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
Septieme Largeur Tobar – New Colorway
The Septieme Largeur Tobar triple buckle boot is back in a new colorway for this A/W season. The famous boot that Septieme Largeur created around 7-8 years ago
Mes Chaussettes Rouges Discount AW2023
The Mes Chaussettes Rouges Discount AW2023 is now live and ready to be used! This exclusive discount comes from The Shoe Snob Blog on a bi-annual basis to help
How To Measure Your Feet – Part 1 – Getting Your Outline
Measuring your feet is not always as straightforward as it might seem. The wrong measurement can result in the shoes being made incorrectly, at least in size.
New York Super Trunk Show 2023 – Report
Two weekends ago the first New York Super Trunk Show took place, and what a day it was. About 1,200 shoe and menswear lovers came through the doors and explored
The Podcast – Episode 9 – Comparing Shoe Brands
Comparing shoe brands is often a waste of time when done theoretically. One can only know which brand they prefer when they personally try each brand. They can
