The shoe design coming from TYE Shoemaker is out of this world good. The subtle details and line changes in the pattern are so meticulously thought
Lasted Shoe Trees Are A Pain
Last shoe trees are a pain, for those not truly experienced with them. If you got triggered by the title of the post, calm down. I believe that if you could
Elephant Boots by Alte Art – Next Level!
Well, there is a first for everything and this is the first elephant balmoral boot that I have ever seen. And man is it impressive! And it is no surprise from
Next Level Boot Design (and making) by Patrick Frei
Patrick Frei, for me, is creating some of the most exciting, mind-bending and inspirational footwear of today's offering in the industry. I have been meaning
The Boot of all Boots! — TYE Shoemaker
I think that I will flat out and say that TYE shoemaker of Japan is probably making the most interesting and amazing shoes at the moment. Not only is the
The Shoe Snob Spring Cleaning – PRICE DROP!!!!
There are only two pairs left of those that I am selling and I have just price dropped them! Both only worn once and are handmade, bespoke footwear. The
Foster & Son: An Ode To Archaic Bespoke Shoes
I am a firm believer in the thought that technology, albeit amazing, has made society as a whole, a lot lazier. We don't have to work nearly as hard (or at all
Riccardo Bestetti Cowboy Boots
I will start by saying that personally, I don't like cowboy boots. But as a shoe lover in general and someone that likes the craft sides of things, I can really
Balmoral Boots by Meccariello
I am usually not to crazy about tan shoes outside of brogues, maybe loafers as I tend to wear them with jeans but tan shoes in general just really aren't my
Blue Bespoke Beauties by Gaziano & Girling
What I love about Gaziano & Girling's bespoke balmoral boots is that they make them the proper height that a true balmoral boot should be. You see back in
Koji Endo Bottier
I have never seen a boot exactly like this but I certainly do love it (the Anthony Delos one coming closest in terms of construction). I have always
Green Greatness by Meccariello
Bespoke Gaziano & Girling Boots – FINISHED!
After much anticipation I have final received my bespoke boots by Gaziano & Girling! (to see the start of this process see HERE and HERE). It's been a long
Stamp Jodhpur Boots with Patina
For those of you whom might not remember, Stamp is a bespoke shoe brand out of England (Northampton) created by Nicholas Cooper. What he does is provide bespoke
Dimitri Gomez Bespoke Balmoral Boot
This is one of the nicest photos I have seen in awhile. Not because it's done in any fancy way, but simply for all of the textures/color/light variations that
Bespoke G&G’s – Nearly There!
My bespoke Gaziano & Girling boots are finally starting to take form, after all this time. I think part of the reason that they have taken so
G&G Bespoke Round 2 – The Trial Fit
Some of you may remember that about 5 months ago I went in for my first fitting for my upcoming bespoke boots commissioned through Gaziano & Girling. (for
Two Toned Darby Boot by Carreducker
I always love seeing a color combination that I would have never thought to do. I especially love it when I like it. And even more so, when I thought about it
Going Off The Deep End…..G&G Bespoke Here I Come!
The day has finally come to try a pair of bespoke shoes that come from the shoemakers that for me epitomize shoemaking at it's finest.....and boy am I excited!
Materna Boots – Built To Last
Well, it would seem that the busy life of a shoe shiner and upcoming shoe designer is starting to take its toll on the 'ol blog. As most of you may know, on
Miyagi Kogyo – Two Toned Derby Boots
The more that I find new Japanese shoemakers, the more that I feel that there is a whole world of discovery out there, that will only be unearthed through a
Bestetti – A Shoe God?….DEFINITELY!
I finally saw some Bestetti's in person, actually twice, within the last few weeks and I simply must say that the pictures in this blog, don't do any justice to
Carreducker Spat Boots – Lovely!!
There is no shoe model more beautiful than a spat boot, not even my beloved saddle shoe. Everything about them is so elegant and amazing, yet it's probably the
More Bestetti Goodness
It's rare to meet someone so passionate about something that they end up truly dedicating their entire life to it. Passion like this is often rare as it's
