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World Championships of Shoemaking 2027 – The Competition Is Now Open

The World Championships of Shoemaking returns in 2027, and the official call for competition is now open. For the eighth edition of the championship, shoemakers will be tasked with...

World Championships of Shoemaking 2026 – Positions 11–20

Here we have Part 2 of the World Championships of Shoemaking 2026, covering positions 11 through 20. If you have not yet seen the Top 10, including the winning Chelsea boot by Ken...

The Americas Shoe Shining Championships 2026: Meet the Finalists

The finalists have officially been selected for The Americas Shoe Shining Championships 2026, taking place live at the Chicago Super Trunk Show x Stitchdown Expo on Saturday, Novem...

Carmina Bespoke Trunk Show Tour – USA 2026

Carmina Shoemaker is back at it, bringing its 3D bespoke service on tour across America this October. And this time, they are going bigger, with stops in New York, Chicago, and San...

A 320-Step AI-Proof Shoe

The Church’s factory relies on shoemakers who spend two weeks creating each piece by hand.

Gaziano & Girling Celebrates 20 Years

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Gaziano & Girling, which is impressive, to say the least. Gaziano & Girling are among, if not my favorite, shoemakers of all time. T...

The Harry by Aubercy – From Bespoke to Petite Mesure

Parisian shoe powerhouse Aubercy has recently included one of its bespoke models, Le Harry, in what they call their Petite Mesure line. Petite Mesure is not really something that h...

Inside Jennifer Chamandi’s First Boutique in London

The 10-year-old footwear label opened a Mayfair store as it expands into new categories.

The Best British Shoe Brands: UK’s Finest 2026

We Brits have plenty to complain about – our weather sucks, we’re crap at almost every sport we invent and the last time we won Eurovision Nintendo had just launched the N64. But o...

Petru & Claymoor – Handmade Shoes From Transylvania

I have actually been to Transylvania (Romania). Many years ago, I flew into Bucharest and drove north to Brașov to visit a shoemaking factory. I remember that trip quite vividly, n...

Win $1,200 of Crown Northampton Gear

We partnered with one of England's finest sneaker makers to give one reader the ultimate footwear set.

What JM Weston 180s tell us about shoe fit

I’ve never owned a 180 loafer , and so I didn’t realise until recently how tricky a shoe it is to fit. A recent visit to the Weston store opened my eyes, however. It really is a th...

CNES Shoemaker’s New Models – Crocodile Nubuck For The Win

CNES Shoemaker’s new models have just landed—nine, to be exact—with four ready-to-wear styles and five made-to-order models. And while there are several interesting designs in this...

Step By Step: Gianvito Rossi on balancing act of craft and comfort

Gianvito Rossi doesn’t work in a design studio, at least not in the way most people might imagine it. No glamorous sunlit atelier, no artfully curated mood boards, no opera playing...

Petru Claymoor Launches New Website & Shoe Collections

It’s been quite interesting watching Petru Claymoor evolve over the years. Having first covered the Romanian shoemaker back in 2020, and more recently revisiting their history and...

Inside 21 Milan Fashion Week Shoe Presentations: Color, Creativity and New Optimism

As footwear takes center stage again, designer presentations exuded joy.

Roger Vivier Brings Made-to-Order Service to Saks Fifth Avenue

Atelier Vivier makes its U.S. debut in New York with customizable shoes and handbags.

The Best Italian Shoe Brands To Check Out At COTERIE

Made In Italy fashion is all about impeccable quality, design, and craftsmanship! With 77 brands participating, here’s a first look…

Manolo Blahnik’s New Harrods Boutique Features 300 of the Legendary Designer’s Shoe Sketches

The shop is located within the department store’s fifth floor “Shoe Heaven.”

Peter Qu Review: China’s Cordovan Specialist

Every now and again, a new maker appears on the scene with an ethos that feels different enough to pay attention to. Peter Qu is one of those makers. If you read the blog, you may...

A Texas-Made Shoe that Walks Between Style and Comfort

San Antonio Shoemakers controls every step of the manufacturing process from its Lone Star State factories. The result is a varied line of exceptionally well-made shoes.

Manolo Blahnik Maps Path to Everyday Luxury

Through its founder’s favorite city haunts and a dedicated footwear edit, the house encouraged customers to look beyond occasion dressing — with early sales results supporting the...

Australian luxury bootmaker RM Williams' next step is Japan

Crockett & Jones A/W 2026 – The American Great Outdoors

We are finally back with a new season of footwear, and Crockett & Jones A/W 2026 is a good one! This year’s collection takes inspiration from the Great American Outdoors, combi...