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Here we go, one of my best pairs acquired to date straight from Japan by one of the worlds, most distinguished shoe makers. Seiji McCarthy is a gentleman and an incredible talent, having assembled a team of high-level artisans capable of assembling one of the worlds best shoes. Taking the DNA of Americana Heritage footwear, elevating it to bespoke Japanese quality build detailing, Seiji has car...

Thanh Le is one of today’s most innovative shoemakers. Based out of Vietnam, he has been making unique designs and his own versions of modern classics for the past seven years. This issue brings us an update of the longwing blucher, a classic of American semiformal dresswear that is known to appeal to heritage footwear enthusiasts. Let’s dive into this unique make up from one of the worlds for ...

Title says it all. I’m starting to take an interest in belts, so I wanted to bring you one of my favorite bands in the belt game, Ashland, Leather, founded by Phil Kalas, one of the true gentlemen of the leather trade and a great musician in his own right. Let’s dive in to belts shall we….

Title says it all. Kiattoko Handmade is a new Brand and collaboration of a very small team of Indonesian BOOTMAKING craftsmen and a management and vision team based in Singapore. My first boot of theirs is the Oldboy, and wow what a boot it is. Made of shell cordovan, and built on a custom last, this boot is something to behold!

Tokyo Sandals is a well established arm of the Boots Factory , focusing Ng non causal sandals, slip ons, and other light footware typically built using stitchdown construction and high quality materials with substantial arch support . Lets dive deeper into sandal culture the accompanies boot culture in Japan!

Let’s dive into a discussion about Parkhurst versus Viberg and the merits/pros/cons of purchasing one over the other.

Title says it. Quan is one of today’s best shoemakers working anywhere in the world. Yes, Quan is that good. Featuring high quality Goodyear welted construction, impeccable attention to detail and high quality materials and construction, at a “reasonable” price, this is a brand and a boot well worth your attention.

Today I take a close look at my second stitchdown boot from Parkhurst Boots. This one features a beautifully rich Burgundy vegetable tanned leather from Conceria Tempesti . Let’s take a deeper dive

In this video, the 2 Monkeys Sportif Model gets a close look. Made by a small artisanal workshop based in Tokyo, Japan, this boot harkens to the styles of the Belle Époque era of the early 20th century, taking its inspiration from hunting and work boots of that time.

In today’s video, we take a deeper look into Rolling Dub Trio, one of Japan’s preeminent, boot makers, and manufacturers of Goodyear welted footwear. Featuring burgundy chromexcel leather,  this boot is a great introduction into what makes Japanese heritage footwear special. Let’s take a deeper dive, shall we? 

Parkhurst has made waves in heritage footwear since first arriving on the scene several years ago. Based out of the US, with production now through Spain, Andrew Svisco and his team at Parkhurst offer high quality, all leather boots with style, panache, high quality leathers, rugged build, and comfort. Let's take this journey into Parkhurst now, in their latest journey into stitchdown boots.

In this video, we detail the growing legend of Acme Shoemaker, as seen through the execution of this beautiful full strap penny loafer. How appropriate that 2024's World Championships of Shoemaking showcases this style, perfect for everything from casual to formal wear. This model features Horween Tannery's Black Shell Cordovan. A handwelted, handlasted, and made shoe of the highest regard, let...

Pure Polish Products is among the very best shoecare products out there to elevate and protect your shoes. In this case, I shine up my new Elegal Shoemaker Derbies for a clean look

Enjoy a bit of music, some beautiful hand made shoes, with a tremendous hand-created patina from Elegal Shoemaker, one of Vietnam’s up and coming talented shoemakers. Let me know in the comments if you enjoy this different type of content

Introducing Elegal Shoemaker. Handwelted, Hand Lasted and Handpainted Masterpiece Shoemaking

Introducing the Crù Ñonpareil Eakins Service Boot

The Craft & Glory Ranger Boot - Unboxing and First Impressions of An Impressive Heritage Bootmaker

Caring for Suede and Refinishing Your Shoe Edge Dressing - A Demonstration & Tutorial

The Viberg Derby Shoe - 2020 last (old)- split horsebutt leather - is this “old Viberg” a good ‘Berg

Welted Ware’s Boot Collection - the 2024 Version!

Nicks Boots Chelsea! Is this the ultimate rugged slip on boot? Unboxing and first impressions

The Sagara Valiant Lace To Toe Short Boot. Is this the LTT to rule them all?

Why Buy Viberg? Everything you need to know about the Viberg 2040 last!

Welcome to the Crù. The Crù Ñonpareil Monkey Boot sizzles into Welted Ware!!!

The Iconic Nick’s Boots 8 inch Urban Logger- is this too much of a boot for me and you?

Do You Want Quan? I do! A first take on Quan Shoemaker’s Derby Boots -

Caswell Boots Stanton Moc Toe Boot- Patina Update

Discussing Pacific Northwest (PNW) Boots - Part 2 of my conversation with Shellvedge

New Old Stock Vintage Florsheim 33315 Oxford - A Welted Ware Quick Take