Shoe musings

A handmade leather shoe is a thing of beauty.
It is the perfect marriage of design and craftsmanship.
Something that can be held in your hand and worn on your feet.
Men's and women's shoes are quite different.
Men's handmade leather shoes tend to be conservative in style and color. Oxfords, loafers, black or brown.
Women's handmade leather shoes, OTOH, are daring in design, and use color and texture to create works of art.

JCS New Store!

JCS has a new store! Over the past week, the JCS Building Dept has been busy creating a brand new flagship store for the JCS empire. The term "flagship" is particularly apt, because the new design bears a striking resemblance to a side-wheel paddle steamer! Taking inspiration from the ocean-side location, the new building offers shoppers a much easier way to view all of our footwear. The building has a living roof with grasses and wild flowers that insulate the interior, while encouraging wildlife. Already butterflies and hummingbirds have taken up residence. Along two sides of the roof are solar panels that provide electricity. The building's interior is cooled naturally, using nautical-style ventilators and funnels. High "porthole" windows provide natural light and enhance the nautical theme. An observation deck with a telescope at the bow, faces the eternal ocean; a place to pause and watch the dolphins at play. Please stop by and explore our new home.

Red Shoe 50% Sale !!!

In horror of Valentines Day, every red shoe in the store is 50% off! We're talking Betty, Carl Perkins, Dublin, Janine, Jeepers Creepers, Kippers, Luciano de Vincenzi, Oslo, Quixote, RadioActive, Rigger, Sebastian, Shanghai, Strike or Wellies, if it's a red shoe, it's 50% off!!!

Luciano de Vincenzi releases Ambasciatore

LdeV releases yet another stylish dress loafer - Ambasciatore. This one is in black leather, decorated with narrow bands of gold piping, adding a subtle yet forceful message.

50% off Luciano de Vincenzi!

Yes it's true! Every day for the next week, a different LdeV shoe will be on sale for 50% off! And even I don't know which shoe will be on sale when! Remember, for maximum satisfaction, shop early and shop often.

LdeV presents Firenze, Sienna & Swingtime

Luciano has delivered three more loafers from the LdeV workshops.

First is Firenze. A traditional men's loafer with a woven leather panel inset on the instep. Finished with a simple monk strap. Elegant, understated, indispensable.

Next is Sienna. Similar to Firenze but in antique brown leather and minus the woven leather panel.

Lastly there's Swingtime. A black leather dance loafer with three inset turquoise diamonds.

JCS Group goes Subscribe-O-Matic

JCS has decided to move its group communications over to Subscribe-O-Matic. The main benefit for members is that by joining the JCS Subscribe-O-Matic Group, you don't have to take up a slot in your official groups. Anyone can easily subscribe to the group by touching the Subscribe-O-Matic kiosk in the central area of the JCS main store. Once you are subscribed, you'll be able to read past notices, simply by touching the kiosk.