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Guide – Simple corrections of fit nr. 2

2021-04-06

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Most people know about removable insoles, heel grips, tongue pads etc. to fix various fit issues, what some might not think about though is that if you go to a good cobbler you can have fix the same issues in an even nicer looking and better way. Here I highlight a number of fit modifications that cobblers can do. It’s very common that RTW shoes does not fit perfectly, but in many cases the modifications below can make it really good.

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Buyer’s guide – Buy quality shoes second hand

2021-01-10

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

Traditionally constructed good quality shoes have a long lifespan, which means that it’s a product that are commonly sold second hand. Looking for used classic shoes can lead to awesome bargains, but also expensive mistakes. Here’s a guide on what to think about when buying used shoes, and where to find them.

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Guide – Nubuck, suede and roughout leather explained

2021-01-06

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

There’s a lot of mixed and contradictory information found online about the various kinds of napped leathers – nubuck, split suede, full reverse suede and roughout. Here I go through all of these leathers and sort out what each of these actually are, the differences and the pros and cons of them all.

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Guide – My shoe collection 6

2020-08-16

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

Once again time for a review of my shoe collection at its current state – one of the most asked for articles from readers. This time it’s 30 pairs of shoes shown in lots of pictures and some text.

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Buyer’s guide – Low-priced quality shoes

2020-06-28

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

Here’s an updated version of one of the most popular articles on Shoegazing. A comprehensive list with quality shoes for under €300 / $340, now with current prices almost 60 brands of mainly welted shoes from all over the world.

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Guide – Resoling and re-heeling

2019-08-09

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

Traditionally constructed shoes, not least stitched ones, are almost always marketed with emphasis on the possibilities of resoling and repairing them. It often appears that they can be re-soled forever. It’s not that simple, though. Here I go through the possibilities and shortcomings of the most common construction methods, as well as the conditions for re-heeling and resoling.

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Guide – Shoe brushes

2019-06-23

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

One always talk about how much easier things are with good tools, and this also applies to shoe care and the brushes we use. Here is a comprehensive guide on the various shoe brushes available, how to use them and examples of good alternatives.

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Guide – Base wardrobe with quality shoes

2019-02-03

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

In addition to shoe care, the most common questions I get is about purchases for those who have just started to take an interest in classic quality shoes. Here is a concrete guide on how to think when to build a shoe wardrobe.

Guide – My shoe collection 5

2018-08-15

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

Time for a new review of my shoe collection as it looks right now. Quite a lot has happened over the last two years since I last had time to do this type of post, although the amount is the same: 23 pairs in total.

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Shoe care and shoe polishing – The complete guide

2018-07-28

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

Finally time for an English version of the detailed step by step shoe care guide with lots of information on how and why you should take care of your nice leather shoes, including a film showing every step. Also reviews two different techniques for shoe shining, one of them being the express spit shine method, with which you can achieve a proper high gloss in 15 minutes.

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Guide – Simple corrections of fit nr. 2

Buyer’s guide – Buy quality shoes second hand

Guide – Nubuck, suede and roughout leather explained

Guide – My shoe collection 6

Buyer’s guide – Low-priced quality shoes

From the archive

The picture – Sealskin

Shoegazing Podcast – Ep.5, Hiro Yanagimachi, about the Japanese bespoke shoe scene

The picture – Edward Green Dover Chestnut x3

Picture special – New bespoke pair from Gaziano & Girling

Guide – Resoling and re-heeling

Guide – Shoe brushes

Guide – Base wardrobe with quality shoes

Guide – My shoe collection 5

Shoe care and shoe polishing – The complete guide

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