Happy Friday! So, here is some big news for all of the fans out there. The newly famous Chinese brand, Acme Shoemaker, which has taken the industry by storm
Goat Suede Butterfly Loafers by CNES Shoemaker
We all know how much of a sucker I am for Butterfly loafers. So much so that I think that I have around 20 pairs of them. If not more. No joke. And it is good
Video Series – Up Close Details – Acme Shoemaker Galaxy Patina
Here we take a closer look at the exquisite Galaxy Patina shoe/wallet combo that I commissioned with Acme Shoemaker, out of China. A pair that defies
Interview: Wilbur Tu of Graziat Taipei
There is a huge boom of shoemakers coming out of SE Asia these days and one of my favorites is Graziat Taipei, whose shoes not only have a very unique touch to
Yeossal’s New Peak Balmoral Oxford
I love when people come up with cool new designs that do not necessarily 'rock the boat' but makes a simple change that vastly separates it (the model) from the
Unboxing Series – Yearn Shoemaker
Here we are back again with another one of China's exciting up-and-coming shoemakers, Yearn Shoemaker. With custom patinas and insane RTW prices (in a
Unboxing Series – Mattina Shoes
Here we take a look at a new brand in the industry, Mattina shoes, hailing out of China, near Shangai. Originally a factory that made
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – ACME Shoemaker 2021 Update
Here we are back again with one of China's most exciting makers, ACME Shoemaker, hailing out of Beijing. Having launched in the middle of the 2020 Pandemic,
Boots On My Mind – Acme Shoemaker
I always appreciate two-tone combinations that come out better than expected or even more so, unique combinations that you might never think to put together yet
Video Series – Up Close Details – Oriental Shoemaker for Yeossal
Here is an up-close detail video of the Handgrade Line by Oriental Shoemaker for Singaporean Atelier Yeossal. The Barry Model. Found here:
Unique Bit Loafers by Sapatero
The shoes at Sapatero have been really catching my eye lately, especially this dark green bit loafer. I noticed this the other day and naturally was enamored
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Oriental Shoemaker for Yeossal – The Handgrade Line
Here I unbox two pairs of shoes from Yeossal 's latest collaboration with Japan's Oriental Shoemaker. As they have two collections, Benchgrade and Handgrade,
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Oriental Shoemaker for Yeossal Part 1
Here I unbox a pair of shoes from Yeossal's latest collaboration with Japan's Oriental Shoemaker. As they have two collections, Benchgrade and Handgrade, I
New Blog Feature – Search By Brand
As you all would have noticed by now, the new update to the blog's layout has been an ongoing project for the last 6 months and one of the final features has
ACME Shoemaker – The Review
*** Warning: Picture heavy post. The pair was gifted with no strings attached. I was never asked to review these but I do so for all of you. Opinions are all my
Winson Shoemaker ‘Gatoraide’ Model
It would appear that the adelaide is the new 'cap-toe oxford' as most new shoemakers (younger than 10 years), are dropping adelaides as if they were the
Last Chance To Grab These Crazy Deals!
Alright, I have shoes coming out of my nose and really need to make space for the incoming ones. So I have made the one last markdown for the collection of
Yeossal Shoe Sale – Lots of Great Prices To Be Had!
Singaporean Atelier, Yeossal, has been growing at a rapid pace lately. And I know more than most that with rapid growth comes space issues, and with space
CNES Shoemaker: New Collection
CNES Shoemaker has recently dropped one heck of a new collection, some ready to ship, some as Pre Orders and some as GMTO's. However, they seem to do things a
Jim & Jun Shoemaker – Artist Series
Chinese shoemaker Gordon Wang aka Jim & Jun Shoemaker has recently launched a new series of shoes dubbed the 'Artist Series,' whereby he created 3 very
Vahtia Shoes – A Brand To Watch Out For
I have been seeing Vahtia shoes floating around the shoe forums for a few months now, ever since MBShoeDoc got a pair of them and spread them across the
Handstitched Adelaide by Hephaestus Shoemaker
For me, Hephaestus shoemaker (Vietnam) is one of the most exciting shoemakers of today. Again, it is one of those stories where I have been watching him for a
Spring Cleaning – Shoes I Am Selling
Well, it's that time again that I start to clean house by getting rid of some of the pairs that I have that don't get any action and are just taking up space in
A Shoe’s Price Point & What You Get In Return
A shoe's price point and what you get in return for paying that price are not always easily understood. You have cheap shoes that appear flawless and expensive