“The honor and pleasure is all mine, Steve. I have been reading and following your column on the Newspaper for many years and the work you put out there is incredible!” Umer smiles and replies. Steve grins in thanks and ushers Umer towards the set created in the back of the room. It’s quite busy in the studio, with people wearing headsets rushing from here to there, getting everything ready for the much-awaited interview. Steve glances at Umer, scanning him from head to toe and smiles widely. “You must tell me about your look today. I am a man who admires well-made clothing and footwear myself and your shoes blew me away the moment you stepped into the studio. Did you get them custom made from Italy or somewhere?” Umer chuckles, looking down at his tan Wingtips. “No, as a matter of fact," he replies, causing Steve's eye to widen.

“Ah! Trend shoes you mean! Of course, they’re from Trend Shoes. Now that you mention it, I remember seeing these on their store not that long ago.” Steve exclaims. Umer smiles and nods, walking around a few steps to let Steve see them properly. Steve applauds in astonishment, shaking his head and laughing. Both men are told to take their seats for the interview, while the team makes the final setting and adjustments in the cameras, mics and lighting. Steve moves his chair closer to Umer’s, enthusiastically clasping his hands. “So Umer, now that we are on the topic and since we have a few minutes till the interview starts, tell me, how would you describe the perfect pair of shoes for a gentleman in today’s time?” Steve asks. Umer smiles and crosses one leg over the other, his wingtips coming into view. Catching Steve staring at them again in awe, his smile widens. “I think you already know the answer to that question.” “How is it that a shoe can be made with such precision that every bit of it is so detailed and well-constructed?” Steve asks in amazement, his gaze still admiring the oxfords. He seems to have forgotten about the interview, making Umer grin.

“Incredible!” Steve exclaims, shaking his head in awe and disbelief, “But don’t you ever get intimidated by revealing every single detail of the shoe? What if there is a fault left?” “That’s just it. We don’t leave any room for faults when the shoe is made. That’s how much attention our craftsmen give to each Trend Shoes pair.” Umer answers firmly. Steve stays silent for a few seconds, his gaze fixed on the Wingtips, eyes shining in admiration. “Look at the hard work these folks are putting into their brand,” Steve murmured to himself. “More than hard work, I’d say that they’re consistent at what they’re doing. Consistent in quality of the product they’re making, consistent in the customer service they’re providing to their global community, and most importantly, consistent in the efforts they’re putting to make Trend Shoes better by the day,” Umer added, causing Steve to nod in agreement. A staff member approaches them, informing the two men that everything is set and that they will be going live in 10 seconds. “As much as I’d love to continue this conversation with you, Umer, I believe we have gathered here today for another purpose. Let’s talk more about Trend shows some other day, at another time.” Steve whispers, before straightening up and smiling widely at the camera before them. Umer smiles as well, giving his Wingtips one last glance before setting his gaze to the camera as well.