The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2021 - Issue 29

bitemen In developing their unique combinations of colours and materials, Ace Marks endeavoured to fulfil the needs of the modern gentleman. “We created a reasonably priced, cleverly contemporary, utterly luxurious and comfortable dress shoe that makes a lavish powerful statement whether you’re landing your first client or running a Fortune 500 company.” They hand-select each full-grain calfskin leather used for the upper, and each pair is fully lined with supple calfskin to keep feet dry and cool. The brand uses the Blake Flex construction to make their shoes flexible and light and give their shoes a sleeker modern design. The outsole is stitched to the upper and can be resoled for a lifetime of use. Each pair is hand-dyed and hand-burnished by one of their master craftsmen. “This delicate process can take hours and is what gives our shoes depth and richness of colour. No two shoes are exactly alike, and each one bears the unique touch and artistry of the artisan that created it.” Ace Marks truly designs remarkable dress shoes such as the Carlo Oxford Wholecut, which stands out with its Bourbon Nicol Patina hue. The shoe is handmade from 100% premium calfskin leather in a wholecut (shoes made from a single piece of flawless leather with or without a back seam) style with leather soles and waxed dress shoelaces. Bourbon Nicol Patina is a unique colour that requires significant time and focus on achieving the finished effect; a testament to the skills and dedication of their artisans. In a choice of Brandy, Avio, Black, Cuoio, Brown or Diablo Antique, the Monkstrap Kurt is made from supple and 100% premium quality calfskin leather with a bold adjustable double strap buckle. It has classic leather monk straps, Blake stitched leather sole with a padded insole and a comfortable slip-on design. The Bourbon Nicol and Cognac Tramonto Patina Monkstrap Kurt have a lightly padded footbed and dual buckle closure and the additional Blake Flex construction with leather inners and outers. Half Brogue Kendrick, available in Cuoio, Black, Brown Antique or Brown Antique & Blue Suede, is handmade from premium calfskin leather enhanced by a definite cap toe that polishes off any look with its traditional, secure and formal fit. The classic formal dress shoe has a soft, breathable calfskin leather lining and insole, leather sole with non-marking rubber studs, Blake Flex Construction with replaceable soles and a stacked flat heel. Make your mark with the lace-up Derby Wingtip Vincent with a colour pop finish in Diablo Antique & Dark Grey, Black Antique, Cognac Antique, Grey & Avio, Wine & Cuoio or Brown Antique & Blue Suede. Handcrafted from the finest breathable Italian leather, it has punch hole and wingtip detailing, 100% calf- skin leather upper, and five eyelet lace-up fastenings. These semi-formal shoes will bring some colour to any casual or semi-formal outfit. Similar in design is the two-toned and three-toned Oxford Wingtip Luke in Brown Antique & Blue Suede, Dark Brown, Brown & Cuoio, or Cuoio Paolo. This elegant and versatile style with a stacked flat heel is handmade from premium Italian leathers with a decorative perforation complementing the wingtip Images courtesy of Ace Marks