When it comes to hand-welted footwear that represents both style and substance, Yeossal consistently delivers. Their latest offering, the Yeossal String
The Most Comfortable Men’s Dress Shoes
If you ask Google what the most comfortable men's dress shoes are, you get a list of brands that either spend a lot of money on advertising, are great at using
Stefano Bemer Walk Collection
You asked, and Stefano Bemer delivered. That's the story behind the Stefano Bemer Walk Collection. It's a direct response to what their customers wanted: a more
Super Sleek Green Cordovan by CNES
I recently tripped up on these beautiful green cordovan CNES Monkstraps, called the Rolf. As much as I have looked at CNES's website, I never quite noticed
Spats vs Button Boots
We often mix up terminology in the shoe world and one of the biggest mix-ups is the idea of spats vs button boots, where spats are often referred to as button
London Super Trunk Show 2025
The London Super Trunk Show 2025 returns for its eighth edition on Saturday, May 10th. The event will feature 14 shoe and menswear companies from around the
Santoni’s Goodyear Collection
Santoni's Goodyear range is not often talked about by the 'real shoe aficionados' of the world. But truth be told, Santoni's Goodyear welted shoes are up there
The Ultimate Guide to Shoe Trees: Types, Benefits, and Best Picks
Shoe trees are an essential tool for maintaining the shape, longevity, and freshness of your footwear. Whether you own dress shoes, sneakers, or boots, the
Bridlen Shoes Now Available on The Shoe Snob Marketplace
Exciting news for shoe enthusiasts and aficionados of fine craftsmanship! Bridlen Shoes are now available on The Shoe Snob Marketplace. Bridlen is a newer
Can You Shine Like This?
Did you know I was once considered one of the world’s top shoe shiners? Unless you've been following this blog for over a decade, you might not be aware of my
Mario Bemer Saddle Ghillies
Mario Bemer's Ghillies encapsulates what I love about Mario Bemer's style. In these saddle ghillies, Mario blends three styles to create the ultimate, unique
The Best Affordable Goodyear-Welted Dress Shoes
Finding the perfect pair of dress shoes can be a challenge, especially when you’re on a budget. Fortunately, looking sharp doesn’t have to come at a steep
Berluti London Store Visit: Part Two
In the continuation of my Trip to Berluti London series, here are some more photos capturing their leather goods offering and some of the patina styles. Their
GranGoran Shoemaker – My Kind of Design
GranGoran shoemaker is a rising star out of Osaka, Japan. His work has caught my eye on Instagram and I feel he deserves some recognition for his talents, not
The Craft of Shoemaking Award
Are you an inspiring shoemaker based in the UK? Or do you know someone who is? Well then, read on to discover what The Craft of Shoemaking Award is and how it
T.Shirakashi Bootmaker – Bespoke Boot Unboxing
In this unboxing video, we look at T.Shirakashi Bootmaker (T. for Tetsuya), a Bespoke shoemaker from Japan, and a pair of his unique and beautiful bespoke
A Trip to Berluti – London: Part One
'A Trip To Berluti' is a small series I made back in 2016 when I used to live in London and frequented their West End shop. Like my latest Aubercy Store visit
Suede Monkstraps on Clearance
If you like a suede monkstrap, you will love a suede monkstrap on clearance. I have always loved a good suede monkstrap. In fact, I prefer my double monks in
Sagara Trailmaster
The Sagara Trailmaster is one of the coolest Alpine boots on the market. And their new MTO version in the Marble Green Shell Cordovan by Rocado Tannery is their
Saphir vs Paul Brunngard: Renovateur or Reviving Cream?
In the rise of shoe care and shoe refurbishment, we often come to the comparison of Saphir vs Paul Brunngard. So, in today's post/video, we look at two of the
Aubercy Shoes: The French King of Footwear
This wraps up the recounting of my visits to the Aubercy shop in Paris. Aubercy shoes have inspired me since I first discovered them and find that they are one
Aubercy Bespoke: Store Visit Pt. 2
In my follow-up to the Aubercy Store Visit series, in this post, we look more at the Aubercy Bespoke footwear and more of their Made to Order models. This post
Aubercy Store Visit, Pt. 1: Ready To Wear/MTO
Aubercy is one of my all-time favorite brands. Their eclectic design has certainly served as an inspiration to my own nature as a shoe designer. That is why
The Shoe Snob Blog YouTube Channel
Welcome to The Shoe Snob Blog YouTube Channel! Many of you have probably seen this already. Maybe you have watched a video here on the blog, but have never
