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,
Bridlen Brown Suede Loafers: Classic Penny vs Punchline Loafer
There is something about a good brown suede loafer that just works, especially when the warmer months come around. It is one of those styles that can dress up,
Crockett & Jones Summer Sale 2026
The Crockett & Jones Summer Sale 2026 has just launched, and this year, there are 72 models (for men - another 20 or so for ladies) on offer with discounts
CNES x Natalino Collab: New Belgian Loafers
The Belgian loafer is one of those models that is hard to make different than every other brand. There is not much to the model, in terms of design, and if you
A Visit to the Carmina London Store
On my last trip to London, I had the chance to visit the Carmina London store to take some photos and share with all of you what you can expect when you manage
Braided Belgian Loafers by Caulaincourt
Belgian loafers are all the rage these days, as the world moves towards quick and easy comfort. More often than not, you find the classic model in suede with
Bridlen Clearance Sale on The Marketplace
The Bridlen Clearance Sale on The Shoe Snob Marketplace is live, and with discounts up to 60% off. The stock is exclusive to my website, The Shoe Snob
TLB Mallorca Laceless Ankle Boots: New Model Launch
The new TLB Mallorca laceless ankle boots collection has just dropped, and I can only imagine how happy the TLB fans are for this great addition to their
Temiz Atelier Review: A Young Turkish Shoemaker
Every now and then, a pair of shoes lands on my table that is not simply about the shoe itself, but also the story behind it. This Temiz Atelier Review is one
Carmina Memorial Day Sale 2026
The Carmina Memorial Day Sale 2026 is live with a 20% discount offered on over 75 models. As the brand gets bigger, the stock gets harder to shift, and seasonal
Septieme Largeur Classic Moc: The Manhattan
My style is always adapting these days. Midlife crisis stuff, I guess. Jokes aside, I was never a fan of the 'classic moc' popularized by prepsters in the US
