Knowing whether to buy and/or wear sneakers vs loafers is a conundrum that is gaining traction each day as we enter a more dress-relaxed business world. In the
How To Use The Sole Edge Iron
How to use the sole edge iron is probably not a question you ever thought you would ask. But as the shoe care community and craze grows larger, new tools are
How To Get Rid Of Leather Creases
How to get rid of leather creases is a question often asked. There is a huge obsession with creasing in one's shoes and the idea to either prevent it or cure
The Podcast – Ep. 11 – Your Shoes Are Not Handmade
Your shoes are not handmade. This is sadly the reality for most people yet so many walk around thinking and telling others that they are. The misuse of words
UK to US Shoe Size
US to UK shoe size ratios are not always apparent when shopping online. But it is important to know what you are selecting before you end up with a purchase
The Podcast – Ep. 10 – The Pre Order Industry
The Pre Order is nothing new. It is as old as the retail industry. But the rise of the Pre Order Industry is something that I feel will be shown more and more
How To Install Sole Guards With Toe Taps
How to install sole guards with toe taps looks easy in a short video, but actually takes some level of skill and practice to become truly proficient. I have
How To Measure Your Feet – Part 1 – Getting Your Outline
Measuring your feet is not always as straightforward as it might seem. The wrong measurement can result in the shoes being made incorrectly, at least in size.
Spectators: Not Always A “Loud” Shoe
Spectators are unfairly written off as an exceptionally niche, Summer-only style. We believe they're actually a versatile year-round design! Read onwards to
Know Your Shoe Brushes
There is a world of shoe brushes most of us do not even think about. I won't even lie. Prior to trying these ones out earlier this year, I had never even
Balmorals vs Oxfords
In the US, you often hear people referring to oxfords as balmorals. This is completely wrong. Unless, of course, that specific oxford is a 'balmoral oxford.'
How To Add Initials To Your Shoes
Adding initials to your shoe's sole is not as difficult as it may seem. Here we look at how even amateurs can add their own initials onto wait part of their
How To Avoid Getting Scammed By Fake Shoe Brands
The internet has done many great things for the shoe industry but also invited many bad people to the table. The worst for the shoe industry is the fake shoe
Cushion vs Support
The idea of comfort is subjective and it often boils down to the idea of cushion vs support. In America, we are trained to believe that what has the most
The Do’s and Don’ts of Dress Shoes
The Do's and Don'ts of dress shoes are not as easily realized as one might think. And it greatly depends on your idea of the rules. Rules from 100 years ago are
What Makes A Shoe Its Price?
Achieving a shoe's price is not a science. At the end of the day, you can price your footwear how you want. There are suggested markups and ideologies about a
How To: Tidy Up Your Sole Edge
To tidy up your sole edge is often a detail we overlook. We are more often focused on the upper often forgetting that an unkempt sole edge is among the most
Triumph Toe Plates: Worth It?
What Are Triumph Toe Plates? The Triumph Toe Plate is/was the cream of the crop when it came to metal toe protectors. I say 'was' as I do not believe that
Shoe Care Guide – Why Is It Important?
A shoe care guide is the basic knowledge we all need to upkeep our shoes. Higher-end shoes are an investment and the more that you know how to look after that
What Is A Mirror Shine?
What is a mirror shine? It might seem like a trivial question but the reality is that it is often misused. And if you really want to be snobby about it, even
Spats vs Button Boots
We often mix up terminology in the shoe world and one of the biggest mix-ups is the idea of spats vs button boots, where often spats are referred to as a button
Hand Stitching The Upper
Hand-stitched shoes require a lot of work that we might not often appreciate. It is one of those art forms that is slowly fading as machine work increases.
Exposed Channel Stitch ≠ Sole End Of Life
If you are new to closed channel soles the exposure of the channel stitching might scare you. You might think that the sole is coming apart, breaking, or faulty
How To: Punch an Extra Hole Into Foowear With Straps
Need some extra tightness in your jodhpur boots or monkstrap shoes? If you have skinny ankles with low insteps like I do, I bet you have felt the