2022 Indonesian Shoemakers Pricelist
Happy new year, everyone. It's 2023, but the prices here are accurate at the time of this article. We did a similar post for tailors (see...
top of page
Search
- Oct 1, 2022
- 4 min
Shell Cordovan: Inside Out
The idea of shell cordovan always intrigued me. It’s durable, self-healing, shiny, and it doesn’t crease. The color (and shine) first...
- Aug 13, 2022
- 6 min
My Shoe Journey: From Faux Leather to Bespoke
In 2013 I started to willingly wear leather shoes. Nine years later, I am awaiting delivery of my first bespoke shoes. Along the way, I...
- Feb 11, 2022
- 7 min
Sagara Regent Review
Sagara has been producing handwelted boots since 2010, which is a relatively long time for Indonesian bootmakers. Back in 2014 when I...
- Mar 31, 2021
- 16 min
The Wedding Suit: Our Take on the Complete Wedding Ensemble
As two married men (with each other’s wives), we thought we’d compile our thoughts on wedding suits. While our friends and families do...
- Feb 22, 2021
- 3 min
Fortuna Shoes Resoling and After Sales Services: A Review
One of the main reasons we invest in welted shoes is the ability to resole them. Since I first delved into welted shoes, I’ve resoled two...
- Feb 5, 2021
- 4 min
Cravar Watch Roll Review (and Giveaway!)
Standing out in classic menswear is difficult, and I’d argue that it’s even more difficult with men’s leather goods. With shoes you can...
- Nov 6, 2019
- 6 min
Fortuna Shoes Factory Visit
I was recently given a rare chance to visit the factory of Fortuna Shoes in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. I had the opportunity to see...
- May 15, 2019
- 6 min
Huntsman Leather Kennedy II Cap-Toe Oxfords Review
I was invited by Jin, the founder of Huntsman Leather, to review their newly-launched Goodyear Welted shoes. Their shoes looked...
- Apr 7, 2019
- 3 min
2019 London Super Trunk Show
A few weeks ago I attended the 2019 London Super Trunk Show. Here is a quick coverage and my thoughts on the event. This is by no means a...
- Mar 5, 2019
- 2 min
Permanent Style's Pop-Up Event
I went to the last day of Permanent Style's pop-up event at Savile Row. During the second week, the pop-up showcased products from, among...
- Feb 6, 2019
- 6 min
George Cleverley Adelaide Captoe RTW Review
George Cleverley probably needs no introduction. I've come to know the brand a few years back when I first got into fine leather shoes...
- Jan 25, 2019
- 2 min
George Cleverley x IWC x The Rake Event in London
Special thanks to George Glasgow Jr., CEO and owner of George Cleverley, for inviting me to their event with IWC, the Rake and Evolution...
- Jan 19, 2019
- 7 min
Winson Shoemaker's Adelaide Wingtip MTO Review
This is my second pair of Winson shoes. I was quite satisfied with my first pair and saw a very big potential in Winson. This time I...
bottom of page