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
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
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
‘Handmade’ is no longer making shoes by hand
The word 'handmade' really means little these days. It is used so commonly by people/brands that its true value no longer exists. And that doesn't even take
The Last Shoemaker – Handmade Minimalist Shoes
There is a new-ish shoemaker in the UK region but offering more than what you would expect from a traditional British maker. Their name is The Last
The Best Shoemaker in the World
Doesn't Exist... So, now you are thinking, 'Wait, what? Doesn't exist? What does that mean?' Well, it means that this slogan can only apply to you and your
Lasted Shoe Trees Are A Pain
Lasted shoe trees are a pain for those not truly experienced with them. If you got bothered by the title of the post, please read on to understand better. I
The AI Shoe by The Last Shoemaker
The AI shoe, by The Last Shoemaker, is a great story of seeing an interesting concept online and attempting to recreate it using pure intrigue and passion. And
My Favorite Shoemaker
A few weeks ago, I did a podcast about Comparing Shoe Brands and how I feel that so many people are often seeking to justify the best based on someone else's
Catella Shoemaker Chelsea Boots
I recently ran across these chelsea boots by Catella Shoemaker, aka Daniel Wegan, and was impressed with their height and shape. In shoemaking, the more
Black Suede Monkstraps by Emiko Matsuda
I have always loved the full brogue single monkstrap, as shown above. It is very British and ultimately an uncommon model in the shoe industry. Even
Crocodile Wholecuts from The Last Shoemaker
The Last Shoemaker has some pretty cool crocodile options with matching belts as part of their customizable RTW/MTO program. The pricing is very
Unboxing Series – The Last Shoemaker
Here we take a look at The Last Shoemaker's very cool single monkstrap, the Berry, and a brief history of the brand. At $440 for completely
Shoes At The Gaziano & Girling Store
Being that I used to live in London and my shop was not too far away from Savile Row (a stone's throw away in Soho), one can imagine how many times I
World Championships in Shoemaking 2022 – A Review Of All Competition Shoes Part 2 (the rest)
****Warning: Super Heavy Picture Post**** This post was put together and written entirely by Jesper Ingevaldsson of Shoegazing.com This is part
Green Nubuck Alligator by Cleverley
It would appear that I am clearly becoming more of a fan of alligator leather as I find myself more and more drawn to shoes made in this unique hide,
Up Close Details – Video Series – Gaziano & Girling Optimum
So, in my quest to expand my ways of providing you all with knowledge, imagery, information etc on all things footwear, I realized that from my
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Gaziano & Girling Optimum Line
Here I unbox a pair of shoes by one of the most reputable shoe brands the world has ever known, Gaziano & Girling. Thie video highlights their new
Mind-Blowing Seamless Wholecuts – David Mckee
A seamless wholecut is like the holy grail of shoes for its difficulty in lasting and pattern making. But David Mckee of Dave's Boots and Shoes, in England,
John Lobb St. James Documentary by The Hanger Project
Kirby Allison of the Hanger Project has recently made a very interesting educational documentary on the famous John Lobb St. James of London, one of the world's
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN SHOEMAKING 2019 THE COMPETITION SHOES PART 2
This is part two of the massive walkthrough of all competition shoes in the World Championships in Shoemaking 2019. Here position 11 to 40 is reviewed with
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 a substantial review of all the competition shoes that entered the World
Top 3 Shoemakers from World Championship Competition at the London Super Trunk Show
Just a quick email of the winners of the competition for the World Championship in Bespoke Shoemaking 1st place - Daniel Wegan of Gaziano &
LONDON SUPER TRUNK SHOW 2019 BRAND SHOWCASE #6 Gaziano & Girling Odd’s & End’s
For the first timein the London Super Trunk Showevent, we invite a British Maker easy to acquire in the UK. But what makes this different is the fact that
