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CNES Shop Visit: Singapore
I have recently come back from my trip to Singapore, which was a great time and a huge success. So much so that we will now be returning regularly for our Super
Mr. Dapper Comes to NYC
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Singapore Super Trunk Show 2026 – Recap
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Lion by Caulaincourt: French Design Meets British Construction
The Lion by Caulaincourt is a breath of fresh air in the world of shoe design and is very on par with the ethos of the Parisian shoe brand, Caulaincourt. The
Blazing Wonders Tarsal Brogue: Model Highlight
I recently came across this Blazing Wonders tarsal brogue and was blown away. It was a shoe made after my own heart. It has all of the qualities that I like:
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
Enzo Bonafe Now on The Shoe Snob Shop
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Twinkima.G Sweeping Double Monks: New Model Drop
For those who love side-sweeping monk straps will love the new Twinkima.g double monks. The naysayers will immediately say, 'But, but, those are a copy of John
Septieme Largeur Winter Sale 2026
The Septieme Largeur Winter Sale 2026 is officially underway, and as always, it’s a great opportunity to explore the Parisian house’s range of finely made shoes
Bridlen Melbourne Adelaide Oxford – Style, Fit & Details
In today's model highlight feature, we are looking at the Bridlen Melbourne Adelaide Oxford. One of Bridlen's latest Founders 25 models, the Melbourne is a
Carmina Winter Sale 2026 – Now Live
Carmina’s Winter Sale 2026 is now underway, and as with most of their seasonal sales, it’s best approached with a clear idea of what’s actually on offer. If
Crockett & Jones Winter Sale 2025
The Crockett & Jones Winter Sale 2025 is now live, with discounts of up to 30% off and over 90 SKUs available to choose from. Crockett & Jones doesn’t
Crown Northampton Everdon Rambler: Fit/Comfort Review
Not too long ago, I finally had the chance to wear my Crown Northampton Everdon Rambler so that I could leave you all with my thoughts on their fit, comfort,
Link Flip Shoes – Next Generation Laziness (Rant Revisited 2025)
Back in 2019, I wrote about a shoe called the “Link Flip Shoe” — a hybrid between a flip-flop and a slip-on sneaker that was marketed as the next evolution in
Black Friday 2025: Bridlen, Blkbrd & Exclusive Shoe Deals at TSS
Black Friday is always a busy time in the welted shoe world, let alone all of retail, but this year’s Black Friday 2025 shoe deals are shaping up to be some of
Carmina Black Friday 2025 – Now Live
The Carmina Black Friday 2025 sale is officially underway, and once again, the Mallorquin makers are offering an impressive spread of deals across nearly their
J.FitzPatrick Black Friday 2025 – Now Live
The J.FitzPatrick Black Friday 2025 event is officially live—and this year we’ve gone bigger than ever. For a very limited time, every in-stock, ready-to-wear
TLB Mallorca Black Friday 2025 – Now Live!
The launch of the TLB Mallorca Black Friday 2025 event is now live on their site, with discounts up to 20% on select RTW stock and free goods on MTO. Let's dive
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
Twinkima.G Chelsea Boots: New Options In
The Twinkima.G chelsea boots collection has just received some cool new colorways, combined with a few subtle details that separate them from every other
Grant Stone Garrison Boots – First Wear Experience
I don't often wear the shoes (or boots) that brands send me for review on my YouTube channel (and this blog, of course). That is for two main reasons: 1. I have
Heddels & Crown Northampton Collab
When I lived in London, everything was about dress shoes. I was immersed in the world of classic style. Working on Savile Row and walking Jermyn St almost
