A sole is a shoemaker's blank canvas. A part of the shoe that they can truly express themselves. While uppers are somewhat 'standardized', in the sense that
World Championships in Shoemaking 2019 – The Competition Shoes Part 1
40 dark brown full brogue oxfords, made by shoemakers from all over the world. Here’s a substantial review of all the competition shoes that entered the World
Handstitching the Upper
All photos and process courtesy of Japanese Bespoke Shoemaker, Eiji Murata aka Main D'or. Hand-stitching an upper is no easy feat. When you look at the
Top 3 Shoemakers from World Championship Competition at the London Super Trunk Show
Just a quick email of the winners of the competition for the World Championship in Bespoke Shoemaking 1st place - Daniel Wegan of Gaziano &
The Perfect Sole – Eiji Murata aka Main D’or
I am not going to lie and say that I am a sole fanatic but there is something special about a well-crafted sole. I love to look at them and appreciate the skill
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
