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It’s that time of year again. TLB Mallorca has launched its annual Autumn Made-to-Order promotion, running from September 30th through October 11th, with 15% off all MTO orders during the event. For those of you who have...
Most of my podcasts tend to revolve around shoes, shoemaking, the shoe industry, or some specific topic within the world of style. This one is a little different. This one is about me. Or at least, it...
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 have...
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 has a direct English translation, but it is...
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 Francisco. I have personally experienced...
As we get closer to this year’s Stitchdown Expo x Super Trunk Show in Chicago, I wanted to highlight one of the more special experiences taking place around the event: the Optimo Hat Factory Tour. For those...
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, not only because of the shoes but...
Some shoes simply prove themselves over time. The Olympia was one of those shoes. The Olympia was one of the most successful sneaker designs I created during my years at J.FitzPatrick. After many requests for its return,...
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, combining rugged materials and practical designs with...
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, November 7th. This year marks a new chapter for the...
Back in 2018, I wrote an article called Why Are Black Suede Shoes Still So Underrated? At the time, I couldn’t understand why one of the most versatile materials in menswear was so consistently ignored by both...
Leather shoe scuffs are inevitable. If you wear your shoes, eventually you are going to scuff them. This compounds exponentially if you are the type of person who wears the same shoe daily and does not rotate....
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