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
Commando Soles – The Latest Trend
Commando Sole Shoes - A New Addition To The Welted Shoe Industry There is nothing new about Commando soles shoes. They have been around for the longest
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Carmina Shoemaker
Here I unbox a pair of monkstraps from the most famous Spanish shoemaker: Carmina Shoemaker . This is a pair that I actually
Carmina and The Shoe Snob – New GMTO On Offer!
Together with Carmina Shoemaker, we have collaborated to create a special GMTO offering based on my choice of colors on their model. Left to my own design and
Carmina’s Custom Weekend – NO MTO FEES
Carmina Shoemaker Custom Weekend Just Started For those of you with desires to create shoes that no one else will own, now is your chance to do so, at
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – TLB Mallorca New ‘Van Gogh’ Last
It's unboxing week here at The Shoe Snob Blog. And believe it or not, I have so many other pairs to do! Here I unbox a pair of TLB Mallorca's
TLB Launches New Artista Line Last ‘Van Gogh’
The TLB Van Gogh Last is the newest addition to the Artista Line's last offering. As TLB Mallorca's consumer popularity grows daily in the shoe industry so does
TLB Mallorca’s Newest Models
If you have not been thoroughly inspecting over TLB Mallorca's site in the last two months, or so, you might have missed all of the new models that they have
An American Classic Revisited – The Dirty Buck
I have always appreciated the idea of the classic American nubuck derby but never found one I truly loved until Norman Vilalta put his artistic
Carmina’s New Monkstrap Loafer
Carmina's new monsktrap loafer is a new design that is refreshing to see. With the recent abomination of combining shoe pattern ideas and a lot of distasteful
New Models by Norman Vilalta
Norman Vilalta has been working hard on creating one of the most beautiful and unique collections around. His styles always have small 'twists by Norman', his
Carmina – Winter Sale Now Live
I will keep it short and sweet. Carmina Shoemaker just started their Winter Sale and have a ton of very cool models at 25% off. Discounts take place at
Meermin Makeover by Hancore Patina
With great cobblers and amazing patina artists, no shoes are lost. These pictures are proof of that. With an error created on a pair of Meermin wholecuts,
TLB Mallorca – Main Line Review
A few months back, I did a review of the very popular Artista Line by TLB Mallorca and promised a follow-up on their mainline and here it is! As I
Shoe Review: TLB Mallorca ‘Artista’
For those that do not know, TLB Mallorca is one of the newer brands hailing from Spain but unlike the countless ones made by other factories, TLB is actually
Carmina Custom Weekend – NO MTO FEES!
Carmina's "Custom Weekend" started today and what that means is that you can customize your Carmina shoes at the price of RTW. There are no MTO fees from today
Norman Vilalta Crushing The Shoe Game
Norman has a great series of imagery for his latest collections of shoes. And these shots and shoes, more importantly, are mind-blowing. I particularly like
Carmina’s New Driving Loafer Range
In day where casual is overtaking dress style Carmina has gone on board with that idea and launched their own driving loafer range. It surprises me that it
