The Shoe Snob Olympia collection is growing. After launching the White Calf Olympia a few months back, I have now added four new versions to The Shoe Snob
Oxford vs Wingtip vs Brogue: What’s the Difference?
There are a lot of terms in the shoe world that get thrown around rather loosely. Oxford, wingtip, brogue, cap toe, balmoral, spectator—the list goes on. And
Petru Claymoor Launches New Website & Shoe Collections
It's been quite interesting watching Petru Claymoor evolve over the years. Having first covered the Romanian shoemaker back in 2020, and more recently
Parisian Gentleman x Caulaincourt: Sartorial Sneakers
Hugo Jacomet of Parisian Gentleman and Sartorial Talks — and a good and dear friend of mine — has teamed up with Parisian shoe brand Caulaincourt to create an
Looking for Burgundy Shoes? Bridlen Has You Covered
Bridlen offers one of the most extensive selections of burgundy footwear I have seen from a shoe brand. And when I say burgundy, I mean true, reddish burgundy —
TLB Mallorca MTO Promotion – Autumn 2026
It’s that time of year again. TLB Mallorca has launched its annual Autumn Made-to-Order promotion, running from September 30th through October 11th, with 15%
Peter Qu Review: China’s Cordovan Specialist
Every now and again, a new maker appears on the scene with an ethos that feels different enough to pay attention to. Peter Qu is one of those makers. If you
The Olympia White Calf Sneaker Returns
Some shoes simply prove themselves over time. The Olympia was one of those shoes. The Olympia was one of the most successful sneaker designs I created during
Carmina Bespoke Trunk Show Tour – USA 2026
Carmina Shoemaker is back at it, bringing its 3D bespoke service on tour across America this October. And this time, they are going bigger, with stops in New
Crockett & Jones A/W 2026 – The American Great Outdoors
We are finally back with a new season of footwear, and Crockett & Jones A/W 2026 is a good one! This year’s collection takes inspiration from the Great
Petru Claymoor – Handmade Shoes From Transylvania
I have actually been to Transylvania (Romania). Many years ago, I flew into Bucharest and drove north to Brașov to visit a shoemaking factory. I remember that
CNES Shoemaker’s New Models – Crocodile Nubuck For The Win
CNES Shoemaker's new models have just landed—nine, to be exact—with four ready-to-wear styles and five made-to-order models. And while there are several
BLKBRD vs Bridlen Loafers: Value vs Refinement
I get asked this kind of question quite often: “Which brand is better?” And in this case, we are looking at two of India’s most interesting shoemakers at the
Gaziano & Girling Celebrates 20 Years
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Gaziano & Girling, which is impressive, to say the least. Gaziano & Girling are among, if not my favorite,
Twinkima.G Launches A Very Cool New Spectator
Twinkima.G has just launched a new spectator model, which I dare say is among the coolest spectators I have seen in a long time. Spectators are one of those
Meermin’s Summer Sale – Up to 50% Off
It could be just me, but I never knew that Meermin did sales outside of one-off sample sales, so when a friend of mine showed me that Meermin's Summer Sale was
Mario Bemer Canvas Loafers – Fabric, Color & Individuality
I've always loved fabric in shoes, and I can't quite pinpoint the first time I experienced this fascination. I want to say it was during my Nordstrom days when
Yearn Shoemaker Updates Amalfi Loafer Colors
Yearn Shoemaker, out of China, has updated their Amalfi loafer colors to include a new forest green suede and two more streamlined brown/sand suede options.
Peter Qu Shoes: Interview With a Cordovan Specialist
There is a new brand on the block, Peter Qu, who has also become a recent supporter of The Shoe Snob Blog. With an interesting concept and plans for expansion
Carmina Shoemaker Opens Its First Store in Japan
Carmina Shoemaker has opened its first store in Japan, with the new boutique located in Tokyo’s prestigious Marunouchi district. The store officially opened on
Septieme Largeur Summer Sale 2026
The Septieme Largeur Summer Sale 2026 is officially live, and as always, there are some seriously interesting styles to dig through. Their archive sale, as they
Carmina Summer Sale 2026
The Carmina Summer Sale 2026 is live, and this time around, the offer is even stronger than past sales. Carmina is offering 25% off select models, with around
TLB Mallorca 3D Custom Tool: New Feature
TLB Mallorca's 3D Custom Tool feature is now live and available for immediate use. I just had a play with it and created a pretty cool Adelaide Oxford in a
Introducing The Shoe Snob Shoes: The Sandpoint Loafer
For years, The Shoe Snob has been built around one simple idea: helping people understand good shoes. That idea has come through the blog, product reviews,
