I've always loved fabric in shoes, and I can't quite pinpoint the first time I experienced this fascination. I want to say it was during my Nordstrom days when
A Story About My Reluctant Conversion to On Sneakers
I bet a lot of you thought you'd never see the day that I'd be writing about On sneakers—or the like. In reality, I probably never thought I'd be writing about
Yearn Shoemaker Updates Amalfi Loafer Colors
Yearn Shoemaker, out of China, has updated their Amalfi loafer colors to include a new forest green suede and two more streamlined brown/sand suede options.
Peter Qu Shoes: Interview With a Cordovan Specialist
There is a new brand on the block, Peter Qu, who has also become a recent supporter of The Shoe Snob Blog. With an interesting concept and plans for expansion
The Shoe Snob’s Lightweight Shoe Trees: Now Available
Good shoe trees are one of the most important accessories you can own if you care about preserving the life of your shoes. They should be used whenever your
My Move Back West: Part 4 – Settling in Idaho
I am finally settling in Idaho, yet that process is taking longer than I expected. A lot of people say, 'unpacking is so much easier than packing,' although I
How Long Does It Really Take to Make a Pair of Shoes?
How long does it actually take to make a pair of shoes? If you listen to the marketing surrounding shoemaking, you might believe that every good pair requires
Carmina Shoemaker Opens Its First Store in Japan
Carmina Shoemaker has opened its first store in Japan, with the new boutique located in Tokyo’s prestigious Marunouchi district. The store officially opened on
My Move Back West: Part 3 – Now in Idaho & Setting Up New Life
After an amazing journey across the Great Plains of America, we are now in Idaho and finally in our new home. If you have ever moved cross-country, you will
My Move Back West: Part 2 – The Long Drive to Idaho
I thought I would give you all an update on my travels back West and the long drive to Idaho that I just embarked upon as well. You might be asking, didn't you
My Move Back West: Fewer Posts For 2 Weeks
The last few weeks have been manic. Between winding down and wrapping up one of my businesses, attempting to grow another, packing up a three story house plus
The Americas Championships of Shoe Shining 2026 – Qualification
Qualification is officially open for The Americas Championships of Shoe Shining 2026, with the live final taking place at The Super Trunk Show x Stitchdown Expo
Lies in the Shoe Industry – Handmade, Middlemen, Top leather etc.
The shoe industry has always been full of questionable marketing, but the language has become increasingly ridiculous. Every other shoe is apparently handmade,
Becoming The Shoe Snob: Ep. 2 – Who Is Justin FitzPatrick?
The first episode of this series was about shoes. Or at least the earliest memories I have of shoes, the way they entered my life, and how they slowly became
Arterton Signature Shoe Bag: A Luxury Travel Bag for Your Shoes
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
