Carlo Fratelli Rossetti Loafer

Anseu Rocks Louboutin Rantus

We begged Anseu for his photograph after spying his funky gold glitter mid top trainers, even before we realised they were the product of the crown prince of statement footwear - Christian Louboutin. The Rantus Glitter sneaker is trimmed in electric blue suede. This is certainly not a shoe for the faint hearted!

Aaron Meandher Jim

Aaron is one of the guys behind new South Yarra barber shop Kings Domain  

Being on his feet all day, Aaron can attest to the fact that wearing a good quality leather shoe can be as comfortable (if not more so) than spending a day in sneakers. Sydney company Meandher make this ultimate smart casual lace-up and it's good to see an Aussie guy not scared to rock some lighter coloured footwear. A shoe like the Jim always looks better a little scuffed up. 

Brad Crockett & Jones Monk

Bryant Marni Loafer

Bryant wasn't over keen on having his photo taken, but he was kind enough to let SMM take a photo of his fantastic footwear. Italian fashion house Marni is renowned for adding a stylish twist to classic pieces and these loafers were absolutely no exception.

Kelvin Windsor Smith Brogue

Stewart in Dries Van Noten

Stewart was hard to miss in what has been a very quiet week in Melbourne (where are all you guys hiding?).   In town from Hong Kong on a lightning visit to see friends, Stewart was busy falling in love with our Melbourne way of life.  Just as we were falling for his style and his sensational Dries Van Noten printed canvas derby's.   Stewart's style advice? "Don't think about it, just go with what you love".

Brendan Rokin Boot

Brendan was photographed in Preston wearing the 'Legion' desert boot by Swedish brand Rokin, which were purchased on a recent trip to Europe. This Portuguese made cow hide boot is washed during production to give them a vintage look.

Dr Martens Classic

Alex Oxford by Massimo Dutti

James in Vans x Diemme

James, co-owner of 'Up There' store, was snapped wearing a pair of Italian leather Montebelluna Hiker LX buffalo boots. These limited edition hi-tops from the Vault footwear series are made in partnership between Vans and luxury Italian shoe brand Diemme. The California skate heritage of classic Vans  has been combined with Italian shoemaker Diemme's materials and handmade techniques.

Ken Suede Chukka

Tyson Losers Uneaker

We loved Tyson's whole act this week.  Caught having a sneaky day off in Melbourne with his fiancee, Tyson's relaxed style and attention to detail made for an eclectic mix.  We especially love the English country gent upper-half with the Shibuya bottom half.  Losers Uneaker 'Shark'

Iron Ranger Redwing

Jeremy is wearing a classic American Redwing boot known as the Iron Ranger. A quintessential American brand, Redwing has named this no nonsense boot after the rugged residents of the Minnesota Mesabi Iron Range.

Rangaa Winter Lace-up

Andrew VE Mort Brogue

Phuong in McNairy Saddle

Donni Olrik Chelsea

Donni was on a brief visit home to Melbourne between projects in Bali and Bangkok when we bumped into him this week.  Despite spending the better part of 10 years in Asia steering some of the best clubs, he clearly hasn't forgotten how to run the classic Melbourne winter look.  It was the superbly cut denim trench that caught our attention, but as we got talking we could see the whole package was a quintessentially Melbourne streetwear masterclass.   The sharply cut black calf Chelsea's just reminding us how easy good style can be.

Brothers in Style

We busted Melbourne brothers Jim & Tony on a little mid-week shopping spree yesterday and couldn't resist their infectious energy for style. The boys told us they are exploring their tastes and favourite labels - believe us when we say they were human encyclopedia's of cool.  Clearly both have a taste for quality footwear.  Jim is wearing a limited edition suede Roux derby by Loake Bros & Tony his favourite, a Common Projects polished binder derby.   Long Live Melbourne Style.

James Burnished Dior

We bumped into James yesterday as he was whipping around town running errands before heading overseas to attend the wedding of a friend.  A Sydney 'expat' now enjoying the Melbourne life, James is very much our type of man.   Full of character and energy, and always well put together.  His beautifully cut and understated three-piece, the full knit tie and of course a classic chestnut Dior derby to bring it all together on a wild and wet Melbourne morning.