Carlos Santos as an independent brand has no long history, however as a shoemaker it has been making shoes for 80 years, and the lasts and models are numerous. As the sales gradually built up and some models and lasts sold better than others, the iconic ones emerged. Here I summarize the loafer lasts from
Category: Classic Menswear
Shoemaking contest is one segment in 2021 China Trunk Show and it is for fun much more than business consideration. Trunk Show is very much a trade show that brands present they products and customers or maybe potential business partners come to see and talk. And shoemaking contest adds more excitement and savoir into this
There are six Chinese brands participated in 2021 China Trunk Show I host alongside with European brands such as Carlos Santos and Maftei in Shanghai. I choose one mode from each brand to showcase what style they are. Rank as brand alphabet. Post Views: 1,437
When I glanced Taobao, a pair of shoes were recommended to me. The price is 489 RMB, as a pair of Goodyear welted shoes, that is too good! Post Views: 1,009
Toni Llobera Barceló is the founder of the eponymous brand, putting his name inside means he is so devoted to. Selling point of TLB Mallorca is ratio of value and price. Post Views: 3,326
Any shoe enthusiast would recognize the name, as the brand bears his name inside, Gaziano & Girling. The two talented industry veterans founded the brand, Tony Gaziano takes care of design as well as promotion, Dean Girling covers the backstage, which is making and quality control. What is his journey in shoemaking? Post Views: 2,663
Masegrove was an English shoe brand now defunct. It was rumored that at its later stage, it was made by Loake. Suddenly I feel Loake of yesterday is Crockett & Jones of today making shoes for many other brands. Post Views: 1,201
If I am asked which brand is most sought after in welt shoes market, the answer is Gaziano & Girling without dispute. I attribute two reasons, 1) aesthetics combining English and Italian, 2) revolutionary craftsmanship. Post Views: 818
a.testoni is not a player in niche market anymore and opens a lot of mono-brand boutiques around the world. I believe its current customer base does not care about different collections/lines from it, but we, shoe enthusiasts do. Ironically, even we do, most have no idea how many collections a.testoni offers and what they are.
Austrian shoemaker Saint Crispin’s is very sought after among shoe enthusiasts. Except its unique aesthetics, its high handwork percentage is also an important aspect. According to its promotion most people would think Saint Crispin’s are 95% handmade, which means all steps are taken by hand except upper stitching done by sewing machine. But is it