Here I discuss the decline of European welted shoemaking, what's led up to that, and the potential future of it. An interesting discussion is to
Video: Suede In The Rain
While I have written about this subject a bunch of times on the blog I finally was able to show you in a video just how good a suede can handle rain when
Video: How To Quickly Tidy Up Your Leather Footwear
Shoe care doesn't have to be intense or take a long time. More often than not, like any kind of routine, if we simply start a regular schedule of
Brown Suede Boots For Winter
Suede often gets a bad rap as a delicate material. The reality couldn't be further from the truth though and suede is often my go-to choice during our
Drew Altizer Interview – Schola Academy
Learning how to make a pair of bespoke shoes has always been a craft people sought after. Something about it is magical and there is no better feeling than
Elevator Shoes
In all honesty, I never thought I would be writing about elevator shoes. Mainly because I would never wear them myself. And the main reason is that while being
The Podcast – Episode 4 – How Long Do Shoes Last?
How long do shoes last? Well, how long is a piece of string? There is no definite answer that anyone can give you. It can be 6 months, 2 years, 5 years, 10
What Is Crust Leather?
In the dress shoe world, there are two main types of calfskin: Box Calf and Crust Leather. Most people understand what box calf is so here we shall focus mainly
What Is A Shoe Flaw?
Working 5 years at Nordstrom and fitting thousands of people, not once did someone inspect the shoe and ask for another one due to a "flaw." And believe
How Dress Shoes Should Fit
How dress shoes should fit can be a complex question. Many men are wearing the wrong shoe size, especially those in the US. It is not a stab at American men, it
1-Star Reviews
The more we buy online the more we rely on honest reviews to help us make a decision not only on a product but also on a company. You want to know if you
How To Prevent Over-Conditioning Your Shoes
Over-conditioning your shoes can cause harmful effects. This post will seem trivial to many but the reality is that it is not trivial to most if you do some
Good Leather Creases – A Lot!
"Good, quality leather doesn't crease" is probably the dumbest thing I have ever heard. On the contrary, as I am more and more involved in the shoe industry, I
How Covid Affected The Shoe Industry Part 1
Disclaimer: This is an opinion piece based on my own experience and those close to me in the shoe industry that share a similar experience or have shared
The 2022 World Championship in Patina
Here is a short video to highlight the World Championship Patina Contest in 2022. This contest takes place each year at the London Super Trunk
How To Become A Bespoke Shoemaker
It has never been so popular of a time to learn bespoke shoemaking. And it has never been so easy either, thanks to Schola Academy and Stefano
World Championships in Shoemaking 2022 – A Review Of All Competition Shoes Part 1
****Warning: Super Heavy Picture Post**** This post was put together and written entirely by Jesper Ingevaldsson of Shoegazing.com 30 longwing
Handwelted Resoling With Fiddleback By Bedo’s Leatherworks
Dear Readers, Sorry that I was gone for so long without posting. I was away in London for the London Super Trunk Show 2022 and was busy from morning to night
Cool Accessories at Septieme Largeur
Most shoe companies have the standard accompanying accessories: Shoe trees, shoe polish, shoelaces and if you are lucky, belts too. But not Septieme Largeur.
Unboxing Series – Rotary Watches ‘Regent’ Collection
Here we take a look at 3 of the colorway options in the new Regent Collection by my favorite watch brand: Rotary Watches. Coming from England I was
Schola Academy – Learn A Craft, Become An Artisan
All images courtesy of Stefano Casati In a day and age where we are ruled by technology, many art forms have been lost simply due to the natural progression
What Is A Shoe Review?
Here is a little rant against the bad information of the industry, whereby people spew their opinions as facts in the hopes to build a following of ill-informed
Video: “Why I Promote My Competition?”
A common question asked to me is "How can you promote other shoe brands when you have one yourself?" While I have answered this many times in various
Get Ready For Shoe Industry Price Increases
Mark my words, next year will be the year of price increases and a shortage of goods which will end up in delayed goods. I have been dealing already with it and
