Some other hallmarks of the season: Both lug-sole shoes and dainty heels are in vogue.

WSJ: Bold Fashions for Fall 2013

The sole of each of his shoes is lacquered in a vivid, glossy red.

NEWYORKER: Sole Mate

In that vein, a federal court of appeals recently ruled that Christian Louboutin owns trademark rights in his distinctive red outsoles since they identify him as the sole legitimate source of his shoes, while Yves Saint Laurent and other parties retain the right to produce and sell monochromatic red shoes (where both the outsoles and uppers are entirely red).

FORBES: Protecting Fashion Designs

I'm not that far off, according to Steven Taffel, the proprietor of Leffot, a gorgeous little humidor of fine men's shoes in Manhattan's West Village and the sole outlet for Corthay in America.

FORBES

I'm not that far off, according to Steven Taffel, the pro- prietor of Leffot, a gorgeous little humidor of fine men's shoes in Manhattan's West Village and the sole outlet for Corthay in America.

FORBES: Magazine Article