My relationship with Tassel Loafers has been a rollercoaster ride. At first, I hated them. Then I loved them. Then I forgot about them. Now I love them again
Unboxies Series – CNES Handwelted
Here we take a look at CNES's new Handwelted Collection. An impressive pair of shoes, especially for the value. I dare say that this is
How Dress Shoes Should Fit
How dress shoes should fit can be a complex question. Many men are wearing the wrong shoe size, especially those in the US. It is not a stab at American men, it
Up Close Details Series – Corthay ‘Arca’
Here we take a closer look at one of the most iconic shoes in the welted footwear industry, by none other than Corthay, of Paris. Watch the
Septieme Largeur Patina Program
My relationship with Septieme Largeur is probably one of the longest in my time in the industry. Truth be told, I consider the founder and his family as own
Keeping Your Feet Cool in Summer – Linen Socks
LINEN SOCKS FOR SUMMER It's been a hot Summer, to say the least. And there are still plenty of hot days left. Today is scheduled to be 90 degrees and the
1-Star Reviews
The more we buy online the more we rely on honest reviews to help us make a decision not only on a product but also on a company. You want to know if you
Unboxing Series – Corthay
The famous French brand needs no introduction. Here we take a look at what makes Corthay so great. Learn more at their site:
How To Prevent Over-Conditioning Your Shoes
Over-conditioning your shoes can cause harmful effects. This post will seem trivial to many but the reality is that it is not trivial to most if you do some
Winson Shoemaker – Spiral Cut Monkstrap Boot
Another crazy busy day has left me with little time to write the longer post that I had planned but that will come soon. Instead, I leave you with this
Unboxing Series – Raymar Shoes
Here we take a look at Japanese brand Raymar Shoes and their amazing collection of handwelted footwear priced around $300. Super clean, simply made,
CNES Shoemaker – New Hand Welted Line
In the world of rising smart technology, AI, and the like, the shoe world in fact is going the opposite direction with the rise or re-introduction of hand
Sons of Henrey x Oct. Tenth
For some, this post has been a long time coming. And truth be told, it's been a while since I needed to write about these two brands, that ultimately fall under
Unique Derbies by Roberto Ugolini
I am super pressed for time today so will keep it short and sweet. I just saw these new 'cacciatore' derbies by Italian bespoke maker, Roberto Ugolini, and was
J.FitzPatrick Sample Sale – New Markdowns Now Live!
***Please note, J.FitzPatrick is my own brand, hence it is written in 1st person*** ***Pictures are only a partial representation of what is available. See
Good Leather Creases – A Lot!
"Good, quality leather doesn't crease" is probably the dumbest thing I have ever heard. On the contrary, as I am more and more involved in the shoe industry, I
Francis Waplinger Bespoke – New Design
My favorite American bespoke shoemaker strikes yet again with a super cool saddle derby, wing V-cap brogue with added perforations. I have never seen a shoe
Corthay’s New Loafer – ‘Charlie’
Most people attribute the 'slipper' look to either a house shoe or a formal style pump. But for me, this is an outdated mentality. I think that it very much
J.FitzPatrick Sample Sale Now Live!
***please note, J.FitzPatrick is my own brand, hence it is written in 1st person*** ***Pictures only a small representation of what is available.
Shoes On The Cheap As The Euro And British Pound Weaken
I have not been paying attention to currency for that long in reality. Mainly since I started my shoe brand (9 years ago), and therefore started
Ascot Shoes – Shanghai Kiltie Single Monk II
I have always loved a shoe with a kilt on it, whether it was loafers, monkstraps, or any other type of shoe that works it into their pattern. Yet I feel like it
Up Close Details Series – Atelier du Tranchet ‘Dragon Fury’
Here we take a closer look at these super cool hi-top sneakers by French shoemaker Atelier du Tranchet. Based out of Paris and making some of
Huge Sale at Pediwear – Store Closure
It would appear that I spoke too soon. Just last week I wrote a post about how Covid has affected the welted shoe industry and that I was surprised at how few
J.FitzPatrick Sample Sale
Come down to our sample sale, in our NYC store from Thursday, July 14th through Saturday, July 16th, 11AM-7PM, to take a crack at 200+ sample pairs at
