A pretty cool project recently went underway between a bespoke shoemaker and a wooden inlayer in the heart of Florence, Italy. For a presentation at the
The 2nd Hand Shoegazing Market at Stockholm Super Trunk Show
Selling second hand shoes is getting bigger and bigger. eBay, of course, paved the way years ago, but since then it has been a consistently growing market. And
Belgian Shoes – A Brief History & NYC Shop Offering
The Belgian loafer is a staple piece in the menswear industry. Its popularity stems beyond the realm of just footwear though, so much so that the founder was
New GMTO / Crowdfund Offerings by J.FitzPatrick Footwear
I have decided to offer something new as a regular feature at J.FitzPatrick Footwear. And that is a different monthly offering of GMTO / Crowdfund models.As we
Unique Monkstrap Design by Winson Shoemaker
Indonesian Shoe brand, Winson Shoemaker, has come up with a very unique, asymmetrical monkstrap design that is unlike any other. If I had to put it into words
Happy 4th of July!
Wishing everyone a Happy 4th of July and the long weekend to follow! I hope that everyone enjoys themselves this weekend and takes some time to relax and
Going Green with Aubercy
Parisian shoemaker, Aubercy, makes a very awesome shade of green leather. One that they in fact, use a ton and that I love to see. It's a very deep, dark
Braided Loafers by Barbanera – Summer Wear Italian Style!
There are two things that I love: 1. Braided leather and 2. Unique Designs. The Schifano loafer by Barbanera gives us both of those things and is one of my
Last Weekend of GMTO – J.FitzPatrick Footwear
Dear Supporters, It is the last weekend to grab one of our GMTO offerings so if you have been interested in one of these models, now is your time to grab
What I’ve Learned – Life Version
Here is the follow up to my first post, What I've Learned - Shoe's Version, and while this post is a bit different than your usual shoe stuff, I
Fit for a Prince! – Vass Alligator Monks with Patina
Patina is growing and growing quick and everywhere. And that is great! Regular people with day jobs are teaching themselves and therefore reviving their old
Floral Prints by Ducal Firenze
Warning: Not for the faint of heart! I have always had a soft spot for floral prints. When I was younger, I used to buy floral print (subtle ones) shirts
Most Interesting Brands Today – The First 5
Altan Parisian shoemakers, Altan Bottier, have been coming out with some real interesting stuff lately. Their designs are uniquely bold. Their patinas are
Dandy Shoe Care – Great Gatsby Per Nobile Edition
My friend Alexander Nurulaeff, of Dandy Shoe Care, appears to really love the early 1900's style as his Great Gatsby theme patina has been given life to a new
J.FitzPatrick Footwear – New GMTO’s Now Available
Shop Now → Welcome to our new GMTO offering We are excited about this GMTO run as it represents products unlike any other that we have offered in the past
Favorites on Instagram
Here are some of the top pictures and shoes that I have found on IG. 1. (Top) Yohei Fukada 2. (Below, descending) Septieme Largeur 3. Enzo Bonafe courtesy
Morgan Papin Bottier – French Shoemaker in Dubai
For those of you that haven't heard of him, there is a new bespoke shoemaker in town (of course, when I say new, I don't mean literally) that is of French
J.FitzPatrick Footwear – Last Week of The Consolidation Sale
As we now hit June and are closer to receiving our Re-Stock and new loafers for Summer, we are winding down our Consolidation Sale at J.FitzPatrick
Patina Inspiration – Where it Comes From?
This is one of my favorite patinas of the year and in general, that I have ever seen. I absolutely love the colors in it. I cant say for sure if I would wear
Sartorial Talks – The Best Shoe Brands of 2019 (Part 1)
Hugo Jacomet, of Parisian Gentleman, does the world a great service here by listing some of the top shoe brands the world has to offer. In his
Spring Cleaning – Shoes I am Getting Rid Of
I have recently moved apartment and decided that with the move, I also needed to get rid of a lot of stuff as I simply have way too many shoes and clothes and
The Perfect Cap Shine
A lot of people get overzealous with their shoe shining and want to cover the entire toe cap using the cap line as their metric of measurement. The problem with
The Workman Boot by Joe Works
I normally don't like that Red Wing boot look. That extra thick neutral stitching that smacks you in the face and is everywhere on the boot. You know what I
Graziat Taipei – Newcomers on the Block Making Noise!
Here is the start of many new Asian companies that will grace the pages of The Shoe Snob Blog. It is a new era in shoemaking and places like Vietnam and
