The tip – Don’t use fingers behind the heel to judge fit
A common suggestion to asses the fit of a shoe, and something that many people use regularly, is about placing a finger between the...
Buying tip – Carmina deadstock drop at Abbot’s Shoes
Abbot's Shoes in the UK mostly sell welted pre-owned shoes, but sometimes they get their hands on other stuff as well. Now they have...
News – EU-Indonesia free trade agreement
The European Union and Indonesia have signed a free trade agreement that will remove 98% of all duties in both directions immediately after it's...
The web tip – Shoemaking e-book by Daisuke Yamashita
Japanese Daisuke Yamashita has probably visited more shoemakers and cobblers than anyone else alive today, something he has shared in books and on his
Japanese...
Asian Championships of Shoe Shining 2026 – Qualification
On January 31 2026 it's time for the first Singapore Super Trunk Show ever, and with that we also introduce the Asian Championships of...
The tip – Why gap between welt and sole are common
If you have Goodyear welted shoes or other similar construction methods with stitched outsoles, you may still get gaps in between the welt and...
Info on the New York Super Trunk Show 2025
It's time for the third New York Super Trunk Show this Saturday. Same great venue on Manhattan, on Upper East Side between Madison Ave...
News – Tricker’s goes towards a D2C setup
The British shoe manufacturer Tricker's recently had a new majority owner in James Fayed of the Fayed family, and now they are heading in...
Reflection – Why U.S. removal of the de minimis makes sense
Now American customers have to pay customs and duties on all orders from abroad, also those below $800, as the de minimis exception has...
The picture – Loafers variations
The penny loafer and the tassel loafer are certainly the most common loafers models around. But with small tweaks you can make versions that...
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