Read previous posts on My Story HERE My father was my business role model. Not because I wanted to be like him (because I always wanted to be my own man, the
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My Story — The 5 Year Plan: The Year of Transition — In Seattle, Waiting to Get Married
I left England feeling somewhat discouraged as I had no real idea of what I was going to do now that working for G&G was at best unrealistic. I
My Story – The 5 Year Plan: The Year of Transition – England-Meeting G&G
If you have missed the previous posts and wish to catch up, please CLICK HERE Being in England was surreal. I still remember the emotions I was feeling while
My Story — The 5 Year Plan — The Year of Transition — Part 2: Back to Italy
I flew back to Italy knowing my fate with Stefano. No shoes sold meant no placement for me. I could feel it, especially as it was obvious that Stefano’s
My Story — The 5 Year Plan — The Year of Transition — Part 1: The US Tour
Previous post on 'My Story':�https://theshoesnobblog.com/2018/03/my-story-the-5-year-plan-italy-part-2.html Going home felt weird but I knew that it was
MY STORY THE 5 YEAR PLAN – ITALY PART 2
Having started making shoes now, well into my apprenticeship and learning lots of Italian, I meet a girl that would become my girlfriend and now give me more
My Story — The 5 Year Plan…… Italy – Part 1
For those that have missed the first two parts to this, please see links
My Story — The 5 Year Plan…..The First Two
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
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
What You Can Achieve At Schola Academy
Often when you think of school you don't know what you will get at the end of it. It is mainly theory for the most part and nothing is ever guaranteed. But
Schola Academy – Learn A Craft, Become An Artisan
All images courtesy of Stefano Casati In a day and age where we are ruled by technology, many art forms have been lost simply due to the natural progression
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
If You Can Dream It, You Can Be It – The J.FitzPatrick Story
Here is my new video on the story of how J.FitzPatrick Footwear came to be. From one American kid (yours truly) looking to see men wearing better shoes
Brand Name/History Shouldn’t Dictate Price
I have been posting a lot of the shoes from the new (relatively) brands coming out of China specifically Yim Shoemaker, Acme Shoemaker and the house line of
Belgian Shoes – A Brief History & NYC Shop Offering
The Belgian loafer is a staple piece in the menswear industry. Its popularity stems beyond the realm of just footwear though, so much so that that the
My Trip to Rome
***This post will not be about shoes*** I am a bit shoe-d out at the moment so thought instead of trying to come up with some fast and most likely
The Venetian Trader – My Norwegian Socks by Bresciani
There is a new online sock trader here in England, making their mark by specializing in Bresciani socks but with a lot more in the pipeline. With a
My Saint Crispins Boots – Review
After going to the Saint Crispins factory last year (and writing about it HERE), I worked with Phillip Car (the owner) to have a Saint Crispins boot made up for
JM Weston – A Review With Story to Tell
THESE SHOES ARE CURRENTLY ON SALE BY MYSELF. WORN ONCE, SIZE UK6 (FIT LIKE 6.5). �250 FOR THEM (PLUS SHIPPING DEPENDING ON COUNTRY). ORIGINAL RETAIL �800. EMA
My Trip To Aubercy Part 2: Bespoke/More MTO
The thing about Xavier was that he was probably the most passionate person I have ever met. We talked for over an hour and a half and it was so clear that his
What I Am Wearing – My First Bespoke Suit!
I have finally received my first bespoke suit and I absolutely love it!! There is quite a long story behind getting it, however I really can't divulge too much
My 7th Self-Made Bespoke Pair
As many of you may know, I have been away for the last 3 days, making a pair of shoes for myself, hence the long time without posting nor replying to emails
My Shoes #13 & #14 – Converse Chuck Taylor’s
Considering that I missed last week of taking pics of myself to show the world my shoes, I figured that I would give you all a double-whammy this week.An
My Shoes #13 & #14 – Converse Chuck Taylor’s
Considering that I missed last week of taking pics of myself to show the world my shoes, I figured that I would give you all a double-whammy this week.An
