handwelted | The PATINA LOG

My Shoe Journey: From Faux Leather to Bespoke

In 2013 I started to willingly wear leather shoes. Nine years later, I am awaiting delivery of my first bespoke shoes. Along the way, I...

Aug 13, 20226 min read

Sagara has been producing handwelted boots since 2010, which is a relatively long time for Indonesian bootmakers. Back in 2014 when I...

Feb 11, 20227 min read

As two married men (with each other’s wives), we thought we’d compile our thoughts on wedding suits. While our friends and families do...

Mar 31, 202116 min read

One of the main reasons we invest in welted shoes is the ability to resole them. Since I first delved into welted shoes, I’ve resoled two...

Feb 22, 20213 min read

I've known Patrick of Semir for around three years now. I came to know him when I first bought Saphir products after I bought my first...

Jul 23, 20192 min read

A few weeks ago I attended the 2019 London Super Trunk Show. Here is a quick coverage and my thoughts on the event. This is by no means a...

Apr 7, 20193 min read

Special thanks to George Glasgow Jr., CEO and owner of George Cleverley, for inviting me to their event with IWC, the Rake and Evolution...

Jan 25, 20192 min read

This is my second pair of Winson shoes. I was quite satisfied with my first pair and saw a very big potential in Winson. This time I...

Jan 19, 20197 min read