Next Level Chukka Monkstrap Boots – Atelier Zakarian
Russian shoemaker Atelier Zakarian is creating some very unique designs. His entry to last years World Championship of Bespoke Shoemaking was one of the more impressive shoes among the sort. And now...
View ArticleFull Brogue Double Monks
I have always loved a double monk that was fully brogued. It adds a unique look to the now so common cap toe version that you see almost as prevalent as oxfords. Even better would be a... The post Full...
View ArticleAcme Shoemaker – New Maker on the Block
There is a new Chinese shoemaker from Beijing that is coming out with some very elegant shoes. I just recently discovered them on Instagram and was blown away by the brown balmoral oxford highlighted...
View ArticleWinson Shoemaker – Next Level Craftsmanship from Indonesia
Indonesian shoemaker, Winson Shoemaker, has recently blown my mind with one of his latest pairs made for a prominent IG shoe aficionado @thatguysshoes . I was blown away when I saw this, not only for...
View ArticleAcme Shoemaker – Most Anticipated Brand of 2020
A lot of shoe greatness has been coming out of China and despite what you might feel about that country right now, setting aside personal biases, no one can take away the fact that they have some......
View ArticleBrand Name/History Shouldn’t Dictate Price
I have been posting a lot of the shoes from the new (relatively) brands coming out of China specifically Yim Shoemaker, Acme Shoemaker and the house line of Yeossal, as I have been thoroughly impressed...
View ArticleIndustry Secrets Part 1: ‘Handmade’ is a Lie
Pictures in post represent what actual handmade shoes look like. The thing about me is that I believe lying is the most dangerous weaponry there is. It can fool millions, deceive entire groups of...
View ArticleThe Sharpest Derby I Have Seen
If you have read my blog for more than a year you probably know that I am not a huge fan of derby shoes. Something about them just doesn’t really appeal to me in the same way... The post The Sharpest...
View ArticleBlue Sharkskin Boots – Castez Ermili
I love to see the brain being creative and coming up with ideas never before executed. These blue sharkskin boots by Argentinian shoemaker Castez Ermili (based in Mexico) show just that type of...
View ArticleUp & Coming Shoemaker – Fumu SG
Following someone’s journey in the shoe world, is always something that makes me happy. Especially when I know that I had a part in influencing that journey. I am not famous by any means but I do......
View ArticleJim & Jun Shoemaker – Artist Series
Chinese shoemaker Gordon Wang aka Jim & Jun Shoemaker has recently launched a new series of shoes dubbed the ‘Artist Series,’ whereby he created 3 very unique models and made a play on a...
View ArticleACME Shoemaker – The Review
*** Warning: Picture heavy post. The pair was gifted with no strings attached. I was never asked to review these but I do so for all of you. Opinions are all my own and solely my own***... The post...
View ArticleBoots On My Mind – Acme Shoemaker
I always appreciate two-tone combinations that come out better than expected or even more so, unique combinations that you might never think to put together yet someone has the creativity to try it out...
View ArticleAcme Shoemaker Website Now Live
Happy Friday! So, here is some big news for all of the fans out there. The newly famous Chinese brand, Acme Shoemaker, which has taken the industry by storm has finally launched a website and thus...
View ArticleKenjiro Kawashima – Head of Bespoke for Norman Vilalta
When the explore page on Instagram is actually showing you ‘like content’ and not the latest ‘influencer’ garbage, you can sometimes discover some pretty cool things there. That is how I stumbled...
View ArticleAcme Shoemaker – Black Panther Shoes
Acme Shoemaker has recently created a display piece for the upcoming London Super Trunk Show that shows what creativity and desire can get you in shoemaking when one is willing to test their own...
View ArticleWorld Championships in Shoemaking 2022 – A Review Of All Competition Shoes...
****Warning: Super Heavy Picture Post**** This post was put together and written entirely by Jesper Ingevaldsson of Shoegazing.com This is part two of the massive walkthrough of all competition...
View ArticleWinson Shoemaker – Spiral Cut Monkstrap Boot
Another crazy busy day has left me with little time to write the longer post that I had planned but that will come soon. Instead, I leave you with this mind-boggling spiral-cut monkstrap boot by Winson...
View ArticleUpcycle Your Shoes
When you are resourceful you can turn something unused into something useful. Mr. Renworks of Instagram did just that in this very cool upcycle shoe project he undertook with Wayman Bespoke. He...
View ArticleUp Close Details Series – The Last Shoemaker’s ‘Berry Monkstrap’
Here we take a closer look at The Last Shoemaker’s Berry Monkstrap that I recently unboxed. A completely handmade shoe at $440, there are a lot of details to appreciate here that you can hopefully...
View ArticleMonkey Boots by Don’s Footwear
Historically, I have never been a fan of monkey boots. Until I saw this pair by Don’s Footwear that placed all of the lines in the right spot and nailed that patina to really accentuate the design.......
View ArticleCastez Ermili Bespoke Boots – Next Level Artwork
These Castez Ermili Bespoke Boots are a pure work of art. And it comes as no surprise when you consider that two artists got together to make these boots. Those artists are Martin Castez, owner of...
View ArticleA New Style of Boot: The Balmoral Jodhpur
Filipino shoemaker, Sapatero, has introduced a new style of jodhpur with a recent custom boot he made for one of his clients. I call it: The Balmoral Jodhpur. While most things are not necessarily 100%...
View ArticleCarmina 3D Bespoke – Unboxing
After long-awaited anticipation, I have finally unboxed my Carmina 3D Bespoke shoes, and here are my thoughts. I got measured up for these a little over a year ago. They came a few months later. At...
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