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Paraboots, Finally

Posted on March 12 by Ethan M. Wong

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I think the theme of 2022 is “Ethan Finally Gets the Things He’s Always Wanted”. And I’ve always wanted Paraboots!

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They Are My Aldens (or Ethan’s Shoe Journey)

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Ethan M. Wong

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If you don’t get the title, watch this vine.  Trust me.

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Wearing Bluchers and Derbies

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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I thought I was strictly an oxford or a loafer man.  Surprisingly, now I find myself wearing a third option that I have “just discovered”.  I’m probably just late to the party.

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The Armoury Jubilee

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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Time to talk about the best “treat myself” I’ve ever done, courtesy of my NYC trip.  It’s honestly not a real review so much as me gushing over some amazing shoes that I actually bought for myself.

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Review: Oxfords & Loafers from 51 Label Co.

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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Do you know what the clock says? It says it’s time for a review! We look at two shoes from 51 Label Co., a new shoe company based in Singapore.

Disclaimer: We received two pairs of shoes in exchange for this review.

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Hats, Shoes, and Music: A Night at Wellema’s

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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Long post due to pictures!

Okay, maybe I should stop complaining about the lack of the cool menswear events here in LA because I went to a great one this past weekend at the Wellema Hat Co.

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Experimentation: Birkenstocks

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Ethan M. Wong

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Birkenstocks have been a huge trend in men’s fashion as of late.  Normally, sandals aren’t my typical faire, but since receiving them as a recent gift from my mom, I decided to try and incorporate them into my style!

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WHAT ARE THOSE?!?!?!

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Ethan M. Wong

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I’m going to start a new feature:  reviews!  I’ll talk about my latest purchase and throw on a quick outfit to show it off!  So for my first review I give you the Nike Killshot by J. Crew. Read More

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