Spanish shoemaker, Enrile, does a great version of the hand-stitched apron. Enrile's style of making is more towards that of the Austro-Hungarian style of
Classics Beyond Classics – Main D’Or
Today has been so manic that I really don't even have time to write much but I saw these bespoke shoes by Main D'or on Claymoor's List and fell in love. They
Thomas Kalflo Patina Interview
For those that may have not ever heard of this name before, allow me to give you a brief intro on exactly who is Mr. Thomas Kalflo. First and foremost he is a
The World of Shoes – Dimitri Gomez
A new shoe website has recently been born, naturally looking to encompass everything shoes: from selling, to educating, to listing out every brand ever invented
Ramon Cuberta Swan Neck Oxford – True Beauty!
There are not too many saddle oxfords out there, but an even more underrepresented oxford is the swan neck oxford, which for me is among the most elegant of
Shoe Patterns by Atelier Kobayashi (Tokyo)
Out of all of the stages of shoemaking, I always found pattern making to be the most interesting and fascinating. Now don't get me wrong, while I personally
New Japanese Brand Set to Stun! – Floriwonne by FG Trente
Floriwonne by FG Trente is yet another brand that I have found on Instragram courtesy of Bespoke-Makers account. I can't say that I am quite sure if
Meccariello Madness Part 2
What I love about shoe design in the classic realm of footwear, is when someone really pushes the boundaries and does something completely unique but does so in
David Balazic Strickes Again
I first wrote about Mr. Balazaic 6 months ago as he had popped up on my radar and found something intriguing in his shoes. So I have had this email for ever
The Beauty of a Good Background
Ever since starting my shoe line I have become more and more interested in photography as a form of art. It is quite amazing how the smallest details can really
The Brogue of All Brogues by Dimitri Gomez
A full brogue has a lot of hole punching on it. And it's interesting to think that a model adopted from a shoe that used to let water go through, found in the
Mario Bemer Bespoke
The side profile of Mario Bemer's bespoke shoes are always flawless in my eyes. Now when I say flawless normally I am talking about the making side but in
Amrik Chaggar – London Bespoke Shoes
If I am going to be honest, I am getting quite bored of Instagram (maybe because I have 3 accounts) but one thing that I can't knock it for is the ability to
Toe Spring – What’s It All About?
Many of you have probably heard the term 'Toe Spring' before but I am sure that not as many of you probably know what it is actually referring to. Well, let's
A Very Elegant Chukka by Bestetti
I really like chukka boots, but just realized that I only have one pair of them and don't wear them often. I don't know why that is but I need to
Stephane Jimenez – The Next Great French Shoemaker
When I say the words, Stephane Jimenez, many of you won't know what that means or who it is. But you should if you fancy yourself a shoe connoisseur. The reason
Mario Bemer in 2016
Mario Bemer has come a long way since the launch of his brand and what he started with. At first, he had one last, an idea and a space to project that idea.
Aubercy Bespoke Back On The Rise!
I have always loved Aubercy shoes, not only for the immaculate footwear they sell but for what the brand (and mainly the people behind the brand) stands for.
Texture and Great Photography by Bestetti
I really love this picture of one of Riccardo Bestetti's bespoke samples. Everything about it is perfect, from the amount of lighting that highlights the
Blue Bespoke Beauties by Gaziano & Girling
What I love about Gaziano & Girling's bespoke balmoral boots is that they make them the proper height that a true balmoral boot should be. You see back in
Next Level Japanese Shoes – Yohei Fukada
I saw this picture the other day of Yohei Fukada's shoes on Bespoke Makers's IG account and was completely blown away. Not only have the Japanese mastered
Blue Stunners by Main D’or
I caught a glimpse of these incredible bespoke blue shoes by Main D'or (Eiji Murata) and I was blown away. I mean, I am not going to lie and say that they are
Remember: Leather Creases….Plain and Simple
This is just a reminder that to all of the newbies out there that think leather creasing means lack of quality, well you are mistaken. In fact, as I
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