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The Stitchdown Shoecast

Stitchdown
Cowboy Boots
Quality Footwear
Leather Craftsmanship
Bootmaking
Shoemaking
Craftsmanship
Footwear Industry
Footwear
Shoe Repair
Bespoke Shoemaking
Footwear Design
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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Alligator leather. It's bold. It's fancy. It's expensive. It’s also the result of, and driving force behind, a massive conservation effort—and one of the toughest crafts in tanning. That’s why we brought Christy Gilmore of American Tanning and Leathe... more

Ticho hath returned for the Season 19 Shoebag episode, in which we answer listener questions ranging from shoe-related time travel, to the upsides and downs of the quality footwear loving community growing like crazy in the past decade—and also previ... more

Thiele Tanning has operated out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin since 1934. And while things rarely stay the same in tanning—Thiele has made everything from bowling shoe leather, to baseball glove leather, to some actually VERY good patent leather—for decade... more

It wasn’t always easy for two Belgian guys named Robin to build a shoe brand. Early production setbacks, finding investment, and eventually building a physical retail presence are never easy to contend with. But even though both Lennertson founders g... more

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Recent Guests

Jordan Proefrock
Owner/Operator, Thiele Tanning
Thiele Tanning
Episode: How Thiele Tanning's Jordan Proefrock Makes the World's Best Shoe Lining Leather
Lee Miller
Master bootmaker and owner of Texas Traditions
Texas Traditions
Episode: Custom Cowboy Bootmaker Lee Miller of Texas Traditions
Albert Muzquiz
Online persona Edgy Albert; stylist, YouTuber, denim and menswear educator
Stitchdown (guest)
Episode: Edgy Albert on Which Shoes are Good and Not Good—and a Tribute to Denim Legend Roy Slaper
Mike Rancourt
Owner/Founder of Rancourt & Co.
Rancourt & Co.
Episode: Keeping Maine Shoemaking Alive: The Rancourt & Co. Story
Elizabeth Semmelhack
Director and Senior Curator, Bata Shoe Museum
Bata Shoe Museum
Episode: The (Mostly) Complete History of Cowboy Boots, with Bata Shoe Museum Director Elizabeth Semmelhack
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

Host

Ben Stitchdown
Primary host focusing on footwear culture, history, and industry interviews across the Stitchdown platform.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 217 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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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Some critique guest-heavy episodes for feeling promotional, while others value diverse perspectives.
Fans appreciate high production quality and the balance between education and entertainment.
Listeners praise deep domain knowledge and authentic conversations with makers and brand leaders.

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A Highly Metaphysical Shoebag w/ Ticho + Stitchdown Expo 2026 Preview
Q: Repairable footwear, is it still worth it, or is it now more of a luxury good with so few cobblers and higher costs for repair?
Ben and Ticho affirm that repairability remains valuable for peace of mind and longevity, noting that fixing a sole or refurbishing keeps beloved shoes going and is a key part of the culture, even as costs rise; they emphasize choosing pieces you truly love and view repairs as an investment in longevity rather than a throwaway culture.
How Thiele Tanning's Jordan Proefrock Makes the World's Best Shoe Lining Leather
Q: How does Thiele approach the correction grain and patent leather in their upper leathers?
They start from a philosophy of not treating lining or upper leather as mere commodities, use corrected grain to achieve a smooth, uniform surface with high yields for military and industrial programs, and apply a finish that preserves authenticity while meeting performance requirements.
How Thiele Tanning's Jordan Proefrock Makes the World's Best Shoe Lining Leather
Q: What are the characteristics of a great lining leather?
Lining leather should be soft to the touch, drapey, and comfortable to wear, while also able to wear in rather than become stiff or brittle. It should have proper memory, patina development, and be suitable for the customer's needs, whether for dress shoes or rugged boots.
Edgy Albert on Which Shoes are Good and Not Good—and a Tribute to Denim Legend Roy Slaper
Q: What was the most surprising thing you learned from visiting Roy and Tilden?
Albert describes the deep technical knowledge of the machines, the single-needle approach, and the intricate stitching details that define Roy's work and the collaboration with Tilden.
Edgy Albert on Which Shoes are Good and Not Good—and a Tribute to Denim Legend Roy Slaper
Q: How did Roy Slaper influence your view of denim and sewing machines?
Ben and Albert discuss Roy's hands-on mastery of old machines and his meticulous approach, which became a touchstone for teaching and storytelling in denim history.

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The show centers on quality footwear, with deep dives into history, craft, and modern manufacturing. Episodes blend interviews with legendary artisans, brand founders, and industry thinkers to explore how boots and shoes are designed, built, and marketed, often threading in culture, heritage, and sustainable practices. A standout aspect is the hands-on focus on craftsmanship—from Goodyear welting and veg-tanned leathers to bespoke fitting and small-batch production—alongside conversations about retail, branding, and community around heritage footwear.

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1. Jordan Proefrock
2. Lee Miller
3. Albert Muzquiz
4. Mike Rancourt
5. Elizabeth Semmelhack
6. Michael Williams
7. Carmina Albaladejo Cholavia
8. Drew Gulick

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