We always strive to improve our service by experimenting with materials and designs. We do not try to reinvent the…
From the Lazarus Pit – A Shoe Rejuvenation Story
For those who grew up in the 90s, the Lazarus Pit should be a familiar term. The Lazarus Pit is…
A Time to Hope – Fighting for the Marikina Shoe Industry Heritage
While there is a resurgence in interest in Marikina made products, the main foundational issues still remain. So buying Marikina…
Passion Microbrand Culture
Recently, people have been asking me for what I would advise young entrepreneurs in starting their own business. I would…
Basic Leather Shoe Care and Rejuvenation (PH Version)
I have always been frustrated about polishing shoes. Ever since I was a young boy, I would polish my shoes…
Industry Categorization and Segmentation – Getting to the root cause of the problem
When one has an ailment, it helps to properly identify the problem by studying the symptoms first. Proper education is…
Hasegawa Standard Polish Method
Taking care of our leather shoes is natural for us, we were raised that way. I remember growing up that…
Small Scale Marikina Shoemaking
Marikina has developed its own identity as the shoemaking capital of the Philippines. Over the years, trends and traditions have…
Rekindled
It’s been a while since I last posted here on the blog. We have been busy tweaking our internal processes…
Business and Leisure Interview
Here is a video of an interview I did last December 2017 for sir Butch Gamboa’s Philstar column and was…
Black Wing Shoes 