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When Pregnancy Changes the Size of Your Feet

When Pregnancy Changes the Size of Your Feet

"The one part of me that didn’t shrink back to its original size and the one thing that I never even considered would be a problem: my perfectly sized feet. Those, I will never get back."
7-minute read
What "Mom Style" Really Means

What "Mom Style" Really Means

Long gone are the days where style and calling yourself "Mom" has to lack. Erin Trebaczkiewicz, owner of kids clothing e-tailer, The Skinny, and mother of three (including twins), writes about redefining "Mom Style".
9-minute read
Our Take on Fall 2015 Fashion

Our Take on Fall 2015 Fashion

We break down all the outfits in our Fall 2015 look book. From cozy sweaters to knee high boots, embrace the crisp autumn air and get on board with us.
5-minute read
Our Fall 2015 Collection - Dissected

Our Fall 2015 Collection - Dissected

Our co-founder, Justine, and the lead behind the design and development of our footwear, breaks down the inspiration, new styles and new leathers in Poppy Barley's Fall 2015 Collection.
7-minute read
Bigger Shoe Sizes for Men

Bigger Shoe Sizes for Men

Six-foot-five and a Size 15 shoe. The Video Coach for the Edmonton Oilers shares his experience growing up with bigger-than-average feet.
4-minute read
Men's Product Poll: New Leather Colours

Men's Product Poll: New Leather Colours

They already come in sizes 5 thru 15, and multiple foot widths. What leather colours and textures would you like to see us introduce to our Men's shoes this season?
1-minute read
Men's Product Poll: Colour Blocking

Men's Product Poll: Colour Blocking

We want your feedback! Tell us which leather colours you'd like to see colour blocked on The Calgary Wingtip in our latest product development poll...
1-minute read
Shoeology: The History of the Chukka

Shoeology: The History of the Chukka

The Chukka boot's history may not go as far back in time as the Oxford's or the Derby's, but it’s just as compelling.
3-minute read
Shoeology: The History of Broguing

Shoeology: The History of Broguing

Those little decorative perforations on shoes have their own special term: broguing. Learn why shoemakers began poking holes in shoes and more in the latest entry in our Shoeology series.
4-minute read
Shoeology: What We're Talking About When We Talk Lasts

Shoeology: What We're Talking About When We Talk Lasts

How a shoe both looks and fits is determined by its "last". Find out how these three-dimensional molds help—literally—to shape your footwear.
3-minute read
Shoeology: The History of the Derby Shoe

Shoeology: The History of the Derby Shoe

Just as the Oxford shoe was emerging in the 1800s, so was its sister, the Derby.
3-minute read
Shoeology: The History of the Oxford Shoe

Shoeology: The History of the Oxford Shoe

What is today considered the most formal of men’s shoes is likely the product of rebellious college kids hundreds of years ago.
2-minute read