Crockett and Jones's much anticipated A/W collection is finally live and ready to sink your teeth into. It has felt like a long Summer, which is nice,
Archives for 2021
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Le Couré
Here we look at a new brand on the scene specializing in quirky designs and exotic leathers. Their name is Le Couré. Based in the US with welted shoes
Stunning Cowboy Boots
You won't see Cowboy boots often on here. The reality is that they are not for me. I have tried to like them but super high cuban heels and crazy pointed toes
TLB Mallorca – Waived MTO Fees
TLB launches their first-ever MTO promotion whereby all MTO fees are waived from today until October 5th. Being that TLB is quite new in the industry and they
Five Tips For Shoe Longevity
There is nothing worse than getting a bad return on investment. And a lot of time, when it comes to physical goods, that investment is cared for by ourselves.
Video Series – Up Close Details – Carmina Shoemaker
Here we look at the fine details that make Carmina Shoemakers one of the most prestigious makers out of Spain. This is a pair that I actually had in
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Gaziano & Girling Mainline
Here we take a look at the famous English brand, Gaziano & Girling, and their exquisite shoes that helped to build my curiosity and passion for
Support The Shoe Snob Blog
This year marked my 11th year doing the blog and this post will mark the 2,282nd post that I have written. Imagine that?! Sometimes I cannot believe it. 11
The King of the Strand
You have to respect dedication and loyalty. Two traits that are often lacking in today's society, most often searching for the best deal, no matter the
London Super Trunk Show 2022
IMPORTANT NOTE NEW DATE! Postponed from October 10th, 2021 to the new date of May 7th, 2022 due to the world situation and continued complications in
Leffot x Norman Vilalta – PreOrder Exclusive
Leffot has some cool things in the works with one of his brands stocked, Norman Vilalta. Together, they made some exclusive models, found only at Leffot, in
Video Series – Up Close Details – Crockett & Jones Handgrade
Here we take a look at the Handgrade line by Crockett & Jones and what differentiates them to their benchgrade line, which we looked at earlier in a
Are Toe Taps Necessary?
As little as ten years ago, few people used toe taps. Like most myths created by people who do not know any better, the naive always shouted "they make so much
Video Series – Rant – Do Not Condition Your Brand New Shoes
Time again, people have ruined their brand new shoes by being overzealous with their shoe care regimen when it was not necessary to even
Boots On My Mind – Acme Shoemaker
I always appreciate two-tone combinations that come out better than expected or even more so, unique combinations that you might never think to put together yet
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Crockett & Jones Handgrade Collection
Here I an unbox a brand that really needs no introduction as one of the world's most reputable shoemakers today: Crockett & Jones, of
Petru & Claymoor – Hippo Leather
There is something very appealing about Hippo leather. Its aged-looking yet fine detailing nature really makes it unique compared to most other exotics. It
Video – A Day In The Life
A day in the life of J.FitzPatrick Footwear A look at how J.FitzPatrick shoes reach all people of all backgrounds, across the city of New York and to
Final Weekend of Sale – J.FitzPatrick Footwear
We have approached the final weekend to grab these incredible prices that we are offering during our Summer Sale 2021, many of which are up to 40%
A Thanks To My Readers
Yesterday, I wrote a newsletter to all of my subscribers to my shoe brand, J.FitzPatrick Footwear, thanking them for all of their support and it
Francis Waplinger – Better With Each Pair
Francis Waplinger has been really honing in on his skills pair after pair that I see of this. It is actually quite intriguing to really see the increasing
Video Series – Up Close Details – Oriental Shoemaker for Yeossal
Here is an up-close detail video of the Handgrade Line by Oriental Shoemaker for Singaporean Atelier Yeossal. The Barry Model. Found here:
Video Series – Up Close Details – Crockett & Jones Benchgrade
Here is a new video series that I am working on called 'Up Close Details'. It is a work in progress on deciding whether my GoPro or Phone is a better
Unique Bit Loafers by Sapatero
The shoes at Sapatero have been really catching my eye lately, especially this dark green bit loafer. I noticed this the other day and naturally was enamored