How long do shoes last? Well, how long is a piece of string? There is no definite answer that anyone can give you. It can be 6 months, 2 years, 5 years, 10
New Patina GMTOs at J.FitzPatrick Footwear
Please note: J.FitzPatrick Footwear is my own brand. Therefore, you can consider this sponsored and the post will be in 1st person format. Our in-house
Unboxing Series – CNES ‘Exotic Shoes’
Here, we take a look at a pair of exotic shoes in CNES' handwelted range, the Rolf single monk with Norwegian stitching. It is an impressive pair of shoes and
What Is Crust Leather?
In the dress shoe world, there are two main types of calfskin: Box Calf and Crust Leather. Most people understand what box calf is so here we shall focus mainly
Up Close Details Series – Bridlen Shoes
Here we take a closer look at Indian Shoemaker, Bridlen, and what their shoes bring in the value proposition of price vs quality. Looking more closely at
The Reimagined Alpine Boot
If you snowboard, you are familiar with this type of boot. It's the cousin of the classic alpine style boot, where the alpine style came from ski
Up Close Details Series – Yearn Shoemaker
Here we take a closer look at the details of the handwelted lazyman brogue by Yearn shoemaker, an exciting new brand out of China. The shoes are
New Brand Alert: Oblum
Well, it would appear that India is on track to follow what China has been doing in the shoe world by offering well-made welted footwear for next to nothing
Unboxing Series – Herring Shoes ‘Handgrade’ Line
Here we take a look at a pair of Herring's latest Handgrade line made by Carlos Santos. These present the epitome of fine footwear at a great
New Brand Alert: Ken Hishinuma aka Khish The Work
I have discovered a new Japanese Bespoke Shoemaker named Ken Hishinuma and who goes by the name Khish the Work, which I find pretty cool as an alias.
Up Close Details Series – CNES ‘Handwelted’
Here we take a closer look at the beautiful handwelted adelaides by CNES Shoemaker. Handling these, it continues to impress me what we see
The Podcast – Episode 1 – The Intro
Welcome to my new video podcast: A one-man show where I will speak on all of the various topics within the higher-end shoe industry, sharing all of the
Unboxing Series – Paul Parkman ‘Handwelted’ Shoes
In this Paul Parkman unboxing, I introduce their Handwelted capabilities here on The Shoe Snob Blog's Youtube channel As a brand that essentially offers
Exclusive Autumn Discount at Mes Chaussettes Rouges – Now Live
Twice a year, the followers of The Shoe Snob Blog get access to an exclusive discount at Mes Chaussettes Rouges which is only found on this blog (and
Carmina Custom Weekend – MTO Fees Waived
Carmina is back at it with another long weekend of Waived MTO Fees on Custom Orders. Already in effect, you have until Sunday night to get your orders
The Shoe Snob Podcast
As the world evolves so must we should we wish to stay relevant. I often find myself with subjects that I wish to discuss but no time to write them out, let
Unboxing Series – Yearn Shoemaker ‘New Last & Model’
Here we take a look at a pair Yearn shoemakers' new collection for the upcoming seasons. A new last, a new model, and a new look. Currently only
Crockett & Jones A/W2022 Collection
Crockett & Jones has just released 19 new SKUs for their AW2022 collection. From existing models with rubber soles, to new colorways, and flat-out
The Brogue of all Brogues
Paolo Scafora has made what looks like the most complex pattern ever made, at least for a RTW production-style shoe. I thought that the tarsal brogue was the
CNES x Hugo Jacoment = Paris Trunk Show & Exclusive Models
The CNES brand has teamed up with one of the menswear industry's leading authorities, Hugo Jacomet aka Parisian Gentleman aka Sartorial Talks, to showcase a new
Unboxing Series – Cru Nonpareil
Here we take a look at an upcoming brand, Cru Nonpareil, that hails out of Trinidad and Tobago, offering unique designs and a wide variety of custom fit
MTO Promotion by TLB Mallorca – Waived Fees
TLB has recently enacted another MTO promotion, waiving all MTO fees until Wednesday. I know that this is short notice but I was away on a long
Crocodile Wholecuts from The Last Shoemaker
The Last Shoemaker has some pretty cool crocodile options with matching belts as part of their customizable RTW/MTO program. The pricing is very
Unboxing Series – Bridlen Shoes
In our Bridlen shoes unboxing we take a look at a very promising up-and-coming shoemaker. Bridlen hails out of India and is at the top of their industry.
