The Boot of all Boots! — TYE Shoemaker
I think that I will flat out and say that TYE shoemaker of Japan is probably making the most interesting and amazing shoes at the moment. Not only is the
Carpincho Boots by Enrile
The Capybara/Carpincho animal is probably one of the ugliest things known to animals. It looks like a giant rat and it's like the size of a dog. But their hide
Cuervo Cobblerblack Bird – Another Spanish Shoemaker
There are a group of shoemakers in the Gracia neighborhood of Barcelona, named Cuervo Cobblerblack Bird. They have been banded together since 2006. But only
Calzoleria Oscura Shoes
There is a new outfit in town and when I say 'town' I mean Milan, Italy. You might see the boot above very reminiscent of Riccardo Bestetti's gladiator pattern
Unique Derby Design by TYE Shoemaker
I love to look at TYE Shoemaker's Instagram account as I am pretty always pleasantly surprised to see new shoe ideas and designs. They don't post often but when
The Perfect Sole – Eiji Murata aka Main D’or
I am not going to lie and say that I am a sole fanatic but there is something special about a well-crafted sole. I love to look at them and appreciate the skill
The Saddle Oxford done Differently
The more that I see this model by Stephane Jimenez the more that I appreciate it. He basically blended a saddle oxford with a swan neck and really took shoe
Patrick Frei Bespoke Oxfords
In case you haven't yet heard of him, Patrick Frei is the most exciting thing in bespoke footwear at the present moment. I have yet to do a major post on him
Simple is Beautiful – Stephane Jimenez
Sometimes the best pair of shoes is a simple pair of shoes. When I say simple, I mean a simple pattern, style, cut etc. But nothing is more boring than a flat
Hiro Yanagimachi Ghillie Boots
Hiro Yanagimachi never ceases to impress with his array of ghillie designs, most recently having come up with a ghillie brogued boot unlike ever seen before!
New Chinese Bespoke Shoemaker – Yim Shoemaker
I love an underdog story and all of these Chinese bespoke shoemakers for me represent just that. Due to the industry of cheap labor and products, China over the
Shoes of the Month – Bespoke Balmoral Oxfords by Enrile
World Championships in Shoemaking The Competition’s Shoe Entries Part 1
***All words by Jesper of Shoegazing Blog, who was my co-host to the London Super Trunk and the World Bespoke Shoemaking Competition*** This is part two of the
Francis Waplinger – The American Bespoke Shoemaker
While having no real proof of this next statement, I can confidently say that now more than ever is a time for aspiring shoemakers. And I believe that global
World Championships in Shoemaking — The Competition’s Shoe Entries Part 1.
Post written by Jesper of Shoegazing Blog 30 black oxfords, made by shoemakers from all over the world. Here's a substantial review of all the competition
Bestetti Double Monk Done Differently
The double monk came on the scene a few years back and hit it hard in popularity. The problem is that everyone did the same model and every brand's
LONDON SUPER TRUNK SHOW 2018 BRAND HIGHLIGHT #8 NORMAN VILALTA
Norman Vilalta�comes from Argentina, originally as a lawyer, was trained in bespoke shoemaking by Stefano Bemer in Italy, and now works from a workshop studi
London Super Trunk Show 2018 – Brand Highlight #1 – Clematis Ginza
To preface this post with what is the London Super Trunk Show 2018, please CLICK HERE Clematis Ginza�is the well-respected Japanese brand composed o
Next Level Shoe Design – Riccardo Bestetti
Shoe design, while not terribly complicated, is not very easy when it comes to making something different, yet still elegant and wearable. I know that I have
Calzoleria Carlino – New Bespoke Footwear on the Block!
Now more than ever is the 'time of the bespoke shoemaker.' With the�help�of shoemaking schools all around the world, the internet aka YouTube, shoemaking blog
What Is a Handmade Shoe?
I recently wrote a piece about lies in the industry and how the terms 'handmade' and no-middlemen and the like were tossed around like confetti and that they
Mexican Shoemaker Doing Thing Different – Atelier Amareto
Those of you in the US might be familiar with the shoemaking culture that Mexico has had over the last century, but for of you on the other side of the planet,
Nicholas Templeman Oxford with Fierceness
Pulling off an aggressive line in a classic shoe is a hard thing to do. And when I say aggressive I don't mean it in negative way but rather something
