Enzo Bonafe hand welted shoes occupy an interesting place in Italian shoemaking. The brand has never chased visibility, marketing trends, or seasonal hype, yet
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Enzo Bonafe Pre-Orders By Mehra
For the die-hard Enzo Bonafe fans out there, shop Mehra is having a Pre Order on some of their newer models for those of you wanting to secure your size for the
Get Any Shoe/Boot You Want with Enzo Bonafe
It has been a long time now that I see Enzo Bonafe making shoes that really don't come from any collection but that are made to the precise specifications that
Diamond Cut Cap Toes by Enzo Bonafe for Skoaktiebolaget
A suede shoe is usually seen as your more casual option of footwear as the rough texture doesn't lend itself to a shine or a sleek look like calfskin does. But
Enzo Bonafe Chukka Boot for Skoaktiebolaget
It doesn't get much better than a good chukka boot. They are just so darn comfortable and more importantly versatile. I recently re-launched the chukka boot for
Enzo Bonafe Brown Cordovan for Skoaktiebolaget
Skoaktiebolaget is doing some interesting stuff with Enzo Bonafe and this lovely brown cordovan. All too often you see Cordovan in the common burgundy/oxblood
Enzo Bonafe MTO
I am bit pressed for time today as it is my first full day in NYC and I need to get ready to head downtown to check on my shoes and do my rounds of visits to
Enzo Bonafe on the Rise!
While doing my trunk show at Skoaktiebolaget in Stockholm last month, I had the pleasure of finally being to see, feel and try on a pair of Enzo Bonafe
Button Beauties by Enzo Bonafe
There is not much more to say about button boots than I already have. As I love them so much and hate the fact that I don't yet own one, of course you can
New Enzo Bonafe Whole Cut Oxfords
I have always felt that a whole cut oxford should be on a last that has softly rounded edges and toe shape. As a model that, for me, is meant to stand for the
Enzo Bonafe Spat Boots at Skoaktiebolaget
The spat boot definitely has to be the coolest model of all time, at least in my humble opinion. There is nothing really like it (even a balmoral boot does not
Burgundy Monks by Bonafe!
I saw these burgundy monks, by Enzo Bonafe, the other day on Skoaktiebolaget's social media feed (can't remember which one) and was instantly impressed and
New Shoes, Sales, & Restocks on The Shoe Snob Marketplace
There is a lot going on over at my other site, The Shoe Snob Marketplace. We have new models, restocks, and a LOT of discounts in our mini Shoe Snob Marketplace
Spats vs Button Boots
We often mix up terminology in the shoe world and one of the biggest mix-ups is the idea of spats vs button boots, where spats are often referred to as button
New Models On The Marketplace – June 2024
The Shoe Snob Marketplace is growing. We are getting more and more products and brands on board that want to sell their shoes there. Even more importantly,
The Shoe Snob Marketplace – New Edition
Years ago I launched a website called The Shoe Snob Marketplace. The problem is that it was not the Marketplace I had originally envisioned. Its idea was there
Stefano Bemer Second Steps Program
Stefano Bemer Second Steps program is now live and ready to be taken advantage of. You might be asking, what is that? Well, the Second Steps program is another
A Tribute To Lost Shoe Legends
It has been a tough few weeks for the shoe industry with the loss of some of the great shoe legends that helped to shape what it is today. Within a matter of 2
Norwegian Welted Cordovan Stompers for Skoaktiebolaget
If your goal is to have shoes that could potentially last you the rest of your and maybe even your children's too, then Norwegian welted cordovan shoes will be
Button Boot Greatness – And the Brands that Make Them!
There are not many of us that make good button boots in the industry. And YES, I said 'good' as there are some out there making snap button or side zip button
Favorites on Instagram
Here are some of the top pictures and shoes that I have found on IG. 1. (Top) Yohei Fukada 2. (Below, descending) Septieme Largeur 3. Enzo Bonafe courtesy
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
More Burgundy Shoes = Progression
Its always refreshing to see brands stocking a good pair of burgundy shoes. I am not talking about the safe color of oxblood or plum, I am talking
Francesco Benigno – Another Italian Gem
There are a lot of shoemakers in Italy. And a lot that many of us have never heard of, including myself. And many of them are extremely good with high level
