Maftei is a Austrian bespoke shoemaker known only by the most discerning shoe lovers in the world, but their share in Austria, Germany and Nordic region is quite big as it offers wonderful price Bespoke shoes with very traditional shoemaking skills. When I first met Maftei shoes on StyleForum, I feel its quality and craftsmanship
When talk about premium tanneries, most shoe lovers call the name of Annonay and Du Puy, both French tanneries belong to Hermes Group. The second tier (fame wise, not quality) would be the English ones, Charles F. Stead and J.F.Baker, the former one focuses on suede and kudu leather, and latter oak bark veg tanned
Rozsnyai is a Hungarian brand based in Budapest and focus mainly on MTO. MTM is also offered with a small surcharge. When we talk about Hungarian shoes, Vass is the first into mind. However that Vass gains global reputation largely owes to U and F last developed by Italian master shoemaker Roberto Ugolini. Rozsnyai still
在我接触到国产缝制鞋业后，一直在做一件事，让更多人知道它们，也让世界知道它们。在一段时间内，我也有个顺着产业链溯流而上的想法。很多鞋匠和品牌都告诉我，皮革是制约中国品牌竞争力的重要因素。相信很多皮鞋爱好者也都知道这一点。我当时就想，就像国内的皮鞋厂一样，它们并不是不存在，只是我们不知道，是否也有暗投的明珠呢？后来虽有少许努力，接触过两家皮革厂的负责人，但交流不多，更加不够深入。归结起来，无非市场太小，不愿。 Post Views: 791
Without any exaggeration, Dover from Edward Green is the most sought-after dress shoes in the world, especially among seasoned and exquisite shoe enthusiasts. Even I am not a Derby guy, I have to admit the lure of Dover. Let us have a look. Post Views: 1,067
In welted (loose definition including Goodyear and Blake construction) shoes field, French brands are quite interesting. Let us first put John Lobb aside as that it is regarded English or French never ends an argument. Two prominent brands Berluti and Corthay were loved by a limited community and known more like high street fashion. The
Which dress shoe brand is most famous from Germany? This question may make a lot of people stunned. Post Views: 2,590
我一直有个观点，制造商，或者说商家，和消费者，绝对不是对立面，而是互相满足的合作关系。我不明白西方传来的顾客是上帝观念是怎么形成的，也许商家就应该狗咬狗？也许生意人天生低等一些，士农工商？ 为什么有此感想呢？因为我在看Cie鞋子的时候，有个看法，和黄总交流后，才发现我想的产品不精致或者说工不到位，是刻意为之，而理由，又是我因为视野局限，想不到的。 Post Views: 684
Cie was talked several times by me, it is the real pioneer of dress shoes with Blake and Goodyear constructions in China. However, it never targeted shoe enthusiasts. I think this is a good question why with same construction, some brands are loved by seasoned consumers while others not. Is it because of price? Certainly
I love Edward Green very much for two reasons. One is the last is maybe the most conservative in today’s market, and the round toes are my favorite. The other is focus. In my summary of focus ranke of dress shoe brands, most brands offer belt, bags even sneakers. After so many years operation, only