I love a good success story—especially when it’s about someone who, despite all odds, chases their dream with relentless passion. That’s exactly what Emi Liao,
World Championships of Shoemaking 2025 Part 2: The Rest
Here we discover the rest of the contestants in the World Championships of Shoemaking 2025 Part 2. Discover positions 11 to 25, which are presented with
World Championships of Shoemaking 2025 – The Top Ten
We finally have the substantial review of all 25 competition shoes that entered this year’s World Championships of Shoemaking 2025. Here you will find all of
Hand Sewing the Upper: A True Craftsmanship Challenge
Hand sewing the upper is a demanding and meticulous process. At first glance, especially through pictures, it may appear straightforward—but don’t be fooled.
The Top Three of the World Championships of Shoemaking 2025
Since it will take a while until we are finished with the article that covers all 25 of the contest shoes of the Shoemaking World Championship 2025, which were
A Trip To The Francis Waplinger Shop – Brooklyn, NYC
After working in NYC for years it was only until I left NYC that I finally had time to visit Francis Waplingers's Shop in Brooklyn, NYC. It was something that I
The Black Wholecut: The Only Dress Shoe Ever Really Needed
If one had to pick just one dress shoe to own for the rest of their life to go with as many possible outfits and occasions, it would definitely be The Black
GranGoran Shoemaker – My Kind of Design
GranGoran shoemaker is a rising star out of Osaka, Japan. His work has caught my eye on Instagram and I feel he deserves some recognition for his talents, not
Aubercy Shoes: The French King of Footwear
This wraps up the recounting of my visits to the Aubercy shop in Paris. Aubercy shoes have inspired me since I first discovered them and find that they are one
A Guide To Shoe Pricing
In this guide to shoe pricing, we will take a look at the variable components that make up a shoe's price and how simple changes can affect the outcome. There
TYE Chelsea Boots – Another Flawless Victory!
These new TYE chelsea boots are a prime example of why I believe TYE shoemaker makes the most flawless shoes in the industry. Every single new model they come
The Last Shoemaker – Handmade Minimalist Shoes
There is a new-ish shoemaker in the UK region but offering more than what you would expect from a traditional British maker. Their name is The Last
World Championships of Shoemaking 2025 – Call For Competition
It is time for the sixth edition of the World Championships of Shoemaking, where the final takes place during the London Super Trunk Show on May 10th, 2025. In
The Best Shoemaker in the World
Doesn't Exist... So, now you are thinking, 'Wait, what? Doesn't exist? What does that mean?' Well, it means that this slogan can only apply to you and your
The Importance of a Shoe’s Shape
A shoe's shape is the single most important factor in its beauty. The greatest shoe brands often have the best last makers behind them as the proportion of the
Francis Waplinger – America’s Bespoke Shoemaker
Francis Waplinger is one of America's most exciting and upcoming bespoke shoemakers. In a world where we have all kinds of information at our fingertips
The Appreciation Of A Shoe’s Details
The appreciation of a shoe's details can often be felt in the bespoke shoe world where many small details are added to the shoe to set it apart from an
The World Championship in Bespoke Shoemaking 2024 – Part 2
This is the second part of the substantial review of all competition shoes in the Bespoke Shoemaking World Championship 2024. Here positions 11 to 25 are gone
World Championships of Bespoke Shoemaking 2024: The Top Ten
The World Championships of Bespoke Shoemaking 2024 list is finally here. A substantial review of all 25 competition shoes that entered the contest held yearly
The Highway Shoe by Victor Vulpe
The Highway Shoe by Victor Vulpe is a great example of what makes Victor one of the greatest minds in the shoemaking industry. His creativity in pattern-making
Mogada Shoes: Victorian Inspired Perfection
Mogada was created by German Shoemaker, Louis Lamperstdörfer, in 2021. Before that, Louis Lamperstdörfer undertook his shoemaking apprenticeship at the famous
Corthay Bespoke Pushing The Envelope
Corthay bespoke is really pushing the envelope of creativity these days. And it comes as no surprise since I believe Pierre Corthay to be one of the most
Francis Waplinger Shortwing Spectators
Francis Waplinger recently made himself some spectator shoes for his wedding. I say recently, although I believe it was around a year ago. But I had the
Catella Shoemaker Chelsea Boots
I recently ran across these chelsea boots by Catella Shoemaker, aka Daniel Wegan, and was impressed with their height and shape. In shoemaking, the more
