My new navy blazer is proving to be the Swiss Army knife of the wardrobe. Yesterday it was all business and polished up; today it’s paired with denim and ostrich boots looking like it just signed a cattle contract and closed a board meeting before lunch. That said, the real star of the show is this pair of jeans from 34 Heritage. Without question, the most comfortable jeans I own. I had them tailored into a slight boot cut specifically for my cowboy boots, and now they sit perfectly — no stacking, no fighting the shafts, no looking like I borrowed skinny jeans from a teenager. The fabric blend is 76% cotton, 22% polyamide, and 2% elastane, and you can absolutely feel the difference. They’re not priced like your standard Levi’s or Wranglers, but the material, stretch, and overall comfort make a strong argument for themselves every time you put them on. And finally, the new belt from Anson Belts deserves its own honorable mention. The ostrich texture matches the boots so well it almost looks like they came as a set — which probably means I’m one good hat away from accidentally running for Texas governor.

After seeing @John C post yesterday I realized I hadn't been sharing any of my shoe projects in a while. I find these projects to be SO relaxing and challenging all at the same time. I also think it is a great way for everyone in this group to care for their items expensive or not and it doesn't have to cost a lot to do. The products that you need vary in price, but you also don't run through the product too quickly so buying better quality care products will last a long time. These are my Allen Edmonds Sarasota (Independence collection) Woven Loafers. I noticed when I took them off the other day that I had a couple of spots where the dyed portion of the edge of the weave had come off and I was looking at raw skin. That prompted me to take them down to the bench and get started. After brushing and cleaning them I dyed the leather back in the "raw" spots. While that was sitting I decided I didn't like the contrast of the sole and heals as they were a bit flat tonally to the rest of the shoe, so I sanded down the sole edges and heals. Then I dyed the edges and heals 1st with a coat of Havana Brown dye, then 1 coat of Dark Brown, then a light coat of Bordeaux. After that sat and dried I put another coat of dark brown onto and it has given it the contrast but with depth and warmth I thought would be nice. Then I went back and polished the woven parts of the shoe with cream polish. After this was done I used Havana Brown cream polish on the heels and edging and buffed them to a nice shine, and then buffed the uppers as well. The last detail which generally gets overlooked was the sole bottoms. While you expect them to wear if you do not protect them they will soak up water and drench your feet if you are walking in the rain too much. I sanded the sole bottoms and heal bottoms with 400 grit sand paper and then cleaned them off and gave 2 coats of sole guard. This gives the soles waterproofing without making them slippery.

Going a little more summertime casual and unstructured for the end of the week, with a bespoke seersucker navy blazer and cotton shirt, Viola Milano silk tie, Ede & Ravenscroft cotton pocket square and cufflinks, Hackett khaki green chinos, Nobile cotton socks and Scarosso suede penny loafers, SOTD layering 2 from Guerlain' - Les Légendaires Mitsouko EDP and Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver EDP.