A couple of looks from the Bed|Stü Cobbler Series as shown at Compass NYC this week. The Monarchy boot (seen above) shows some rich details in the goodyear welt construction and lemonwood pegging. The new colorway allows for a stronger contrast that allows for the details to really shine. (photography: Jacob Krupnick)

More looks at the forthcoming Bed|Stü Boots as seen at Compass after the click.

Our tradeshow coverage continues with a set of previews from the Compass footwear show held this week in NYC. First up are two looks from the Chippewa Boot Company. We love their code of craftmanship. “The finest leathers and materials, innovative technology, and more than a little patience go into making boots of this caliber. That’s why Chippewa Boots® will always be firmly planted in every landscape of our great nation as well as in the hearts of all who wear them.” (photography: Jacob Krupnick)

More looks of the Chippewa Boots as seen at Compass after the click.

For those looking for less than traditional take on the chukka “desert” boot, may I recommend this Pony Skin version from Acne. After having spent two weeks with a Berliner who was continually complimented for a similar look on his sneakers, I found these as proper as most. The boot is finished with the expected three hole lace-up with the addition of pearl details. Find then at Acne for around 480$US. Comment away…

More looks at the Acne  ”Pony Skin” Chukka Boots after the click.

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We avoided taking shots from Volta’s forthcoming Autumn/Winter 2010 collection at BBB and in Paris in hopes that we would get some clean studio looks of the new silhouettes being added to the collection. Our patience worked. Adding to their base model, Volta intro’s a couple more looks that are sure to please the lover of a modern looking show that blends details in from the camping and outdoorsman look.

More looks at the Volta Autumn/Winter 2010 Boots after the click.

The Lodger Footwear “Shoe of the Month” program returns with the Jodphur Boot.

Re-interpreting the classic Jodphur Boot, Lodger pulls from the traditional shoe worn by British polo players in India. Given the heat, the typical knee high riding boot was naturally cut down to ankle height. Here the profile is given a contemporary profile and a natural sole edge. The classic two part strap and buckle fastening contrasts the chocolate suede of the boot. And, as nod to equestrian roots, the brass buckle is drawn directly from saddelry.

Available from Lodger this month and this month only.

Need Supply and LOOKBOOK.nu sponsored a contest which gave readers an opportunity to customize a boot with Jeffrey Campbell. The  winnner, Dennis R. worked this pair of 16 eyelet combat inspired lace up “Mad” boots. Check the one inch heel.

More looks at the Dennis R. for Jeffrey Campbell Mad Boots after the click.

Contrast soles are always the way forward for Spring/Summer collections but this one manages to stand out of the increasingly packed crowd. A testament to the speed of the internet, it was only a few weeks ago that people were salivating over the show preview and now it’s in stores already. We can’t say much about this shoe that hasn’t already been said so we’ll leave on this final thought; Aren’t they some handsome boots? (Oliver Spencer)

Song remains the same, take a leap to see detailed images of the boot.

There’s an abundance of stuff we shot at capsule, so any trade show haters should look elsewhere….now. If you’re still here (and if you’re reading this sentence that means you are) then you should enjoy an early look at Oliver Spencer’s AW10 footwear range. The concise collection features full grain leather oxfords and brogue boots, which have the added advantage of a slim vibram sole – perfect for the man who doesn’t want to look like he’s wearing butch wedges.

Take a look at more shots after the leap.

Here’s a quick preview from (capsule) Paris at the Autumn/Winter 2010 Dr. Martens collection. Jeff’s personal favorite was the chukka boot while the brogue boot was preferred by Jason. Well done treatments and proper alternatives to standards.

More looks at the Dr. Martens Autumn 2010 Preview after the click.