The shoe-boot model is an acquired taste. You either love it or hate it. It is quite typically French in style and is often seen being attempted by French
Archives for 2016
Mario Bemer in 2016
Mario Bemer has come a long way since the launch of his brand and what he started with. At first, he had one last, an idea and a space to project that idea.
Edward Green – New Last, New Models
Another brand always visited at Pitti Uomo is Edward Green. And they always have something new and exciting being added to their mix of greatness. This season,
Burgundy Suede Loafers by Mannina
Caught wind of this lovely loafer during my last time in Florence and was struck by it's beauty. I think that this year you will see a lot of burgundy
Kanpekina Button Boots
I always look forward to seeing what Japanese brand, Kanpekina, is up to at each Pitti event. This year I saw heavy tweeds as usual but with grained leather
Ducal – The Florentine Secret
I first discovered Ducal at the first Pitti that I ever went to and was incredibly impressed by what I saw and was surprised that I had never heard of them
Carlos Santos for Skoaktiebolaget
A lot of change is going on in the industry these days and I feel like there will be a huge revolution this year of smaller makers becoming more known and the
New Models by Gaziano & Girling
In the past few years Gaziano & Girling have been really busy with the new shop of theirs in London, growing the brand on a global scale and thus not having
New Carmina Models & Last
While at Pitti Uomo 89, I managed to stop by Carmina's booth as I always do to see what kind of goodness they have been creating. And I must say that
Barbanera – Nero is the New Black
There has been a long time push for the idea of wearing more shoes outside the monotonous shade of black, a push that was most definitely supported by
First Round of Dandy Shoe Care x J.FitzPatrick “David” Boot
I have just received word from Alexander of Dandy Shoe Care that the first round of patinas are finished on our collaborative David boot model, which was a new
Bettanin & Venturi Hand Welted Button Boots
I will admit that prior to visiting Pitti this year, I was not too crazy about Italian brand, Bettanin & Venturi. The reason being is that what they are
A Reflection on 2015 for The Shoe Snob (aka Justin FitzPatrick)
Let me start this by saying that this will be a very personal post that has nothing to do with shoes but rather everything to do with how I dealt with 2015 and
Paolo Scafora at Pitti Uomo 89
Every Pitti Uomo I have my ritual of visiting the same shoemakers that present season after season. One of those makers is Paolo Scafora who in my mind is one
Crockett & Jones at Pitti Uomo 89
Okay well I am about to commence my posts on what I saw at Pitti now that the sale is coming to a close and things are somewhat quieting down. So get ready for
Allan Baudoin Makes A Mean Chealsea Boot!
I am normally not a fan of the chelsea boot but the older and more lazy I get (and the more that I see them) the more that I am starting to like them.
J.FitzPatrick Winter Sale 2nd Markdown – 50% Off & More!!
We have just reached the two week mark since starting our Winter Sale and with that are further reducing our discount in the hopes to flush out the rest of our
Hiking Boot Style Goes Strong with Sperry
When I went to Pitti this time around, I saw a good amount of the classic alpine boot done in all kinds of variations. I even saw some really great ones by one
Paolo Scafora Doing Things Way Different!!!
I just touched down back in London and am quickly trying to get you all a taste of Pitti before my dormant weekend comes along. I saw a lot of interesting
Pitti Week For Me
So I touched down in Florence yesterday and am now getting poured in 15 degree weather (which is really strange for this time of year, the common trend this
Other Great Shoe Blogs
As much as I would love to reign over the shoe world, I can't deny that there are other great shoe blogs out there, ones that I also take inspiration from. As I
J.FitzPatrick Footwear & The Shoe Snob Winter Sale Now Live!!
It is once again that time of year that we get ready for Spring/Summer and thus offer up some of our stock that we need to transition out of. But on top of
Aubercy Bespoke Back On The Rise!
I have always loved Aubercy shoes, not only for the immaculate footwear they sell but for what the brand (and mainly the people behind the brand) stands for.