We are living in trying times and how we get out of it will be a testament to our will's as Human Beings, as survivors. But we can make it through, as long as
Cool Museum Patina by CNES Shoemaker
I found a really cool photo on Facebook of the rough patina process (when I say rough, I mean minimal steps shown) courtesy of one of the workers of CNES
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Singaporean Atelier Yeossal
Singaporean Atelier, Yeossal, who is one of my advertisers (that you see on the right-hand side), sent over some new pieces of clothing that I unboxed in the
Promotions at J.FitzPatrick Footwear
Current Promotions! At my shoe company we have a lot going on (more still to come, of course) and don't want you to lose track, so here's a quick recap before
Monkstrap Butterfly Loafers
You can always count on Italian creativity to come up with something no one else has. And Paolo Scafora's newest butterfly loafers with buckled straps prove
Next Level Boot Design (and making) by Patrick Frei
Patrick Frei, for me, is creating some of the most exciting, mind-bending and inspirational footwear of today's offering in the industry. I have been meaning
Shoe Tree Clearance Sale
Well, this is quite embarrassing but I guess is sometimes just the nature of business, making mistakes and learning from them. As we have stopped selling The
Gaziano & Girling Sample Sale – March 5th/6th
World-Renowned shoemaker, Gaziano & Girling, will be hosting a sample sale tomorrow and Friday (March 5th/6th, 2020) in their shop on Savile Row,
Crockett & Jones Spring 2020 Loafers – Now Live and Electrifying!
It's a new day and famous English shoemakers, Crockett & Jones, is taking bounds and leaps in 2020, which is very pleasing to see to say the least. I love
London Super Trunk Show 2020 Brand Showcase #2: Norman Vilalta
Our 2nd showcase is none other than my good friend, Norman Vilalta, one of the shoemakers I most respect in this industry. Norman is one of the only brands
New Shoe Trees – Which Color?
So I am changing some things up at my shoe company, one of which is our shoe tree selection and am faced with a dilemma of wjat to proceed with. Therefore, I
London Super Trunk Show 2020 – Brand Showcase #1: Altan Bottier
The 1stshoe brand that I am showcasing for ourLondon Super Trunk Show 2020is one that I have been most thoroughly impressed with as of late. Although they have
Next Level Chukka Monkstrap Boots – Atelier Zakarian
Russian shoemaker Atelier Zakarian is creating some very unique designs. His entry to last years World Championship of Bespoke Shoemaking was one of the more
The Kudu Collection by Barbanera
During my trip to Lineapelle to source some cool, new things for my shoe brand I had a quick visit to see my friends at Barbanera, in Milan. While there I was
Last Weekend of Discontinued PreSale – J.FitzPatrick Footwear
The Discontinued Pre-Sale - Last Weekend It's the last two days to grab 20% off the 6 SKU's below. Prices from $300 After the 23rd, these will all become
Chelseas with a Twist – Carmina Shoemaker
Its refreshing to see Chelsea boots in some sort of dark burgundy/merlot color. In this case Plum Museum Calf. I never understood why this color has not caught
World Championships in Shoe Patina and Shoe Shining 2020 – Qualifications Now Open
World Championships in Shoe Shining and Shoe Patina 2020 - QualificationWe now open up the qualification to the finals of the World Championships in Shoe
Herring Boots – The Review
I finally had the time to break out my new Herring Boots for a stroll in the park and weekend excursion to be able to road test the fit, feel and durability of
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Carlos Santos Boots
Here I unbox a pair of Handgrade boots by Carlos Santos, brought to you by The Noble Shoe The Noble Shoe is an online retailer from Sweden who ships
London Super Trunk Show 2020
IMPORTANT NOTE NEW DATE! Postponed from April 25 to Saturday, October 10 due to the coronavirus situation. More info below. We are happy to once again invite
Crockett & Jones Cottesmore – A Suede Jodhpur Setting the Bar!
I have never believed that a boot needed to be worn only through the months of Autumn/Winter although this is how they are always marketed and sold. I can
Python Monkstraps by Paul Parkman
It really is funny how tastes evolve. Especially when you are young and think that you will forever be the same. And then your parents laugh at you for making
The New Double Monk – Atelier Du Tranchet
Atelier Du Tranchet has recently made several pairs of their version of a double-strap monk, one in black and one in brown. They are not the first to market to
Last Weekend of Winter Sale – J.FitzPatrick Footwear
The Winter Sale Ends Monday Morning! It's the Last Weekend to grab discounts at J.FitzPatrick Footwear Our Winter Sale is wrapping up and
