Here is a little rant against the bad information of the industry, whereby people spew their opinions as facts in the hopes to build a following of ill-informed
The Delusion of the Uncreased Leather
Assuming leather doesn't and/or shouldn't crease is like believing in unicorns. It's incredible how many people believe in unicorns these days. The question is
Video: “Why I Promote My Competition?”
A common question asked to me is "How can you promote other shoe brands when you have one yourself?" While I have answered this many times in various
Get Ready For Shoe Industry Price Increases
Mark my words, next year will be the year of price increases and a shortage of goods which will end up in delayed goods. I have been dealing already with it and
Grayle – Your Aggregate Online Size Guide
The hardest thing about buying online is getting your size right. In a world where US10 can mean whatever it wants, as well as the concept of "medium", one is
Are Toe Taps Necessary?
As little as ten years ago, few people used toe taps. Like most myths created by people who do not know any better, the naive always shouted "they make so much
Video Series – Rant – Do Not Condition Your Brand New Shoes
Time again, people have ruined their brand new shoes by being overzealous with their shoe care regimen when it was not necessary to even
Why Wear Dress Shoes?
When you are young, the thought of wearing dress shoes probably does not enter your mind too often, not at least in the sense that you will be
The Differences in Suede
Like most leathers, suede can be complex, inconsistent, and vary greatly from hide to hide. Let us take look at a very simple example of this with two pairs of
Commando Soles – The Latest Trend
There is nothing new about Commando soles. They have been around for the longest time. But what is new is the fact that they are gaining momentum in
The Expert Blogger – Why You Need Them
Lately, many individuals have shifted their 'search of knowledge' to forums instead of seeking it from trusted experts that have their own sites and usually a
Men’s Shoe Widths – An Idea of Interpretation
Men's shoe widths can be confusing and knowing which width you fall under is even more so. That then translates to purchasing shoes online which can be an even
Why Does MTO Take So Long?
Most of us hate to wait for anything. We have been so spoiled with instant gratification that the idea of waiting for your special product to be made, no longer
Lasted Shoe Trees Are A Pain
Last shoe trees are a pain, for those not truly experienced with them. If you got triggered by the title of the post, calm down. I believe that if you could
Why Are Wholecut Oxfords More Expensive?
Ever wonder why Wholecut oxfords cost more than other models of the oxford family? You might think to yourself that it is odd, assuming that because it is one
Heel Slip: What It Means
Generally speaking, there are two types of heel slip: 1. The shoes are simply too big and your heel falls right out of them, and, 2. The shoes fit but the heel
What Makes A Shoe Good?
What makes a shoe good is not always easy to answer. It can be quite subjective. So allow me to share my view on that question in the hopes that you can educate
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
The Shoe Snob Unboxies Series – Winson Shoemaker
? Welcome to my latest unboxing video where I highlight a brand that I have been curious about for a while now and wanted to show to all of you as well as I
Our Recommended EU Shoe Cobbler – Shoespa Amsterdam
The one, and only, thing that I like about Instagram is the ability to discover new things that you otherwise never would have. One of those things, for me, was
Understanding Shoe Colors Online, and Lighting
In photography, lighting is key. It is 70% of the battle in my opinion. If the lighting (or camera setting with that lighting) is not right it is very hard to
Shining Museum Calf – With Saphir
Over the years, I have seen a lot of questions about museum calf and how to shine it. Allow me to share a couple of pointers here so that maybe your questions
The Kirby Allison Show – Feat. Justin FitzPatrick (Yours Truly)
Kirby Allison, the founder of the Hanger Project, was kind enough to feature me on his very reputable YouTube channel last Friday, where we talked a bit about
The Elegant Oxford – Your Shoe Care Guide
Shoe Care might actually be the biggest and most popular subject in the shoe industry. Back when I used to post a lot more about it, as I was a 'professional'