LONDON SUPER TRUNK SHOW 2019 BRAND SHOWCASE #6 Gaziano & Girling Odd’s & End’s
For the first timein the London Super Trunk Showevent, we invite a British Maker easy to acquire in the UK. But what makes this different is the fact that
Green Shoes – Trend or ‘The Future’?
We have a special guest post today, written by my colleague Ché, all about the idea of green in footwear.� We have seen a lot of it lately. Is it here to stay
LONDON SUPER TRUNK SHOW 2019 BRAND SHOWCASE #4 — BOLERO SHOEMAKER
To read more about the London Super Trunk Show 2019, please clickHERE Tomoyuki Watanabe got his start by training in shoemaking under a Japanese master
HRH Prince of Wales Visit to Gaziano & Girling
It would appear that Gaziano & Girling had the honor and pleasure of hosting the Prince of Wales and Future King into their factory while at the same time
The Great Shoe Circle
I think that this takes the cake for the greatest shoe circle that I have ever seen. It certainly isn't the most impressive shoe collection (not to say it is
Ducal Firenze – Exciting Italian Creativity
While I am on the subject of impressive makers, one of my favorite Italian shoemakers that has gone under the radar for far too long, is Ducal Firenze.�
The Boot of all Boots! — TYE Shoemaker
I think that I will flat out and say that TYE shoemaker of Japan is probably making the most interesting and amazing shoes at the moment. Not only is the
London Super Trunk Show 2019 – Brand Showcase #1 – Norman Vilalta
To read more about the London Super Trunk Show 2019, please click HERE The 1st brand that I want to highlight is Norman Vilalta. Norman's brand is the
2019 London Super Trunk Show Invite
It's a pleasure to introduce this year's edition of the world’s largest open event for classic shoes, the London Super Trunk Show, organized by Shoegazing and
Cuervo Cobblerblack Bird – Another Spanish Shoemaker
There are a group of shoemakers in the Gracia neighborhood of Barcelona, named Cuervo Cobblerblack Bird. They have been banded together since 2006. But only
Gaziano & Girling – 2019 Sample Sale
Gaziano & Girling is soon hosting their annual sample sale and I know that many of you have been waiting for this. While we had ours in NYC this year and
Calzoleria Oscura Shoes
There is a new outfit in town and when I say 'town' I mean Milan, Italy. You might see the boot above very reminiscent of Riccardo Bestetti's gladiator pattern
Unique Derby Design by TYE Shoemaker
I love to look at TYE Shoemaker's Instagram account as I am pretty always pleasantly surprised to see new shoe ideas and designs. They don't post often but when
World Championships in Shoemaking 2019 – Call for competition
World Championships in Shoemaking 2019 - Call for competition We are happy to announce the second edition of the World Championships in Shoemaking, where the
The Medallion King – Hiro Yanagimachi
I love these photos by Hiro Yanagimachi where he shows his magic in these�3x3 grids. As you can guess from the above and below, I am particularly fond of th
The Perfect Sole – Eiji Murata aka Main D’or
I am not going to lie and say that I am a sole fanatic but there is something special about a well-crafted sole. I love to look at them and appreciate the skill
Fusion Cowboy Boots – The Modern Trend
Using the traditional Cowboy boot features but blending modern design details to the boots seems to be all of the rage these days as I am starting to see more
The Adelaide Oxford – By Hiro Yanagimachi
I am really loving adelaides�these days and I think that many others are too. I see them often on social media and find myself nearly always attracted to them
Patrick Frei Bespoke Oxfords
In case you haven't yet heard of him, Patrick Frei is the most exciting thing in bespoke footwear at the present moment. I have yet to do a major post on him
Tony Gaziano Interview & Singapore Trunk Show
For those of you interested in reading the thoughts of master last and pattern maker and one of my mentors in the shoe industry, Kevin Seah has just done a nice
Simple is Beautiful – Stephane Jimenez
Sometimes the best pair of shoes is a simple pair of shoes. When I say simple, I mean a simple pattern, style, cut etc. But nothing is more boring than a flat
Hiro Yanagimachi Ghillie Boots
Hiro Yanagimachi never ceases to impress with his array of ghillie designs, most recently having come up with a ghillie brogued boot unlike ever seen before!
Castez Ermili – Mexican Shoemaker
Mexican Shoemaker Castez Ermili has created something that I have yet to see and find it very intriguing, even more so, very beautiful! A crossbreed between a