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- Author: Maximilian Kremer
Updated: Jul 29, 2026The Blake construction is a very widespread technique for manufacturing shoes that hold together more reliably than purely cemented shoes. Adhesive is only used as a support in Blake-stitched shoes. Furthermore, there are different variants of this construction method, which I will introduce to you here. - Author: Maximilian Kremer
Updated: Jul 29, 2026Tassel loafers have a decorative lace-like tie that ends at the front with tassels. This makes them quite unusual shoes. - Author: Maximilian Kremer
Updated: Jul 29, 2026Spectator shoes are two-tone shoes. The upper leather is made in two different, often highly contrasting colors, and in this way they draw attention especially quickly. - Author: Maximilian Kremer
Updated: Jul 29, 2026Sneakers are the most common shoe model here in Europe and beyond these days. - In my view, unjustifiably so, and yet sneakers do have their place. - Author: Maximilian Kremer
Updated: Jul 29, 2026Single Monks are buckle shoes with one buckle and a corresponding leather strap per shoe. In contrast to some other buckle shoes, they still give a relatively serious impression. - Author: Maximilian Kremer
Updated: Jul 29, 2026Tired of walking around in nothing but sneakers? - Here I show you which better shoe models you have for everyday wear that match your style, as well as many more models. - Author: Maximilian Kremer
Updated: Jul 29, 2026The construction method of shoes describes how the upper part of the shoe is connected to its sole. This connection can be exclusively glued, but it can also be stitched or nailed. Which construction methods are better and which are worse? Here I share my opinion on this. - Author: Maximilian Kremer
Updated: Jul 29, 2026Semi-brogues, also known as half-brogues, are a small feast for the eyes - you can follow their perforated patterns with your gaze and admire these many small embellishments. These shoes are anything but boring and are accordingly very well-suited for leisure wear. - Author: Maximilian Kremer
Updated: Jul 29, 2026If you like buckle shoes, then sandal shoes are a very good option for summer here—much better-looking than sandals and more relaxed than loafers. - Author: Maximilian Kremer
Updated: Jul 29, 2026Quarter brogues may only have subtle perforation patterns, but they stand out more because there’s less going on around them. To me, many quarter brogues are interesting hybrids between simple formality and playful decoration.