The Ichigo Ichie Kai loafers are a special pair of shoes. It is a striking tassel loafer model with a floating hand-stitched apron coupled by a connecting long
How to Style Button Boots – Casually
In the modern-day, 'how to' style button boots is not as strict as it once might have been. It is no longer a rule that button boots have to be worn with a
Vegan Welted Footwear: Zingales
Here I present a newer Italian welted shoe brand specializing in sustainable vegan footwear made for those who value conscious-minded shoe production. Truth be
Interview: Wilbur Tu of Graziat Taipei
In this Graziat Taipei Interview, we will talk with Wilbur Tu, the owner and founder of his great brand of striking footwear. His brand is relatively unknown in
The Importance of a Good Sock
The importance of a good sock is not to be overlooked. Socks are one of those things that most of us hate to spend money on but the fact is that if we want to
Reviving Cream – A Great New Conditioner
The Reviving Cream by Paul Brunngard is one of my favorite new products. It is a great conditioner to have on hand to upkeep your shoes in a quick and timely
Shoe Industry Secrets: Production Times
There are a lot of shoe industry secrets used to romanticize shoemaking. All of those videos you watch about the 300 steps to make a pair of shoes and shoes
TYE Chelsea Boots – Another Flawless Victory!
These new TYE chelsea boots are a prime example of why I believe TYE shoemaker makes the most flawless shoes in the industry. Every single new model they come
William Abraham Socks – Exclusive Discount
The William Abraham Socks Discount is a new exclusive brought to you by yours truly, The Shoe Snob Blog. From today until December 19th, you can receive 15% off
Lies in the Shoe Industry – Handmade, Middlemen, Top leather etc.
It's amazing the amount of shoe industry lies you read these days about 'handmade this', 'no middlemen that', 'the best leather in the world', etc. I feel that
TLB Black Friday 2024 – Now Live!
The TLB Black Friday 2024 sale is now live. The sale offers two deals: Up to 15% off a collection of core stock models and/or a free belt and shoe tree for
J.FitzPatrick Black Friday 2024 – Now Live!
The J.FitzPatrick Black Friday 2024 sale is now live! As per usual J.FitzPatrick goes all-out with discounts across the entire site for a limited period of
Carmina Black Friday 2024 – Now Live
The Carmina Black Friday 2024 sale has begun! There are a lot of deals to be had across their entire site. There is literally something for everyone. If you
Stefano Bemer Black Friday 2024 – Now Live!
The Stefano Bemer Black Friday 2024 sale is now live, and many products are available at 30% off. The sale combines shoes, sports coats, and even suits. Some
Khish The Work: Horus – Next Level Shoemaking
Japanese Shoemaker 'Khish The Work' or 'Khish Ken' has been doing great things as of late. This year he won The World Championships of Bespoke Shoemaking with
‘Handmade’ is no longer making shoes by hand
The word 'handmade' really means little these days. It is used so commonly by people/brands that its true value no longer exists. And that doesn't even take
Sole Creativity on the Rise!
Sole creativity is on the rise and we are seeing it more and more. A strange phenomenon occurred around 2020 (when this post was originally written) and that is
Shoe Colors Online vs Real Life
Shoe colors online vs real life is one of the great difficulties in online purchasing, not only in achieving perfection as the brand but deciphering reality as
The Brown Suede Derby Boot
The brown suede derby boot is a quintessential model for any guy that appreciates classic footwear but wants something more functional and versatile for daily
Dress Shoe Price vs Quality
The dress shoe price vs quality ratio is not always easily understood. You have cheap shoes that appear flawless and expensive shoes that appear flawed. Why is
Gaziano & Girling Butterfly Loafers: New Model Alert
The new Gaziano & Girling butterfly loafers are now available as an MTO order option. This classic London style that was once only found in two stores is
Autumn Patina Series by Yearn Shoemaker
The Autumn Patina Series by Yearn Shoemaker is a new line that embodies the essence of the Autumn season with their new Amber Gold and Dusk Grey patinas. The
Septieme Largeur AW2024 Lineup
Septieme Largeur AW2024 collection is now live and ready for purchase. This year sees a push toward the classic winter models with a heavy influence of chunky
New Markdowns at The Marketplace
There are now new markdowns at The Marketplace, where you can get Berwick loafers for as little as $125, which is almost 40% off! In total there are 25 Skus
