Ramon Cuberta has just released two new and very attractive models for his 'Made to Measure' program to give customers more options in choosing their favorite
Corthay Shop Visit S/S2017 – Motcombe St. London
I recently had my bi-annual trip to Corthay of London, on Motcombe st in Knightsbridge, to see what was happening for Spring/Summer 2017 and had some intersting
A Shoe Collection of a True Aficionado
Some people love cars, some love watches, some love video games and then there are those that love menswear, particularly the staple ingredient known as
London Super Trunk Show – Brand Showcase #6 – Ramon Cuberta
Ramon Cubertais another bespoke shoemaker also based in Barcelona, but was trained at home first by two Spanish independent shoemakers (pretty sure Norman
London Super Trunk Show – Brand Showcase #5 – Norman Vilalta
Mr.Norman Vilaltahas an interesting history. He hails from Argentina originally with the background and profession of a lawyer. Growing tired of that
London Super Trunk Show — Brand Showcase #4 – Hiro Yanagimachi
For many regular readers Hiro Yanagimachi will not need much of an introduction after taking the high end shoe industry by storm in the last few years,
Riccardo Bestetti Shoe Brand Lives On
Please enjoy this video of Bestetti shoes at Pitti Uomo #91. While I still need to get to know the new owner and the man responsible for carrying on the
Blue Shoes Becoming The Norm
I recently went on Gaziano & Girling's Instagram page and noticed that recently they have been commissioning a lot of blue shoes in their Made to Order
Serbian Bespoke Shoemaker – Igor Suhenko
Discovering new shoemakers for me is like a kid discovering a new candy. Although I have known about Igor Suhenko for awhile now, I think that I have only
A Trip to Corthay – London
It is not often that I get to visit the Corthay shop in London. It might sound silly that while it is only about 20 mins away, it feels like eternity to get
Aubercy’s Latest Creations
The Parisian shoe house, Aubercy, never ceases to amaze me for their design brilliance. I won't lie and say that I love every intricate design that they make,
Things To Know About Shoes Part 5: 41-50
41. Many well known European shoe brands (clothing too) claim their products are made in their country, but outsource about 80% of their production to
A Legend and Friend to Remember – Riccardo Bestetti
With regret I must tell those that don't already know that we sadly lost an incredible person this week. That person was Mr. Riccardo Bestetti, one of
No Two Brown Shoes Are Equal
The beauty of brown shoes or shades of brown leather is that even the exact pair of shoes can look different, not only through polishing but also through
Gaziano & Girling New ‘Savile’ Monkstrap
For those that may not know Gaziano & Girling have just recently celebrated their 10th anniversary and I couldn't be happier for them. I still remember the
Norman Vilalta – London Trunk Show Sept. 23rd-24th
Norman Vilalta, the bespoke shoemaker out of Barcelona who also has his own RTW line, is visiting London the weekend of the 23rd-24th of September to showcase
Atelier Amareto – Mexican Bespoke Shoes
For years and years Mexico has had a thriving shoe culture (in terms of manufacturing) but it is not often a place one thinks of for high end shoes. More likely
Mario Bemer – Reinventing the Wheel and Doing it Well!
Mario Bemer has been really pushing the boundary of design with his young collection and it is quite refreshing to see. Nearly every model he does has something
Hand Welted/Stitched Cordovan Apron Derbys by Enrile
Spanish shoemaker, Enrile, does a great version of the hand-stitched apron. Enrile's style of making is more towards that of the Austro-Hungarian style of
Classics Beyond Classics – Main D’Or
Today has been so manic that I really don't even have time to write much but I saw these bespoke shoes by Main D'or on Claymoor's List and fell in love. They
The Cap Shine
There is one simple thing that can make nearly any shoe look better and that is a cap shine. Something about having a shiny toe does a lot of justice
The World of Shoes – Dimitri Gomez
A new shoe website has recently been born, naturally looking to encompass everything shoes: from selling, to educating, to listing out every brand ever invented
Ramon Cuberta Swan Neck Oxford – True Beauty!
There are not too many saddle oxfords out there, but an even more underrepresented oxford is the swan neck oxford, which for me is among the most elegant of
Norman Vilalta Colored Grain Loafers
The first time I saw these colored grain loafers, I knew that they were going to be successful and the fact that Norman Vilalta was presenting them at Pitti