Photo Courtesy of Style ForumHow cool would it be if someone created a competition whereby every shoemaker in the world was to take one pattern (say this
Anthony Delos Bespoke – Designed By A Blog Reader
Let me start off by saying, that I always appreciate it when any of you come to visit me and say hi. This always gives me great pleasure as I have said before
Yet Another Japanese Shoemaker – Kunai Atsushi
Lately, as you may know, I have been so busy that it's been hard to think, let alone keep up with everything that I need to do. And part of what I needed to do
Bocache e Salvucci – The Next Italian Greats?
It's really hard to keep up with every shoe brand out there, and more and more, I feel that even though I spend hours and hours researching, there are still so
Shoes Of The Week – A Bestetti Masterpiece!
Dear Readers,Yet again, it is a day that not only am I swamped under with 10 trillion things to do, but I am also quite emotional (mainly frustrated), and
Ed Et Al – Singaporean Shoemakers On The Rise
For a long time now, I have been hearing this name Ed Et Al, whether by chance or by blog readers writing me up to check them out. I figured that since I had
Pigskin Bestetti’s — Amazing As Always!!
What more is there to say??? Nothing that leaves Bestetti's factory seems to be short of spectacular. I guess what I can touch on that I don't believe I have
More Japanese Greatness – Clematis
What makes a shoe particular? THE DETAILS! That being, what can you spot on this shoe that is ever so subtly different??? Well, let's take a look.....see how
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
Forgot To Mention…. (+ some shoe porn!)
Dear Readers,I forgot to mention to all of you yesterday, that as of tomorrow, I will be on a 12-day holiday in a remote country (AKA Albania = wife's decision
More Bestetti Goodness
It's rare to meet someone so passionate about something that they end up truly dedicating their entire life to it. Passion like this is often rare as it's
Today’s Favorites – Random Beauties
Gaziano & Girling Dear All,I have been filming all day long and simply don't have enough time to write anything out, so I will leave you a bunch of lovely shoes
Shoes Of The Week – Foster & Son New Bespoke Models
I think that seeing bespoke shoe samples is probably one of my favorite activities, as sad as that sounds. Ready-to-wear shoes can only be so wild, but with
Shoes Of The Week – Foster & Son New Bespoke Models
I think that seeing bespoke shoe samples is probably one of my favorite activities, as sad as that sounds. Ready-to-wear shoes can only be so wild, but with
The Last 10 Years In The Shoe Industry
Picture Courtesy of: Style ForumJust over 8 years ago marked my entrance into the shoe industry, a day that I will never forget and will forever be grateful to
Today’s Favorites – The Best Wholecut, Ever!
?Most of you know that I am big advocate of the wholecut oxford (and any wholecut for that matter), as it's look of cleanliness and lack of fluff allows it to
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
A Tribute To Stefano Bemer
While I normally reserve Sunday for family day, as I am sure that many of you do too, I couldn't help but feel compelled to write something today, a day that
Today’s Favorites – George Cleverley Bespoke
Picture Courtesy of: Leather SoulThis is shoe porn at it's finest. To be able to see so many different people's idea of what to go for when going bespoke is
Riccardo Bestetti RTW Line: Update
Dear Readers,A few months ago, I showed you a preview of things to come from Mr. Riccardo Bestetti's Ready To Wear line. Well, today I have a bit more to show
Shoes Of The Week – John Lobb Paris Bespoke
I have always been curious as to the making of a John Lobb Paris bespoke shoe and just recently my curiosity managed to get fulfilled as a customer just so
When You Go Bespoke, The World Is For Your Taking
CorthayHaving been heavily involved for some time now within the bespoke world of both shoes and suits, I have seen my fair share of the end results to customer
When a Shoe Looks Like a Piece of Art
The problem with bespoke shoes, is that sometimes they look so damn good that they don't even look like footwear, more just look like art for the sake of
Shoes Of The Week – Jan Kielman
This is one mega-boot! Most likely not something that I would ever wear, as I don't go hunting, but definitely something that I can appreciate and admire. If
