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...
News – Shoemakers wanted for PhD research survey
UK shoemaker Deborah Carré is conducting one of the largest academic research projects on bespoke shoemaking in years. Her PhD explores the transmission
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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...
News – The return of the Edward Green Barton loafer
For fans of Edward Green, which there are many, there's always enjoyment when old models found in the brand's archives are revived. One such...
Guide – How to prevent and fix water stains on shoes
Water streaks and stains on shoes in leather or suede is a common issue that most of us have experienced in various ways. Here...
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...
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...
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...
Asian Championships of Shoe Shining 2026 – The finalists
Given that Asians have dominated the world championships of shoe shining, we're in for a treat with the first Asian champs, with the final...
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APLICATIONS
Longtime jeweler to close shop after 33 years in Old Sacramento....
Howard Skalet, a fourth-generation jeweler, said now is “the right time” to close his Skalet Family Jewelers.
