Founded in 1899 as Commonweath Shoe and Leather Company, the brand long outfitted well-heeled New Englanders (and American men at large) with expertly crafted leather oxfords, wing tips, and lace-up ...
On the whole, American brands haven’t exactly earned a reputation for being expert shoemakers—bar perhaps the hardworking boots worn by cowboys or coal miners. Fine footwear has largely been left up ...