The older I get the more my Shoe Snobbery evolves and thus wises up to the reality of everything you see and read and hear from the blogs, to shoe salesmen to
World Championship in Shoe Shine & Patina – London Super Trunk Show
We now open up the qualification to the finals of the World Championships in Shoe Shining and the first World Championships in Shoe Patina, both contests
Pet Peeves in The Shoe Industry – Part 2 – Scuffing
One thing that really baffles me is when people can't imagine how scuffs got on their shoes and then blame the manufacturer for this. It's incredible too that
Dry Wax for Best Shine Results
There are many tricks in shoe shining to help you get to the desired results of a high shine. And it helps to know these tricks as there is nothing worse than
Mythbuster — Corrected Grain Leather is Always Bad
You have probably heard the term corrected grain leather before and many of you may or may not understand what that actually means. So let’s talk about it and
Restoring Old Shoes
Restoring old shoes can be a tricking thing. But rewarding if you manage to achieve it. And even profitable if you can do so well. A blog reader, in light of
How to Restore Your Suede Shoes – Video
Sometimes your suede shoes can get a bit rough looking, especially after one too many outings to the pub/restaurant/events etc. Without letting them get too far
How To Restore Your Creased Leather Shoes – Video Tutorial
How to restore your creased leather shoes is a question as old as leather shoes. Thankfully, a shoe is rarely beyond recovery. But if you are the type to never
A Trip To Ilcea Leather Tannery
For those that may not have realized I was recently in Milan for a trip to Lineapelle, one of world's biggest leather fairs, in the hopes to find some new
Polish Your Shoes Properly
Knowing how to polish your shoes properly is an important skill for anyone that cares for their shoes. Especially if they see them as an investment. Let me
