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The Stitchdown Shoecast

Stitchdown
Quality Footwear
Cowboy Boots
Leather Craftsmanship
Bootmaking
Shoemaking
Craftsmanship
Footwear Industry
Footwear
Shoe Repair
Footwear Design
Bespoke Shoemaking
Shoe Care
SB Foot
Red Wing Shoe Company
Leather Goods
Nicks Boots
Japanese Footwear
Sustainability
Viberg
Chicago

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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Last time Elizabeth Semmelhack—Director and Senior Curator of the Toronto's exceptional Bata Shoe Museum—was on the Shoecast, she ran down a (mostly) complete history of boots, overall. It was excellent. 

This time Elizabeth is back to focus purely ... more

Michael Williams is sometimes a “marketer who hates marketing,” who has helped many of the great US manufacturing brands, up to and including Red Wing. Other times he he’s writing his often menswear focused newsletter, the quietly massively influenti... more

Carmina Albaladejo heads US operations for the exquisite Spanish shoemaker with the exact same (first) name as her. 

In this Stitchdown Shoecast episode we discuss how six generations of family history led to the founding of the Carmina brand, manuf... more

Hermann Oak has been tanning leather in St. Louis since 1881, and they pretty much still do it the same way—one way, which of course is veg-tanning. Traditionally a major player in the equestrian leather world, Hermann Oak is edging into the quality ... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Williams
Founder of A Continuous Lean, The Quietly Massively Influential, Central Division co-host, and multiple fashion projects
A Continuous Lean
Episode: ACL's Michael Williams on Misguided Shoe Recs & The "Disappearing Middle" of Quality Footwear
Carmina Albaladejo Cholavia
Head of US Operations for Carmina Shoemaker
Carmina Shoemaker
Episode: Carmina Shoemaker's Carmina Albaladejo on Family Tradition, Global Retail, and Custom Shoes
Drew Gulick
President of Hermann Oak Leather
Hermann Oak Leather
Episode: The New Thing in Footwear Leather? 145-Year-Old Veg-Tanner Hermann Oak.
Nathan Florsheim
Independent bootmaker, NF Bootmaker
NF Bootmaker
Episode: Nathan Florsheim is Proudly Working Slower Than Ever
Rory Fortune
Founder of Goods & Services
Goods & Services
Episode: Goods & Services' Rory Fortune on Red Wing Collabs and When to Pull Back on Customization
Zephan Parker
Bespoke cowboy boot maker
Parker Boot Company
Episode: Bespoke Cowboy Bootmaker Zephan Parker's Formula to Keep Craft Alive
Anne Marika Verploegh Chassé
Brooklyn-based bespoke shoemaker, educator and artist
Brooklyn workshop; teaches at RISD, Parsons, FIT
Episode: The Artistically Twisting Journey of Brooklyn's Bespoke Shoemaker, Anne Marika Verploegh Chassé
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

Host

Ben
Host of The Stitchdown Shoecast, Stitchdown

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 States7 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 States8 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 States3 years ago
  • Boots

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kla4543fgh
    Canada3 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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Listeners praise production quality and the breadth of guests from makers to brand leaders.
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The show balances deep footwear knowledge with engaging storytelling and guests.

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Vintage Boot Wishlists and Reconsidering Tassel Loafers: It's Ticho on the Shoebag!
Q: What kind of jacket is that, and who made it?
The speakers discuss the jacket in a casual, anecdotal way, revealing that it wasn't actually the speaker's jacket, and they joke about the original shoot, with references to a Simmons-built jacket and a Japanese fashion magazine context.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stitchdown Shoecast

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

A deep-degrees look at the world of quality footwear, focusing on how boots and shoes are designed, made, and marketed. Episodes spotlight master craftsmen, brand founders, and retailers, with conversations that explore traditional techniques (like Goodyear welting and made-to-order programs), material innovations, and the evolving retail landscape. Across interviews, the show often centers on craftsmanship, sustainability, and the culture surrounding heritage footwear, offering practical production insights, business strategies, and candid industry anecdotes that appeal to makers, brand builders, and devoted footwear enthusiasts. A notable strength is the curated mix of skilled artisans, innovative brands, and event coverage that together ... more

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Recent guests on The Stitchdown Shoecast include:

1. Michael Williams
2. Carmina Albaladejo Cholavia
3. Drew Gulick
4. Nathan Florsheim
5. Rory Fortune
6. Zephan Parker
7. Anne Marika Verploegh Chassé
8. Emily Boksenbaum

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