Yearn Shoemaker has been making some waves in the industry and here we are with a review to back it up. I first got ahold of this pair a few years back as it
Boots Like You Have Never Seen
Xibao Shoemaker made some boots like you have never seen before. Most might think for good reason, but when I see these, I see art. Personally, I would never
China Shoe Trunk Show 2023
The China Shoe Trunk Show was created by a well-known Chinese shoe blogger who was inspired by the Super Trunk Show that Jesper and I put on and created his own
Unboxing Series – ACME Shoemaker MTO
Here we take a look at ACME Shoemaker's MTO collection to see what you can achieve when going custom on your order. Now the 3rd time on the channel, ACME
Up Close Details Series – Yearn Shoemaker
Here we take a closer look at the details of the handwelted lazyman brogue by Yearn shoemaker, an exciting new brand out of China. The shoes are
Unboxing Series – Yearn Shoemaker ‘New Last & Model’
Here we take a look at a pair Yearn shoemakers' new collection for the upcoming seasons. A new last, a new model, and a new look. Currently only
Sons of Henrey x Oct. Tenth
For some, this post has been a long time coming. And truth be told, it's been a while since I needed to write about these two brands, that ultimately fall under
Up Close Details Series – Mattina
Here we take a closer look at Chinese Shoemaker, Mattina. Based out of Shanghai, Mattina is making some of the most reasonably-priced Goodyear welted
Yearn’s Natural Sole Collection
Chinese Shoemaker, Yearn, has been making some very cool pieces as of late. I am particularly fond of this 'Summery' look that they have been giving their
Acme Shoemaker – Black Panther Shoes
Acme Shoemaker has recently created a display piece for the upcoming London Super Trunk Show that shows what creativity and desire can get you in
The Side Zip Boot by Graziat Taipei
My own hypocrisy as of late has been quite entertaining as I sit and realize how different my tastes are from 5 years ago. It would appear that everything that
Video Series – Up Close Details – Acme Shoemaker Galaxy Patina
Here we take a closer look at the exquisite Galaxy Patina shoe/wallet combo that I commissioned with Acme Shoemaker, out of China. A pair that defies
Interview: Wilbur Tu of Graziat Taipei
There is a huge boom of shoemakers coming out of SE Asia these days and one of my favorites is Graziat Taipei, whose shoes not only have a very unique touch to
Unboxing Series – Mattina Shoes
Here we take a look at a new brand in the industry, Mattina shoes, hailing out of China, near Shangai. Originally a factory that made
Boots On My Mind – Acme Shoemaker
I always appreciate two-tone combinations that come out better than expected or even more so, unique combinations that you might never think to put together yet
ACME Shoemaker – The Review
*** Warning: Picture heavy post. The pair was gifted with no strings attached. I was never asked to review these but I do so for all of you. Opinions are all my
Brand Name/History Shouldn’t Dictate Price
I have been posting a lot of the shoes from the new (relatively) brands coming out of China specifically Yim Shoemaker, Acme Shoemaker and the house line of
Acme Shoemaker – Most Anticipated Brand of 2020
A lot of shoe greatness has been coming out of China and despite what you might feel about that country right now, setting aside personal biases, no one can
Yeossal – Scott’s V-Cap Oxford
As I was taking my time shining, take pictures, and leaving on the floor of my showroom the two pairs of handwelted�oxfords from new Singaporean brand, Yeossal
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
