The World Championships of Shoe Shining

During the London Super Trunk Show in May 2025, three finalists competed in the World Championships of Shoe Shining, where they had twenty minutes to buff a beautiful men’s Oxford shoe. The person with the brightest and clearest mirror shine when time was up was declared the winner.

At the 2025 event, held on May 10 on London’s Regent Street, three finalists were given a pair of Bridlen Straight Tip Oxfords and just 20 minutes to achieve the highest possible mirror shine. …Meet the Finalists: Ryu Niita (Japan) – Representing Brift H Atsuhiro Yoshidomi (Japan) – From Boston & Re Olds Mathew (United Kingdom) – Known as Mr. Bull & Shine

World Championships of Shoe Shining 2025

Ryu Niita of Japan was the winner of the World Championships of Shoeshining 2025.

2025 World Championships of Shoe Patina

2025 London Super Trunk Show

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.



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