Report – Boot Black factory visit
Boot Black is the premium shoe care brand of Japan's largest shoe care manufacturer Columbus. A family owned company that dates back over 100...
News – Tricker’s appoint new Creative Director
Last year I wrote about the news that the James Fayed, owner of the British shirt company Turnbull & Asser, bought a majority stake...
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...
Report – Oscaria 1940’s vintage boots
In my home country Sweden we haven't had a proper shoemaking industry for many decades. But during the first half of the 1900's it...
The tip – Saphir Medaille d’Or Nappa conditioner
One of the most underrated products in Saphir Medaille d'Or's extensive range is, in my opinion, their Nappa cream. It's a product without solvents...
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...
Live from the Singapore Super Trunk Show 2026
For those who aren't ing Singapore and can visit today's super trunk in person, we will livestream here from the final of the first...
Info on the Singapore Super Trunk Show 2026
This Saturday it's time for the inaugural edition of the Singapore Super Trunk Show. In a venue on 5 Jiak Kim Street we gather...
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...






































