This week I share a discussion I had with Alberto Suastez one of the finalists in the World Championship of Patina from the London Super Trunk Show. I also discuss topics from avoiding shoe scams to whether or not hand welted shoes are better than GYW shoes.


0:00 - The Shell Cordovan Podcast Ep. 5 - Avoiding Shoe Scams & A Discussion w. Patina Contest Finalist
1:38 -  @theshoesnob_official How to Avoid Getting Scammed
6:45 -  @purepolishproducts7651 High Shine Paste
9:00 -  @WeltedWare Hot Topic Questions from the Community
17:45 - Shell Cordovan care hack
19:45 - Alberto Suastez on Instagram 

The Shellvedge Podcast is now available on Apple Podcast & Spotify!

• Shoegazing World Championship of Patina
• Shoegazing Goodyear welt
• Shoegazing Leather & Fit
• Shellvedge Youtube Shoe Stretching
• Shellvedge Youtube High End Detail Short
• Matt Gray IG

Let me know what kinds of topics you want to hear about and what questions you’d like some deep dives into.

The Shellvedge Podcast Episode 4, I discuss recent posts from  @theshoesnob_official , review the comments from a recent Reddit post that no longer exists, share my opinion on the menswear and traditional footwear community and share what resonates most with me about classic footwear.

The Shoe Snob Catella Shoemaker Feature
Enter the NY Super Trunk Show Shoe Shine & Patina


The Shellvedge Podcast is now available on Apple Podcast & Spotify!

Shoegazing World Championship of Patina
Shoegazing Goodyear welt
Shoegazing Leather & Fit

Shellvedge Youtube Shoe Stretching
Shellvedge Youtube High End Detail Short
Matt Gray IG

The Shellvedge Podcast is now available on Apple Podcast & Spotify! 

• Shoegazing World Championship of Patina
• Shoegazing Goodyear welt
• Shoegazing Leather & Fit
• Shellvedge Youtube Shoe Stretching
• Shellvedge Youtube High End Detail Short
• Matt Gray IG

The Shellvedge Podcast is now available on Apple Podcast & Spotify!

• Shoegazing World Championship of Patina
• Shoegazing Goodyear welt
• Shoegazing Leather & Fit
• Shellvedge Youtube Shoe Stretching
• Shellvedge Youtube High End Detail Short
• Matt Gray IG

Let me know what kinds of topics you want to hear about and what questions you’d like some deep dives into.

In the 3rd Episode of The Shellvedge Podcast, we discuss the World Championship of Patina and Shoe Shining event from  @shoegazingblog @kirbyallison @theshoesnob_official , as well as responding to your comments, and I weigh in on the topics of wasting your money on shoes and how to build relationships with shoemakers.

The Shellvedge Podcast is now available on Apple Podcast & Spotify!

Shoegazing World Championship of Patina
Shoegazing Goodyear welt
Shoegazing Leather & Fit

Shellvedge Youtube Shoe Stretching
Shellvedge Youtube High End Detail Short
Matt Gray IG

The Shellvedge Podcast is now available on Apple Podcast & Spotify!

• Shoegazing World Championship of Patina
• Shoegazing Goodyear welt
• Shoegazing Leather & Fit
• Shellvedge Youtube Shoe Stretching
• Shellvedge Youtube High End Detail Short
• Matt Gray IG

Let me know what kinds of topics you want to hear about and what questions you’d like some deep dives into.

Tonight I talk about the 4th world championship of shoemaking via the Shoegazing. I share my thoughts on a recent video from ​⁠ and a video from ​⁠ about the Alden Indy. For this weeks rant, I share a shoe care tip for simple cleaning techniques and share my thoughts on the topic of responsibly sharing shoe care demonstrations on the internet. 

• Tread Heavily Shoes YouTube Video
• Shoe brush video
• Solegarb  [email protected]
• Boardroom Socks

Let me know what kinds of topics you want to hear about and what questions you’d like some deep dives into. 

The Shellvedge Podcast is now available on Apple Podcast & Spotify!

• Shoegazing World Championship of Patina
• Shoegazing Goodyear welt
• Shoegazing Leather & Fit
• Shellvedge Youtube Shoe Stretching
• Shellvedge Youtube High End Detail Short
• Matt Gray IG

Let me know what kinds of topics you want to hear about and what questions you’d like some deep dives into.