Singapore Super Trunk Show 2026 – Recap Last weekend marked the first-ever Singapore Super Trunk Show, and it delivered on every front. Strong attendance, a
Sanyo Yamacho Shoes: Japan’s Premium Welted Shoemaker
After all of these years writing the blog and studying shoe brands around the world, it is still refreshing to know that I can discover new brands that are, in
Yearn Soho Boots: A Sleek, Short Chelsea Boot
The Yearn Soho Boots are the latest addition to this rising star's footwear collection. I have always had a love/hate relationship with short chelsea boots. In
Yearn Corduroy Loafers: New Model Update
I swear the designer at Yearn thinks exactly as I do. I am not saying I was intending to make anything like this, and they beat me to it, but I absolutely love
Yeossal’s Annual Sale 2025
Yeossal's Annual Sale 2025 version is now live! But it is a little different than years past and actually turns out to be more than 11% off, which is great for
Yeossal: Redefining Hand-Welted Shoes from Singapore
Yeossal's hand-welted shoes are something I have talked about a bit on this blog. Having worked with the Singaporean brand since around 2018, I have seen their
CNES Online Exclusives – New Models for the Website
I just discovered these new CNES Online Exclusives: A capsule collection aimed at the international market in classic oxford styling in black and brown
Sagara Bootmaker Trailmaster Review – Quality Indonesian Boots
When it comes to handmade footwear, Indonesia has steadily been building a reputation for quality and craftsmanship. One brand leading that charge is Sagara
A Lazyman Shoe Like No Other – By Ichigo Ichie
The new Ichigo Ichie lazyman shoe is simply like no other. You can tell that creativity was really flowing when he put pen to paper and created this new model,
Sapatero Shoes Review – Quality Filipino Dress Shoes
Every now and then, I get the chance to dive into something fresh, and this time it’s a Sapatero shoes review. Sapatero is a brand from the Philippines
Are These the Best Espadrilles in the World?
Espadrilles have long been the go-to summer shoe, but not all are created equal. Many are uncomfortable, wear out quickly, and feel more like beach slippers
CNES Handwelted Shoes – Upgraded Detailing
The CNES handwelted collection is continually improving. Having worked with CNES for several years now and getting to see these changes firsthand, I can say
Twinkima.G – The Next Rising Star in Chinese Handwelted Shoes
When it comes to discovering the next big name in shoemaking, I always keep my eyes open for fresh talent, and recently, one name has caught my attention —
Twinkima.G Shoes: A New Brand on the Rise
Asian manufacturing is moving very fast in the world of shoes. Each month, I am discovering new brands that come out of either Vietnam, India, or China. And the
New Model Alert: Yearn’s Capri Loafers
This Summer, it is all about thin soles, unlined leathers, and sleek profiles. Yearn's Capri loafers capture all of that, plus add a unique element not really
The Medallion King – Hiro Yanagimachi
Japanese shoemaker Hiro Yanagimachi is The Medallion King. Never before have I seen so many options from one shoemaker. When we think of customizations in
CNES Spring Sale 2025 – 25% Off + More!
The CNES Spring Sale 2025 has kicked off with a good selection of shoes at 25% off. Some of these shoes are already discounted, and the 25% off is a further
New Model Alert: Yearn Shoemaker Amalfi Loafer
The new Yearn Shoemaker Amalfi loafer is exactly the kind of innovation and style that I love to see. Kudos to Yearn Shoemaker for taking the new trend of soft
Why Brand History Shouldn’t Dictate Shoe Pricing
Brand History and Shoe Pricing: What You Should Know In recent years, I've been highlighting newer shoemakers from China — such as Yim Shoemaker, Yearn
CNES SS25 Collection + Exclusive Discount
The new CNES SS25 Collection is now live, and for the first time ever, you can get an exclusive discount brought to you solely by yours truly, The Shoe Snob
Yearn’s Heritage Museum Shoes: New Collection
Museum calf lovers will appreciate Yearn's Heritage Museum Shoes, a new collection that the upcoming Chinese Shoemaker recently added to their offering. There
Yeossal Ghillie Derby: New Model Alert
The beauty of working with small, hands-on shoe brands is that if the owner is directly involved, they are often quite flexible when it comes to working with
Yeossal String Loafers: A Closer Look at this New Model
When it comes to hand-welted footwear that represents both style and substance, Yeossal consistently delivers. Their latest offering, the Yeossal String
Super Sleek Green Cordovan by CNES
I recently tripped up on these beautiful green cordovan CNES Monkstraps, called the Rolf. As much as I have looked at CNES's website, I never quite noticed
