2022 was a rollercoaster of a year! There were so many highs and lows that it was hard to make sense of it all. A lot of lessons were learned and
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Brand Name/History Shouldn’t Dictate Price
I have been posting a lot of the shoes from the new (relatively) brands coming out of China specifically Yim Shoemaker, Acme Shoemaker and the house line of
Gaziano & Girling – The New Classic Range
Gaziano & Girling have decided to shake things up in their brand by continuing to expand on the amount of collections they offer. First it was the Deco
Fashion Should Die – Berluti’s Latest
I have a real love/hate with Berluti, especially after seeing this photo which is nearly so bad I feel like vomiting. All jokes aside, it is really just sad t
My Story — The 5 Year Plan…..The First Two
My father was an entrepreneur and a complete salesman. He could talk to anyone at any time about anything. But he didn’t believe in school, not the
Design Inspiration
Creating something truly unique in the world of footwear is a difficult thing to do. The old saying goes, 'everything under the sun, has been done,' and truth
A Guide To Wearing Belts
Belts are one of those accessories that we really just need. Trousers off the shelf simply don’t fit perfectly, hardly ever. Therefore it’s not a choice unless
The Business of Private Labeling
Re-posted from February 2014. There was recently a discussion on Facebook where one 'in-the-menswear-industry' individual quotes, "Interesting how all shoes
A Trip To Aubercy – Part 1 – Ready To Wear/MTO
***Post Originally written in 2012, re-posted for inspiration and for those of you that have yet to see it or experience Aubercy shoes**** For some time now, I
The Beauty of a Good Background
Ever since starting my shoe line I have become more and more interested in photography as a form of art. It is quite amazing how the smallest details can really
Jay Butler
Behind every great brand, is a great story and Jay Butler, for me, has one of those great stories. And like most great stories, this story started with a vision
Grenson x Foot The Coacher for Mr. Porter
Balmoral boots, or boots in general, are back and as a maniac for boots, I am quite happy to see it. If you go on Mr. Porter, you will see the most extensive
Edward Green for Unipair
I have explained the difference between a £400 and an £800 shoe, saying that in reality the leathers won't be too far off (in the sense they could
Updates on J.FitzPatrick Footwear
As many of you might know, I have been doing a lot of thinking lately. Part of that thinking has to do with the blog, The Shoe Snob, and of course the other
About
But what I lacked was the knowledge to get there. I had all of these questions yet no one to give me any answers to my questions. So I decided to become the
The Next Big Trend: Custom Loafers
When you think back to the 1940-1950's (or watch series like Mad Men), you notice that things seemed to be quite uniform. Men pretty much all wore the same
Some More J. FitzPatrick Prototypes….!
Dear Readers,I have finally received the rest of my prototypes, adjusted up to this point, and am feeling a whole lot better about the way that my line is
Mr. Hare Interview
For my April interview, I have Mr. Hare. For those that may not know of him, he is a shoe designer out of London, England who several years back, saw a shoe
Trying Too Hard – Baby Steps Before Leaps!
I don't know how many of you have noticed, but 2011 definitely started off as the year that bold colored shoes have become significantly more prominent in the
George Glasgow Jr. for Cleverley, Interview
As I promised, I will be providing interviews once a month (consider this the one for February) from people in the shoe industry, both known and unknown, who
Today’s Favorites – Ronnie Fieg + Sebago = Nexus Project
If you don't know, Ronnie Fieg is the man behind many of the best shoe collaborations created in 2010. Yet, this is not his first year on the scene. He has been
Today’s Favorites – Zonkey Boots
Hailing from Austria, Zonkey Boot is a brand new line that seems to be an extension of well known shoe company, Saint Crispin's. Michael Rolling, who is the
Colored Soles
Shoes: Alden; Photo Courtesy Of: Leather SoulIf you are an avid reader of my blog or know me, you can easily tell that when it comes to shoes, the incorporation
Today’s Favorites – Unique Designs
Two Pairs Above: Gaziano & Girling Three Pairs Above: Olivier Guyot for Walter Steiger Boots Above: Mr. Hare While it is hard to create something that has never
