Buying tip – All exotics at no upcharge from Calzoleria Carlino
The Italian shoemaker Calzoleria Carlino’s famous campaign where they offer exotics at no upcharge is back, and this year bigger and better than ever....
Picture special – Catella Shoemaker seamless faux adelaide
My latest new pair is a bespoke seamless faux adelaide in a lovely medium brown suede, made by Catella Shoemaker. Shoes made to the...
Report – London Super Trunk Show 2026
Last weekend the eight edition of the big shoe event in London took place, including having three exciting world championships contests in shoe shining,...
Picture special – Top three World Championships of Shoemaking 2026
You know the drill by now. Since it always takes some time for me to finish the huge articles covering all contest shoes of...
Live from the London Super Trunk Show 2026
Here we will live stream four sessions from the London Super Trunk Show today Saturday May 9. Two sessions, live from the world championships...
News – R.I.P. Tommaso Melani, CEO of Stefano Bemer
Today the chocking news came that Tommaso Melani has passed away. He took over the Italian shoemaking company Stefano Bemer after its founder died...
Info on the London Super Trunk Show 2026
The London super trunk week is here, and there's more happenings than ever this time. We warm up with an evening event at Carmina's...
In-depth – Why pressure determines how much leather shoes stretch
That leather shoes can stretch is something most people are aware of, but how much they actually do so is far less straightforward. A...
The Picture – The original Freudenberg Impala grain
There's some old textured leathers that has such a special character that becomes so popular that it's copied as embossed leathers by plenty of...
News – Chicago Super Trunk Show at Stitchdown Expo 2026
Yes, you read that right. We're not only moving our huge classic men's shoe and menswear event in the U.S. from New York to...





































