Watches, Cheese, Chocolates, Banks, Mountains...and leather goods - who'd have guessed the Swiss are pretty excellent at that as well. High detail, hand made, exquisite customer service, and quality that matches the admittedly exorbitant price tag - from belts and bags to boots and shoes it wouldn't be difficult in the least to drop a few months mortgage on a whim in Bally, but having kept my eyes on a particular pair of loafers for nearly 3 months when the time finally came for a sale they were mine in all their buttery soft hand stitched glory. Generally fancying Cole Haan or Ferragamo as my work shoes of choice suffice it to say that the craftsmanship at Bally is truly a work of art on par with the best in the industry and for those with the means their goods represent refined luxury without all the labeling and posturing of Louis Vuitton or Gucci, a rarity in a market where it seems everyone else wants to be emblazoned with a tag saying 'hey, look at me.'