Green is good! Or was that "Greed is Good"? I don't know, but same thing!! Hahaha! I am in a cheerful mood thanks to the sun finally showing itself
Corthay – Never a Bore With Their Eclectic Design
What I love about Corthay (and the French in general) is that they are always pushing the boundaries of design, at least in the shoe arena.
Burgundy Monks by Bonafe!
I saw these burgundy monks, by Enzo Bonafe, the other day on Skoaktiebolaget's social media feed (can't remember which one) and was instantly impressed and
J.FitzPatrick Driving Loafers Now In!!
I have always preached that paying upwards of ?250-?300 for a driving loafers was crazy and unjust by the company. There is no reason they should cost
Colored Grain by Norman Vilalta
I have a prediction that we are going to start seeing a lot more grain leathers being used, particularly in colors outside of the average black or
How Patina Can Change The Design – Septieme Largeur
The beauty of patina'd shoes is that they possibilities of what you can have are only limited by the skill of the patina artist. The better the artist, the more
Proper Belgian Loafers by Velasca
These Velasca Belgian loafers are the best actual Belgian loafers that I have ever seen and that is because they have a proper sole to them. I was actually
J.FitzPatrick Shoes in NYC!!
So I am here at Leffot today, trying to keep cool from this dreadful humidity that is making me sweat. This is the last day of our trunk show so if you are in
Enzo Bonafe MTO
I am bit pressed for time today as it is my first full day in NYC and I need to get ready to head downtown to check on my shoes and do my rounds of visits to
J.FitzPatrick MTO Program Now (Finally) Live!!
I am sorry that it has been quite J.FitzPatrick heavy in the last few posts, but it just happens to be that everything is happening at the same time and I must
First Round of Patinas Done by J.FitzPatrick x Dandy Shoe Care
The first 5 of the patina orders have been completed and I thought that I would show those of you that might not have been able to picture the
Mario Bemer on the Rise!
Progression is a beautiful thing, no matter what field it is in. To see someone grow and create new and exciting things is one of the pleasures of life. And
What’s On Instagram These Days
I know that many of you don't participate in Instagram, but I do show many things on there that I don't manage to get on the blog, as the
The Shoe Snob Trunk Shows NYC & Sweden – June/July
Each year, I hope to slowly but surely expand my brand and in doing so attempt to go to some of my favorites places for trunk shows, as well as expand to new
Navy Cordovan by Carmina
Believe it or not, getting a good, consistent navy leather is more difficult than one might think. Many (probably most) of us use crust leather to achieve a
Edward Green for the Spring!
When I have a spare 5-10 minutes and am heading towards my cobbler, I always pop my head into the Edward Green shop on Jermyn st. to see what they have recently
New Deco Last by Gaziano & Girling (Among Other Things)
Gaziano & Girling have been busy this year creating new things for their brand, all of which are very cool. First it was their new bespoke concept, called
Hero Shots by Skoaktiebolaget
I have always emphasized the importance of the "hero shot" when it comes to representing footwear. The problem with shoes is that their
Lobb by Dandy Shoe Care
A bit of patina always adds to the character of a shoe. This John Lobb, albeit somewhat interesting before hand, looks so much better after Alexander (of Dandy
Options by Barbanera
I have always believed that the more options that you give someone to look at, the more likely they will be able to make a choice (on the rare occasion they get
J.FitzPatrick X Dandy Shoe Care Exclusive Round 2 – Greenwood
We are back at it again with our collaboration between Dandy Shoe Care and J.FitzPatrick. After having a successful first go at it on our Tony II model (last
John Lobb Canvas Oxford – A New Look
There are some people who are not too happy with the new direction of John Lobb's design and ethos. Putting myself in the mind of the customer, I can
Saint Crispins Launches Online
Saint Crispins has been up to a lot these days. First they launched at Skoaktiebolaget and now they have started a small online boutique?on their own website
Aubercy’s Updated Button Boot – Lawrence II
Aubercy has recently updated their classic button boot model, the Lawrence, by adding some sharper lines and dips to the balmoral feature of the boot.
