The best dust bags in the world are unquestionably made by Hiro Yanagimachi. The Japanese shoemaker took their cultural striving for perfection to the next
World Championships of Shoemaking 2026 – Call for competition
For the World Championships of Shoemaking 2026 version, we have a chelsea boot as the model to be made. The final takes place at the London Super Trunk Show on
A Shoe’s Sole – A Form of Expression of Self
The Hidden Canvas Beneath Your Feet A shoe’s sole is often overlooked, but for many shoemakers, it is the true blank canvas where artistry comes alive. And
Meet Emi Liao: Taiwan’s Rising Star in Bespoke Shoemaking
I love a good success story—especially when it’s about someone who, despite all odds, chases their dream with relentless passion. That’s exactly what Emi Liao,
Vogel NYC: America’s Oldest Shoemaker
Vogel NYC has a deep-rooted history—not only in footwear but also in the city of New York itself. While the definition of a shoemaker can be endlessly debated
Norman Vilalta Velazquez – The Most Unique Jodhpur Boot
The Norman Vilalta Velazquez Boot Finally Joins the 1202 Heritage Line For years, I’ve admired the Norman Vilalta Velazquez boot—a truly unique take on the
World Championships of Shoemaking 2025 Part 2: The Rest
Here we discover the rest of the contestants in the World Championships of Shoemaking 2025 Part 2. Discover positions 11 to 25, which are presented with
World Championships of Shoemaking 2025 – The Top Ten
We finally have the substantial review of all 25 competition shoes that entered this year’s World Championships of Shoemaking 2025. Here you will find all of
The Medallion King – Hiro Yanagimachi
Japanese shoemaker Hiro Yanagimachi is The Medallion King. Never before have I seen so many options from one shoemaker. When we think of customizations in
Gaziano & Girling Receive The Royal Warrant
British shoemakers, Gaziano & Girling receive the Royal Warrant by Appointment as shoemakers to His Majesty The King. In the UK, this is the most notable
Why Brand History Shouldn’t Dictate Shoe Pricing
Brand History and Shoe Pricing: What You Should Know In recent years, I've been highlighting newer shoemakers from China — such as Yim Shoemaker, Yearn
Hand Sewing the Upper: A True Craftsmanship Challenge
Hand sewing the upper is a demanding and meticulous process. At first glance, especially through pictures, it may appear straightforward—but don’t be fooled.
The Top Three of the World Championships of Shoemaking 2025
Since it will take a while until we are finished with the article that covers all 25 of the contest shoes of the Shoemaking World Championship 2025, which were
Marcellino Shoemaker – Your Roman Bespoke Option
I have recently discovered Marcellino Shoemaker and have been very impressed with what I have seen. Discovering small brands like this is part of the 'love' in
A Trip To The Francis Waplinger Shop – Brooklyn, NYC
After working in NYC for years it was only until I left NYC that I finally had time to visit Francis Waplingers's Shop in Brooklyn, NYC. It was something that I
GranGoran Shoemaker – My Kind of Design
GranGoran shoemaker is a rising star out of Osaka, Japan. His work has caught my eye on Instagram and I feel he deserves some recognition for his talents, not
The Craft of Shoemaking Award
Are you an inspiring shoemaker based in the UK? Or do you know someone who is? Well then, read on to discover what The Craft of Shoemaking Award is and how it
T.Shirakashi Bootmaker – Bespoke Boot Unboxing
In this unboxing video, we look at T.Shirakashi Bootmaker (T. for Tetsuya), a Bespoke shoemaker from Japan, and a pair of his unique and beautiful bespoke
Aubercy Shoes: The French King of Footwear
This wraps up the recounting of my visits to the Aubercy shop in Paris. Aubercy shoes have inspired me since I first discovered them and find that they are one
Aubercy Bespoke: Store Visit Pt. 2
In my follow-up to the Aubercy Store Visit series, in this post, we look more at the Aubercy Bespoke footwear and more of their Made to Order models. This post
The Stefano Bemer Balmoral Oxford = Infinite Possibilities
One shoe design can create infinite possibilities. With Stefano Bemer's Balmoral Oxford, you can see how this realization comes to life. These images really
The Boot of all Boots!
The boot of all boots was made by TYE Bespoke (aka TYE Shoemaker). I originally wrote about these boots back in 2019 when they first released them. I felt like
TYE Chelsea Boots – Another Flawless Victory!
These new TYE chelsea boots are a prime example of why I believe TYE shoemaker makes the most flawless shoes in the industry. Every single new model they come
Khish The Work: Horus – Next Level Shoemaking
Japanese Shoemaker 'Khish The Work' or 'Khish Ken' has been doing great things as of late. This year he won The World Championships of Bespoke Shoemaking with
