Nicely Broken In: Albam Regular Leg jeans

Well I've had the Albam Regular Leg jeans for around five months now, and they're breaking in very nicely. Since last September they've been worn at least 3 times a week and had two cold water washes in the bath tub, the first just a rinse, the second with a small amount of detergent. Both times they've been airdried flat. Overall shrinkage was minimal, half an inch on the leg at most. They're starting to take on some wear lines particularly around the pockets and crotch area. In another three or four months I reckon they'll be just about perfect.

Nicely Broken In: Clarks Originals

From left to right, my very own Ashcott boots in Oakwood Suede, Wallabees in Ebony Suede, and Desert Boots in Cola Suede. Easy on the feet, and very easy on the pocket, available direct from the Clarks website.

Nicely Broken In: Grenson Headingly Brogues

This handsome pair of Grenson Headingly brogues was bought last September as a splurge when I was visiting the seaside town of Aldeburgh in Suffolk. At first, these absolutely crippled me (not least financially) and I could only wear them for around 15 minutes before hobbling around in pain. But now they fit like the proverbial glove, and the leather has taken on a very pleasing patina.