World Championships of Shoemaking 2026 – Call for competition
In the seventh World Championships of Shoemaking we have a chelsea boot as the model to be made. The final takes place at the...
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...
Contest – Win Crown Northampton Ernest Wholecut sneakers
It's been a while since we had a contest here at Shoegazing, now it's time again. In this giveaway contest you have the chance...
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...
U.S. Championships of Shoe Shining 2025 – The finalists
The ones who will battle it out for the title at the U.S. Championships of Shoe Shining 2025 have now been appointed. The contest...
Buying tip – Carmina deadstock drop at Abbot’s Shoes
Abbot's Shoes in the UK mostly sell welted pre-owned shoes, but sometimes they get their hands on other stuff as well. Now they have...
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...
New York Super Trunk Show 2025
The New York Super Trunk Show is back for its third installment, on Saturday October 4. On central Manhattan a bunch of great shoe...
The picture – Fitting for women’s bespoke shoes
Bespoke shoes for women are a bit of it's own category. There's some specialised makers who focus on women's bespoke shoes, even if many...
Reflection – Are D2C shoe brands a dying breed?
Looking back five or ten years almost all new shoe brands were so called D2C brands, Direct to Consumer, and often made a big...

































