylor Al Star from Converse.  Since he started collaborating with them to remix the American sneaker classic, the icons have undergone a downtown rock n roll redux.  His new hi-top trainer for Fall/Winter forgoes the double zip from previous seasons and now places it horizontally across the back of the shoe above the heel.  The outcome is all cool and still keeps that downtown vibe that is essentially Varvatos.  Available now in a subtle camo print at American Rag.



John Varvatos Strummer Wingtip Boot

I always love seeing the lighter side of a boot.  This Strummer boot from John Varvatos for Fall is a lighter colored and lighter feeling boot with the great and durable construction that the designer's boots are known for.  Precise laser cutting and brogue detail along with the EVA sole and the burnished details on the toe make this boot a great one to dress up and down from now till Indian Summer and beyond.  Available now at JohnVarvatos.com.



John Varvatos Converse Chuck Taylor Convertible High-Top

Show my ankles?  Hide my ankles?  Hide my cankles?  Oh my!  A classic gets an update to solve the occasional footwear style conundrums.  The Chuck Taylor Convertible High-Top from John Varvatos for Converse is a cool sneaker that offers the best of both worlds.  The high-top panel zips off to become a low-top sneaker.  Offered in the classic Converse canvas this is a conceivable offering for the season that leaves only one other conundrum.  How high should you cuff?  Available now at JohnVarvatos.com and at John Varvatos stores.


John Varvatos Spectator Boot

Put the heavy boots away for the season then head to John Varvatos and work on copping these boots for the Spring season.  John Varvatos' new Spectator Boot for the season lives up to the Old World meets new cool Varvatos aesthetic.  Constructed from garment dyed calfskin and heavyweight hardware, this boot is a great compliment for this season's tapered, trimmed and cuffed khakis, denims and printed sweats.  Available now at JohnVarvatos.com and at John Varvatos stores.