You have probably heard the term corrected grain leather before and many of you may or may not understand what that actually means. So let’s talk about it and
The Shoe Snob Summer SALE!
Today we commence our bi-annual sale on The Shoe Snob accessories offering. Every single-product is discounted at�20% off. Bundled deals though are not furthe
Using Lies to Sell Shoes
Using lies to sell shoes is more common than we think. It is done all over the world on a daily basis. In England, it is a common thing to have a section of
Crockett & Jones Archive Shoes
I once asked Tony Gaziano, of Gaziano & Girling, who he thought made the best shoes of all time and he told me Crockett & Jones circa the beginning of
A Guide To Wearing Belts
Belts are one of those accessories that we really just need. Trousers off the shelf simply don’t fit perfectly, hardly ever. Therefore it’s not a choice unless
Shoe Art by Jon Leigh
Art can be a beautiful thing. I mean, I not a huge fan of a lot of the stuff you see in modern museums and what not, but I love a good
New Belts 3 for 200 & Father’s Day Gifts From The Shoe Snob
We are excited to announce we have taken delivery of some new colours to add to our belt?collection ready for the Summer! There are 4 new colours to choose
Leather Soles vs Rubber Soles
There is a long debate on the differences between leather soles vs rubber soles with regard to comfort/durability/elegance etc. So I thought it wise to create a
A Guide To Dyeing Your Own Shoes
How to dye shoes in a few easy steps Have you ever been bored of a pair of shoes and wanted to do something about it? For example, by changing the color? I
Breaking In Shoes – Your First 30 Days
Breaking in your shoes is not always that easy. Yet, when you think about buying shoes, most people probably think about getting the most comfortable thing that
The London Super Trunk 2017 – The Results
As many of you may have read, I am soon moving to NYC. That being, I have been up to my eyeballs in sorting out my life here to have a seamless transition
London Super Trunk Show 2017, MAY 13th – Hosted by Shoegazing & The Shoe Snob
***FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT MISSED THIS THE FIRST TIME AROUND, PLEASE SEE BELOW*** We are very proud to invite you to the world’s largest open event for classic
Restoring Old Shoes
Restoring old shoes can be a tricking thing. But rewarding if you manage to achieve it. And even profitable if you can do so well. A blog reader, in light of
London Super Trunk Show — Brand Showcase — The Sponsors
Like most events, sponsors/partners are involved to help make the whole thing happen. To these partners we are eternally grateful for and therefore wish to shed
Things To Know About Shoes Part 4: 31-40
31. Super fine sandpaper (the finest possible - P1200) is good for cleaning dirty suede. Just don't go gung-ho as like anything, going extreme will have it's
London Super Trunk Show — Brand Showcase #8 — Stefano Bemer
Stefano Bemerwas one of the most famous bespoke shoemakers in Italy before he tragically passed away in 2012. Luckily his name was not lost though as Tommaso
London Super Trunk Show — Brand Showcase #7 — Vass Shoes
Hungarian Shoemaker, Vass Shoes was founded in 1978 by Mr. László Vass. Even though the brand still keeps the old Austro/Hungarian shoemaking tradition close at
The World Championship of Shoe Shining The Finalists
The three finalists for the World Championships in Shoe Shining have now been settled, which will battle it out at the London Super Trunk Show on May 13. There
London Super Trunk Show – Brand Showcase #6 – Ramon Cuberta
Ramon Cubertais another bespoke shoemaker also based in Barcelona, but was trained at home first by two Spanish independent shoemakers (pretty sure Norman
News In The Industry – Things to Watch Out For!
New things are going on all of the time in the shoe industry but it is hard to keep up with it all so I have compiled a short list of things that I find
How to Restore Your Suede Shoes – Video
Sometimes your suede shoes can get a bit rough looking, especially after one too many outings to the pub/restaurant/events etc. Without letting them get too far
How To Restore Your Creased Leather Shoes – Video Tutorial
How to restore your creased leather shoes is a question as old as leather shoes. Thankfully, a shoe is rarely beyond recovery. But if you are the type to never
London Super Trunk Show — Brand Showcase #4 – Hiro Yanagimachi
For many regular readers Hiro Yanagimachi will not need much of an introduction after taking the high end shoe industry by storm in the last few years,
The Importance of Toe Taps
Growing up in America and selling shoes at Nordstrom, I never really understood what toe taps where all about. I had seen the ones that are simply nailed on and