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The Stitchdown Shoecast

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Western Bootmaking
Gender Roles In Shoemaking
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Exploring the wonderful world of quality footwear, how it’s made, and all the things we love about it. Check out Stitchdown.com for shoe and boot reviews, interviews with industry titans, profiles, release info, and more.

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Latest Episodes

It's Shoebag time for Shoecast season 17. Which means it's time for a serious dose of Ticho, who joins me to unpack all the biggest listener questions.

Why are we both suddenly wearing the same barefoot-style shoes nonstop? Which iconic footwear fig... more

When I met Emily Boksenbaum at our Maker’s Day 2025 conference in Chicago, I knew I had to get her on the Shoecast.

Emily’s always made stuff. First it was art growing up, which led to a focus on fiber material studies in art school. Next came leath... more

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Justin FitzPatrick aka the Shoe Snob on fiery times in the comments section, what a dress shoe customer even looks like in 2026, button boots (obviously), and why it’s never been harder to start a shoe brand than right now. 

Support the Shoecast, g... more

In November 2025, we did a thing. Stitchdown’s Boot Camp 2025 Chicago was a quality footwear mega-expo, a materials trade show, a crossroads of the industry we love, and one big ol’ multi-day party with my favorite community in the world. 

As part o... more

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Recent Guests

Emily Boksenbaum
Cowboy bootmaker and founder of Underhill Leather
Underhill Leather
Episode: Why Making Things By Hand Has Never Been More Important, w/ Cowboy Bootmaker Emily Boksenbaum
Justin FitzPatrick
Known as the Shoe Snob, he is a shoemaker and blogger with extensive knowledge of the footwear industry.
J FitzPatrick Shoes
Episode: Why It’s Harder Than Ever to Start a Shoe Brand, w/ the Shoe Snob Justin FitzPatrick
Skip Horween
Multi-generational leader in leather production
Horween Leather Company
Episode: Skip Horween & Nicks Boots' Shuyler Mowe—Live from Boot Camp Chicago 2025
Shuyler Mowe
Leader in handmade boots and traditional footwear construction
Nicks Boots
Episode: Skip Horween & Nicks Boots' Shuyler Mowe—Live from Boot Camp Chicago 2025
Andrew Li
Co-founder of Franklin & Poe
Franklin & Poe
Episode: Franklin & Poe's Andrew Li on Where Retail's Going, Malls, and The Perfect White Tee
Nolan Walsh
Co-founder, CEO, and creative director of Thursday Boot Company
Thursday Boot Company
Episode: Thursday Boot Co.'s Nolan Walsh on Their Own León Factory, Last Obsessiveness, and The Comfort Question
Vanessa Arroyo
Founder and designer of SERES Footwear, focused on sustainable women's shoes
SERES Footwear
Episode: SERES Founder Vanessa Arroyo on León, Mexico's Remarkable Shoemaking Culture
Clayton Chambers
Founder of the Substack Newsletter Sprezza and menswear enthusiast
Sprezza
Episode: Sprezza's Clayton Chambers on Timeless Loafers, Gorpy Boots, and Quality
Samuel Wei
Founder of Select Shop Radiance Blue and co-founder of Motiv and Arch Support Project
Radiance Blue, Motiv, Arch Support Project
Episode: (FREE) BONUS: A Look Inside China with Motiv & Arch Support Project's Samuel Wei

Host

Ben
Host of the show who shares insights on quality footwear and engages with various industry guests.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 216 ratings
  • The best shoe and boot community podcast

    Ben is an unlikely folk hero who created a podcast that is very well done, Incredibly entertaining and informative in its delivery. This is the gateway drug to heritage footwear and all the creative artistic people that makeup this wonderful industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shawn in awesome
    United States3 months ago
  • The unique and inspiring Shooooecaaast!

    There’s nothing like this podcast out there—in men’s fashion nor the maker space.

    It’s a cross between the two, but is very outside the #menswear world (which is a touch insufferable and prep) and also somewhat outside of the maker world—as Ben (and sometimes Ticho) are not makers themselves. Yet they obviously are fascinated and in live with the craft.

    Always impressed how they manage to stay outside of the “scene” yet be very aware of what is happening and uncover plenty of hidden gems. Re... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ddubbins
    United States4 months ago
  • Alden

    The amount of people that are part of this heritage community that didn’t grow up with real problems is obvious. If you’re willing to overpay so much for something, and not even acknowledge the opposing argument, it’s evident how you are as a person. Maybe it’s not that deep, but that’s just what I see.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Qjackson2002
    United States2 years ago
  • Boots

    If you love boots, you’ll love this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kla4543fgh
    Canada2 years ago
  • Bring back Ticho

    I really enjoyed the older episodes where it was a discussion between the two host. Don’t care much for interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    pandabiotch
    United States3 years ago

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The rapport between the hosts is often highlighted, contributing to an enjoyable listening experience.
There are mixed reviews regarding the hosts' balance between informative content and personal anecdotes, with some preferring less tangential discussion.
Many episodes that feature interviews with industry experts are particularly well-received for their depth and engaging content.
Listeners praise the podcast for its unique blend of humor and thorough insights on quality footwear.
The community aspect surrounding the podcast, including a supportive Discord channel, is noted positively, although there are occasional criticisms regarding online engagement.

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Skip Horween & Nicks Boots' Shuyler Mowe—Live from Boot Camp Chicago 2025
Q: What are the challenges for the next 10 years of tanning in general at Horween?
We aim to maintain high standards while innovating and adapting to customer needs.
Skip Horween & Nicks Boots' Shuyler Mowe—Live from Boot Camp Chicago 2025
Q: What are the qualities that you look for in a leather?
It must be durable, tough, and visually appealing, especially for selling online.
Sprezza's Clayton Chambers on Timeless Loafers, Gorpy Boots, and Quality
Q: What should people be wearing on airplanes?
We should bring back caring about the way that you look when you're going through the airport, although if you're traveling with kids, a hall pass is acceptable.
Sprezza's Clayton Chambers on Timeless Loafers, Gorpy Boots, and Quality
Q: What is a Sprezza?
A Sprezza is an expression that paraphrasing translates to doing things with ease or to sort of live or move with ease, to be nonchalant about stuff, to make things look easy.
BONUS PREVIEW: Brett Viberg Community Q&A at the Viberg NYC Shop
Q: Can you talk about your process for designing a new model?
Brett explained the iterative design process that involves multiple samples to achieve a well-balanced and aesthetically pleasing final product.

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What is The Stitchdown Shoecast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the rich culture and craftsmanship of quality footwear, this podcast provides in-depth discussions with industry leaders, designers, and makers. Through interviews and shared personal stories, it explores various aspects from shoemaking techniques to material sourcing, while also touching on fashion implications and sustainability concerns. Notably, the dynamic between the hosts fosters a unique blend of humor and expert insights, appealing to listeners who cherish quality craftsmanship and storytelling in the realm of footwear.

The content is particularly distinct for its blend of educational elements with casual conversations that encompass both serious craftsmanship discussions and light-hearted banter. This balance with eng... more

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Recent guests on The Stitchdown Shoecast include:

1. Emily Boksenbaum
2. Justin FitzPatrick
3. Skip Horween
4. Shuyler Mowe
5. Andrew Li
6. Nolan Walsh
7. Vanessa Arroyo
8. Clayton Chambers

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