My father was an entrepreneur and a complete salesman. He could talk to anyone at any time about anything. But he didn’t believe in school, not the
Archives for 2018
London Super Trunk Show 2018
London Super Trunk Show 2018 We are very happy to once again invite you to the world’s largest open event for classic shoes, the London Super
Norman Vilalta – New Handmade ‘1202 Heritage Collection’
It's always great to see creativity at work and to see what people are coming up with, in this ever-changing world of shoes. One of the latest and greatest
My Story — The Early Years…..The Foundation
It's a been a long time since I updated the story of my journey in the shoe industry so thought that I would get back onto that but do so much more in depth as
Riccardo Bestetti – Crown Collection Launch – Paris & London!
For those of you in Paris and London, you shall be pleased to know that Riccardo Bestetti is set to launch their new Crown Collection this weekend. I haven't
Online Purchases: EU vs Non EU – What’s the Difference?
With being able to grab your phone out of your pocket, make a few clicks and buy some product that is 10,000 miles away the world has become far more connected,
Pet Peeves in the Shoe Industry – Part 3 – Trying Dress Shoes with Athletic Socks
I have sold a lot of shoes to a lot of guys over the course of my time not only owning my own brand but also selling shoes at Nordstrom. And in that time, one
Aubercy Button Boots – Fresh to Death!
I never tire of Aubercy's creations and bold use of color. Their latest button boot offerings are simply sublime and I particularly love this new canvas one,
J.FitzPatrick Footwear Final Reductions – Up to 50% Off!
https://www.jfitzpatrickfootwear.com/ We have just entered into�FINAL markdowns for our Winter Sale. Prices of up to 50% off full retail, where certai
A Conversation with Marcos Fernandez of Septieme Largeur / Orbans
I recently had dinner with my good friend Marcos Fernandez of Septieme Largeur & Orbans here in NYC at the Maxwell's Chop House (insane Ribeye's for those
Pet Peeves in the Shoe Industry – The List – The First Ten
There are many things that happen in the shoe world that make this snob a bit crazy when I see it occurring. Some of it I feel is done from lack of education so
The Crompton by Gaziano & Girling
Simon Crompton has been honored with an MTO model by Gaziano & Girling, giving him the name of the model that he essentially created through the
The Shoe Snob x R. Culturi Project – Which Image Do You Prefer?
My pocket square�project with R.Culturi is nearly coming to fruition, just making some finishing touches to our three designs. One thing that myself and m
Meermin – Museum Calf Taupe GMTOs
This blog post is for all of the haters and trolls out there. You know who you are. Lately, there has been someone or a group of people on the great big web
Winter Sale Now Live – J.FitzPatrick Footwear & The Shoe Snob
Happy New Year to ALL!! I hope that everyone had a great celebration and that 2018 is already starting off great, hopefully with not too bad of a hangover.