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Yeossal: Redefining Hand-Welted Shoes from Singapore
Yeossal's hand-welted shoes are something I have talked about a bit on this blog. Having worked with the Singaporean brand since around 2018, I have seen their
CNES Handwelted Shoes – Upgraded Detailing
The CNES handwelted collection is continually improving. Having worked with CNES for several years now and getting to see these changes firsthand, I can say
Mario Bemer Strap Loafers: Infinite Choices in Style, Fit & Materials
Mario Bemer has built a thriving custom shoe business, crafting beautiful, one-of-a-kind hand-welted footwear and other luxury items for his clients. Whether
Twinkima.G – The Next Rising Star in Chinese Handwelted Shoes
When it comes to discovering the next big name in shoemaking, I always keep my eyes open for fresh talent, and recently, one name has caught my attention —
Types of Shoe Construction: The Ultimate Guide
Goodyear Welted, Blake, Hand Welted, Norwegian, Bologna, Cemented & More When it comes to high-quality footwear, the way a shoe is made is just as
Twinkima.G Shoes: A New Brand on the Rise
Asian manufacturing is moving very fast in the world of shoes. Each month, I am discovering new brands that come out of either Vietnam, India, or China. And the
New Model Alert: Yearn Shoemaker Amalfi Loafer
The new Yearn Shoemaker Amalfi loafer is exactly the kind of innovation and style that I love to see. Kudos to Yearn Shoemaker for taking the new trend of soft
Yearn’s Heritage Museum Shoes: New Collection
Museum calf lovers will appreciate Yearn's Heritage Museum Shoes, a new collection that the upcoming Chinese Shoemaker recently added to their offering. There
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Antonio Meccariello Argentum Unboxing: RTW vs MTO
In this Antonio Meccariello Argentum Unboxing video, I finally get a chance to inspect and review the craftsman who took the industry by storm around a decade
Super Sleek Green Cordovan by CNES
I recently tripped up on these beautiful green cordovan CNES Monkstraps, called the Rolf. As much as I have looked at CNES's website, I never quite noticed
Ichigo Ichie – Kai Loafers Unboxing
The Ichigo Ichie Kai loafers are a special pair of shoes. It is a striking tassel loafer model with a floating hand-stitched apron coupled by a connecting long
Autumn Patina Series by Yearn Shoemaker
The Autumn Patina Series by Yearn Shoemaker is a new line that embodies the essence of the Autumn season with their new Amber Gold and Dusk Grey patinas. The
Yeossal’s Amoy Oxford: New Model Alert
Singaporean menswear atelier, Yeossal, has recently included a new model to their collection: The Amoy Oxford. This unique oxford is a stunner of a shoe,
Yearn Shoemaker’s Artisanal Line
Yearn Shoemaker has recently introduced their new Artisanal Line. The collection features some upgrades to the finishing that will come as a standard to the
Unboxing Series – CNES: New Lasts, Finishing and Models
In this new unboxing video, we take a look at CNES's new lasts, models, and detailed finishing on the new S Last Collection. CNES has been busy upgrading their
Mario Bemer USA Shoe Review
The Mario Bemer USA Shoe Review Mario Bemer has been around for a long time. In fact, I have known Mario longer than anyone else in the shoe industry, 16
New CNES Hand Welted Models
It has been a while since CNES has launched anything new, but they recently uploaded a ton of new Hand Welted models to their website. I had the pleasure of
A Visit To Mario Bemer USA Showroom
The Mario Bemer Showroom USA is located in Queens, NY. A few months back, I decided to go to work a bit late and pass by to visit Mario. I wanted to see where
Up Close Details – Yearn Shoemaker Derbies
Here we take a closer look at these beautiful Yearn Shoemaker derbies, one of their custom options made via their MTO program. Yearn Shoemaker is one of China's
Up Close Details – Yeossal’s New Handwelted Collection
Here we take a closer look at Yeossal's New Handwelted Collection. Yeossal has been a powerhouse in the Singaporean scene for quite a while now. And I dare
Yeossal Shoes Price Hike + August Discount
In light of the rising costs of everything, Yeossal has recently instituted a price hike on its footwear collection. I have been predicting this and they won't
Up Close Details – Ichigo Ichie Shoes
Ichigo Ichie Shoes are quickly making a name for themselves and we are going to show you why in this video. The shoes are simple yet when looking carefully you
