Kirby Allison

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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World Championships of Shoe Shining and Shoe Patina 2026 – Qualification

2026-01-23

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Time to start the qualification phase for the World Championships of Shoe Shining and the World Championships of Shoe Patina 2026. The contests are organised together with the shoe care company Saphir and the shoe brand Bridlen, with the finals held at the London Super Trunk Show on Saturday May 9. In the prize pool are medals, shoes and shoe care products and £600 / $800 in each contest, sponsored by Saphir.

Asian Championships of Shoe Shining 2026 – The finalists

2025-12-12

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Given that Asians have dominated the world championships of shoe shining, we’re in for a treat with the first Asian champs, with the final taking place at the Singapore Super Trunk Show on January 31. Now we can reveal the three finalists, who comes from Japan, Vietnam and Singapore.

Asian Championships of Shoe Shining 2026 – Qualification

2025-10-25

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On January 31 2026 it’s time for the first Singapore Super Trunk Show ever, and with that we also introduce the Asian Championships of Shoe Shining. Organised by Shoegazing, The Shoe Snob and Kirby Allison in collaboration with sponsors Saphir shoe care and Bridlen shoes. In 20 minutes three finalists will shine a shoe as lovely as possible, in the prize pool we have medals, shoes, shoe care products as well as 800 USD, given by Saphir.

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Report – New York Super Trunk Show 2025

2025-10-17

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Third edition of the American edition of the super trunk shows took place the weekend before the last, a great day that gathered hundreds of shoe enthusiasts on Manhattan that browsed the offerings of shoe and menswear companies from around the globe. There were also a bunch of stage sessions on shoe care and shoemaking, the final of the U.S. champs of shoe shining, and more. Here’s a report with loads of photos from the day.

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Live from the New York Super Trunk Show 2025

2025-10-04

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For those who can’t make it to New York today for the super trunk we will livestream here from the final of the U.S. Championships of Shoe Shining, which kicks off at 3pm EDT. We’ll also try to squeeze in a tour of the venue with all the exhibitors after the shine contest is finished.

World Championships of Shoemaking 2026 – Call for competition

2025-09-21

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In the seventh World Championships of Shoemaking we have a chelsea boot as the model to be made. The final takes place at the London Super Trunk Show on May 9 2026. In the prize pool there are £6,000 (€6,900 / $8,100), handmade shoemaking awls, and a chance to be showcased in shoe stores around the world. Read of for all the info about the contest.

U.S. Championships of Shoe Shining 2025 – The finalists

2025-08-29

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The ones who will battle it out for the title at the U.S. Championships of Shoe Shining 2025 have now been appointed. The contest is organised in collaboration with Saphir and Bridlen, with the final taking place at the New York Super Trunk Show on Saturday October 4, where finalists will have 20 minutes to achieve the best mirror shine.

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New York Super Trunk Show 2025

2025-08-14

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