The patina has definitely been the biggest trend in men's footwear within the past few years. This trend, as big as it has gotten, I only feel is still just
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Carmina – The Review
I have always loved and respected Carmina Shoes and what they do as a company. While I don't think that Spanish shoemaking as a whole is the best in the world,
Edward Green Hove – A Great Single Monk!
I hope that you guys can appreciate me posting on my trip as I am getting so frustrated using Wordpress on my Samsung tablet. It's taken me about 20 minutes
Stefano Bemer at New & Lingwood (Long Post)
As many of you have probably read, the shoes behind the Stefano Bemer brand have been implemented into the shop of New & Lingwood on Jermyn St. in London.
Green Suede Spectators
A deep green suede can be one of the most attractive leathers to use on a shoe, particularly if it is done right. I, myself, have been searching for the right
Zonkey Boot Jodhpur
I have always liked the idea of Jodhpur boots but have never really took the plunge into them. Thinking about it, the only boots that I really every like on my
Bespoke Shoe Porn and Shoes on Sale!
Courtesy of CC-Cocinella Dear Readers, Well, to be honest, I am not in the greatest of moods today, which makes me quite uninspired to write anything,
Edward Green Spring/Summer 2013
I have been meaning to pop into Edward Green for the longest time now and take some snaps of their latest and greatest and the other day I finally managed to do
Craig Corvin Bespoke
Last Spring, my friend Craig Corvin (who is a bespoke shoemaker from Seattle) passed by London, while on a mini European tour, in order to stock up on the 'ol
J.FitzPatrick Footwear….Nearly There Folks!!!
It's so close that I can almost taste it and I can't decide on whether or not I am fully prepared or a million miles away. It's so surreal, as I have been
Berwick Shoes — A New Player In The Industry
A few weeks back, I was emailed by a factory in Spain who has their own label called Berwick shoes. They were offering to send me a pair of my choice for
Interview: Steven Taffel, Owner of Leffot in NYC
Q: For those that have not heard your story, can you briefly explain how you came to envision the concept of Leffot shoe store? A: I was surprised by the
Shoes Of The Week – Clematis
With as many Japanese shoemakers that I discover month after month, I really get the feeling that Japan is just a haystack full of needles waiting to be
Stamp Shoes….with GPS capabilities….
Dear All,So I am back from my quick trip to Paris, with lots of treats to share with all of you! So be on the lookout!! Until then, feast your eyes on these bad
How To Become A Shoe Designer Part 3.1: The Creative Side — Shoe Designing
Let me first start of by saying that I have no credentials in shoe design and/or company branding. The closest that I have to design skills was drawing
How To Become A Shoe Designer
(this will be ongoing until the end of it says "finished") Part 1: I remember when I decided that I wanted to become a shoe designer and have a
Yohei Fukada – The Next Legend…..
I find it absolutely amazing how many Japanese shoemakers today, were once just a person with a dream of starting their own bespoke shoe shop. None of them just
The Best Shoemaker You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
In light of recent events (emails) and the fact that it would appear that some people are confused as to what I am actually doing, I wish to explain a few
Maftei Interview/Post by Claymoor
Dear Readers, I have had the pleasure of being allowed to use a very very interesting post/interview conducted by the author of Romanian blog, Claymoor, in
What I Am Wearing – Spectators
It's not very often that I break out my pair of 1920's Chicago gangster-style spectators, but I always love the reactions that I get when I do. It's funny,
Surprise Visit From Mr. Hugo Jacomet
Photo Courtesy Of: Mr Andy BarnhamNow some of you may or may not know who Mr. Hugo Jacomet is, but if you don't, please allow me to introduce to you the author
Shoes — Part 2: Style Names & Terminology — Brogues
The term, brogue, is a word that can describe many many styles of shoe within the shoe realm. It is because of this that it is commonly misused and due to this
Shoes — Part 2: Style Names & Terminology — Derby’s, Monk Straps & Others
With the second installment of 'Style Names & Terminology,' I will finish off laced shoes and monkstraps, before getting onto loafers and boots. As I mentioned
Shoes Of The Week – Anthony Delos
When you look at and appreciate pieces of art, such as these boots, it comes as no surprise that Anthony Delos has just recently won 'Meilleur Ouvrier de