I saw this picture (above) on Instagram yesterday and was extremely impressed not only for the quality of the photography but also the nice looking pair of
Mario Bemer’s New Model
Last June I was in Florence visiting a factory for my upcoming trainer line and managed to stop by to say hello to my friend Mario Bemer as I try to always do
Crockett & Jones New A/W17 Collection
While Summer is still technically something we can claim for 6 more days, on a weather and style basis it is over, and many brands are now preparing and
Carmina’s New Autumn/Winter 2017 Collection
Carmina has recently launched their new A/W17 collection and there are some very cool and elegant options in there, not to mention that there are about 60 new
New Oxford Model by Enrile
Spanish shoemaker Enrile, has recently released a new model that I find to be quite attractive and unique. His models are often hit more miss with me, more so
Paolo Scarfora Trunk Show – Skoaktiebolaget
You have seen me write quite recently a good bit about Paolo Scarfora and this is mainly for two reasons. First of all, he is a friend of mine and is a
Welted Sole – New Online Shoe Shop
There is a new shoe retailer based out of the US, called Welted Sole, that just recently launched their new online shop. They currently only stock J.FitzPatrick
Burgundy Brogues by Paolo Scafora
I am seeing a lot of attractive burgundy shoes recently and surprisingly enough they are all coming from Swedish shoe retailer, Skoaktiebolaget. Coincidence?
The Shoe Snob & J.FitzPatrick Footwear Return to Singapore
To all of the Singaporeans and those surrounding, you will be pleased to know that J.FitzPatrick Footwear will finally be returning to Singapore for yet another
Work Boots by Saint Crispins
It is often that we think that for a pair of work boots for let's say heavy duty work, that we have to use some Red Wing style (or even more rugged than that)
This Week’s Instagram Favorites
Instagram is literally one of the sole sources I now use for inspiration for the blog's photos. That is how incredibly powerful it has become. Which is quite
More Burgundy Shoes = Progression
Its always refreshing to see brands stocking a good pair of burgundy shoes. I am not talking about the safe color of oxblood or plum, I am talking
J.FitzPatrick MTO Promotion – 50% Off MTO Fee
After having had a successful launch to our MTO program, and giving a good year of make-ups, we at J.FitzPatrick Footwear felt that it was finally time to offer
Bontoni at Bergdorf Goodman
I have always been a huge fan of Bontoni shoes. Ther blend between Italian shaped lasts and finishing with a robust English look of pattern and sole thickness,
Leffot ‘Pre-Owned Program’ – New Way of Recycling Shoes
It's a new day and age in the retail shoe world, for Leffot has started something that no one else has before and it is quite interesting, to say the least.
Navy Grain Tassel Loafers by Saint Crispins America’s
You don't often see blue grain tassel loafers but by the looks of these bad boys, courtesy of Saint Crispins Americas, I am thinking that we should
The Sabot – The New Shop/Brand in Town!
It’s nice when you are able to turn your hobbies/pleasures into your career. There is a true sense of fulfillment when you do this as you are finally able to do
J.FitzPatrick Footwear – Final Markdown of 50% off Selected Models
https://www.jfitzpatrickfootwear.com/collections/all We are discounting our final pairs of seasonal shoes down to 50% off of the retail price. With a whole
Fugashin Another write up for the Vietnamese Kings of Shoemaking
I have been honored with a 2nd pair of shoes from Fugashin Saigon, a factory based out of Vietnam who makes some very impressive shoes. For those of you that
Ivan Crivellaro Loafer Mania!
Ivan Crivellaro's wingtip tassel loafers are one of my favorite loafers in the industry, particularly the way that he always uses multiple materials to make
J.FitzPatrick Summer Sale – 2nd Markdown Now Live!!
Today marks the start of our 2nd markdown for the J.FitzPatrick 2017 Summer Sale, of which I am sure many of you were waiting for. Unlike most years where we
Spectators by Aubercy
You dont often see people wearing the classic spectator combo these days despite the progression of bold colors in footwear. And it makes me wonder
A Most Interesting Design By Yanko
It looks as if this week I am focusing on unique shoe designs as today I wanted to discuss this model that I recently found by Yanko, one of the
Unique Design Feature by Berluti
Now that I am in a new territory for content, I passed by Bergdorf Goodman the other day and had a look at their selection of shoes to see what was popular here






























