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 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
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
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
Drew Altizer Interview – Schola Academy
Learning how to make a pair of bespoke shoes has always been a craft people sought after. Something about it is magical and there is no better feeling than
Elevator Shoes
In all honesty, I never thought I would be writing about elevator shoes. Mainly because I would never wear them myself. And the main reason is that while being
What Is A Shoe Flaw?
Working 5 years at Nordstrom and fitting thousands of people, not once did someone inspect the shoe and ask for another one due to a "flaw." And believe
1-Star Reviews
The more we buy online the more we rely on honest reviews to help us make a decision not only on a product but also on a company. You want to know if you
How Covid Affected The Shoe Industry Part 1
Disclaimer: This is an opinion piece based on my own experience and those close to me in the shoe industry that share a similar experience or have shared
The 2022 World Championship in Patina
Here is a short video to highlight the World Championship Patina Contest in 2022. This contest takes place each year at the London Super Trunk
World Championships in Shoemaking 2022 – A Review Of All Competition Shoes Part 1
****Warning: Super Heavy Picture Post**** This post was put together and written entirely by Jesper Ingevaldsson of Shoegazing.com 30 longwing
Handwelted Resoling With Fiddleback By Bedo’s Leatherworks
Dear Readers, Sorry that I was gone for so long without posting. I was away in London for the London Super Trunk Show 2022 and was busy from morning to night
Schola Academy – Learn A Craft, Become An Artisan
All images courtesy of Stefano Casati In a day and age where we are ruled by technology, many art forms have been lost simply due to the natural progression
What Is A Shoe Review?
Here is a little rant against the bad information of the industry, whereby people spew their opinions as facts in the hopes to build a following of ill-informed
Video: “Why I Promote My Competition?”
A common question asked to me is "How can you promote other shoe brands when you have one yourself?" While I have answered this many times in various
Get Ready For Shoe Industry Price Increases
Mark my words, next year will be the year of price increases and a shortage of goods which will end up in delayed goods. I have been dealing already with it and
Grayle – Your Aggregate Online Size Guide
The hardest thing about buying online is getting your size right. In a world where US10 can mean whatever it wants, as well as the concept of "medium", one is
Video Series – Rant – Do Not Condition Your Brand New Shoes
Time again, people have ruined their brand new shoes by being overzealous with their shoe care regimen when it was not necessary to even
Commando Soles – The Latest Trend
Commando Sole Shoes - A New Addition To The Welted Shoe Industry There is nothing new about Commando soles shoes. They have been around for the longest
Men’s Shoe Widths – An Idea of Interpretation
Men's shoe widths can be confusing and knowing which width you fall under is even more so. That then translates to purchasing shoes online which can be an even
Heel Slip: What It Means
Generally speaking, there are two types of heel slip: 1. The shoes are simply too big and your heel falls right out of them, and, 2. The shoes fit but the heel
