There are certain products that you buy because you need them, and then there are products that you buy because they make life a little more enjoyable. I would
Stitchdown Expo x The Super Trunk Show — Tickets Are Now Live
Tickets are officially live for Stitchdown Expo Chicago 2026 x Super Trunk Show, taking place this November 6th and 7th, 2026, at Artifact Events in
Septieme Largeur Summer Sale 2026
The Septieme Largeur Summer Sale 2026 is officially live, and as always, there are some seriously interesting styles to dig through. Their archive sale, as they
The Shoe Snob Moving Sale
Some of you might know, some of you won't, but I am about to move cross-country, and the easier I can make my move, the better. What is good for me is good for
A Visit to Marcellino Shoemakers in Rome
For those of you who read the blog religiously, you will likely have heard of my frequent trips to Rome, being that my eldest son resides there with his mother.
Carmina Summer Sale 2026
The Carmina Summer Sale 2026 is live, and this time around, the offer is even stronger than past sales. Carmina is offering 25% off select models, with around
TLB Mallorca 3D Custom Tool: New Feature
TLB Mallorca's 3D Custom Tool feature is now live and available for immediate use. I just had a play with it and created a pretty cool Adelaide Oxford in a
Introducing The Shoe Snob Shoes: The Sandpoint Loafer
For years, The Shoe Snob has been built around one simple idea: helping people understand good shoes. That idea has come through the blog, product reviews,
Shoe Colors Online vs Real Life: Why Lighting Changes Everything
One of the biggest challenges in buying shoes online is understanding shoe colors online vs real life. And this is not just a customer issue. It is also one of
Pre Worn Clothing & Shoes Added to The Shoe Snob Shop
Some of you know that I am about to move cross-country, and in doing so, it means that I need to make my move as light as possible. The best way to do so is to
Becoming The Shoe Snob: Ep. 1 – The Early Years & My Love for Shoes
There is a short version of every story. Mine usually goes something like this: I started The Shoe Snob because I wanted to see men wearing better
Bridlen Brown Suede Loafers: Classic Penny vs Punchline Loafer
There is something about a good brown suede loafer that just works, especially when the warmer months come around. It is one of those styles that can dress up,
Crockett & Jones Summer Sale 2026
The Crockett & Jones Summer Sale 2026 has just launched, and this year, there are 72 models (for men - another 20 or so for ladies) on offer with discounts
How to Restore Sole Edges with Saphir’s Edge Dressing Pen
Restoring sole edges is one of those small shoe-care steps that makes a big visual difference. In this guide, I show how to use Saphir’s Edge and Heel Dressing
CNES x Natalino Collab: New Belgian Loafers
The Belgian loafer is one of those models that is hard to make different than every other brand. There is not much to the model, in terms of design, and if you
A Visit to the Carmina London Store
On my last trip to London, I had the chance to visit the Carmina London store to take some photos and share with all of you what you can expect when you manage
How to Restore a Cracked Mirror Shine
One of the most common misconceptions about a cracked mirror shine is that the leather itself has been damaged. In most cases, that is not true. What you are
How To Sell Used Shoes
The second-hand shoe market is stronger than ever. Between eBay, Vinted, Grailed, Facebook groups, Styleforum, Instagram, and specialist marketplaces, there are
Braided Belgian Loafers by Caulaincourt
Belgian loafers are all the rage these days, as the world moves towards quick and easy comfort. More often than not, you find the classic model in suede with
Bridlen Clearance Sale on The Marketplace
The Bridlen Clearance Sale on The Shoe Snob Marketplace is live, and with discounts up to 60% off. The stock is exclusive to my website, The Shoe Snob
Visiting Rome: My Son, Marcellino Shoemaker, & Learning to Relax
Historically speaking, my podcast episodes have mostly revolved around shoes. Sometimes that means a proper shoe topic, sometimes it means something happening
What It Means to Be a Shoe Snob: A Short Film by Arterton
Arterton recently put together a short film featuring me, my thoughts on shoes, and a few classic styles that every well-dressed man should at least understand,
Calzoleria Carlino Exotic Promotion
What started off as a promotion to build brand awareness has become a yearly staple for the Italian bespoke outfit, Calzaleria Carlino. And that yearly staple
TLB Mallorca Laceless Ankle Boots: New Model Launch
The new TLB Mallorca laceless ankle boots collection has just dropped, and I can only imagine how happy the TLB fans are for this great addition to their
