*Sponsored Post* It's that time of year! The holiday deals are in full effect for many brands, some still waiting until the actual Friday as intended while
Norman Vilalta – Derby Tarsal Brogue GMTO
I am going to keep it short and sweet as it is a very busy Monday today, but I was floored when I saw these new Tarsal Brogue derbys by Norman Vilalta which are
Carmina Launches 3D Customization For MTO Service
Carmina Shoemaker has just taken the shoe industry up a notch with its new 3D technology akin to the likes of Nike/Vans style customization. And they are the
Meermin’s Museum Shell Cordovan Boots
Last year Meermin created an MTO run of this new and exclusive Museum Shell Cordovan from Rocado Tannery of Italy. It was so successful that I did not
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Le Couré
Here we look at a new brand on the scene specializing in quirky designs and exotic leathers. Their name is Le Couré. Based in the US with welted shoes
TLB Mallorca – Waived MTO Fees
TLB launches their first-ever MTO promotion whereby all MTO fees are waived from today until October 5th. Being that TLB is quite new in the industry and they
Video Series – Up Close Details – Carmina Shoemaker
Here we look at the fine details that make Carmina Shoemakers one of the most prestigious makers out of Spain. This is a pair that I actually had in
Leffot x Norman Vilalta – PreOrder Exclusive
Leffot has some cool things in the works with one of his brands stocked, Norman Vilalta. Together, they made some exclusive models, found only at Leffot, in
Last 5 Days – Carmina x The Shoe Snob GMTO
There was an issue with the GMTO that Carmina and I had put together and the price was showing as an MTO for a few days. Therefore, Carmina has extended the
Commando Soles – The Latest Trend
Commando Sole Shoes - A New Addition To The Welted Shoe Industry There is nothing new about Commando soles shoes. They have been around for the longest
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Carmina Shoemaker
Here I unbox a pair of monkstraps from the most famous Spanish shoemaker: Carmina Shoemaker . This is a pair that I actually
Carmina and The Shoe Snob – New GMTO On Offer!
Together with Carmina Shoemaker, we have collaborated to create a special GMTO offering based on my choice of colors on their model. Left to my own design and
Carmina’s Custom Weekend – NO MTO FEES
Carmina Shoemaker Custom Weekend Just Started For those of you with desires to create shoes that no one else will own, now is your chance to do so, at
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – TLB Mallorca New ‘Van Gogh’ Last
It's unboxing week here at The Shoe Snob Blog. And believe it or not, I have so many other pairs to do! Here I unbox a pair of TLB Mallorca's
Shoe Tips Series – Fit
There is no right or wrong when it comes to fit. There are objective concerns that should ultimately guide someone to a good fit but overall it is a subjective
TLB Launches New Artista Line Last ‘Van Gogh’
As TLB Mallorca's consumer popularity grows day by day in the shoe industry so does the expansion of their collection. Today, they launch their newest last in
TLB Mallorca’s Newest Models
If you have not been thoroughly inspecting over TLB Mallorca's site in the last two months, or so, you might have missed all of the new models that they have
An American Classic Revisited – The Dirty Buck
I have always appreciated the idea of the classic American nubuck derby but never found one I truly loved until Norman Vilalta put his artistic
Carmina’s New Monkstrap Loafer
Carmina's new monsktrap loafer is a new design that is refreshing to see. With the recent abomination of combining shoe pattern ideas and a lot of distasteful
Spring Cleaning – Shoes I Am Selling
Well, it's that time again that I start to clean house by getting rid of some of the pairs that I have that don't get any action and are just taking up space in
New Models by Norman Vilalta
Norman Vilalta has been working hard on creating one of the most beautiful and unique collections around. His styles always have small 'twists by Norman', his
Carmina – Winter Sale Now Live
I will keep it short and sweet. Carmina Shoemaker just started their Winter Sale and have a ton of very cool models at 25% off. Discounts take place at
Meermin Makeover by Hancore Patina
With great cobblers and amazing patina artists, no shoes are lost. These pictures are proof of that. With an error created on a pair of Meermin wholecuts,
A Shoe’s Price Point & What You Get In Return
A shoe's price point and what you get in return for paying that price are not always easily understood. You have cheap shoes that appear flawless and expensive