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The Japanese shoemaker Kiichiro Ozeki has a background at Hiro Yanagimachi and Gaziano & Girling, but now he introduces his own bespoke shoe brand Fig. A new challenge where he for the first time will do all the steps himself, not only his famous bottom making, but also lasts and upper making. Fig now does its first trunk show in Japan.
The British webshop A Fine Pair of Shoes are currently running a clearance sale with really large discounts, up to 60% off, on shoes from among other things Berwick, Tricker’s, Paul Sargent and Sanders.
For aspiring shoemakers, and established ones for that matter, it’s a constant hunt to get a hold of good tools and materials. One of few one-stop-shops online for this is ShoemakerCraft, which has a huge selection of old and new tools, materials, lasts and more.
A bunch of sales has already started in the shoe world, and more is likely incoming the coming weeks. As usual I’m here to highlight a few good ones where you can make a bargain on quality footwear.
The British-based bespoke shoemaker William Efe Laborde now introduces a Made to Order service, with shoes made to exactly the same standard as his full bespoke, but on standard lasts available in two different toe shapes and in four widths. Initially an oxford and a derby are available as base models, and the leather options are spectacular, with among other things several vintage Freudenberg leathers.
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The entry level welted men’s shoes brand Meermin runs a pretty large spring sale, with up to 40% off a bunch of shoes and boots. Already affordable footwear now are even more affordable, with prices for Goodyear welted shoes from €130, pretty hard to beat.
The French shoe care company Saphir has in recent years released three new shoe cleaners, which fill various voids their premium Medaille d’Or range previously had. The most recent one is the strong Reno Cleaner, we have the gentle leather Cleanser, and the fully organic Plant Based Cleaner.
The Indian brand Bridlen have always manufactured all their shoes on a Made to Order basis, to be able to offer a really wide selection of styles, sizes and widths. Now they introduce a new RTW range as a complement, for those who want to have their order shipped immediately.
Usually exotics aren’t really my thing, but this exquisite vintage lizard leather in a subtle dark brown really spoke to me. The pair is made by the Italian shoemaker Calzoleria Carlino, who currently runs a campaign with no upcharge on orders of lizard leather for their MTO, MTM or bespoke.
The webshop The Noble Shoe has a good selection of styles from the Portuguese brand Carlos Santos, and they now offer 25% off the entire range from the brand. Already affordable Goodyear welted shoes even more affordable for a couple of weeks.
