A while back I had a customer of my brand ask me to compare my brand's chelsea boots to RM William's chelsea boots. He asked what separates the two as they are
The Perfect Travel Bag – Frank Clegg
A good travel bag is an essential piece for men that see themselves leaving their house more often than not. There are a lot of bags out there able to be used
A Dress Shoe Guide for Noobs
In this dress shoe guide for noobs, we lay out a few of the misconceptions that many new customers associate with their welted shoes when they first start
New York Super Trunk Show 2024
The New York Super Trunk Show 2024 is back for its second edition on Saturday, October 5th. That is officially one month away. The show takes place in central
The Best Shoemaker in the World
Doesn't Exist... So, now you are thinking, 'Wait, what? Doesn't exist? What does that mean?' Well, it means that this slogan can only apply to you and your
Why Wholecut Oxfords Are More Expensive
Have you ever wondered why wholecut oxfords are more expensive and often cost more than other models of the oxford family? You might think to yourself that it
Stock Up On Saphir – Exclusive Savings
Are you low on your Saphir product? Are you able to get to NYC easily? If so, then stock up on Saphir this October 5th at the New York Super Trunk Show. The
The Expert Blogger – Why You Need Them
Lately, many individuals have shifted their 'search of knowledge' to forums instead of seeking it from trusted experts who have their own sites and usually a
Bridlen Returns To The US!
Bridlen returns to the US for the upcoming NY Super Trunk Show on October 5th, 2024. It is a great opportunity to come see one of India's more exciting makers
Lasted Shoe Trees Are A Pain
Lasted shoe trees are a pain for those not truly experienced with them. If you got bothered by the title of the post, please read on to understand better. I
ACME Shoemaker Lazyman Wholecut – New In!
ACME Shoemaker's new lazyman wholecut is a stunner of a shoe! And I don't even love lazyman styles, to be quite honest. Even more so, these colors are not
The Differences in Suede
Like most leathers, suede can be complex, inconsistent, and vary greatly from hide to hide. Let us take a look at a very simple example of this with two pairs
U.S. Championships of Shoe Shining 2024 – The Finalists
We have now appointed the three finalists of this year’s U.S. Shoe Shining Championship, organized in collaboration with the shoe care brand Saphir and the shoe
Yeossal’s Amoy Oxford: New Model Alert
Singaporean menswear atelier, Yeossal, has recently included a new model to their collection: The Amoy Oxford. This unique oxford is a stunner of a shoe,
Yearn Shoemaker’s Artisanal Line
Yearn Shoemaker has recently introduced their new Artisanal Line. The collection features some upgrades to the finishing that will come as a standard to the
Shoe Tips Series – Shoe Fit
There is no right or wrong when it comes to shoe fit. There are objective concerns that should ultimately guide someone to a good fit but overall it is a
Summer Sale at The Shoe Snob Marketplace
The Shoe Snob Marketplace Sale is now live where you can find 16 models discounted at 25% off from our Berwick selection. Saving $50 when the full price is only
Going Sockless – Yes or No?
The age-old debate that never gets tiring, mainly because there is no right or wrong answer despite what anyone tells you. Like all things that involve 'style'
Why Does MTO Take So Long?
Most of us hate to wait for anything. We have been so spoiled with instant gratification that the idea of waiting for your special product to be made, no longer
Unboxing Series – Custom Shirts by Yeossal
Today we take a look at my new custom shirts by Yeossal, the brand where I get most of my shirts from. Yeossal is a Singaporean menswear company that came on
Vintage Cole Haan Shoes – Circa 1930
When you see these vintage Cole Haan shoes you become curious to see just how different some shoe brands were nearly 100 years ago from what they are today.
The Importance of a Shoe’s Shape
A shoe's shape is the single most important factor in its beauty. The greatest shoe brands often have the best last makers behind them as the proportion of the
Unboxing Series – CNES: New Lasts, Finishing and Models
In this new unboxing video, we take a look at CNES's new lasts, models, and detailed finishing on the new S Last Collection. CNES has been busy upgrading their
Francis Waplinger – America’s Bespoke Shoemaker
Francis Waplinger is one of America's most exciting and upcoming bespoke shoemakers. In a world where we have all kinds of information at our fingertips
