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
The World Championships Of Shoemaking 2023 – Makers #11 – #29
***Written by Jesper of Shoegazing, edited by myself*** This is part two of the big walkthrough of all competition shoes in the World Championships of
The World Championships Of Shoemaking 2023 – The Top Ten
***Written by Jesper of Shoegazing, edited by myself*** Here’s a substantial review of all the amazing competition shoes – 29 black balmoral boots – that
TYE Shoemaker Saddle Shoe Done Differently
TYE Shoemaker's version of a Saddle Shoe is something so simple yet so different. If you follow TYE Shoemaker on Instagram, now called TYE Bespoke, you will see
Creative Genius By Xtof Corthay
Xtof Corthay is the brother of Pierre Corthay. His actual name is Christophe Corthay and for a long time, he worked at Corthay as head of the bespoke
Orma Shoemaker: Someone To Watch Out For
Orma Shoemaker, aka Wataru Shimamoto, is quickly becoming a favorite of mine in the world of bespoke shoemakers. His shoe designs coupled with his striking
Got Black Shoes?
No matter how hard I try to change this fact, black shoes are easily the most sold leather color in my own shoe company. I always wish it was something more
What You Can Achieve At Schola Academy
Often when you think of school you don't know what you will get at the end of it. It is mainly theory for the most part and nothing is ever guaranteed. But
Black Suede Monkstraps by Emiko Matsuda
I have always loved the full brogue single monkstrap, as shown above. It is very British and ultimately an uncommon model in the shoe industry. Even
Drew Altizer Interview – Schola Academy
Learning how to make a pair of bespoke shoes has always been a craft people sought after. Something about it is magical and there is no better feeling than
New Brand Alert: Ken Hishinuma aka Khish The Work
I have discovered a new Japanese Bespoke Shoemaker named Ken Hishinuma and who goes by the name Khish the Work, which I find pretty cool as an alias.
Unique Derbies by Roberto Ugolini
I am super pressed for time today so will keep it short and sweet. I just saw these new 'cacciatore' derbies by Italian bespoke maker, Roberto Ugolini, and was
Francis Waplinger Bespoke – New Design
My favorite American bespoke shoemaker strikes yet again with a super cool saddle derby, wing V-cap brogue with added perforations. I have never seen a shoe
New Brand Alert: Brunon Bierżeniuk Bespoke Shoemaker
I recently discovered a new maker on the scene and am sure glad that I did. Not only for the fact that he is doing things that no one else in this world is
How To Become A Bespoke Shoemaker
It has never been so popular of a time to learn bespoke shoemaking. And it has never been so easy either, thanks to Schola Academy and Stefano
World Championships in Shoemaking 2022 – A Review Of All Competition Shoes Part 2 (the rest)
****Warning: Super Heavy Picture Post**** This post was put together and written entirely by Jesper Ingevaldsson of Shoegazing.com This is part
World Championships in Shoemaking 2022 – A Review Of All Competition Shoes Part 1
****Warning: Super Heavy Picture Post**** This post was put together and written entirely by Jesper Ingevaldsson of Shoegazing.com 30 longwing
The Bespoke Shoemaking Championship – The Finalists
****This is the original content of my partner in the London Super Trunk Show, Jesper Ingevaldsson of Shoegazing, yet I have added my bits, which you
New Brand Alert: Yuki Shirahama Bottier
The beauty of Instagram is that it is so much easier to discover new makers and since I seem to stumble upon them weekly, I thought to make a new series title
The Last Shoemaker – Handmade Minimilast Shoes
There is a new-ish shoemaker in the UK region but offering more than what you would expect from a traditional British maker. And their name is The
Kenjiro Kawashima – Head of Bespoke for Norman Vilalta
When the explore page on Instagram is actually showing you 'like content' and not the latest 'influencer' garbage, you can sometimes discover some pretty cool
Shoes For Life – Fight Against Cancer Charity Raffle
In the recurring fight against cancer, a horrible affliction that most of us have been affected by somehow whether in a dear friend, a family member, or even in
Special Derbys by Ichigo Ichie Shoemaker
It is hard for me to love a derby shoe, but these ones here by Ichigo Ichie shoemaker are truly something special. And if I start to look back at my posts in
Massaro – Parisian Bespoke Shoemakers
It is odd as I feel like I have known about Massaro for about 10 years, but when scouring my blog for their name could not come up with anything. I found that
