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Scuffs & Scratches: How to Fix Them

Scuffs & Scratches: How to Fix Them

Leather scuffs and scratches on shoes are ugly, but they occur frequently in everyday life for most people. Most of the time, they can be treated t...

Are shoes made in Italy better? A history of Italian shoemaking

What is it about Italian shoes that sets them apart from those made elsewhere? It is, without a doubt, history. For hundreds of years, Italian sho...

What To Do When Your Leather Dress Shoes Get Wet

When your leather shoes or boots get wet, it's critical to treat them with care to avoid irreversible damage to the leather. To get the best result...

Bondeno custom made Italian leather dress shoes

How long does it take to break in a new pair of leather shoes?

We all wish we could skip this step, but even the Queen of England is known to hire women to wear her new custom made shoes before the Queen does. ...

36 Top Bespoke Shoemakers by Country [With Detailed Intro]

The Best Bespoke Shoemakers Around The World Looking for the best bespoke shoemakers in your country? Welcome to our comprehensive list of the top ...

How to Shine and Polish your shoes or boots

Nothing elevates a man's presentation quite like a pair of well-polished shoes. Whether you're attending a wedding, graduation, or just another da...

The Anatomy of a Custom Fitted Shoe

Custom fitted shoes are crafted from scratch using the shape and dimensions of the client’s feet, along with any fitting preferences dictated by se...

A Complete Guide to Men's Dress Shoe Styles

No man’s wardrobe is complete without at least one pair of leather dress shoes. Dress shoes are an essential investment for every gentleman, and a ...

How to keep your leather dress shoes from pronounced creasing?

Creasing in leather shoes is normal, but there are things that can be done to keep your shoes from showing very pronounced creases. From my experie...