The Romantic History of the Blake Stitch
The Blake stitch was invented in 1856 by Lyman Reed Blake, an American inventor born in Massachusetts. Lyman grew up making shoes from a very young age, with his older brother. His older brother ra...
Is the Goodyear welt really the gold standard?
When we talk about shoe construction, Goodyear welt is a name and method of construction that gets thrown around a lot! And, that’s with good reason. It’s a masterful craft that’s been around for m...
3 Benefits to made-to-order shoes
1. Have you ever tried to buy the perfect pair of dress shoes? Chances are, if you're here on this page - you’re a fan of good shoes. Which means you likely may have tried to find the “perfect” pai...