One shoe design can create infinite possibilities. With Stefano Bemer's Balmoral Oxford, you can see how this realization comes to life. These images really
J.FitzPatrick Winter Sale – Final Weekend
It is the J.FitzPatrick Winter Sale final weekend and there has been one more markdown to take advantage of. The models that are being discontinued are now on
Barbanera Cowboy Boots: Done Differently
I was never into cowboy boots. Like ever. In fact, I hated them. I hated the toe spring, the pointy toe, the high heel. They were pretty much everything I
10 Weird Shoe Things I Saw in Asia
Hi there, my name's Nick, and I've appeared on The Shoe Snob Blog a few times with Justin, like in our guide to sizing loafers. I’ve spent the last seven years
Crepe Soles – Yay or Nay?
When I started my own shoe brand, J.FitzPatrick, one blog reader told me, 'Justin when you add black crepe soles to a pair of dress shoes, I will be the first
The Boot of all Boots!
The boot of all boots was made by TYE Bespoke (aka TYE Shoemaker). I originally wrote about these boots back in 2019 when they first released them. I felt like
World Championships of Shoe Shining and Patina 2025 – Qualification
The qualifications for the World Championships of Shoe Shining and Patina 2025 are now open. Read on and enter for your chance to win!. The contests are
Bridlen Available At Kirby Allison
Indian Shoemaker, Bridlen, is now available for a short period on the website of famous shoe-care stockist and YouTube presenter, Kirby Allison. This
A Guide To Leather
Many different types of leather are used in footwear these days. In this leather guide, we will also explain the many different styles of the same type of
The Rough Out Suede Belt
The Rough Out Suede Belt by Crockett & Jones is the perfect addition to the trend towards casual leathers and boot models that we find so prevalent as of
5 Minute Shoe Care
The 5 minute shoe care video presented is not to show you any magic that you can possibly create in 5 minutes. It is a video to show you that good share-care
Rough Out Suede at TLB Mallorca
The Rough Out Suede by TLB is part of a growing movement within the 'dress shoe' industry. And for good reason too. If we are all going to go 'more casual',
Gaziano & Girling MTO Promotion
The new Gaziano & Girling MTO Promotion is now live for 2025! Gaziano & Girling is really kicking things off with a bang and offering deals they never
Ten Shoe Tips Everyone Should Know
When we are new to high-end shoes we often spend a lot of time overthinking many things that in the end don't matter. Or we often don't realize many things that
The Best Rain Weather Shoe
The best rain weather shoe is a dark brown suede with a rubber sole. Hands down. It is a myth that suede is not good for rain. This statement is only true when
Septieme Largeur Winter Sale 2025: Now Live!
The Septieme Largeur Winter Sale 2025 has started. A good selection is on sale, with discounts up to 50%, while the majority are around 20%—40%. If you like
Mario Bemer New Boot Model: The Tobia
Mario Bemer has just dropped a new derby boot model, the Tobia, with a completely hand-stitched upper and a very unique pattern. You can tell that Mario Bemer
Carmina Winter Sale 2025 – Now Live
The Carmina Winter Sale 2025 is now live with over 100 models on sale at 25% off. In the outlet there are another 88 SKUs at 30% off! That is nearly 200 styles
Crockett & Jones Winter Sale 2024 – Now Live
The Crockett & Jones Winter Sale 2024 is now live, with discounts of up to 30% off and over 60 SKUs available to choose from. Crockett & Jones doesn't
Happy New Year 2024 Into 2025!
There are only a few years I have been more happy to have finished than 2024. And that is saying something, especially considering the last 5 years in general.
CNES Winter Sale 2024 – 25% Off
The CNES Winter Sale 2024 has kicked off with a good selection of shoes at 25% off. Some of these shoes are already discounted, and the 25% off is a further
J.FitzPatrick Winter Sale 2024: Now Live
The J.FitzPatrick Winter Sale 2024 is now live! As always, you will find something on sale to your liking but allow me to break it down for you to make it make
Wearing or Cherishing Your Shoes
I came across this picture of Hemingway loafers by Barbanera and was inspired to make a post about a subject I have started to think about more and more:
A Guide To Shoe Soles
In this guide to shoe soles, we will examine the various types of sole finishing you can expect to receive at different price points and make-ups, i.e.,
