When people ask “how long should shoes last?” the reality is: it depends on more factors than you can imagine. A shoe’s lifespan is determined by construction,
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.
Rainy Day? Wear Suede: The Best Shoes For Rain
Let's talk about finding the best shoes for rain. You might not expect this, but a good quality suede is a top contender, handling wet weather surprisingly
A Guide To Leather
Many different types of leather are used in footwear these days. In this leather guide, we will also explain the many different styles of the same type of
5 Minute Shoe Care
The 5 minute shoe care video presented is not to show you any magic that you can possibly create in 5 minutes. It is a video to show you that good share-care
The Best Rain Weather Shoe
The best rain weather shoe is a dark brown suede with a rubber sole. Hands down. It is a myth that suede is not good for rain. This statement is only true when
Shoe Colors Online vs Real Life
Shoe colors online vs real life is one of the great difficulties in online purchasing, not only in achieving perfection as the brand but deciphering reality as
Why Wholecut Oxfords Are More Expensive
Have you ever wondered why wholecut oxfords are more expensive and often cost more than other models of the oxford family? You might think to yourself that it
The Differences in Suede
Like most leathers, suede can be complex, inconsistent, and vary greatly from hide to hide. Let us take a look at a very simple example of this with two pairs
Do Not Condition New Shoes
Do not condition new shoes. That simple rule will ensure you never prematurely ruin a good, new pair. Wear your shoes, condition later. I never understood why
The Delusion of the Uncreased Leather
Believing in the delusion of the uncreased leather is akin to believing in unicorns. It's incredible how many people apparently believe in unicorns these days.
Shoe Shine Don’ts: Top 5
There are many shoe shine don'ts in the world of shoe care, but here we will focus on these top 5. I see and hear about constant mistakes people make when
Do Not Wear Brand New Shoes In The Rain
One would think that it is common sense to not wear brand-new shoes in the rain, and of course, I won't lie and say that I have never done it. But after doing
Exposed Channel Stitch ≠ Sole End Of Life
If you are new to closed channel soles the exposure of the channel stitching might scare you. You might think that the sole is coming apart, breaking, or faulty
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
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 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
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
Educational Video Series – Conditioning Your Leather Shoes
Here is a quick video on how to apply conditioner/renovator to your leather shoes with a brief description of your Do's and Don'ts. Product used:
Saphir Burgundy Wax Polish – Good for Earth Tones
There are a few tricks to shoe shining that I have always appreciated using to get an enhanced result to that final shine. One, is using blue wax on black
