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The Chicago Super Trunk Show x Stitchdown Expo is in full swing. Today at 3pm CT it’s time for the final of the Americas shoe shine championships, hosted in collaboration with Saphir Medaille d’Or, which will be live streamed here on Shoegazing.
A split toe derby is the shoe to be made for the next World Championships of Shoemaking. The final takes place at the London Super Trunk Show on May 15 2027. The sponsors have increased the prize pool massively to £10,000 (€11,700 / $13,300), plus handmade shoemaking awls, and a chance to be showcased in shoe stores around the world. Read the article for all the info about the contest.
We now have the finalists who will compete at the Americas Championships of Shoe Shining 2026, taking place at the Chicago Super Trunk Show at Stitchdown Expo on Saturday November 7. There the three contestants will have 20 minutes to shine a shoe as glossy and lovely looking as possible. The prestigious contest is organised in collaboration with the premium shoe care brand Saphir.
Time for the substantial review of all 20 competition shoes that entered this year’s World Championships of Shoemaking. Info about the makers and the boots, comments, loads of pictures and, in some cases, photos of the manufacturing process. A close look at some seriously impressive black chelsea boots.
Here’s the second part of the walkthrough of all competition shoes in the World Championships of Shoemaking 2026. Here position 11 to 20 are presented with comments and lots of photos.
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We are proud to invite you all to the evolved version of the U.S. Super Trunk Show. On November 6-7, Chicago Super Trunk Show joins forces with Stitchdown Expo at Artifact Events, creating the world’s largest gathering dedicated to quality footwear, menswear, leather goods, shoe care and craftsmanship.
Last weekend the eight edition of the big shoe event in London took place, including having three exciting world championships contests in shoe shining, shoe patina and shoemaking playing out. Here’s a substantial report from the day with lots of photos from all the exhibitors, contests and stage happenings.
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.
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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Last weekend the first Singapore super trunk took place, and what a day it was! Lots of visitors, great atmosphere, exciting stage happenings including the Asian Championships of Shoe Shining, and more. Here’s a summary from the day with lots of photos.
