Shoegazing Podcast – Ep. 38, John Chung, Mason & Smith, about professional shoe shining
The past couple of decades professional shoe shining has lift itself to higher level, and become an acclaimed craft in itself. Not least in...
News
The Swiss company Bally is one of the world’s oldest still existing luxury shoe and leather goods brands. After several difficult years, the company...
The picture – Soft loafers
One of the absolute most popular type of men's shoes at the moment are various kinds of soft loafers. Most brands offer some version...
The picture – The beauty of a square waist
A handmade bevelled waist can be strikingly elegant and make for a beautifully sleek shoe. But look at a fully handmade very well-executed square...
The picture – The sheen of smooth calf leather
I write a lot about all the great general properties that leather has, and why this makes it the ideal material for footwear. Then...
Buying tip – Bridlen’s new asymmetric lasts
The Indian brand Bridlen's latest shoe news is an interesting one, where they've developed two new asymmetric lasts that are made to follow the...
Singapore Super Trunk Show 2026
We are very pleased to invite you all to the first Singapore Super Trunk Show. An event that will gather no less than 19...
Report – Singapore Super Trunk Show 2026
Last weekend the first Singapore super trunk took place, and what a day it was! Lots of visitors, great atmosphere, exciting stage happenings including
Last...
The picture – TYE’s terrific apron derby
I've said it before, and I'll likely say it again: few beat the Japanese bespoke shoemaker TYE when it comes to shoe design. They...
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...

































