A new site, Correspondent Shoes, has recently launched selling off a mix of very Italian (Branchini made), two toned inspired footwear also coupled by a select
Texture and Great Photography by Bestetti
I really love this picture of one of Riccardo Bestetti's bespoke samples. Everything about it is perfect, from the amount of lighting that highlights the
Laszlo Vass Trunk Show London – Nov. 4th
VASS IS COMING TO LONDON!!!! So get prepared as it is something quite novel and exciting at the same time. I have always loved Vass shoes for their mix of
Saint Crispins MTO’s for Skoaktiebolaget
I just saw these MTO's the other day and was blown away by their beauty. It's not so much that they are things not done before, but in these colorways I have
Ramon Cuberta New Unique Creation
I realized yesterday that my recent posts were on a path of similarity with who I was writing about and who I wanted to write about in the same week, in the
The Hulk of Dress Shoes
There are not many makers whose hand coloring skills compares to the likes of the team at Saint Crispins. And because of those skills, their shoes always come
Bestetti for Made to Order Paris
This has to be the most intriguing adelaide that I have ever seen. It just has so much character with the shape of the facing design. Most things in
Septieme Largeur New Adelaide Oxford
Septieme Largeur has just released a new adelaide oxford that for me presents an ultimate option for those that need a basic dress shoe. Most people coming into
Masaru Okuyama To Visit Singapore
For those of you in Singapore who have never had the opportunity to see bespoke shoes by a Japanese shoemaker, now is your chance to do so as�Masar
Green Museum Calf – VASS
Green is good! Or was that "Greed is Good"? I don't know, but same thing!! Hahaha! I am in a cheerful mood thanks to the sun finally showing itself
Corthay – Never a Bore With Their Eclectic Design
What I love about Corthay (and the French in general) is that they are always pushing the boundaries of design, at least in the shoe arena.
J.FitzPatrick Shoes in NYC!!
So I am here at Leffot today, trying to keep cool from this dreadful humidity that is making me sweat. This is the last day of our trunk show so if you are in
Enzo Bonafe MTO
I am bit pressed for time today as it is my first full day in NYC and I need to get ready to head downtown to check on my shoes and do my rounds of visits to
J.FitzPatrick MTO Program Now (Finally) Live!!
I am sorry that it has been quite J.FitzPatrick heavy in the last few posts, but it just happens to be that everything is happening at the same time and I must
Huang Niu – The Last Bespoke Maker out of China
Great and well made shoes can come from anywhere and even though China gets a bad rap for making things that are cheap and of poor quality, that is not to say
Hero Shots by Skoaktiebolaget
I have always emphasized the importance of the "hero shot" when it comes to representing footwear. The problem with shoes is that their
Saint Crispins Launches at Skoaktiebolaget
Saint Crispins just launched at Skoaktiebolaget and I think that it is great for all parties involved. What I like most is that Skoab (as they are know for
Riccardo Bestetti ‘Maverick’ – My Favorite Adelaide
Out of all of the "very classic" oxford styles (saddle not included in this ideology) the adelaide is probably among my top favorites. The fact that the
Polish Shoemakers – Don’t Knock It ‘Til You Try It!
Today has just been manic, only now getting 5 seconds to get to the computer. Don't even know where the day went? Oh well, it happens. Anyway, to make up for
Singapore Patina Sling – Septieme Largeur
I have been seeing the patina work coming from the Singapore branch of Septieme Largeur and I must say that it is all very intriguing. I particularly like their
More Boldness Getting Made
Maybe its just because I spend a lot of my time on Instagram but I am starting to see a lot of bold shoes these days made as MTO/Bespoke for clients and it's
The Classic Adelaide
I what I love about the adelaide oxford is that in the grand scheme of shoe designs, it is relatively new for being such a classic look. I am quite
Edward Green At Pitti Uomo 87
Another stop that I always make is the Edward Green stand and this time I saw something very interesting stuff, including this boot above, which I
Some Shots From Pitti Uomo 87
Dear Readers, Sorry for the lack of not only writing but also answering emails. I forgot to mention that I would be in Florence this
