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News - Chicago Super Trunk Show at Stitchdown Expo 2026
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News – Chicago Super Trunk Show at Stitchdown Expo 2026

2026-04-21
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Yes, you read that right. We’re not only moving our huge classic men’s shoe and menswear event in the U.S. from New York to Chicago. We’re also joining forces with Stitchdown Expo, formerly known as Boot Camp, the world’s largest gathering for quality boots and other more rugged footwear, plus other quality goods and suppliers. November 6-7 at Artifact Events in Chicago will be a true banger of a weekend that you don’t want to miss.

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Event - Carmina Albaladejo collection launch in London
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Event – Carmina Albaladejo collection launch in London

2026-04-17
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On the eve of the London Super Trunk Show 2026, we’re setting the tone for the weekend with something a bit more intimate: Carmina’s Albaladejo Collection Launch Party. On Friday, May 8th, from 5pm to 8pm, we invite you to join us at the brand new Carmina Savile Row London Store, for an evening dedicated to craftsmanship, conversation, and a proper look at something new and exciting.

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Buying tip - Bridlen's new asymmetric lasts
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Buying tip – Bridlen’s new asymmetric lasts

2026-04-05
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The Indian brand Bridlen’s latest shoe news is an interesting one, where they’ve developed two new asymmetric lasts that are made to follow the natural shape of the feet. A type of last that was more common a bunch of decades ago, but that seem to be making a comeback more and more. A good middle-way between the more common classic shoe lasts and the frankly often hideous minimalist “barefoot” style lats.

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The picture - Carved up fitting shoes
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The picture – Carved up fitting shoes

2026-04-03
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Many bespoke shoemakers cut open fitting shoes to be able to assess certain things even better. Touch, feel and input from the customer may be the most important, but to gather extra data it can be good to get a view “inside”. In the case with this pair an extra feature of the cutting was used, where the maker Patrick Frei cut diagonal lines to let the fitting shoes expand to better evaluate how much needed to be added.

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London Super Trunk Show 2026
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London Super Trunk Show 2026

2026-03-15
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One of the most anticipated events in the world of quality footwear returns to London this spring. On Saturday May 9, the London Super Trunk Show will be held for the eighth time, bringing together leading men’s shoe and menswear brands from around the world. Visitors can expect exhibitions from 13 companies, a free shoe shining service, several shorter stage sessions on shoes and shoe care, the finals of the world championships of shoe shining, shoe patina and shoemaking, and more. Here’s all info about the event.
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