Budapester: the Hungarian shoe
Named for its city of origin, this model is an old favourite among the shoemakers of Budapest. However, it’s not quite accurate to refer to…
Shoe Stories
Blucher the Prussian general’s shoe
In addition to the derby, the blucher also features open lacing. The latter’s name refers back to a bygone Prussian field marshal; nowadays the blucher…
Prehistoric Times – First shoes already 40,000 years ago
40,000 years ago human beings already felt the need to protect their feet from the elements, as confirmed by studies conducted on recovered bones. No…
Medieval Footwear
Although these centuries seem dark and sinister with the gift of hindsight, the Middle Ages were nevertheless a time in which footwear truly flourished. New…
Classical Antiquity shoes
Classical antiquity marked the first peak phase of shoe development. Whether sandals or opanci, shoes quickly came to represent social rank. Classical antiquity was an…
The 20th century shoes
Synthetic materials have been conquering the world of footwear. Inexpensive discount shoes, produced en masse, are made of such materials and are glued—not stitched—together. The…
Shoe History
40,000 years ago, humans had already developed the need to protect their feet from the elements. It took centuries, however, until the tasteful shoes of…
The 19th century saw the rise of classic, timeless shoes
The footwear of the 19th century served as a launching pad for the men's shoe fashions of today. We have this century to thank for…
Shoe Glossary
Every specialised field has its own plethora of technical terms — shoes are no exception. If you come across unfamiliar terms in our shoe encyclopaedia,…
Quality men’s shoes – a must for shoe lovers
For many, the cost of high-quality shoes may seem uncomfortably high. Premium shoes are worth the price, though — they boast a high level of…