Desert boots will never grow old it would seem. Whyred gets into the game with their Crayle Boot made from Italian calf-skin leather on the upper and “cuoio” soles. The color is what’s pulling me on these. A rich brown tint which will age wonderfully with wear.  Get them now at C Store.

More looks at the Whyred Crayle Boots after the click.

A nice pair of kickers from OAK. The oiled suede tall moto boot is finished in silver and black rivets on either side of the lace ups. They feature interior side zippers and  contrasting black nappa leather on the heel and ankle. They’re priced just under 250$US which is an appealing price for a fairly unique pair of lifestyle boots.

More looks at the OAK Black Motorcycle Boots after the click.

Bass brings back their original brick bottom Burlington saddle shoes in 3 classic color-ways for Autumn. The genuine two-tone leather uppers are fashioned into an oxford silhouette while the padded footbed provides lasting comfort and support for all-day wear.They’re very well priced at 88$US. Get them now from David Z.

More looks at the Bass Burlington Saddle Shoes after the click.

We’ve been fans of Our Legacy for some time. Their collections flow nicely from one piece to the next, offering a contemporary take on traditional looks, cuts, and garments. From footwear through to ties, they provide comprehensive male furnishings that manage to strike the familiar while not falling to the generic. In an effort to learn a bit more, we caught up with the guys from Sweden to discuss their vision of menswear.

Head to the jump to read our Q&A and to see looks from Our Legacy’s Spring/Summer 2010 offerings and current line.

20LTD is back with some new wears. These shoes from Lodger are part of a “20″ edition set of hand painted wrapped whole cut shoes. “Though the design is very simple, the ‘Wrapped Whole cut’ shoe by Lodger of London is extremely complex to make. Fashioned from a single piece of flawless leather, the seam of the shoe is placed asymmetrically on one side as opposed to being more traditionally found at the back. This requires that the leather be stretched in three directions in order to get it to fit around the toe and heel without any additional seams. Customers can choose to have their own pair of these unique shoes hand painted in one of three colours: a rich Oxblood, warm Grey or Azure Blue.”

More looks at the Lodger Wrapped Whole Cut Shoes for 20LTD after the click.

Canada’s Viberg Boots moves its way into a slightly more “fashion forward” category with the help of the Japan market. A new collection, which looks to be exclusive to Superdenim (outside of Japan) at this time, employs Japanese based designers to “reappropriated the Viberg aesthetic yet stick to the functional principles of the brand.” The collection is still made in Canada and will continue to work all 218 steps in the Viberg Boot building process.

More looks at the Viberg Boots for Japan collection after the click.

How about some more previews of what the guys should expect from Neil Barrett for Spring/Summer 2010? Their footwear “Artisan Bonding” Collection  has some interesting deconstructions of classic footwear looks. Above are some of the more unique examples of what is coming down the road. The men’s footwear collection is quite broad so we’ll do our best to highlight a few of the models which standout. Be aware than many of these will be available in other colorways and fabrics.

Many more looks at the Neil Barrett Footwear Spring/Summer 2010 after the click.

Some changes are ahead for the independent footwear tradeshow, Compass. Word has come in that they’re moving the show from Vegas to their home turf in New York City. The show will fall during an “unofficial footwear market week” – February 1 and 2 – “one day earlier than FFANY and WSA.” More to come as we hear it.

They have dropped. Opening Ceremony keeps rolling with the collaborations – this time we get some work with Timberland. Two models get the work through and are available now as part of a two day special pre-order. “For this limited capsule collection, we customized two different signature Timberland styles. The first is a spin on Timberland’s familiar 6-Inch Boot featuring an unexpected and sporty elastic lacing. These Convenience Boots come with two sets of interchangeable laces: one version matching the boot, and a second neon version.”

More looks at the Opening Ceremony for Timberland Boots after the click.

Following up on our earlier post on Thorocraft, we preview two new models coming this Spring 2010. The Shelton and Hudson may be shoes but we prefer to call them boots. Their low sole allows them to be worn more properly while retaining that casual feel. The suede on the Hudons with it’s white stitching is a nice contrast, but for the rainier days, the Shelton is the standout.

More looks at the Shelton and Hudson Thorocraft shoes after the click.