Shoe trees are important for your dress shoes. That is if you are wearing quality shoes and like to care for them. They help to maintain the shape of your dress
The Highway Shoe by Victor Vulpe
The Highway Shoe by Victor Vulpe is a great example of what makes Victor one of the greatest minds in the shoemaking industry. His creativity in pattern-making
Bridlen’s Cordovan Collection
Bridlen's new Cordovan Collection, The Founders Limited, is gaining ground in the shoe world. Utilizing the rising Shinki-Hikaku tannery's cordovan, who has
The Full Brogue Adapted
What's great about the full brogue is its ability to be unique and designed with almost an infinite array of possibilities. Its ability to be modernized has
Boat Shoes: An Old Classic or Still Relevant?
Boat Shoes: Relevant or A Thing of the Past? Boat shoes are an American staple. From Sperry to Sebago most guys in their 40's grew up wearing them. Yet are
My New YouTube ‘Shorts’
It is all about the short video format these days. That is what TikTok created that IG and YouTube have quickly adopted. It is in that format that they spread
Le Ravel – A Dress Belgian Loafer
In light of the casualization of all things sartorial, Septieme Largeur wanted to create a 'dress Belgian loafer' that could be worn with formal attire but also
What is Shoe Patina?
Shoe Patina has taken the shoe industry by storm in recent years. And for good reason. The ability of shoe patina to transform the leather into something
The Whole-Cut Shoe
Whether you are looking for the ultimate in formality or just a solid dress shoe that can fulfill all your needs, the whole-cut dress shoe will always be your
A Visit To Mario Bemer USA Showroom
The Mario Bemer Showroom USA is located in Queens, NY. A few months back, I decided to go to work a bit late and pass by to visit Mario. I wanted to see where
Carmina Waived MTO Fees!
Carmina's custom weekend is live where Carmina offers waived MTO fees for a select time period. That means you can get Made to Order shoes for the price of
The Allure of Two-Toned Shoes: Elevating Men’s Dress Shoe Style
In the world of men's clothing, where dressing down is the norm, there is an overlooked style element that effortlessly adds a dash of sophistication and appeal
Up Close Details – Yearn Shoemaker Derbies
Here we take a closer look at these beautiful Yearn Shoemaker derbies, one of their custom options made via their MTO program. Yearn Shoemaker is one of China's
How To Fix Your Shine
Knowing how to fix your shoe shine may not come easy to most but after practicing a few times it will become natural to all. The major downside of applying a
World Championships of Shoe Shining and Patina 2024 – The Finalists
World Championships of Shoe Shining and Patina 2024 The finalists have been selected! We’ll have shiners from China, Japan, and Switzerland battling it
Carmina Opens New Shop – San Francisco
Carmina just opened a new shop in San Francisco! This becomes their 3rd in the US and their 7th in the world. And this is just the beginning. I know that they
Crockett & Jones Boat Shoes – New Model Alert
Crockett & Jones has entered the world of 'Americana Prep' with their new boat shoe collection. And I could not be happier! I have always loved boat shoes
Kiltie Monk Straps
I have always loved shoe styles with the fringe/kiltie monk strap design. When I first launched my shoe brand, J.FitzPatrick, we added a removable fringe to our
The Ultimate Cleaning Shoe Brush
The Wild Boar Cleaning Shoe Brush For years, most of us only knew about horsehair brushes. Then the world of shoe care exploded and all of a sudden there
Mogada Shoes: Victorian Inspired Perfection
Mogada was created by German Shoemaker, Louis Lamperstdörfer, in 2021. Before that, Louis Lamperstdörfer undertook his shoemaking apprenticeship at the famous
Saphir’s New Website
Saphir has recently made an upgrade to its website. A major update that was heavily needed. The shoe care behemoth's previous website simply lacked the
Affordable Exotic Leather by CNES Shoemaker
Ever notice how many Vietnamese shoemakers have some of the most affordable exotic leather offered in their collections? Ever wonder why? Well, Vietnam is a
Bridlen’s New Collection: Ready Made
Bridlen's new collection of ready-made shoes is a nice capsule offering that is a great step in the right direction for one of India's most promising
Unboxing Series – Juyi Calton Shoes
In this unboxing video, we take a look at Juyi Calton shoes. Juyi Calton is a newish brand on the scene that comes from Nigeria and not only serves the