The Crockett & Jones Winter Sale 2023 has just begun! As I mentioned yesterday, the Winter Sales of the industry will all start in the days leading up to
J.FitzPatrick Winter Sale 2023 Now Live
The J.FitzPatrick Winter Sale 2023 just went live! All core stock models have a discount between 25%-35%, so now is a great time to stock up! There are
A Much Needed Holiday
I can't lie, 2023 was a good but tough year. A year where I learned a lot and decided a new goal for my future based on what I came to realize as I prepare to
Unboxing Series – TLB Mallorca AW’23 Chelsea Boots
Here we take a look at TLB Mallorca's new Arthur Chelsea boots from their AW'23 line of Commando Lite models. As I have been saying time and time again,
Unboxing Series – Mario Bemer USA
The Mario Bemer USA Unboxing has been long overdue as I have been more than swamped these past two months. But, I finally had some time to knock it all and be
Septieme Largeur AW23 Collection
The Septieme Largeur AW23 Collection has just dropped and there are some interesting shoes/boots going on! As one might expect, the commando sole craze is
How To Install Sole Guards With Toe Taps
How to install sole guards with toe taps looks easy in a short video, but actually takes some level of skill and practice to become truly proficient. I have
Corthay Bespoke Pushing The Envelope
Corthay bespoke is really pushing the envelope of creativity these days. And it comes as no surprise since I believe Pierre Corthay to be one of the most
One Of The Greatest Boots Ever Made
This fantastic boot, made by Victor Vulpe, is easily one of the greatest boots (or piece of art) the world has ever seen. At least in my opinion. This boot was
Timber Lee III Ghillie Boots
Timber Lee III Ghillie Boots always impress me, even if I would not necessarily wear them. A lot of what he does is quite bold and I am not in love with his
Welcome to J.FitzPatrick Footwear
Welcome to J.FitzPatrick Footwear! My colleague David L aka Shellvedge recently came to NYC and we put together a nice little video that he shot for me,
Yohei Fukuda Twist Loafers
I ran into these Yohei Fukuda twist loafers and fell in love. They were everything I liked in a loafer: A great last. Cool leather. Black Suede-ish. Cool style.
Black Friday Deals in the Shoe World
The Black Friday Deals are now live across most of the brands in the shoe industry. Even more enticing is that many brands that did not participate in Black
Black Friday Live at J.FitzPatrick
Black Friday at J.FitzPatrick Footwear starts today! As I will enjoy my Thanksgiving and Black Friday at home this year, therefore not going to work, we
Crockett & Jones Opens New Shop
Crockett & Jones just opened a new shop on Jermyn St, after the closing of their first-ever retail store at 69 Jermyn St. not too long ago. While I cannot
Septieme Largeur Hiring Patina Artist
Parisian shoe brand, Septieme Largeur, is looking to hire a new patina artist to come on board and continue the greatness they have been producing for over ten
World Championships of Shoemaking 2024 – Call For Competition
The World Championships of Shoemaking 2024 Edition (5th Gen) is now open for qualification. The final will take place during the London Super Trunk Show on May
Arterton London Exclusive Discount
Today I bring you another The Shoe Snob Blog exclusive with the new Arterton London Exclusive Discount. For those that might not be aware, Arterton London is a
Yeossal Annual Sale + New Website
Yeossal's annual sale is live, with the majority of their products discounted. But to make things even more enticing, Yeossal is offering a further 10% discount
My Favorite Shoemaker
A few weeks ago, I did a podcast about Comparing Shoe Brands and how I feel that so many people are often seeking to justify the best based on someone else's
Francis Waplinger Shortwing Spectators
Francis Waplinger recently made himself some spectator shoes for his wedding. I say recently, although I believe it was around a year ago. But I had the
How To Measure Your Feet – Part 2 – Getting Your Circumference
How to measure your feet is often thought of as a two-dimensional process: length and width. The reality is that there is much more going on though that creates
The Shoe Snob on Sartorial Talks – Ep. 1 – The Story of The Shoe Snob
The Shoe Snob on Sartorial Talks is a 3 part series that we recently recorded when I went to France for a week-long trip. Part of that trip was to see my good
Unboxing Series – Elegal Shoemaker
In my latest unboxing video we take a look at Vietnamese shoemaker, Thinh Nguyen aka Elegal Shoemaker. Elegal Shoemaker is a fairly new shoemaker on the