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...
Guide – Solving sock lining coming loose
A very common issue on shoes, both new and used ones, is that the half sock lining that is placed inside the shoe is...
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...
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...
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 web tip – Shoe and leather books on Project Gutenberg
For those really into shoes, shoemaking and leather old historic books about the topics are often gold mines of knowledge. It can be tricky...
News – British rubber sole manufacturer Itshide closed down
The saga of one of the classic British sole manufacturers seems to be all. The owners of Itshide, perhaps most famous for their Commando...
Buying tip – Crown Northampton’s new handmade sneakers
The British brand Crown Northampton is known for their quality sneakers that especially stands out due to the great materials they use throughout their
The...
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...
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...
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Haitian designer unveils new handbag line with global ambitions in South...
She’s launching the line in South Florida.
