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
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Carmina Black Friday 2025 – Now Live
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A Guide To Shoe Pricing
In this guide to shoe pricing, we will take a look at the variable components that make up a shoe's price and how simple changes can affect the outcome. There
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
TLB Black Friday 2024 – Now Live!
The TLB Black Friday 2024 sale is now live. The sale offers two deals: Up to 15% off a collection of core stock models and/or a free belt and shoe tree for
Carmina Black Friday 2024 – Now Live
The Carmina Black Friday 2024 sale has begun! There are a lot of deals to be had across their entire site. There is literally something for everyone. If you
