Mr. Dapper, also known as Albert Gjukaj, has been in the shoe industry for a while now, specializing in bringing heritage brands to Switzerland, where he is
Singapore Super Trunk Show 2026 – Recap
Singapore Super Trunk Show 2026 – Recap Last weekend marked the first-ever Singapore Super Trunk Show, and it delivered on every front. Strong attendance, a
The Slow Decline of European Shoemaking
Is European Shoemaking in Decline? A Hard Look at the Industry Over the last few years, I’ve found myself asking a question that honestly makes me
Lion by Caulaincourt: French Design Meets British Construction
The Lion by Caulaincourt is a breath of fresh air in the world of shoe design and is very on par with the ethos of the Parisian shoe brand, Caulaincourt. The
Why Socks Make a Difference in Dress Shoe Fit
This is a mistake I’ve seen countless times over the years, whether in shoe stores, at trunk shows, or through emails from frustrated customers: trying on dress
Blazing Wonders Tarsal Brogue: Model Highlight
I recently came across this Blazing Wonders tarsal brogue and was blown away. It was a shoe made after my own heart. It has all of the qualities that I like:
World Shoe Shining & Patina Championships 2026 – Qualification
It’s time to officially kick off the qualification phase for the World Championships of Shoe Shining 2026 and the World Championships of Shoe Patina
Frank Clegg Shrunken Calf Leather Bags: A Closer Look
I’ve been a longtime admirer of Frank Clegg and their commitment to American-made leather goods done the right way. Over the years, I’ve spent the most time
Sanyo Yamacho Shoes: Japan’s Premium Welted Shoemaker
After all of these years writing the blog and studying shoe brands around the world, it is still refreshing to know that I can discover new brands that are, in
Yearn Soho Boots: A Sleek, Short Chelsea Boot
The Yearn Soho Boots are the latest addition to this rising star's footwear collection. I have always had a love/hate relationship with short chelsea boots. In
Enzo Bonafe Now on The Shoe Snob Shop
Enzo Bonafe hand welted shoes occupy an interesting place in Italian shoemaking. The brand has never chased visibility, marketing trends, or seasonal hype, yet
Twinkima.G Sweeping Double Monks: New Model Drop
For those who love side-sweeping monk straps will love the new Twinkima.g double monks. The naysayers will immediately say, 'But, but, those are a copy of John
A Guide to Leather Creasing
Leather creases. Full stop. And leather creasing is about as natural as your skin eventually wrinkling. There is no such thing as crease-free leather, and
Septieme Largeur Winter Sale 2026
The Septieme Largeur Winter Sale 2026 is officially underway, and as always, it’s a great opportunity to explore the Parisian house’s range of finely made shoes
Bridlen Melbourne Adelaide Oxford – Style, Fit & Details
In today's model highlight feature, we are looking at the Bridlen Melbourne Adelaide Oxford. One of Bridlen's latest Founders 25 models, the Melbourne is a
Saphir Shoe Shine Masterclass: In Singapore with Ash Samsudin
One of the highlights of the inaugural Super Trunk Show Singapore will be an educational offering that is rarely made accessible at this level. Saphir will be
Pocket-Sized Travel Shoe Horn – The Shoe Slyde
Let's be honest, most travel shoe horns are not convenient because the traditional shape of a shoe horn is not suitable to carry on your person. Sure, it might
Carmina Winter Sale 2026 – Now Live
Carmina’s Winter Sale 2026 is now underway, and as with most of their seasonal sales, it’s best approached with a clear idea of what’s actually on offer. If
Reflections on 2025: A Year to Remember
The original text below was written for my shoe brand followers at J.FitzPatrick, but as it intertwines my life at J.FitzPatrick as well as my life at The Shoe
Custom Jeans by Charles Paige Atelier – Denim Meets Tailoring
When you spend enough time obsessing over shoes, you eventually start thinking about everything around them. Because at the end of the day—no matter how good
Crockett & Jones Winter Sale 2025
The Crockett & Jones Winter Sale 2025 is now live, with discounts of up to 30% off and over 90 SKUs available to choose from. Crockett & Jones doesn’t
Crown Northampton Everdon Rambler: Fit/Comfort Review
Not too long ago, I finally had the chance to wear my Crown Northampton Everdon Rambler so that I could leave you all with my thoughts on their fit, comfort,
Merry Christmas To All
Just a quick note to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. And if you do not celebrate Christmas, well, I at least hope that you can enjoy some relaxing
Striking New Design by TYE Shoemaker – Side Laced Boots
Japanese Bespoke Shoemaker, TYE, has just created a new boot design in their latest bespoke conquest: Side Laced Boots. Now, before someone goes commenting on
