Andy Cross, International Mr. Leather (top step). First runnerup Thib Guichard-Callin (second from right). Third place, Robert Miller (left). Int. Mr. Bootblack winner (far right).

The 20 finalists. Photo by Tracy Baim

Bootblack contestants

Judges, tally counters, master of ceremonies. Photo by Tracy Baim

Contestants. Photo by Tracy Baim

Contestants. Photo by Tracy Baim

Check Renslow, IML founder, and boyfriend Juan. Photo by Tracy Baim

Bootblack winner. Photo by Verdell Shannon

Check Renslow, IML founder. Photo by Tracy Baim. See video link.

Photo by Verdell Shannon

Andy Cross, new Mr. IML. Photo by Verdell Shannon

Windy City's own Mr. Chicago Leather 2013 Nick Zuko placed ninth in the final tally.

Vendors at the IML Leather Market at the Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. Photos by Jerry Nunn

Vendors at the IML Leather Market at the Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. Photos by Jerry Nunn

Vendors at the IML Leather Market at the Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. Photos by Jerry Nunn

Vendors at the IML Leather Market at the Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. Photos by Jerry Nunn