Xtof Corthay is the brother of Pierre Corthay. His actual name is Christophe Corthay and for a long time, he worked at Corthay as head of the bespoke
The Do’s and Don’ts of Dress Shoes
The Do's and Don'ts of dress shoes are not as easily realized as one might think. And it greatly depends on your idea of the rules. Rules from 100 years ago are
Sapatero Belgian Loafers – Cool and Unique
Sapatero's new Belgian loafers has really upped their game lately in their with the release of these two featured shoes. The black loafers came first. And I was
What Makes A Shoe Its Price?
Achieving a shoe's price is not a science. At the end of the day, you can price your footwear how you want. There are suggested markups and ideologies about a
Lanieri Trunk Show At J.FitzPatrick
J.FitzPatrick has partnered with Lanieri Italia to host their first-ever trunk show in the US, at J.FitzPatrick's NYC shop in Soho, Manhattan. If you are
How To: Tidy Up Your Sole Edge
To tidy up your sole edge is often a detail we overlook. We are more often focused on the upper often forgetting that an unkempt sole edge is among the most
New York Super Trunk Show – Save The Date
The New York Super Trunk Show has been a long time coming. I remember vividly when I had my first J.FitzPatrick trunk show in Gothenburg, Sweden and I met
Alden Two Tone Shoes At Leffot
There are some new Alden Two Tone Shoes at Leffot that just dropped for their Spring Collaboration. While most of you will know that I am not some lover of
The Boot Sale at J.FitzPatrick
The Boot Sale by J.FitzPatrick has stemmed from a warm winter, with more loafers than boots sold, and the need for space as we quickly outgrow our Manhattan
Yeossal’s Spade Soles
Yeossal's Spade sole offering is a newly appointed detail to their expansive MTO program. A few years back I wrote about their MTO program back when they had
The Rebirth Of The Tassel Loafer
The tassel loafer is making a huge comeback. Some might disagree with that and think that it never left. But the reality is while most brands offered a tassel
Unboxing Series – Pointures Book
Here we take a look at the ultimate shoe guide, the new book by French Magazine Pointures. Written by Yves Denis, this book not only shares the history of the
The Decon Chukka Boot – Redefining The Classic Model
Norman Vilalta's Decon Chukka Boot is easily the coolest pair of chukka boots that exist. I say this for two reasons. 1. It is not easy to reinvent the classic
Bresciani Socks – The Best Socks In The World
Bresciani socks are among the finest in the world and are my personal favorite. While I cannot claim to have tried all of the socks out there, I just don't see
The London Collective
The London Collective is a group of artisanal brands that banded together to make bi-annual trips to the US to present their products and meet their clients.
Orma Shoemaker: Someone To Watch Out For
Orma Shoemaker, aka Wataru Shimamoto, is quickly becoming a favorite of mine in the world of bespoke shoemakers. His shoe designs coupled with his striking
New Loafers At TLB Mallorca
TLB Mallorca has just dropped a ton of new loafers for Spring/Summer 2023. It has been a long time coming too, and it sounds like they were listening to the
Triumph Toe Plates: Worth It?
What Are Triumph Toe Plates? The Triumph Toe Plate is/was the cream of the crop when it came to metal toe protectors. I say 'was' as I do not believe that
Abbot’s Shoes – Buy & Sell Marketplace
The Second-Hand shoe market is big right now and Abbot's Shoes is leading that drive in the UK. With 900 pairs in stock and counting, I dare say that the
Carmina Custom Weekend Spring 2023
Carmina Custom Weekend just started and MTO Fees are waived for 6 days! Today is supposed to hit 82 degrees in NYC and I just designed a loafer that I have been
Shoe Care Guide – Why Is It Important?
A shoe care guide is the basic knowledge we all need to upkeep our shoes. Higher-end shoes are an investment and the more that you know how to look after that
Paul Parkman Hand Welted – A Review
Paul Parkman has recently introduced a hand-welted construction into their repertoire of offerings. They do not heavily advertise nor promote this fact though,
Saddle Shoes: Return of a Classic
When executed well, the saddle shoe can be the most stylish oxford in existence. The sad thing about it is that you hardly see them anymore and you don't see
Liquidation Sale at The Shoe Snob
For those that might not be aware, The Shoe Snob Accessories line was from a company I used to own and run whilst living in London. But when I left the shoe
