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
Temiz Atelier Review: A Young Turkish Shoemaker
Every now and then, a pair of shoes lands on my table that is not simply about the shoe itself, but also the story behind it. This Temiz Atelier Review is one
Spring Cleaning Discounts at The Shoe Snob Shop
For Spring Cleaning, there are several of The Shoe Snob Shop discounts that might take your interest. And one that just went live yesterday with a lot of great
Carmina Memorial Day Sale 2026
The Carmina Memorial Day Sale 2026 is live with a 20% discount offered on over 75 models. As the brand gets bigger, the stock gets harder to shift, and seasonal
Septieme Largeur Classic Moc: The Manhattan
My style is always adapting these days. Midlife crisis stuff, I guess. Jokes aside, I was never a fan of the 'classic moc' popularized by prepsters in the US
Bridlen Spring Promotion: Now Live
The collaboration between Bridlen and The Shoe Snob has just become stronger with the new Bridlen Spring Promotion, which is exclusive to The Shoe Snob Shop
Twinkima.G Leather & Canvas Bags: Launch Promo + Review
The new Twinkima.G Leather & Canvas Bags have officially arrived at The Shoe Snob Shop, and while this might be a slight change from the usual shoe content,
Crockett & Jones Richmond II & Bowland: New Preorder’s
The new Crockett & Jones Richmond II and Bowland Preorder is now live and ready for you to secure your pair on this exclusive and time-limited production
London Super Trunk Show 2026 Recap: Another Great Event!
The London Super Trunk Show 2026 recap is finally here, and what a day it was! Every year, we say that the event keeps growing, keeps evolving, and keeps
Mes Chaussettes Rouges Discount SS2026: Time To Stock Up!
The Mes Chaussettes Rouges promotion is back once again, this time for Spring/Summer 2026. As longtime readers already know, this is one of the few moments each
World Championships of Shoemaking 2026: Top Three Boots
The World Championships of Shoemaking 2026 once again showed just how far the craft of shoemaking can be pushed when the world’s best makers are given a brief,
Tommaso Melani, R.I.P. – Another Sad Day for the Industry
Unfortunately, very sad news struck the shoe industry yesterday when it was announced that the CEO of Stefano Bemer, Tommaso Melani, R.I.P., had passed away.
Why Shoe Size Guides Are Not Universal
The Myth of the Universal Shoe Size Guide There is no such thing as a universal shoe size guide. Let me repeat that because it is one of the biggest
Saphir MDO vs BDC Pâte de Luxe: Which Should You Use?
When it comes to wax polish, Saphir offers two products that can easily confuse people: Saphir Médaille d’Or Pâte de Luxe and Saphir Beauté du Cuir Pâte de
Yearn Shoemaker’s Lazyman Collection
Between 2024 and 2025, Yearn Shoemaker created four Made to Order collections as 'seasonal drops' for their shoe range. As Yearn basically makes most of its
