These Ichigo Ichie spectators are right up my alley! That is exactly the kind of shoe that I love to see being produced and even more so being ordered.
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Unique Tassel Loafers by Paolo Scafora
These Paolo Scafora tassel loafers hit the spot on every level. They are unique and elegant. Subtle yet different. That is the beauty of good design coupled
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
Up Close Details: BLKBRD Shoemaker Seamless Wholecut
Here we take a much closer look at this impressive seamless wholecut shoe from BLKBRD Shoemaker. The seamless wholecut is often talked about as the holy grail
The Rise Of Sole Decoration
It would appear that sole decoration is the new one-up tactic by shoemakers these days. The reality is that when you are at the top of the game it is very hard
Unboxing Series – BLKBRD Shoemaker
Here we take a look at the Indian brand BLKBRD Shoemaker in my latest Unboxing Video. BLKBRD Shoemaker has been making a name for itself with its ability to
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
Unboxing Series – Pointures Book
Here we take a look at the ultimate shoe guide, the new book by French Magazine Pointures. Written by Yves Denis, this book not only shares the history of the
J.FitzPatrick Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
My shoe company, J.FitzPatrick Footwear turns ten years old this month, which makes this our anniversary! It's been a whole decade since I launched my creative
Interview: Tommaso Melani of Stefano Bemer
Meet Tommaso Melani. He is the owner of Stefano Bemer and, for me, the credit to where that name is today. His is a story that I hold dear as I always felt that
The Pigskin Pick Shoe
There is a new pigskin shoe in town and that is the new 'pick pocket' shoe by The Last Shoemaker. This is an obvious choice for anyone that plays the guitar and
The Ugliest Shoes Ever Made – 2023 Edition
It's been a while since I did a good rant and frankly, I could not help myself after seeing what is easily the world's ugliest creation in footwear
Reflections on 2022 – What’s To Come in 2023!
2022 was a rollercoaster of a year! There were so many highs and lows that it was hard to make sense of it all. A lot of lessons were learned and
Barbanera Opens Retail Shop In Milan
If there ever was a story about taking your passions and turning them into a menswear brand, that story would revolve around Barbanera as they have managed to
Next Level Shoe Design – Tye Shoemaker
The shoe design coming from TYE Shoemaker is out of this world good. The subtle details and line changes in the pattern are so meticulously thought
Getting Hacked On Social Media
It's one of those things that when people around you are getting hacked, you kind of just tell yourself 'aww man, that sucks' and it just leaves your
The Podcast – Episode 5 – Menswear Bloggers
Here I discuss the realities of what it means to be a menswear blogger that might exchange goods/services and/or money for publicized content. There is a fine
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
CNES Shoemaker – New Hand Welted Line
In the world of rising smart technology, AI, and the like, the shoe world in fact is going the opposite direction with the rise or re-introduction of hand
New Brand Alert: Brunon Bierżeniuk Bespoke Shoemaker
I recently discovered a new maker on the scene and am sure glad that I did. Not only for the fact that he is doing things that no one else in this world is
How To Become A Bespoke Shoemaker
It has never been so popular of a time to learn bespoke shoemaking. And it has never been so easy either, thanks to Schola Academy and Stefano
Iconic Shoes: The Arca by Corthay
The Corthay Arca is easily one of the most recognized and famous shoes in the shoe industry. Never have I heard more so than the phrase "That looks like the