What Is a Handmade Shoe? I’ve written about this before, and yet it still seems to be one of the most misunderstood topics in the shoe world. If anything,
World Champion Shoemaker: Louis Lampertsdörfer Interview
Louis Lampertsdörfer is currently one of my favorite shoemakers. Not only are his shoes extremely well thought out and oriented to a time period that I love,
Singapore Super Trunk Show 2026 – Recap
Singapore Super Trunk Show 2026 – Recap Last weekend marked the first-ever Singapore Super Trunk Show, and it delivered on every front. Strong attendance, a
Striking New Design by TYE Shoemaker – Side Laced Boots
Japanese Bespoke Shoemaker, TYE, has just created a new boot design in their latest bespoke conquest: Side Laced Boots. Now, before someone goes commenting on
The Double Fiddleback Sole – By Marcellino Shoemakers
I love to see shoe creativity. Even if it makes no sense or I wouldn't wear it. It shows that passion is being thrusted into the art form of shoemaking. For me,
The 5 Essential Dress Shoes Every Man Should Own
Where to Start When Building Your Shoe Wardrobe For anyone just getting into classic footwear, the question always comes up: “What shoes do I actually need?”
A Lazyman Shoe Like No Other – By Ichigo Ichie
The new Ichigo Ichie lazyman shoe is simply like no other. You can tell that creativity was really flowing when he put pen to paper and created this new model,
The Best Dust Bags in the World – By Hiro Yanagimachi
The best dust bags in the world are unquestionably made by Hiro Yanagimachi. The Japanese shoemaker took their cultural striving for perfection to the next
World Championships of Shoemaking 2026 – Call for competition
For the World Championships of Shoemaking 2026 version, we have a chelsea boot as the model to be made. The final takes place at the London Super Trunk Show on
A Shoe’s Sole – A Form of Expression of Self
The Hidden Canvas Beneath Your Feet A shoe’s sole is often overlooked, but for many shoemakers, it is the true blank canvas where artistry comes alive. And
Meet Emi Liao: Taiwan’s Rising Star in Bespoke Shoemaking
I love a good success story—especially when it’s about someone who, despite all odds, chases their dream with relentless passion. That’s exactly what Emi Liao,
Vogel NYC: America’s Oldest Shoemaker
Vogel NYC has a deep-rooted history—not only in footwear but also in the city of New York itself. While the definition of a shoemaker can be endlessly debated
Norman Vilalta Velazquez – The Most Unique Jodhpur Boot
The Norman Vilalta Velazquez Boot Finally Joins the 1202 Heritage Line For years, I’ve admired the Norman Vilalta Velazquez boot—a truly unique take on the
World Championships of Shoemaking 2025 Part 2: The Rest
Here we discover the rest of the contestants in the World Championships of Shoemaking 2025 Part 2. Discover positions 11 to 25, which are presented with
World Championships of Shoemaking 2025 – The Top Ten
We finally have the substantial review of all 25 competition shoes that entered this year’s World Championships of Shoemaking 2025. Here you will find all of
The Medallion King – Hiro Yanagimachi
Japanese shoemaker Hiro Yanagimachi is The Medallion King. Never before have I seen so many options from one shoemaker. When we think of customizations in
Gaziano & Girling Receive The Royal Warrant
British shoemakers, Gaziano & Girling receive the Royal Warrant by Appointment as shoemakers to His Majesty The King. In the UK, this is the most notable
Why Brand History Shouldn’t Dictate Shoe Pricing
Brand History and Shoe Pricing: What You Should Know In recent years, I've been highlighting newer shoemakers from China — such as Yim Shoemaker, Yearn
Hand Sewing the Upper: A True Craftsmanship Challenge
Hand sewing the upper is a demanding and meticulous process. At first glance, especially through pictures, it may appear straightforward—but don’t be fooled.
The Top Three of the World Championships of Shoemaking 2025
Since it will take a while until we are finished with the article that covers all 25 of the contest shoes of the Shoemaking World Championship 2025, which were
Marcellino Shoemakers – Your Roman Bespoke Option
I have recently discovered Marcellino Shoemakers and have been very impressed with what I have seen. Discovering small brands like this is part of the 'love' in
A Trip To The Francis Waplinger Shop – Brooklyn, NYC
After working in NYC for years it was only until I left NYC that I finally had time to visit Francis Waplingers's Shop in Brooklyn, NYC. It was something that I
GranGoran Shoemaker – My Kind of Design
GranGoran shoemaker is a rising star out of Osaka, Japan. His work has caught my eye on Instagram and I feel he deserves some recognition for his talents, not
The Craft of Shoemaking Award
Are you an inspiring shoemaker based in the UK? Or do you know someone who is? Well then, read on to discover what The Craft of Shoemaking Award is and how it
