There is something about a good pair of country boots that makes you want to put them through the ringer. After all, that is what they are made for. But even
Exposed Sole Stitching: Does It Mean Your Leather Sole Is Worn Out?
In my over 20 years of dealing with fine footwear, and particularly throughout my quest to create some of the best-value welted shoes on the market, I have
CNES Shoemaker Expands: US Ready-to-Wear & Hoc Mon & Co Boots
It seems that every time I turn around, CNES Shoemaker is launching something new. And not just a few new models here and there, but entire collections,
Can You Wear Suede in the Rain? Here’s What I Wear
The best shoe to wear in the rain is any model in dark brown suede with a rubber sole. Hands down. That can be an oxford, a loafer, a monk strap, or, my
Mes Chaussettes Rouges A/W 2026 – 10% Off Your Cart!
It's that time of year again, and our bi-annual Mes Chaussettes Rouges discount is back for Autumn/Winter 2026! As always, this is an exclusive offering for
The Ultimate Shoe Brush Guide
When I first got into shoe care, the only brush I knew was the classic horsehair. Even when I was shining shoes professionally, that was the brush I relied on.
Saphir Masterclasses Come to Chicago!
The Stitchdown Expo x Chicago Super Trunk Show 2026 is nearly upon us, and Saphir is bringing something special to this year's event! As one of our presenting
Septième Largeur Reinvents the Boat Shoe
Septième Largeur has recently launched a new collaborative boat shoe with French menswear blogger Menswear Please, offered in three different versions. Well,
5 Shoe Polishing Mistakes to Avoid
I see and hear about shoe polishing mistakes all the time. Sometimes they ruin the shine. Sometimes they do something to the leather that is a lot harder to
Meermin Factory Seconds Sale – Up to 60% Off
Meermin has just kicked off its Factory Seconds Sale, offering discounts of up to 60% off, with some shoes going for less than $100! That's a pretty incredible
Kirby Allison & Ben Robinson Discuss the Chicago Super Trunk Show x Stitchdown Expo
We are officially just 10 days away from the Chicago Super Trunk Show x Stitchdown Expo 2026, taking place November 6th and 7th at Artifact Events in Chicago.
FEIT Limited-Edition Wholecut Hiking Boots – A Closer Look
FEIT is one of those shoemaking brands that I have known about for years but never really explored in depth. Interestingly enough, when I first moved to New
The Shoe Snob Olympia – New Colors on Pre-Order
The Shoe Snob Olympia collection is growing. After launching the White Calf Olympia a few months back, I have now added four new versions to The Shoe Snob
Over-the-Calf vs. Mid-Calf Socks – Which Is Actually Better?
There are few things in menswear that irritate me more than socks that fall down. It is probably one of my biggest pet peeves, and something that has bothered
Oxford vs Wingtip vs Brogue: What’s the Difference?
There are a lot of terms in the shoe world that get thrown around rather loosely. Oxford, wingtip, brogue, cap toe, balmoral, spectator—the list goes on. And
Shoe Care Guide – Why Is It Important?
A shoe care guide is the basic knowledge we all need to maintain our shoes. Higher-end shoes are an investment, and the more that you know how to look after
How to Repair a Damaged Closed-Channel Leather Sole
One of the downsides of closed-channel leather soles is that the thin leather flap covering the stitching can sometimes get damaged. A sharp rock, excess
Petru Claymoor Launches New Website & Shoe Collections
It's been quite interesting watching Petru Claymoor evolve over the years. Having first covered the Romanian shoemaker back in 2020, and more recently
Parisian Gentleman x Caulaincourt: Sartorial Sneakers
Hugo Jacomet of Parisian Gentleman and Sartorial Talks — and a good and dear friend of mine — has teamed up with Parisian shoe brand Caulaincourt to create an
How to Properly Store Your Shoes
We spend a lot of time talking about how to care for our shoes while wearing them. How to polish them. How often to condition the leather. Whether or not to use
Becoming The Shoe Snob, Ep. 3: The 5 Year Goal Part 1 – Nordstrom
In the last episode, I spoke about who I was before shoes became the real path: growing up in Seattle, chasing the soccer dream, being heavily into music, and
World Championships of Shoemaking 2027 – The Competition Is Now Open
The World Championships of Shoemaking returns in 2027, and the official call for competition is now open. For the eighth edition of the championship,
One Month to Go: Chicago Super Trunk Show x Stitchdown Expo 2026
Fellow Shoe Snobbers, we officially have one month to go until we descend upon Chicago for what is shaping up to be one of the greatest footwear gatherings we
Looking for Burgundy Shoes? Bridlen Has You Covered
Bridlen offers one of the most extensive selections of burgundy footwear I have seen from a shoe brand. And when I say burgundy, I mean true, reddish burgundy —
