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
Crockett & Jones 325 Last – 30th Anniversary PreOrder
The Crockett & Jones 325 Last celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year, and to commemorate the classic last, Crockett & Jones has created three new
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
The 5 Essential Dress Shoes Every Man Should Own
Where to Start When Building Your Shoe Wardrobe For anyone just getting into classic footwear, the question always comes up: “What shoes do I actually need?”
CP Slippers Review – The Barefoot Slipper Experiment
Trying new things is part of the fun in this industry, and today’s topic is a bit left field — barefoot slippers. In this CP Slippers review, I dive into the
Blkbrd Shoes on The Shoe Snob – Now Available
Blkbrd Shoes are now on The Shoe Snob Shop website, where you can find a curated collection of over 70 of their models. Blkbrd and I worked together to put
Twinkima.G x Dormeuil Collaboration
Twinkima.G and Dormeuil, French cloth/fabric manufacturer, have recently teamed up for a very cool collaboration on a new cloth that they have released in Baby
Aurélien City Loafers Review: Smart Luxury in Suede
In this Aurélien City Loafers Review, I explore the City Loafer 2.0—a refined slip-on crafted in black French suede that perfectly captures Aurélien’s idea of
Carmina Belgian Loafers: New Model
Even though we are approaching Autumn's colder weather, we still have some lovely Sunny days ahead. The new Carmina Belgian loafers are a great option for those
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
Crown Northampton Boot Review: The Everdon Rambler
If you’ve been curious as I have about this English shoemaker, this Crown Northampton Boot Review takes a closer look at the Everdon Rambler Mid Boot in natural
The Rubber Sole Revolution: Redefining the Modern Dress Shoe
A Revolution Beneath Our Feet Ten years ago, a Septieme Largeur dress shoe almost certainly meant a leather sole — the mark of refinement, tradition, and
Mario Bemer Canvas Options: He Can Make Anything!
During my last visit to the Mario Bemer showroom in Queens, New York, he had a lot of shoes getting ready to be shipped to his clients. Mario Bemer is purely a
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
Carmina vs TLB Mallorca: A Comparison of Spanish Shoemaking
When it comes to Spanish shoemaking, two names come up again and again: Carmina vs TLB Mallorca. Both brands are renowned for Goodyear-welted craftsmanship,
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,
Bridlen Shoes – Leather Holdfast vs Canvas Rib
Why Bridlen Cuts the Leather Holdfast — And Why 'Shoe Snobs' Care In the world of welted footwear, most factory-made Goodyear-welted shoes use a canvas rib
Carmina Custom Weekend AW25 – 25% All MTOs
Carmina has once again announced its Custom Weekend for AW25, and as always the highlight of this event is the heavy discounts across all Made-to-Order (MTO)
Grant Stone Boot Review: The Garrison in Black Waxed Deer
If you’ve been curious about this American heritage bootmaker, as I have for a few years now, this Grant Stone Boot Review takes a closer look at their Garrison
TLB Mallorca MTO Promotion – Autumn 2025
For those who admire Spanish shoemaking at its finest, the TLB Mallorca MTO Promotion has just launched. From September 26th through October 5th, they are
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
Crockett & Jones A/W 2025 – New Leathers & Reinvented Loafers
The Crockett & Jones A/W 2025 collection has just launched, and it’s clear they’re not content with simply being known for some of the finest oxfords and
