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London Super Trunk Show 2026
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London Super Trunk Show 2026

2026-03-15
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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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News – Tricker’s appoint new Creative Director

2026-03-02
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Last year I wrote about the news that the James Fayed, owner of the British shirt company Turnbull & Asser, bought a majority stake in the Northampton shoe manufacturer Tricker’s. Now merges between the two companies are announced, as Turnbull’s Creative Director Roberto Menichetti will take the same role at Tricker’s, and their footwear will be integrated into Turnbull & Asser’s retail network.

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Picture special - Oscaria 1940's vintage boots
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Report – Oscaria 1940’s vintage boots

2026-02-20
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In my home country Sweden we haven’t had a proper shoemaking industry for many decades. But during the first half of the 1900’s it prospered, with one of the largest manufacturers being Oscaria. When I found a pair of Oscaria boots made in the 1940’s, never worn, in a vintage shoe store in Tokyo that fit me perfectly, I of course had to buy them. Here’s the story about the factory and the boots in question, with loads of photos.

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The tip – Saphir Medaille d’Or Nappa conditioner

2026-02-15
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One of the most underrated products in Saphir Medaille d’Or’s extensive range is, in my opinion, their Nappa cream. It’s a product without solvents that only contains nourishing ingredients like jojoba oil and wheat protein, but no waxes, so it leaves the pores of the leather fully open. Ideal for many situations, for example when you want a fully natural patina to develop, for sensitive leathers, and for the often neglected but very important care of the leather lining.

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Info on the Singapore Super Trunk Show 2026
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Info on the Singapore Super Trunk Show 2026

2026-01-27
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This Saturday it’s time for the inaugural edition of the Singapore Super Trunk Show. In a venue on 5 Jiak Kim Street we gather almost 20 shoe and menswear brands, host the first Asian Championships of Shoe Shining, a bunch of other stage happenings, shoe shine masterclasses, and more. Below some practical info ahead of the even for both visitors and those who will follow the livestream of the contest.

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