The Great Italian Tannery Zonta

When talk about premium tanneries, most shoe lovers call the name of Annonay and Du Puy, both French tanneries belong to Hermes Group.

The second tier (fame wise, not quality) would be the English ones, Charles F. Stead and J.F.Baker, the former one focuses on suede and kudu leather, and latter oak bark veg tanned sole and replica Russian deerskin.

Then it is the big amount of Italian tanneries and several French ones. The most famous Italian ones should be Museum calf inventor Ilcea and crust leather provider Bounado.

Recent years, another prestigious one came to the front stage, and it is Conceira Zonta。

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Unboxing Cap Toe Oxford Magnolia from J.Fitzpatrick

J.FitzPatrick is not famous for its classic and conservative models, however it doesn’t mean J.FitzPatrick does not offer these wardrobe staples.

If you have to pick up the most boring model in J.FitzPatrick lineup, Magnolia wins without any opponent in the sight. But how boring is this model? Let us have a check.

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