For the World Championships of Shoemaking 2026 version, we have a chelsea boot as the model to be made. The final takes place at the London Super Trunk Show on
World Championships of Shoemaking 2025 Part 2: The Rest
Here we discover the rest of the contestants in the World Championships of Shoemaking 2025 Part 2. Discover positions 11 to 25, which are presented with
World Championships of Shoemaking 2025 – The Top Ten
We finally have the substantial review of all 25 competition shoes that entered this year’s World Championships of Shoemaking 2025. Here you will find all of
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.
The Top Three of the World Championships of Shoemaking 2025
Since it will take a while until we are finished with the article that covers all 25 of the contest shoes of the Shoemaking World Championship 2025, which were
Marcellino Shoemaker – Your Roman Bespoke Option
I have recently discovered Marcellino Shoemaker and have been very impressed with what I have seen. Discovering small brands like this is part of the 'love' in
A Trip To The Francis Waplinger Shop – Brooklyn, NYC
After working in NYC for years it was only until I left NYC that I finally had time to visit Francis Waplingers's Shop in Brooklyn, NYC. It was something that I
GranGoran Shoemaker – My Kind of Design
GranGoran shoemaker is a rising star out of Osaka, Japan. His work has caught my eye on Instagram and I feel he deserves some recognition for his talents, not
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
T.Shirakashi Bootmaker – Bespoke Boot Unboxing
In this unboxing video, we look at T.Shirakashi Bootmaker (T. for Tetsuya), a Bespoke shoemaker from Japan, and a pair of his unique and beautiful bespoke
The Boot of all Boots!
The boot of all boots was made by TYE Bespoke (aka TYE Shoemaker). I originally wrote about these boots back in 2019 when they first released them. I felt like
TYE Chelsea Boots – Another Flawless Victory!
These new TYE chelsea boots are a prime example of why I believe TYE shoemaker makes the most flawless shoes in the industry. Every single new model they come
Khish The Work: Horus – Next Level Shoemaking
Japanese Shoemaker 'Khish The Work' or 'Khish Ken' has been doing great things as of late. This year he won The World Championships of Bespoke Shoemaking with
‘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
World Championships of Shoemaking 2025 – Call For Competition
It is time for the sixth edition of the World Championships of Shoemaking, where the final takes place during the London Super Trunk Show on May 10th, 2025. In
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
Francis Waplinger – America’s Bespoke Shoemaker
Francis Waplinger is one of America's most exciting and upcoming bespoke shoemakers. In a world where we have all kinds of information at our fingertips
The World Championship in Bespoke Shoemaking 2024 – Part 2
This is the second part of the substantial review of all competition shoes in the Bespoke Shoemaking World Championship 2024. Here positions 11 to 25 are gone
World Championships of Bespoke Shoemaking 2024: The Top Ten
The World Championships of Bespoke Shoemaking 2024 list is finally here. A substantial review of all 25 competition shoes that entered the contest held yearly
The Highway Shoe by Victor Vulpe
The Highway Shoe by Victor Vulpe is a great example of what makes Victor one of the greatest minds in the shoemaking industry. His creativity in pattern-making
Mogada Shoes: Victorian Inspired Perfection
Mogada was created by German Shoemaker, Louis Lamperstdörfer, in 2021. Before that, Louis Lamperstdörfer undertook his shoemaking apprenticeship at the famous
Corthay Bespoke Pushing The Envelope
Corthay bespoke is really pushing the envelope of creativity these days. And it comes as no surprise since I believe Pierre Corthay to be one of the most
Francis Waplinger Shortwing Spectators
Francis Waplinger recently made himself some spectator shoes for his wedding. I say recently, although I believe it was around a year ago. But I had the
