The majority of people don't know what they are talking about when it comes to shoes. Period. Reread that in case you are confused so I don't get a bunch of
Cordovan Week by Carmina Shoemaker
Carmina Shoemaker has just started their Cordovan Week whereby they offer over 50 models of cordovan shoes at the price of RTW. On top of this, you
Exposed Channel Stitch ≠ Sole End Of Life
If you are new to closed channel soles the exposure of the channel stitching might scare you. You might think that the sole is coming apart, breaking, or faulty
Got Black Shoes?
No matter how hard I try to change this fact, black shoes are easily the most sold leather color in my own shoe company. I always wish it was something more
J.FitzPatrick Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
My shoe company, J.FitzPatrick Footwear turns ten years old this month, which makes this our anniversary! It's been a whole decade since I launched my creative
Iconic Shoes: The Cavendish by Crockett & Jones
There is no tassel loafer more iconic than the Cavendish loafer by Crockett & Jones. And while I know many Americans might not agree as Crockett & Jones
Arterton London – A Promising Haberdashery
There is a new shop in London doing some great things and I think that they will soon be the next great menswear shop based on the moves they are making and the
London Super Trunk Show 2023
The London Super Trunk Show is back! On Saturday, May 13th, 2023, we invite you to one of the world’s largest open events on quality shoes,
60% Markdowns – J.FitzPatrick Clearance Sale
The Clearance Sale by J.FitzPatrick Footwear is in its final leg and has just done a FURTHER MARKDOWN You will find all products now starting at
The New Gandi Loafer by Graziat Taipei
Wilbur Tu, of Graziat Taipei, has just released a new penny loafer model called: Gandi. But this is not your ordinary penny loafer, as nothing Wilbur
What You Can Achieve At Schola Academy
Often when you think of school you don't know what you will get at the end of it. It is mainly theory for the most part and nothing is ever guaranteed. But
Unboxing Series – Yeossal Custom Trousers
Here we take a look at my recent order of Yeossal trousers from their custom collection. I have become increasingly interested in custom trousers as the fit
Black Suede Monkstraps by Emiko Matsuda
I have always loved the full brogue single monkstrap, as shown above. It is very British and ultimately an uncommon model in the shoe industry. Even
Grey Brogued Boots by Paul Parkman
Last post it was teal shoes, and now it is grey boots. That's what happens when you have 60 pairs of black and a thousand shades of brown. You then start
Dark Teal Oxfords by Norman Vilalta
Norman Vilalta has recently put out a pair of teal oxfords that took my breath away when I first saw them. Not really, but you know what I mean! Now,
Berluti Hiking Boots
Berluti's new Aspen hiking boot is probably the best thing I have seen them do for a while now. Some might think that is blasphemy coming from a 'Shoe Snob'
J.FitzPatrick Winter Clearance Sale – Now Live
The Clearance Sale by J.FitzPatrick Footwear is officially live. You will find all products starting at 50% off and some approaching 60% off. There is an
ACME Shoemaker – The Review 2nd Edition
In 2021, ACME Shoemaker sent me my first pair of shoes. A beautiful suede derby with an apron front. You can see the review on those HERE. They were impressive
Up Close Details Series – In Corio
Here we take a much closer look at the two pairs that newer-brand-on-the-scene In Corio sent me a few months back. A bold and elegant tan wholecut oxford and a
Interview: Tommaso Melani of Stefano Bemer
Meet Tommaso Melani. He is the owner of Stefano Bemer and, for me, the credit to where that name is today. His is a story that I hold dear as I always felt that
The Pigskin Pick Shoe
There is a new pigskin shoe in town and that is the new 'pick pocket' shoe by The Last Shoemaker. This is an obvious choice for anyone that plays the guitar and
World Championships of Shoe Shining and Shoe Patina 2023 – Qualification
We now open the qualifications to the finals of the World Championships of Shoe Shining and the World Championships of Shoe Patina 2023, two
The Ugliest Shoes Ever Made – 2023 Edition
It's been a while since I did a good rant and frankly, I could not help myself after seeing what is easily the world's ugliest creation in footwear
TLB Mallorca Launches New Last & Models
TLB Mallorca has just launched a new last in their Main Collection and along with it 26 SKUs across 14 new models. The new last is called 'Madison' and is very
