I have some gut feeling that Green is the color of 2016. I see more and more companies using it for their shoes and more and more people buying it (at
Medallions by Hiro Yanagimachi
It's not so common for a maker to have a lot of medallions. I think for two reasons really, 1. Because they are not easy to design, be good and also something
Shoe Art for A and H Mag by Soosan Joon
I can't say that I love art, not at least what they are calling it these days (you know, that "modern" stuff). But I do very much love drawings ,
Tapiro Chukka’s by Bemer
I have never been a great lover of exotic leathers, but have always been extremely intrigued by Tapiro and Carpincho leather. Something about the texture and
Dandy Style by Aubercy
There are not many brands that add details to their shoes like Aubercy does. They really push the boundaries of doing things differently and while many might
Proper Derby’s by Hiro Yanagimachi
When it came to derby shoes with apron stitching, I was always a fan of the Italian way of making them: sharp-nose, slick lines and dressy all around. Santoni
Green Museum Calf – VASS
Green is good! Or was that "Greed is Good"? I don't know, but same thing!! Hahaha! I am in a cheerful mood thanks to the sun finally showing itself
Corthay – Never a Bore With Their Eclectic Design
What I love about Corthay (and the French in general) is that they are always pushing the boundaries of design, at least in the shoe arena.
The Sharpest Chisel on the Block – Ramon Cuberta
Ramon Cuberta�(bespoke shoemaker out of Barcelona)�makes a sharp chisel toe. It just might be the sharpest that I have ever seen. There is
Mason & Smith – Patina on the Rise
Patina is fast becoming the standard in footwear and it would appear that in 5 years time, everyone is going to be offering it in one form or another.
Burgundy Monks by Bonafe!
I saw these burgundy monks, by Enzo Bonafe, the other day on Skoaktiebolaget's social media feed (can't remember which one) and was instantly impressed and
J.FitzPatrick Driving Loafers Now In!!
I have always preached that paying upwards of �250-�300 for a driving loafers was crazy and unjust by the company. There is no reason they should co
Colored Grain by Norman Vilalta
I have a prediction that we are going to start seeing a lot more grain leathers being used, particularly in colors outside of the average black or
How Patina Can Change The Design – Septieme Largeur
The beauty of patina'd shoes is that they possibilities of what you can have are only limited by the skill of the patina artist. The better the artist, the more
Proper Belgian Loafers by Velasca
These Velasca Belgian loafers are the best actual Belgian loafers that I have ever seen and that is because they have a proper sole to them. I was actually
Allan Baudoin Belgian Style Loafers
Here we look at Allan Baudoin's new Belgian-style loafers that he just created and has high hopes for. In the spirit of always shedding light on those who might
J.FitzPatrick MTO Program Now (Finally) Live!!
I am sorry that it has been quite J.FitzPatrick heavy in the last few posts, but it just happens to be that everything is happening at the same time and I must
Mario Bemer on the Rise!
Progression is a beautiful thing, no matter what field it is in. To see someone grow and create new and exciting things is one of the pleasures of life. And
Navy Cordovan by Carmina
Believe it or not, getting a good, consistent navy leather is more difficult than one might think. Many (probably most) of us use crust leather to achieve a
Huang Niu – The Last Bespoke Maker out of China
Great and well made shoes can come from anywhere and even though China gets a bad rap for making things that are cheap and of poor quality, that is not to say
Thorocraft Sneakers – For Grown Ups
The thing about me is that my love of shoes started from trainers. I used to have every Nike there ever was. At one point, I must have had about +30
New Bespoke On The Block – Nicholas Templeman
It is always interesting to see how a shoemaker will branch out from where they came and how their making will be different to that of the parent company (the
Hero Shots by Skoaktiebolaget
I have always emphasized the importance of the "hero shot" when it comes to representing footwear. The problem with shoes is that their
Lobb by Dandy Shoe Care
A bit of patina always adds to the character of a shoe. This John Lobb, albeit somewhat interesting before hand, looks so much better after Alexander (of Dandy