There is something special about a true menswear shop. And a menswear shop is not just any shop that carries men's clothing. There has to be a feel to it. The
Blkbrd Shoes on The Shoe Snob – Now Available
Blkbrd Shoes are now on The Shoe Snob Shop website, where you can find a curated collection of over 70 of their models. Blkbrd and I worked together to put
What was $300 is now $500 in Footwear
What was $300 is now $500: The Shifting Price of Quality Footwear In this episode of The Shoe Snob Podcast, I dive into a topic that’s been on everyone's
Asian Championships of Shoe Shining 2026 – Qualification
On January 31st, 2026, history will be made with the very first Singapore Super Trunk Show — and with it, the debut of the Asian Championships of Shoe Shining
I Am Going To Stitchdown’s Boot Camp! Are You?
Ben Robinson created a great website many years ago, called Stitchdown, catering to the world of boots, the leathers used to make them, and with a heavy focus
New York Super Trunk Show 2025 – Report
The third edition of the American edition of the Super Trunk Show (the New York Super Trunk 2025) took place a few weekends ago. It was a great day that
Twinkima.G x Dormeuil Collaboration
Twinkima.G and Dormeuil, French cloth/fabric manufacturer, have recently teamed up for a very cool collaboration on a new cloth that they have released in Baby
Why Green Socks Deserves a Place in Your Wardrobe
An Overlooked Classic in Men’s Style Most men reach for black, navy, or grey socks without much thought. They’re safe, easy, and neutral — but they can also
Aurélien City Loafers Review: Smart Luxury in Suede
In this Aurélien City Loafers Review, I explore the City Loafer 2.0—a refined slip-on crafted in black French suede that perfectly captures Aurélien’s idea of
Carmina Belgian Loafers: New Model
Even though we are approaching Autumn's colder weather, we still have some lovely Sunny days ahead. The new Carmina Belgian loafers are a great option for those
Yeossal: Redefining Hand-Welted Shoes from Singapore
Yeossal's hand-welted shoes are something I have talked about a bit on this blog. Having worked with the Singaporean brand since around 2018, I have seen their
Crown Northampton Boot Review: The Everdon Rambler
If you’ve been curious as I have about this English shoemaker, this Crown Northampton Boot Review takes a closer look at the Everdon Rambler Mid Boot in natural
The Rubber Sole Revolution: Redefining the Modern Dress Shoe
A Revolution Beneath Our Feet Ten years ago, a Septieme Largeur dress shoe almost certainly meant a leather sole — the mark of refinement, tradition, and
Mario Bemer Canvas Options: He Can Make Anything!
During my last visit to the Mario Bemer showroom in Queens, New York, he had a lot of shoes getting ready to be shipped to his clients. Mario Bemer is purely a
CNES Online Exclusives – New Models for the Website
I just discovered these new CNES Online Exclusives: A capsule collection aimed at the international market in classic oxford styling in black and brown
Sagara Bootmaker Trailmaster Review – Quality Indonesian Boots
When it comes to handmade footwear, Indonesia has steadily been building a reputation for quality and craftsmanship. One brand leading that charge is Sagara
Carmina vs TLB Mallorca: A Comparison of Spanish Shoemaking
When it comes to Spanish shoemaking, two names come up again and again: Carmina vs TLB Mallorca. Both brands are renowned for Goodyear-welted craftsmanship,
A Lazyman Shoe Like No Other – By Ichigo Ichie
The new Ichigo Ichie lazyman shoe is simply like no other. You can tell that creativity was really flowing when he put pen to paper and created this new model,
Bridlen Shoes – Leather Holdfast vs Canvas Rib
Why Bridlen Cuts the Leather Holdfast — And Why 'Shoe Snobs' Care In the world of welted footwear, most factory-made Goodyear-welted shoes use a canvas rib
Carmina Custom Weekend AW25 – 25% All MTOs
Carmina has once again announced its Custom Weekend for AW25, and as always the highlight of this event is the heavy discounts across all Made-to-Order (MTO)
Grant Stone Boot Review: The Garrison in Black Waxed Deer
If you’ve been curious about this American heritage bootmaker, as I have for a few years now, this Grant Stone Boot Review takes a closer look at their Garrison
Saphir in New York: Exclusive Masterclass + Super Trunk
Saphir in New York returns this Friday as they present a new Masterclass as well as participate in the NY Super Trunk Show. For all of the Saphir fans local to
TLB Mallorca MTO Promotion – Autumn 2025
For those who admire Spanish shoemaking at its finest, the TLB Mallorca MTO Promotion has just launched. From September 26th through October 5th, they are
The Best Dust Bags in the World – By Hiro Yanagimachi
The best dust bags in the world are unquestionably made by Hiro Yanagimachi. The Japanese shoemaker took their cultural striving for perfection to the next
