A Shoe’s Sole – A Form of Expression of Self
A sole is a shoemaker’s blank canvas. A part of the shoe that they can …
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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 …
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Handstitching the Upper
All photos and process courtesy of Japanese Bespoke Shoemaker, Eiji Murata aka Main D’or. Hand-stitching …
The Perfect Sole – Eiji Murata aka Main D’or
I am not going to lie and say that I am a sole fanatic but …
Classics Beyond Classics – Main D’Or
Today has been so manic that I really don’t even have time to write much …
Blue Stunners by Main D’or
I caught a glimpse of these incredible bespoke blue shoes by Main D’or (Eiji Murata) …