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
UK shoemaker...
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...
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...
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 – Gaziano & Girling receives Royal Warrant
The Northampton based shoe company Gaziano & Girling today announced that they have been awarded a Royal Warrant of Appointment, which basically means
The Northampton...
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...
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...
World Championships of Shoemaking 2025 – All competition shoes pt.1
Time for the substantial review of all 25 competition shoes that entered this year's World Championships of Shoemaking. Info about the makers and the
Time...
The picture – The IRL order process
One of the best things of working with various shoemakers and order shoes in person with them, is the actual order process. Where you...
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