TLB Mallorca has been busy! They just recently dropped 22 SKUs across 10 new models in their famous Artista line. And what they have dropped is quite
Good Leather Creases – A Lot!
"Good, quality leather doesn't crease" is probably the dumbest thing I have ever heard. On the contrary, as I am more and more involved in the shoe industry, I
Huge Sale at Pediwear – Store Closure
It would appear that I spoke too soon. Just last week I wrote a post about how Covid has affected the welted shoe industry and that I was surprised at how few
Carmina Promotion – Free Belt With Shoe Purchase
Carmina is back at it with another long weekend promotion. This time it is for a complimentary belt with each shoe purchase* See the details
TLB’s New Cordovan Offering
***Warning, picture heavy**** The cordovan industry is growing and it just made a big leap and bound with its introduction into the shoe collection TLB
TLB Mallorca Price Hike Announced!
Well, the day has finally come that TLB Mallorca has to inevitably raise their prices. Not only because they are worth more than they charge and it is hard to
London Super Trunk Show – 2 Week Countdown
The London Super Trunk Show is officially 15 days away and it is getting exciting now. After a 3 year hiatus, we finally have the opportunity to get shoe
The London Super Trunk Show – Less Than One Month To Go/Updates
After a 2 year hiatus, it feels surreal to think that The London Super Trunk, hosted by myself and Jesper Ingelvaldsson of Shoegazing, is literally just around
Carmina Custom Weekend – Plus Custom Belts!
Carmina is back at it with another Custom Weekend where the custom MTO fee is completely waived at checkout. On top of that goodie, is the fact that when you
TLB Mallorca Has Your Classics Covered
It is interesting to see how brands progress in their direction of what type of brand they become. There are mainly two in a very general sense. One
Carmina Custom Weekend – Waived Fees and New Models!
Carmina's Bi-Annual Custom Weekend is now live and the Custom Fees are waived through Sunday. Now is your chance to make some cool shoes at no extra cost! On
Carmina Sample Sale!
Carmina Shoemaker has just uploaded more than 75 unique samples to their outlet page in size UK7.5/US8.5/EU41.5 For those of you lucky enough to be
Carmina Offers Marbled Cordovan Via Customize
Carmina has recently started offering the leather that took Meermin fans by storm last year and that is the Marbled/Museum Cordovan. So far, it would appear
TLB Mallorca’s Customize Feature
A lot of brands launched customizing MTO tools on their website in 2021, from 3D customizers to more simplified versions and if you have been paying attention
Leffot x Norman Vilalta – New PreOrder Drop
For the last post of the year, I want to help support my friends by showing you all these amazing shoes that Norman Vilalta has made in collaboration
Black Friday Deals
*Sponsored Post* It's that time of year! The holiday deals are in full effect for many brands, some still waiting until the actual Friday as intended while
Norman Vilalta – Derby Tarsal Brogue GMTO
I am going to keep it short and sweet as it is a very busy Monday today, but I was floored when I saw these new Tarsal Brogue derbys by Norman Vilalta which are
Carmina 3D Customization For MTO Service
Carmina Shoemaker has just taken the shoe industry up a notch with its new 3D customization technology akin to the likes of Nike/Vans style customization. And
Meermin’s Museum Shell Cordovan Boots
Last year Meermin created an MTO run of this new and exclusive Museum Shell Cordovan from Rocado Tannery of Italy. It was so successful that I did not
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Le Couré
Here we look at a new brand on the scene specializing in quirky designs and exotic leathers. Their name is Le Couré. Based in the US with welted shoes
TLB Mallorca – Waived MTO Fees
TLB launches their first-ever MTO promotion whereby all MTO fees are waived from today until October 5th. Being that TLB is quite new in the industry and they
Video Series – Up Close Details – Carmina Shoemaker
Here we look at the fine details that make Carmina Shoemakers one of the most prestigious makers out of Spain. This is a pair that I actually had in
Leffot x Norman Vilalta – PreOrder Exclusive
Leffot has some cool things in the works with one of his brands stocked, Norman Vilalta. Together, they made some exclusive models, found only at Leffot, in
Last 5 Days – Carmina x The Shoe Snob GMTO
There was an issue with the GMTO that Carmina and I had put together and the price was showing as an MTO for a few days. Therefore, Carmina has extended the
