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
This Week’s Instagram Favorites
Koji Endo Bottier Revisited
Koji Endo Bottier makes some of the nicest shoes in the world. Predominantly they are quite classic in terms of style but the last shapes are on
Leather Quality & how It Varies
Perfect leather all the way around….top grade too Let me start by saying that this is a long, yet informative post. I made a comment on the blog the other day
What Makes A Shoe Attractive?
I have seen cheap shoes look good and expensive shoes look terrible. More often than not, it is not so much about the components of the shoe as much as it is
Grades Of Shoe Craftsmanship
Bespoke shoes by Gaziano & Girling As I have stated before, there seems to be a whole lot of confusion as to how a shoe is made (whether by hand, machine
This Week’s Favorite – Stephane Jimenez Saddle Oxford
As many of you know, I am a super fan of the saddle oxford, ever since I saw the iconic bespoke sample in the workshop of Stefano Bemer back in 2008. It is not
Tony Gaziano (from Gaziano & Girling) Interview
Being an aspiring shoemaker/shoe designer myself, I find it critical to try and meet the people in the industry who are shoemakers or shoe designers themselves
