Here we take a look at Yeossal's new upcoming Hand Welted collection with two new string models being added to the mix. Yeossal has recently undergone some
Braided Tassel Loafers By Carmina
Carmina's new braided tassel loafers are exactly what the doctor ordered. I love anything braided and have been speaking on the resurgence of tassel loafers.
Up Close Details – TLB’s Kiowa Loafers
Here we take a closer look at TLB's Kiowa loafer, their newest product to hit their collection of shoes. A common look we all know, popularized by the great
How To Avoid Getting Scammed By Fake Shoe Brands
The internet has done many great things for the shoe industry but also invited many bad people to the table. The worst for the shoe industry is the fake shoe
U.S. Shoe Shine Competition
Get ready for the first U.S. Shoe Shine Competition heading your way this October, at our inaugural New York Super Trunk Show! The New York Super Trunk Show
New York Super Trunk Show 2023
On Saturday, October 14th, the first edition of the New York Super Trunk Show takes place, organized by The Shoe Snob, Shoegazing, and Kirby Allison, with main
Up Close Details: BLKBRD Shoemaker Seamless Wholecut
Here we take a much closer look at this impressive seamless wholecut shoe from BLKBRD Shoemaker. The seamless wholecut is often talked about as the holy grail
Yearn Shoemaker Review
Yearn Shoemaker has been making some waves in the industry and here we are with a review to back it up. I first got ahold of this pair a few years back as it
Catella Shoemaker Chelsea Boots
I recently ran across these chelsea boots by Catella Shoemaker, aka Daniel Wegan, and was impressed with their height and shape. In shoemaking, the more
U.S. Championships of Shoe Shining and Shoe Patina 2023 – Call for Qualification
We now open the qualifications to the finals of the first U.S. Championships of Shoe Shining and Shoe Patina 2023, with the finals taking place at the premiere
J.FitzPatrick Online Sample Sale
The J.FitzPatrick Online Sample Sale is now live. The yearly event always offers a great selection of unbeatable prices on J.FitzPatrick Footwear. The Online
Stefano Bemer Second Steps Program
Stefano Bemer Second Steps program is now live and ready to be taken advantage of. You might be asking, what is that? Well, the Second Steps program is another
2023 World Championship of Shoemaking – Video Recap
The 2023 World Championship of Shoemaking has been brought to life even more so by the fantastic video that Kirby Allison put together at the London Super Trunk
Are Patent Shoes Necessary?
When you have a physical shoe shop one of your largest customer bases will be men getting married and/or going to a formal function where a tux is required.
Up Close Details – ACME Shoemaker Custom Boots
Here we take a look at a pair of custom boots I commissioned with Chinese shoemaker, ACME Shoemaker. ACME Shoemaker has been impressive ever since the first
Up Close Details – Carmina Custom Loafers
Here we take a closer look at these Carmina custom loafers that I made in collaboration with them using their 3D custom tool which is one of the coolest things
The Power of Rebranding
The power of rebranding is crucial when you want to scale your business. The problem is when you cannot let go of something that you hold dear to your heart.
Boots Like You Have Never Seen
Xibao Shoemaker made some boots like you have never seen before. Most might think for good reason, but when I see these, I see art. Personally, I would never
Unboxing Series – Castañer Espadrilles At Skoaktiebolaget
Here we take a look at one of Skoaktiebolaget's latest offerings: The Espadrille by Castañer. Casteñer is one of the top espadrille makers coming out of
J.FitzPatrick Sample Sale
Come down to the J.FitzPatrick Sample Sale 2023, in our NYC store from Thursday, July 13th through Saturday, July 15th, 11am - 7pm, to take a crack at 200+
The World Championships Of Shoemaking 2023 – Makers #11 – #29
***Written by Jesper of Shoegazing, edited by myself*** This is part two of the big walkthrough of all competition shoes in the World Championships of
The World Championships Of Shoemaking 2023 – The Top Ten
***Written by Jesper of Shoegazing, edited by myself*** Here’s a substantial review of all the amazing competition shoes – 29 black balmoral boots – that
Carmina Summer Sale 2023
It is sale season and Carmina has just started their Summer Sale 2023. The selection is smaller than I remember in past seasons but the models are good. There
Septieme Largeur Archive Sale
Septieme Largeur Archive Sale is now in full effect. What is the archive sale? Well, similar to how it sounds: getting rid of old stock to make way for new