I always love to see the new models and colorways that Skoaktiebolaget are coming out with for their super cool shop. Although they played it quite safe this
Misconceptions in Footwear – Shining Different Leathers
I always get people asking me how you shine this leather or that leather, i.e. cordovan, crocodile (and all exotics) or chromexcel leather etc. The thing is,
The Shoe Snob/J.FitzPatrick Updates for A/W
Dear Readers, Lots has been going on with the TSS/JF team as of late from Summer Sales, to new collections coming in, to dropping old ones, to price changes
Mario Bemer – Reinventing the Wheel and Doing it Well!
Mario Bemer has been really pushing the boundary of design with his young collection and it is quite refreshing to see. Nearly every model he does has something
J.FitzPatrick Summer Sale – 2nd Markdown Now Live
We have just reached the two week mark since starting our SUMMER?SALE?and with that are entering into our FINAL Markdown stage of 33% OFF Seasonal products and
J.FitzPatrick Summer Sale Now Live!
The J.FitzPatrick Footwear Summer Sale has now begun and there are lots of good things to choose from! We have broken it down into two categories: 1.
Septieme Largeur Launches Geneva Shop!
Our favorite success story has struck again. And that is the story of how in 5 years Septieme Largeur has come from a small sub-brand of Markowski, to becoming
Hand Welted/Stitched Cordovan Apron Derbys by Enrile
Spanish shoemaker, Enrile, does a great version of the hand-stitched apron. Enrile's style of making is more towards that of the Austro-Hungarian style of
Grain Leather Should Be Used More
I really like grain leather these days. I have really been appreciating it in other brands and have been trying it more and more in my own collection on shoes
Mr. Raro’s Shoes – Coming Soon
For those of you who don't know, Mr. Raro of?Mararo is a clothier out of Italy who is known for his super cool outfits on Instagram and Pitti (at least this is
Superglamorous Belgian Loafers
I just came across the Superglamorous Belgian Loafers, a more sporty version of the classic model. Sporting a plim sole, this version is fun and playful and
The Cap Shine
There is one simple thing that can make nearly any shoe look better and that is a cap shine. Something about having a shiny toe does a lot of justice
Enzo Bonafe Brown Cordovan for Skoaktiebolaget
Skoaktiebolaget is doing some interesting stuff with Enzo Bonafe and this lovely brown cordovan. All too often you see Cordovan in the common burgundy/oxblood
The British Pound Has Dropped — Take Advantage Before It Rises Again
With the recent drop in the pound of about 25% in value, shopping for British products has been a lot cheaper for most everyone in the world as of
Thomas Kalflo Patina Interview
For those that may have not ever heard of this name before, allow me to give you a brief intro on exactly who is Mr. Thomas Kalflo. First and foremost he is a
Savile Row Style Part 3 – Huntsman
This time we are going to dive into a little history with HUNTSMAN, one of the oldest firm on the Row that was established back in 1849. They are suit makers,
Norman Vilalta Colored Grain Loafers
The first time I saw these colored grain loafers, I knew that they were going to be successful and the fact that Norman Vilalta was presenting them at Pitti
Septieme Largeur – New Shop in Paris & Summer Sale Begins
Septieme Largeur is back at it again with a 3rd shop opening in Paris and it only seems to be the beginning of their worldwide expansion as I have heard of
Savile Row Style Part 1 – Drakes
Since it is a DEDICATED TO SHOES blog I am mostly going to accent that, but what I thought could be potentially interesting for the reader is a little dash of
Barbanera ‘Once upon a time in Italia’ collection – Sneak Peek
Barbanera has a new collection soon coming out titled 'Once Upon A Time In Italia.' While I won't divulge too much on what that means as the official launch of
Cool Shoes From Instagram
J.FitzPatrick – 3 for 2 Driving Loafers, New Sebastien, Re-Stock and Jodhpur Pre-Sale
There is a lot going on for the J.FitzPatrick Footwear brand this Spring/Summer 2016 season, hopefully much of which many of you will appreciate. Allow me to
The Shoe’s Beginning – Ivan Crivellaro
It's quite interesting to see how the patina of an Ivan Crivellaro shoe will take form, especially on the ones that have so many pieces of leather to
Gaziano & Girling Ladies Collection
Ladies, beware, the best shoes that I have seen made for you but in classic men's styles have now hit the streets, courtesy of Gaziano & Girling.
