I have just made final markdowns on the shoes that I am personally selling on The Shoe Snob Marketplace. These shoes are all brand new, only most only worn
Unboxing Series – Altan Bottier Goodyear Welted MTO
 Here we take a look at Altan Bottier's MTO program with a very unique pair of derbies made to my specifications and more important for me, with Goodyear
Commando Soles – The Latest Trend
There is nothing new about Commando soles. They have been around for the longest time. But what is new is the fact that they are gaining momentum in
Last Chance To Grab These Crazy Deals!
Alright, I have shoes coming out of my nose and really need to make space for the incoming ones. So I have made the one last markdown for the collection of
Boots For Sale: Edward Green, Visvim & Altan Bottier!
I have recently picked up a few exclusive boots for sale, all new and at great prices! Edward Green Nivus UK7.5/US8 -- $1200 -- EG size UK7.5/US8 . On the
Altan’s Norwegian Wholecuts – A New Trend?
I have been seeing a lot of Norwegian stitching lately, on several different brands but no one has shown it more than Altan Bottier, of Paris. With their skills
Cashmere Nubuck Alligator Loafers – Altan
I was never a huge fan of exotic leather, not at least when the entire shoe was made of exotic leather. I liked when little snippets of the pattern had exotic
Exotic Chelseas by Altan Bottier
One of Altan Bottier's specialties would apparently be the short chelsea boots. More specifically, chelsea boots in exotic leathers ranging from alligator,
Altan Bespoke Sample Series – Archives Brought to Life
Altan Bottier, of Paris, France, just recently decided to use the current state of the world to introduce something new on their Instagram page. One positive
London Super Trunk Show 2020 – Brand Showcase #1: Altan Bottier
The 1st shoe brand that I am showcasing for our London Super Trunk Show 2020 is one that I have been most thoroughly impressed with as of late. Although t
London Super Trunk Show 2020
IMPORTANT NOTE NEW DATE! Postponed from April 25 to Saturday, October 10 due to the coronavirus situation. More info below. We are happy to once again invite
Altan Bottier – KubilaĂŻ Patina Now Available
In light of the grand popularity of the original KubilaĂŻ winter hybrid boot by Altan Bottier, they have released a new, patina option version where you can now
My Autumn Wear – Boots and Rollnecks
Autumn is an interesting season in NYC. You can have weather from as beautiful as the low 60's and sunny to freezing cold, wet and windy down to below 30.
Altan Bottier – Reaching New Heights of Design
I have really been impressed with French shoemaker Altan as of late, but that admiration came to a whole new level when I saw their latest creation, the KubilaĂŻ
Camouflage Sneakers by Altan Bottier
Normally I am not a fan of Camouflage clothing. I can appreciate it but I wouldn't typically dream of wearing it. These camouflage sneakers by Altan Bottier,
Most Interesting Brands Today – The First 5
Altan Parisian shoemakers, Altan Bottier, have been coming out with some real interesting stuff lately. Their designs are uniquely bold. Their patinas are
LONDON SUPER TRUNK SHOW 2019 BRAND SHOWCASE #2 ALTAN BOTTIER
To read more about the London Super Trunk Show 2019, please click HERE The 2nd shoe brand that I am showcasing for our London Super Trun
Burgundy Wholecuts by Altan Bottier
I have been saying it for years. There needs to be more burgundy wholecuts on the scene. Nice to see that someone has actually created a selection of them. Non
France for the Win – Altan Bottier Dedicates a Patina to France!
Growing up, playing soccer/football was my favorite thing in the world. To be honest, it still is although I am well out of shape and never really play anymore.
Suede with Patina by Altan Bottier
Altan Bottier is not the first to give suede a patina but I do particularly like their style of giving patina to a suede wholecut oxford. This kind of stainin
Altan Bottier – The Review
There are many makers you see online that are harder to find in person, many of them Japanese and some of them French. One of those makers for me was Altan
Altan – Shoe Design Extraordinaire!
I have a lot of time for shoe brands that are actually out there doing something different, and Altan Bottier is certainly one of them. It takes no
A Weekend Send Off of Shoe Greatness
We are having the first proper day of Spring/Summer here in London today, the sun is gleaming and I could not be more distracted or uninspired to work. That
Altan Saddle Oxford
Purple and tan? Whoever would have thought? Definitely not me....I am still deciding whether or not I would even wear them. Who are we kidding, we all know that
