Largest Gathering of Shoe Fanatics in the World: The 2024 London Super Trunk Show | Kirby Allison

🇬🇧 The 2024 London Super Trunk Show was a resounding success, setting a new visitor record with over 1,300 attendees. The event, which took place at Showcase.co on 12 Regent Street, featured an array of men’s shoe and menswear exhibitors from around the globe and hosted three prestigious world championship contests in shoe shining, shoe patina, and shoemaking, which will each be featured in subsequent videos to be published on @kirbyallison .
The Super Trunk Show is renowned for its multifaceted appeal. Visitors had the unique opportunity to see, try on, and order from numerous shoe and menswear brands in one location. The event's highlight was the thrilling contests that celebrated the finest craftsmanship in shoemaking, shoe shining, and shoe patina. These competitions attracted enthusiasts and professionals from around the world, adding to the event's vibrant and international atmosphere.
The organization team, comprising Jesper Ingevaldsson of Shoegazing, Justin FitzPatrick of The Shoe Snob blog, and Kirby Allison of KirbyAllison.com and KZbin, were particularly excited about the diverse mix of attendees. This included everything from a reunion of the former Fosters & Son workshop shoemakers to new potential retailer meetings for international brands.
Highlights include the World Shoe Shine Championship and the World Championship of Patina, where artists transform leather shoes into unique masterpieces. Discover a diverse range of exhibitors, from renowned shoemakers like Bridlen Shoes, CNES and ACME to classic menswear artisans such as 100Hands.
Join Kirby Allison in this vibrant celebration of quality, craftsmanship, and tradition, a must-attend event for enthusiasts and connoisseurs of fine dress shoes and classic menswear!
📄 For more information about the London Super Trunk. Show, please visit: bit.ly/4cKgc15.
📆 Attend the New York Super Trunk Show on Saturday, October 5, 2024
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🎬 The 2024 London Super Trunk Show
00:00 Introduction
01:45 Event's Sponsors
02:48 Saphir
06:52 Attendee Interviews
14:34 Bridlen Shoes
23:56 Shoe shine by Mark for Saphir
32:00 CNES Shoes
37:59 ACME Shoes
44:11 Conclusion
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[@kirbyallison]

Our 2024 New York Super Trunk Show is scheduled for this Saturday, October 5, in New York! Would love to see you there! Check out this link for more details: bit.ly/4bOCv54

[@ethansykes9373]

God i say "erm" quite a lot, dont i! It was a real pleasure meeting you Mr Allison and hopefully i shall see you again next year!

[@frankynonos3793]

Did he suggest you two meet in the bathroom later? There much debate in the comments sections of his videos whether or not Kirby is in the closet and uses his interviews to meet “friends”.

[@adstix]

To be honest, Bridlen is beginning to challenge the age-old Italian hegemony in fine footwear! I wish them all the very best into the future!

[@gamemaker1234]

20:42 that was me in the background realising I was in the shot 😂

[@gyrozeppeli4862]

Reasonable response

[@benjaminmentat8272]

Cool to see what looks like a growing popularity for shoemaking, especially hand lasted plus hand welted!

[@jeffbrogan6147]

The shoe shiner gave the best advice. Work it in the leather!

[@markchadbourne8049]

Love this video. It would be great to see more of the exhibitors. However, I hope to come to the 2025 London show. Thank you Kirby.

[@Canadas_Very_Own]

It’s like Comic Con, but for shoe guys.

[@KW-io1oi]

Thanks Kirby!

[@mtbokor1969]

I’m looking forward to NY trunk show

[@morgan1985uk]

Nice work with the tiered sponsorship offerings 👏

[@codyobaker]

Great video Kirby. May I suggest including other creators channels when they are in a video? You mentioned Kat has a KZbin channel but you didn't have her say it or put the name anywhere in the video.

[@thom-bennett-tailoring]

Gosh, I missed the event again. Nice video, Kirby.

[@kersfieldhousertmcoltd5425]

Hey Kirby dude , your looking particularly sharp in this vid 👏👍

[@garrettclements62]

Very nice work Kirby! Thank you so much!

[@jakeh.8754]

When will the next super trunk show be?

[@kirbyallison]

The next one will be in New York City this October 5th!!

[@korkz808]

dude. This guys eye contact would make me laugh so hard. I can't 😂 he is staring into that kids soul

[@secondme209]

Have you lost weight Kirby ?

[@cyrilhudak4568]

👍

[@robertspangler6144]

Good shoeshine with Mark! Found you through www.youtube.com/@ShoeShinewithKat

[@user-pz8yp5mq4l]

I walk past big ben every day and don't even look up anymore but by God he's beautiful

[@DJRealius1]

this channel makes me feel so broke now :/ ugh ! hurry up inflation

[@Notavailable9ag]

These shoes last a lifetime

[@DJRealius1]

@@Notavailable9ag you need 3k to get them though lol

[@joedirt3449]

​@@Notavailable9agThey need to.

[@thechairman74]

​@@Notavailable9agKirby's shoes must then last him, oh, a few dozen lifetimes? 😂

[@thechairman74]

You can find good deals at sites like either Cobbler Union or Carmina for either sales or outlet/ seconds at less than $300. I bought a pair of Cobbler's captoe oxfords as seconds and honestly can't tell what's wrong with them. I bought a pair of suede loafers from Carmina.

[@kmf634]

Is anyone making bespoke oxfords for women?

[@arthurcatalanotto1151]

I believe Carmina will do this.

[@kmf634]

Thank you so much! This is exactly what Im looking for!

[@arthurcatalanotto1151]

@@kmf634 🙂

[@dentman67]

I enjoy your London specials. It breaks my heart to think I'll never go back unless I have no choice. London has been completely destroyed by imagination. We're not far off. Sad

[@unknown81360]

I have a pair of Bridlen shoes and they are very disappointing

[@frankynonos3793]

More fruitcakes than a Christmas bakery. If you wonder if humanity is failing, look no further. The way Kirby looks at men and gets so close to them is weird.

[@KristineMaitland]

Shoes. Swords. Potayto 🥔 Potato. Have you ever met a stamp collector? Or a historical costumer? Meh.

[@joedirt3449]

Such macho insecurity...😂 its ok son..someday you grow up 😅

[@matthatfield1992]

What a terrible & lame comment...

[@hilfdsgfuiw]

Dude, you ought to look elsewhere for signs of failing humanity than this. I think you might know where to look.

[@adstix]

This @frankynonos always posts cruel comments on this channel and I wonder why! Please desist or quit watching the channel if you harbor such disdain and malice!

[@mikewinston8709]

I was talking to Terry Haste about you at my recent fitting. You’re every bit as pleasant in real life.