When it comes to handmade footwear, Indonesia has steadily been building a reputation for quality and craftsmanship. One brand leading that charge is Sagara
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My Favorite Pair of Boots
A lot of people ask me what my favorite pair of shoes are from my J.FitzPatrick collection. One might not realize but that is akin to asking which child is your
Berluti Hiking Boots
Berluti's new Aspen hiking boot is probably the best thing I have seen them do for a while now. Some might think that is blasphemy coming from a 'Shoe Snob'
The Reimagined Alpine Boot
If you snowboard, you are familiar with this type of boot. It's the cousin of the classic alpine style boot, where the alpine style came from ski
Video: The Alpine City Hiker – One Boot, Three Ways
Here we highlight the Snoqualmie City Hiker by J.FitzPatrick Footwear. A boot designed for the ultimate urban purpose by balancing elegance with
Sagara Trailmaster
The Sagara Trailmaster is one of the coolest Alpine boots on the market. And their new MTO version in the Marble Green Shell Cordovan by Rocado Tannery is their
Welcome to J.FitzPatrick Footwear
Welcome to J.FitzPatrick Footwear! My colleague David L aka Shellvedge recently came to NYC and we put together a nice little video that he shot for me,
The Bit Loafer by J.FitzPatrick Footwear
What we love to do at J.FitzPatrick Footwear is take classic shoe models and put our twist on them. So often have I loved the idea of something but
Crown Northampton Boot Review: The Everdon Rambler
If you’ve been curious as I have about this English shoemaker, this Crown Northampton Boot Review takes a closer look at the Everdon Rambler Mid Boot in natural
Crockett & Jones A/W 2025 – New Leathers & Reinvented Loafers
The Crockett & Jones A/W 2025 collection has just launched, and it’s clear they’re not content with simply being known for some of the finest oxfords and
I Am Coming to Greater Boston! J.FitzPatrick x Christopher Cuozzo
In just over two weeks' time, I will be in Danvers, MA, co-hosting the J.FitzPatrick x Christopher Cuozzo trunk show, cigar, and drinks party in collaboration
Best Shoelaces for Leather Shoes: Flat or Round?
When it comes to leather shoes, details matter—and that includes the laces. Flat and round shoelaces not only look different, but they also serve different
Septieme Largeur – A/W Collection Now In Stock!
The supply-chain disruptions of the world continue to affect, apparently, as Septieme Largeur only recently acquired all of their AW collection, at
Commando Soles – The Latest Trend
Commando Sole Shoes - A New Addition To The Welted Shoe Industry There is nothing new about Commando soles shoes. They have been around for the longest
The City Hiker: Inspiration and How to Style
The City Hiker Snoqualmie boot, by my brand J.FitzPatrick Footwear, has two inspirations behind it. One from the Ski Boot/Alpine boot that was introduced to the
2019 London Super Trunk Show Invite
It's a pleasure to introduce this year's edition of the world’s largest open event for classic shoes, the London Super Trunk Show, organized by Shoegazing and
Happy New Year from The Shoe Snob!
2017 has been a tough year on many levels but probably the best year yet in reality, as I learned a lot about life, struggle, appreciation, the fact that life
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
