FAWOYE’s educational series on how shoes actually work — styles, leather, construction and the choices that make a shoe worth owning.
Choose shoes for a Nigerian introduction ceremony by matching the formality, outfit and length of the day. See practical options for men and women without sacrificing comfort.
Shoe Diaries #1: the story of a derby that dreaded Mondays, until it learned what it was really made for. A little tale, and a real lesson in versatility.
Buying shoes as a surprise is possible when you confirm the recipient’s EU size, usual fit and lifestyle. Use this practical guide to choose confidently and arrange delivery within Nigeria.
Horsebit vs penny vs tassel loafers — how the three classics differ, which is dressiest, and which to buy first. A clear guide for Nigerian men, from FAWOYE.
Penny vs tassel loafers: how the two classics differ, which is dressier, and which to buy first. A clear guide for Nigerian men, handmade by FAWOYE.
What are monk strap shoes? The difference between single and double monk, when to wear them, and how to style them for the office and owambe in Nigeria.
At FAWOYE, your shoes don’t exist until you order them. Here’s what made to order really means — what you get to choose, why the one-to-two-week wait is worth it, and how to order.
Chelsea boots vs derby for the office: which is more formal, which is more versatile, and which to choose for your workplace. A clear guide from FAWOYE.
Do good shoes really need to hurt before they feel right? The honest truth about breaking in leather shoes — what is normal, what is just a bad fit, and how to do it properly. From FAWOYE.
What are derby shoes? A clear guide to the open-lacing dress shoe, how it differs from an oxford, when to wear it, and why it is the best first lace-up.
