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Report - Japan Shoe Shining Championships 2024
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Report – Japan Shoe Shining Championships 2024

2024-11-14
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There’s no secret that Japan is the leading country in the world when it comes to shoe shining. It’s also evident in their domestic shoe shine contest, which has been growing each year since it’s first edition a few years ago. This weekend the final rounds took place in Osaka, with Ryu Niita being crowned the new Japanese champion. Also a mention of an event on the world championships of shoemaking at Isetan Men’s in Tokyo Friday November 15.

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Report - Wataru Shimamoto / Orma Shoemaker
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Report – Wataru Shimamoto / Orma Shoemaker

2024-11-03
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Wataru Shimamoto, the masterful Japanese shoemaker behind the brand Orma Shoemaker, is an inspiring figure in the world of bespoke footwear. With a background at Il Micio in Italy, he’s now back in Japan since some years carving out a niche for himself in the competitive landscape of shoemaking, culminating in his victory at the World Championships of Shoemaking in 2022.

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Report - New York Super Trunk Show 2024
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Report – New York Super Trunk Show 2024

2024-10-16
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The New York Super Trunk Show was back for its second iteration the past weekend, with another great shoe day in the middle of Manhattan. 1,200 visitors coming to check out a bunch of shoe and menswear exhibitors from around the world, follow the U.S. shoe shining champs and other shoe happenings, and just have a good time. Substantial report from the day with lots of photos.

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Report - London Super Trunk Show 2024
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Report – London Super Trunk Show 2024

2024-05-12
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The London Super Trunk Show last weekend was another brilliant shoe day. New visitor record of over 1,300 people coming to browse the men’s shoe and menswear exhibitors from around the world and follow the three world championships contests: in shoe shining, shoe patina and shoemaking. Here’s a report from the day with loads of pictures plus videos.

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Report - Vogel NYC
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Report – Vogel NYC

2023-12-05
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One of the oldest remaining shoe and bootmakers in the US are going for a renaissance under new ownership. Shoegazing has visited their store and workshop on central Manhattan, and got a glimpse into the high ambitions of the company to create a new American powerhouse for custom made shoes and boots.

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Report - Raymar Shoes
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Report – Raymar Shoes

2023-04-17
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Raymar, often called “the Japanese Meermin”, has been making waves domestically in recent years and grown their steadily. Now they also start to turn to the international market with their highly affordable Goodyear welted and hand welted shoes – with the latter offered from less than €200 – not least with the participation at the London Super Trunk Show next month. Here’s an interview with the two brothers behind the brand.

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