Understanding the Adelaide Oxford When it comes to classic men’s footwear, few styles generate as much fascination as the Oxford. Among its many
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
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
What Makes a Good Shoe? Fit and Quality Explained
Figuring out what makes a good shoe isn’t always straightforward. It’s a highly personal question with subjective answers. But from years of experience in the
Gaziano & Girling’s New Last: The SR39 Chisel
The SR39 is Gaziano & Girling's new last. At first glance, one might mistake it for a Deco last, but when you examine it more carefully, you will see that
Gaziano & Girling MTO Promotion
The new Gaziano & Girling MTO Promotion is now live for 2025! Gaziano & Girling is really kicking things off with a bang and offering deals they never
A Guide To Shoe Soles
In this guide to shoe soles, we will examine the various types of sole finishing you can expect to receive at different price points and make-ups, i.e.,
Shoe Industry Secrets: Production Times
There are a lot of shoe industry secrets used to romanticize shoemaking. All of those videos you watch about the 300 steps to make a pair of shoes and shoes
Gaziano & Girling Butterfly Loafers: New Model Alert
The new Gaziano & Girling butterfly loafers are now available as an MTO order option. This classic London style that was once only found in two stores is
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
The Expert Blogger – Why You Need Them
Lately, many individuals have shifted their 'search of knowledge' to forums instead of seeking it from trusted experts who have their own sites and usually a
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 Importance of a Shoe’s Shape
A shoe's shape is the single most important factor in its beauty. The greatest shoe brands often have the best last makers behind them as the proportion of the
Gaziano & Girling Sample Sale 2024
The Gaziano & Girling Sample Sale 2024 is in full swing. The in-store sale started yesterday and extends through tomorrow. While I cannot comment on what
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
The London Collective
The London Collective is a group of artisanal brands that banded together to make bi-annual trips to the US to present their products and meet their clients.
Gaziano & Girling End of Line Sale
Gaziano & Girling have started their 'End of Line' shoe sale, by which they discount pairs that they would appear to be getting rid of, or at least for some
Black Friday Sales 2022
Black Friday has begun! At least for most brands, that is. I know that you just want to get to the nitty gritty so let us take a look below at some
New Model Alert: Gaziano & Girling ‘Fitzgerald’
Gaziano & Girling has just released a new model for their Made to Order program: The Fitzgerald. This 'new' model was derived from an older Bespoke make-up
Shoes On The Cheap As The Euro And British Pound Weaken
I have not been paying attention to currency for that long in reality. Mainly since I started my shoe brand (9 years ago), and therefore started
Video Series – Up Close Details – Gaziano & Girling ‘Savile’ MTO
Here we take a look at the Savile Single Monk by Gaziano & Girling, one of England's finest shoemakers. This was a custom model that I requested in
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Gaziano & Girling Mainline
Here we take a look at the famous English brand, Gaziano & Girling, and their exquisite shoes that helped to build my curiosity and passion for
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
Men’s Shoe Widths – An Idea of Interpretation
Men's shoe widths can be confusing and knowing which width you fall under is even more so. That then translates to purchasing shoes online which can be an even
