Shoe and accessory retailer, A Fine Pair of Shoes, has entered into the shoe designing world, having recently made a few exclusive shoe designs under their own
Archives for 2014
It’s All About the Hero Shot!
I have really been starting to learn just how important photography is for a product company. The idea of the products being good is simply not enough, unless
New Patinas by Septieme Largeur
Looks like Septieme Largeur have been busy these days with a lot of new patinas, not only new in quantity but what also looks like new in style. This kind of
Red Pebble Grain by Scarpe di Bianco
You don't often see red pebble grain. You don't often see red shoes altogether. What I like about this pebble grain by Scarpe di Bianco though is the fact that
My Transition to Timothy Everest/Website Launch
On January 18th, I kind of just disappeared off the face of the Earth (in London) as it was my last day at Gieves & Hawkes. The day after, it was
Solid Winter Boot by Foster & Son
Days like today really makes one wish that he had a proper pair of boots that could not only hold up to the weather but also be semi-smart at the same time.
New Carmina Make-Ups at Skoaktiebolaget
One thing that I really like about the young shop in Sweden, Skoaktiebolaget, is the fact that instead of simply ordering what the shoemakers that they work
The Shoe Snob Exclusive – Free Worldwide Shipping
Dear Readers, We hope that you have all had a great start to 2014 and that you are gearing up for a fantastic year ahead! We, at The Shoe Snob, want to
The Loafer’s Loafer by Scarpe Di Bianco
Back when I used to work for Nordstrom, there used to be this Ferragamo loafer (pictured below) that was pretty much discontinued but that must have been the
Laszlo Vass Saddle Derbys
I was having a chat with my good friend Thomas Kalflo (patina artist for G&G) yesterday about how crocodile/alligator leather allows for an infinitely
Good Photography
I think that good photography is crucial to any product business. A photograph can make or break the look of a shoe. The most beautiful shoe in the world can be
The Simple Boot by VASS
I have been really really getting into boots as of late. I mean, far worse than I already was if you can believe that. The more that I see them the more that I
Collaborations
Part of the new direction for The Shoe Snob in 2014 (and onwards) is the idea of more collaborations and as I said before, doing my best to make the
2013-2014: A Reflection of the Past and Things to Come
Dear Readers, Today will be more of a rant and a rave than an actual shoe post per se. It will be more about my feelings than about shoes. So be
The U-Cap Brogue
Why did the U-cap not ever become popular? I mean, in theory, it is not as conventional as a cap toe but is less risky/fancy than a wingtip (aesthetically
Rudolf/Markus Scheer Shoes
There is definitely no shortage of bespoke shoemakers in the world, that's for sure. One that I have yet to talk about but that definitely deserves attention is
A Day of Pictures
The Corthay Ghillie
I have always had this love/hate with the ghillie style shoe. It's intriguing because it is different, but it usually makes a nice shoe look very casual and at
The Single Monkstrap Shoe
For the last few years double monks have been all the rage in the shoe industry. And while I think that double monks will be popular for a while still to come,
Bespoke Berluti To Kick Off The New Year!
HAPPY NEW YEAR MY DEAR READERS!!! I hope that all of you had a great holiday season and that you are ready for a great 2014! I know that I am! To kick it