On the eve of the London Super Trunk Show 2026, we’re setting the tone for the weekend with something a bit more intimate—and, frankly, a bit more special:
What Determines Shoe Pricing? A Complete Guide
There is a lot of confusion when it comes to shoe pricing. I see it constantly—people expecting $300 shoes to perform like $1,200 ones, or assuming that a
Carmina Albaladejo Collection
Many shoe brands, especially factory-owned brands, tend to offer two categories of production: Benchgrade and Handgrade. Carmina, for the longest time, just had
Mr. Dapper Comes to NYC
Mr. Dapper, also known as Albert Gjukaj, has been in the shoe industry for a while now, specializing in bringing heritage brands to Switzerland, where he is
Carmina Winter Sale 2026 – Now Live
Carmina’s Winter Sale 2026 is now underway, and as with most of their seasonal sales, it’s best approached with a clear idea of what’s actually on offer. If
Carmina Black Friday 2025 – Now Live
The Carmina Black Friday 2025 sale is officially underway, and once again, the Mallorquin makers are offering an impressive spread of deals across nearly their
TLB Mallorca Black Friday 2025 – Now Live!
The launch of the TLB Mallorca Black Friday 2025 event is now live on their site, with discounts up to 20% on select RTW stock and free goods on MTO. Let's dive
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
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
Carmina vs TLB Mallorca: A Comparison of Spanish Shoemaking
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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)
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
TLB Mallorca Sacchetto Loafers – Comfort in a Classic Package
Hello, hello, hello—welcome back to another Shoe Snob unboxing! Today we’re diving into something new from a brand many of you know and love: TLB Mallorca
Carmina Summer Sale 2025 – Now Live!
Carmina Summer Sale 2025 The Carmina Summer Sale 2025 is now live, and there are more models than ever! They have 121 options available in the men's
Meermin Giveaway
There is nothing better than winning something, especially when the only thing you have to do to be considered is provide your email address. And that is
TLB Sneakers: New Collection
The new TLB Sneakers are now in and offering the dress shoe consumer something different than the rest! What is that you might ask? Let's break it down. What
Berwick’s Soft Sole Belgian Loafer | Unboxing Series
Here we take a look at Berwick's Soft Sole Belgian Loafer, their latest offering that we are stocking at The Shoe Snob Marketplace. Today, we look at the black
Carmina Limited Edition Boots: Green Military Style
There are some new Carmina limited edition boots in town, and boy, are they pretty cool. It is not every day that you see something so unique; trust me, these
Carmina Custom Weekend SS2025
The Carmina Custom Weekend SS2025 has started! Each year, Carmina offers a discount across its entire custom collection, and the 2025 edition is officially
TLB Sacchetto Loafers: New Collection
TLB Mallorca has gone Italian with its new Sacchetto Loafers collection. Aimed at offering maximum comfort while providing a sleek loafer style, the new TLB
Best Men’s Suede Venetian Loafers: Loro Piana & Top Alternatives
Men's suede Venetian loafers have surged in popularity in recent years—and for good reason. This versatile footwear choice effortlessly bridges the gap between
The Best Affordable Goodyear-Welted Dress Shoes
Finding the perfect pair of dress shoes can be a challenge, especially when you’re on a budget. Fortunately, looking sharp doesn’t have to come at a steep
Rough Out Suede at TLB Mallorca
The Rough Out Suede by TLB is part of a growing movement within the 'dress shoe' industry. And for good reason too. If we are all going to go 'more casual',
Carmina Winter Sale 2025 – Now Live
The Carmina Winter Sale 2025 is now live with over 100 models on sale at 25% off. In the outlet there are another 88 SKUs at 30% off! That is nearly 200 styles
