Here on The Shoe Snob Podcast Episode 7, I touch on various subjects that are going on in the shoe industry from the leather crisis to new lasts by TLB and a
What Is A Mirror Shine?
What is a mirror shine? It might seem like a trivial question but the reality is that it is often misused. And if you really want to be snobby about it, even
London Super Trunk Show 2023 – Main Partner: Saphir
Saphir Shoe Polish and Accessory Company has been the main partner in the London Super Trunk Show since its inception. As the leading brand in shoe care in the
Unboxing Series – Mes Chaussettes Rouges Slippers
Here we finally take a closer look at Mes Chaussettes Rouges Slippers and their latest model. The Parisian company just released these last week and before they
Marc Nolan Shoes – Woven Monkstrap Sneakers
As is often the case these days in the world of advertising and Instagram 'explore,' one day scrolling my phone Marc Nolan Shoes hit my screen showing me some
The Shoe Snob Blog – New Site & Logo
The Shoe Snob Blog has yet another update. A much better version than the previous, not only in terms of site and functionality but also in branding and logos.
World Championships of Shoe Shining and Shoe Patina 2023 – The Finalists
The World Championship of Shoe Shining and Shoe Patina 2023 will have a Swiss, a Japanese and a Brit in the shoe shining contest, and one from the US and two
Hand Stitching The Upper
Hand-stitched shoes require a lot of work that we might not often appreciate. It is one of those art forms that is slowly fading as machine work increases.
Santoni SS2023 Collection
I have always had a love/hate for Santoni shoes. Mainly I hate the fact they don't make shoes the way I know they can, as their 'mass market' models. Instead,
Stupid Shoes of 2023 – The Fun Continues
Just when you thought stupid shoes could not get any worse (see here the last post), the very unique and interesting company MSCHF tops the charts with their
Bad Advice on Shoe Forums
The majority of people don't know what they are talking about when it comes to shoes. Period. Reread that in case you are confused so I don't get a bunch of
Cordovan Week by Carmina Shoemaker
Carmina Shoemaker has just started their Cordovan Week whereby they offer over 50 models of cordovan shoes at the price of RTW. On top of this, you
Exposed Channel Stitch ≠ Sole End Of Life
If you are new to closed channel soles the exposure of the channel stitching might scare you. You might think that the sole is coming apart, breaking, or faulty
Got Black Shoes?
No matter how hard I try to change this fact, black shoes are easily the most sold leather color in my own shoe company. I always wish it was something more
J.FitzPatrick Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
My shoe company, J.FitzPatrick Footwear turns ten years old this month, which makes this our anniversary! It's been a whole decade since I launched my creative
Iconic Shoes: The Cavendish by Crockett & Jones
There is no tassel loafer more iconic than the Cavendish loafer by Crockett & Jones. And while I know many Americans might not agree as Crockett & Jones
Arterton London – A Promising Haberdashery
There is a new shop in London doing some great things and I think that they will soon be the next great menswear shop based on the moves they are making and the
London Super Trunk Show 2023
The London Super Trunk Show is back! On Saturday, May 13th, 2023, we invite you to one of the world’s largest open events on quality shoes,
60% Markdowns – J.FitzPatrick Clearance Sale
The Clearance Sale by J.FitzPatrick Footwear is in its final leg and has just done a FURTHER MARKDOWN You will find all products now starting at
The New Gandi Loafer by Graziat Taipei
Wilbur Tu, of Graziat Taipei, has just released a new penny loafer model called: Gandi. But this is not your ordinary penny loafer, as nothing Wilbur
What You Can Achieve At Schola Academy
Often when you think of school you don't know what you will get at the end of it. It is mainly theory for the most part and nothing is ever guaranteed. But
Unboxing Series – Yeossal Custom Trousers
Here we take a look at my recent order of Yeossal trousers from their custom collection. I have become increasingly interested in custom trousers as the fit
Black Suede Monkstraps by Emiko Matsuda
I have always loved the full brogue single monkstrap, as shown above. It is very British and ultimately an uncommon model in the shoe industry. Even
Grey Brogued Boots by Paul Parkman
Last post it was teal shoes, and now it is grey boots. That's what happens when you have 60 pairs of black and a thousand shades of brown. You then start
