We have just started our 2nd markdown for our Winter Sale, marking down prices of up to 40% off full retail, where certain oxfords are as low as ?198 (ex VAT
Loake New 1880 Export Grade
I have never been the biggest supporter of Loake, not because they can't make a good shoe, but mainly because of their prevalent use of bookbinder leather on
Blue Shoes Becoming The Norm
I recently went on Gaziano & Girling's Instagram page and noticed that recently they have been commissioning a lot of blue shoes in their Made to Order
Golden Beauty by Aubercy
Most shoes that I see that are tan are brogues. And it gets a bit boring after a while as tan brogues while can be nice, just don't really do it for me. But
Taft Boots – Something Unique
Like a broken record, I will repeat that it is always refreshing to see shoes/designs that are 'different.' And Taft shoes/boots are anything but the 'norm.'
J.FitzPatrick & The Shoe Snob Winter Sales Now Live!
Today we have launched our Winter Sales for both J.FitzPatrick Footwear and The Shoe Snob accessory site. On The Shoe Snob accessory site, we have discounted
Christian Kimber Capri Boots – Now On Sale!
There are two things highly underrated with this featured boot: crepe soles and black suede. I have always loved black suede and been fascinated by pairing
Skoaktiebolaget Launches 2nd, Larger Shop in Stockholm
With the success that Swedish shoe shop Skoaktiebolaget has had in the short amount of time since they launched their flagship store in Stockholm, they have
42 Royal Highland – Doing Things Different
Japanese brand, 42nd Royal Highland, has really been impressing me as of lately. Firstly they appear to really love the saddle style, as I do, so I am
J.FitzPatrick Launches Belt Collection
The time has arrived for us to launch our new J.FitzPatrick belt collection! We have been working hard recently to bring this?new and exciting
Dandy Shoe Care Sells Patina’d Ed Et Al Loafer
For one of you lucky people who wears a UK10/US11, you will be pleased to know that this brand new pair of Ed Et Al Amoy Quee II loafers is up for
Shine Your Heart Out! – L’art Du Glaçage
Some of the most impressive shines I have seen in recent times --again thankfully discovered due to Instagram-- are by a young gentleman who works in
A Trip to Corthay – London
It is not often that I get to visit the Corthay shop in London. It might sound silly that while it is only about 20 mins away, it feels like eternity to get
Suede Wholecuts by VASS
I have always loved the idea of the suede wholecut, such as these beauties by Laszlo Vass. That combination between formal style and a more casual material
Aubercy’s Latest Creations
The Parisian shoe house, Aubercy, never ceases to amaze me for their design brilliance. I won't lie and say that I love every intricate design that they make,
Monkstrap Madness by Vass for Ascot Shoes
I am not sure how popular the classic cap toe double monk is these days as it has been a trend now for longer than trends usually last, but when I saw this
Things To Know About Shoes Part 5: 41-50
41. Many well known European shoe brands (clothing too) claim their products are made in their country, but outsource about 80% of their production to
Black Friday Sales Have Begun — 20% Off at J.FitzPatrick Footwear & The Shoe Snob
We are excited to again be participating in Black Friday! We are offering 20% OFF including our CORE models. We have some great deals on our Shoe Snob
Happy Thanksgiving + Shoes
First and foremost, I would like to wish all that celebrate, a wonderful Thanksgiving. It was always my favorite holiday, mainly because I literally got all of
JF Shoes x The Shoe Snob – Our New Jodhpur Boot, Black Friday & New Massdrop
It has been an interesting A/W for us at J.FitzPatrick Footwear and The Shoe Snob (same company). We did five new colors on our button boot model, the Westlake,
The Elongated Norwegian Split Toe
In the split toe world, there are 3 types of constructions. There is the basic machine stitch split toe where you just see a small seam down the town (stitch on
Paolo Scafora – A Man Worth Knowing
While in Florence, I had the absolute pleasure of spending a good amount of time with Paolo Scafora (a Neapolitan shoemaker), not just in a business environment
Altan – Shoe Design Extraordinaire!
I have a lot of time for shoe brands that are actually out there doing something different, and Altan Bottier is certainly one of them. It takes no
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SHOES PART 6: 51-60
***Pics in post have nothing to do with the post itself, except the last picture which is in reference to rule 50.**** 51. One rule in this long
