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News – The end of Kiwi Shoe Care?

2023-09-10

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The world’s largest shoe care brand, Kiwi, looks to be discontinued. According to several sources with insight, the multinational corporation SC Johnson will stop producing Kiwi products. Last year the fact that SCJ removed Kiwi from the UK market due to decreased sales made big headlines. Now, it appears that global sales are not good enough for the shoe care brand to have a future, at least not under SC Johnson ownership.

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News – J. FitzPatrick Footwear launches new EU site

2023-06-21

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

Since Justin FitzPatrick took his company and moved from Europe to the US, all EU citizens have had to pay both customs and VAT on their orders. Now there’s no need for that anymore, as J. FitzPatrick Footwear has a new EU site, with a pre-order setup with rather fast deliveries for all new styles – also now available at up to 20% off.

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News – R.I.P. Stephane Jimenez

2023-05-16

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

There’s been too many of these lately. News about great shoe people passing away. Now the iconic French bespoke shoemaker Stephane Jimenez has deceassed after a period of illness, at a too young age. A shoemaker that perhaps wasn’t the most famous name for a wider audience, but highly respected among shoemakers and shoe aficionados around the world.

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News – R.I.P. Enzo Bonafè

2023-05-10

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

Yesterday the Italian shoemaker and factory manager Enzo Bonafè passed away, 88 years old. The man behind one of the most acclaimed brands in the Italian quality men’s shoe industry, who worked together with his family in their factory in Bologna until just recently, which he started 60 years ago.

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News – New York Super Trunk Show Save the Date

2023-05-03

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

October 14. Mark that day in your calendars, cause that’s when the first New York Super Trunk Show takes place. An event that’s been on the verge of taking place for quite some time, and now it’s finally happening. It will be a great day.

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News – Yanko stitchdown range

2023-02-17

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

The company i work for, Skolyx, has just introduced a new range of casual stitchdown boots and shoes from the Spanish brand Yanko. A type of footwear that’s soft and flexible, low-priced yet easily resoelable, a good entry-point in to better shoes for many who are used to just cemented stuff, as well as for those who love welted shoes but needs more casual stuff as well.

News – Stefano Bemer introduces NFC tag in all shoes

2023-01-15

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

The Italian brand Stefano Bemer has just introduced a new innovation within the world of classic footwear, where an NFC tag embedded in the shoe makes it possible for customers to scan any shoe with a smartphone and apart from regular product info also find info on the specific materials used, where it’s sourced and so on.

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News – Oscar Jacobson launches range of welted shoes

2022-12-06

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

One of the largest menswear companies in Scandinavia, Oscar Jacobson, is launching a new line of welted shoes, made in the Spanish shoe mecca Almansa. The ambition is to get more men to wear good shoes, reaching men who otherwise aren’t necessarily that into shoes.

News – Meermin subs sale for North America

2022-11-11

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

The Spanish brand Meermin runs their first factory seconds sale aimed to the North American market, where you can find their welted footwear at up to 60% off RRP, so starting at below $100. Real chances to grab a bargain, if one acts fast.

News – The end of Atelier du Tranchet

2022-10-26

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

The well-renowned French bespoke shoemaker Atelier du Tranchet – run by Christophe Corthay and Christophe Algans – closed its doors permanently yesterday. After a tough couple of years the highly creative footwear maker decided to shut down the business, which was met with sadness from many in the business.

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