The side profile of Mario Bemer's bespoke shoes are always flawless in my eyes. Now when I say flawless normally I am talking about the making side but in
Fred & Matt Overshoes
It's funny how nearly all of the overshoe (galosh) companies come from Sweden. And the company being highlighted today, Fred & Matt, are no different. What
J.FitzPatrick S/S2016 Collection Now Available!
We went a bit overboard this year on our S/S2016 collection, bringing in a total of 14 new SKU's of which are heavily geared towards bright colored suedes and
Amrik Chaggar – London Bespoke Shoes
If I am going to be honest, I am getting quite bored of Instagram (maybe because I have 3 accounts) but one thing that I can't knock it for is the ability to
From Dreams to Reality – Christian Kimber Shop
It is quite amazing to see someone progress, especially when it is someone you know personally. I remember when first meeting Christian Kimber and becoming
J.FitzPatrick First Round of S/S2016 Now in Stock!!
I am not sure about the rest of the world, but the sun is finally starting to show itself here in London and I can't say that I am mad about it. While the
Toe Spring – What’s It All About?
Many of you have probably heard the term 'Toe Spring' before but I am sure that not as many of you probably know what it is actually referring to. Well, let's
Ghillies Gone Wild – Caulaincourt
As much as I love traditional dress shoes, I love even more the concoction of something casual mixed with something dressy. These ghillies oxfords by
G&G Astaire – Always my Favorite!
The Astaire was my original favorite model by Gaziano & Girling, ever since they first launched. And even though they have released many more
Gaziano & Girling x J.FitzPatrick Footwear Sample Sale 2016
It's that time of year again, a time that many of you wait?patiently?for as getting G&G shoes at less than retail is not often nor easy, at best. But for
The Shoe Snob London Showroom
It's been a long road for The Shoe Snob/J.FitzPatrick Footwear brands, from starting at Gieves & Hawkes on #1 Savile Row back in 2012 to sharing space with
Balmoral Boots by Meccariello
I am usually not to crazy about tan shoes outside of brogues, maybe loafers as I tend to wear them with jeans but tan shoes in general just really aren't my
Do It Yourself Shoe Dyeing
A reader recently sent me a picture of his collection of Ed Et Al boots that he had patina'd all by himself and I must say that he did a fantastic job. And
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Photo:?A&H Mag My father taught me a lot of important values in my life of which many were about money and how to not let it control your life. For
A Very Elegant Chukka by Bestetti
I really like chukka boots, but just realized that I only have one pair of them and don't wear them often. I don't know why that is but I need to
Stephane Jimenez – The Next Great French Shoemaker
When I say the words, Stephane Jimenez, many of you won't know what that means or who it is. But you should if you fancy yourself a shoe connoisseur. The reason
Bontoni ‘Incanto’ for Bergdorf Goodman
Last time I was in NYC (Nov '15), I took my typical stroll from Leffot in the Village, up to 6th and about 40th or so, across to 5th and then up to
Don’t Sleep on Burgundy Shoes – Stefano Bemer
When most men think of burgundy shoes what probably pops into their head is one of two things; 1. Penny or tassel loafers from some 100 year old company or some
Navy Shell Cordovan by Trickers
If you want boots that will last you not only the rest of your life but quite possibly that of your son and maybe even grandson's life, then what you want to
Contemplated Medallions
Making a medallion for your shoes is not easy, let me tell you. Not only for the fact that it has to fit a certain confined space but also has to be ('should
The New Leatherfoot Emporium
It would appear that Leatherfoot has been busy in the last few years, building the greatest thing to come out of Toronto since, well....I don't know really? But
The Shoe Snob Beechwood Shoe Trees Now On Sale!
As some of you might have noticed from last Friday's post, we at the The Shoe Snob sourced new shoe tress for our accessory range, ones that allowed us to make
Tassels Done Differently – Laszlo Vass
There aren't too many ways you can change a tassel loafer. It's a straight forward design that does not leave room for much else. The exception, as
Scarpe di Bianco at Pitti Uomo 89
My last and final post about Pitti Uomo 89 is all about Scarpe di Bianco shoes, who make a fantastic piece of footwear that are always impressing me with their
