Grenson once again team up with British label Heritage Research for a smart set of shoes. An exclusive peek, they tell us “developed around the ’US Naval Yard’ AW12 concept, the shoes and boots are drawn from original period USN issue footwear.” Two key styles feature, the first, above is the US Navy Officers Heavy Brogue and comes in two amazing colourways, burgundy/black alongside black/navy with your choice of a crepe or double Goodyear welted leather sole. Also on offer, the Seabee Boot “a hybrid of the classic US military M-41 boot and the USN Seabee’s Engineer boot” available with either a lightweight microsole or Goodyear welted leather sole. A brilliant range as you’d expect from a Grenson, Heritage Research effort.

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Mr. Porter goes behind the scenes with the Grenson footwear brand. Their “Behind the Brand” video walks us through the process of producing a pair of their shoes – clearly a process that takes some hard work. Tim Little, creative director of the Grenson line walks us through the events.

An exclusive from the guys at Grenson. A continuation of their G Zero collection which looks to up the premium quota on their mainline. Touches include ‘closed channel’ stitches hidden below the surface of the sole leather, hand painted soles with embossed rose, as well as bevelled and rolled sole waists – a feature more commonly found in bespoke footwear. The shoes lining are made to match the uppers with the details handwritten inside in silver . The close-up shots in our gallery should illustrate the kind of quality on offer here, our personal favourites the above navy brogues. The collection will be available in their newly renovated City store as well as Mr Porter and Harrods.

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From our point of view, the footwear game for Autumn Winter 2012 is a strong one, thanks to the likes of folks like Grenson. The boot above is only one of the many examples from their collection that we will happily keep an eye on the street for. The classic “Bean boot” gets a re-work and a high-end upgrade through strong leathers across three colorways. The gallery tells the Grenson story better than words can.

Photography: Luca Merli/Selectism.com

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We first previewed the Grenson S/S 2012 collection back at Pitt last year. We, of course, will be returning next week for even more. For now, we bring a wide selection of official Grenson looks. Spring/Summer continue to re-invent the classic silhouettes found in the brand’s archive – new takes on leather and soles bring freshness to the warm seasons. While heritage may have boomed, makers like Grenson continue to prove why their looks remain above that categorical listing.

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We continue our look at this most excellent of collaborations. Alongside the wingtip previously displayed, 4 more models to add to the list of shoes we need to wear very very soon, this time focusing on Spring Summer 2012. Our favourites have to be the cordovan bowling shoe and chunky loafer, the blue suede model with brick red English Dainite sole is a winner. HR tell us this collection is inspired by British photojournalist Larry Burrows and the general 60s counter culture theme running through Spring Summer. Excellent stuff as usual. More at Heritage Reasearch.

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A joint effort from two of our favourite brands. Grenson, traditional shoe-makers meet Heritage Research, producers of some incredible vintage inspired menswear. This long wing brogue is made to fit slightly slimmer than a traditional model making it that bit easier to wear. It features calf skin leather designed to age with wear and use, waxed leather laces, Goodyear welted soles and a whole lot of expertise from two labels who know what’s up. END has them.

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Journal de Nîmes announce their eight issue. ‘Made in Europe’ contains interviews with Tim Little of British shoemakers Grenson, Maurizio Donadi of Levi’s XX, Gert Jonkers of Fantastic Man as well as articles on french marine brand Armor Lux and Dutch travel accessory brand Travelteq. Always a great read, imagery and design on point as ever, grab your copy at TDN.

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Grenson has not shortage of special make-ups but as we come to the closing of 2011, we’re happy to see they remain on point with the work. Their latest is a double boot calvary for France’s theNextdoor shop – one of their oldest accounts in FR. The Fred boot, with its wingtip accents, is treated with nylon mountaineering laces against either a black or beige upper (both with contrasting soles). No typical make-up here and worth a more detailed look.

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Two tone shoes are always on the peripheral of trendiness – which is good if you’re thinking about buying a pair. They’re never so in that you’re forced to put yours into hibernation for fear of looking like every tom, dick and google reader . And they’re never so out that you end up looking like you’re dressing for the tweed run. Not that you pay any attention to trends, you’re cleverer than that.

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