Here is an unboxing video on Turkish shoemaker, Paul Parkman, who is easily making some of the boldest and unique footwear in the market today. Not your average
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Our Recommended EU Shoe Cobbler – Shoespa Amsterdam
The one, and only, thing that I like about Instagram is the ability to discover new things that you otherwise never would have. One of those things, for me, was
Understanding Shoe Colors Online, and Lighting
In photography, lighting is key. It is 70% of the battle in my opinion. If the lighting (or camera setting with that lighting) is not right it is very hard to
The Sharpest Derby I Have Seen
If you have read my blog for more than a year you probably know that I am not a huge fan of derby shoes. Something about them just doesn't really appeal to me
Sole Creativity on the Rise!
A strange phenomenon has occurred and that is that people seem to be enjoying more and more the idea of a decorated shoe sole and pictures of them. When I add a
2nd Markdowns Now Live – J.FitzPatrick Footwear
The J.FitzPatrick Footwear Summer Sale Continues and there are some great prices to be had, especially after many models went to 40% off. We will keep it short
Norman Vilalta Crushing The Shoe Game
Norman has a great series of imagery for his latest collections of shoes. And these shots and shoes, more importantly, are mind-blowing. I particularly like
Yeossal Gears up for Autumn with new Boot Models!
The Singaporean atelier, Yeossal, who has mainly catered to attire for the Summer Season, as they are based in Singapore where it is never less than 80 degrees
A Testament to Quality – Crockett & Jones Boots
Chris Crat, a manager of one of the C&J shops in London, and an avid fisherman has shown what good quality can give you. His IG feed is filled with shoe
London Super Trunk Show 2021
IMPORTANT NOTE - NEW DATE AGAIN - SATURDAY MAY 8 2021! Postponed from first April 25 and then October 10 2020 to SATURDAY MAY 8 2021, due to the coronavirus
J.FitzPatrick Summer Sale Now Live
The J.FitzPatrick Summer Sale is now live and there are some great prices to be had! I will keep it short and sweet. The sale is priced into 3
To Be Worn…or To Be Cherished?
I came across this picture of Hemingway loafers by Barbanera and was inspired to make a post about a subject I do not believe I have ever written about. The
The Best Shoemaker in the World
Doesn't Exist... So, now you are thinking, 'wait, what?' Doesn't exist? What does that mean? Well, it means that this slogan can only apply to you and your
A Dress Shoe Guide for Noobs
I feel like many dress shoe noobs have a lot of unrealistic expectations when it comes to stepping into their first decent pair of dress shoes and am hoping to
Shoe Trees for All of Your Shoes
I saw this photo, by Dan Jones of Facebook, and it made me chuckle, one because the caption was great and two, because it reminded me about my time at Nordstrom
Galway Fans – Meet Welt & Barrel
If you are an Edward Green lover you are going to have your jaw dropped by the collection of footwear that Mr. Welt & Barrel has on his IG page. Calling it
Crockett & Jones – New Driving Loafer Range
It would appear that 2020 is the year that the more famous GY welted shoemakers drop/update their Driving Loafer line, after previously never having one or
Carmina’s New Driving Loafer Range
In day where casual is overtaking dress style Carmina has gone on board with that idea and launched their own driving loafer range. It surprises me that it
Bedo’s Leatherworks – Handwelted Spade Soles
While factory shoemakers in America remain in a constant state of relevance (or lack thereof in my book) in the shoe industry, shoe repairmen in the US are
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Aurelien
? A fine pair of driving shoes, perfect for the hot weather we are getting See more at: https://aurelien-online.com/
Shrunken Grain Series by Frank Clegg
I have been a huge fan of Frank Clegg's work for a while now and have really been appreciating my travel duffle bags that I have, one in suede and the other in
The Deckchair Sock by Mes Chaussettes Rouges
The Deckchair sock by Bresciani, sold by Mes Chaussettes Rouges just might be my all-time favorite sock, especially for the Summer season. At least for the
Hi Top Sneakers – Yes or No?
My love for shoes started with sneakers. It is a natural progression as very few youngsters (read teenagers) start by loving dress shoes. For me, it was Nike
It’s All Been Done Before! – Nunn Bush
I stumbled across this super cool photo of a Nunn Bush advertising (courtesy of Marc Guyot's IG Page) and really appreciated not only the super cool shoes but