This boot, by Japanese bespoke shoemaker TYE Shoemaker, is easily the most unique and intriguing boot that I have ever seen in my life, that presses the
Braided Loafers by Barbanera – Summer Wear Italian Style!
There are two things that I love: 1. Braided leather and 2. Unique Designs. The Schifano loafer by Barbanera gives us both of those things and is one of my
The Braided Shoe by Allen Edmonds
One thing I have always liked about Allen Edmonds was their boldness to do a lot of braided-leather shoes. From loafers to oxfords and even�derbys, they alway
Ducal Firenze – Exciting Italian Creativity
While I am on the subject of impressive makers, one of my favorite Italian shoemakers that has gone under the radar for far too long, is Ducal Firenze.�
The Braided Sneaker
There are two things that I have been enjoying lately: 1. Braided leather/suede shoes and 2. Sneakers. In my ripe age of 34, I feel that I am becoming quite
Discover the Laurelhurst II Braided Loafers – J.FitzPatrick Footwear
Sometimes there is no rhyme or reason to why you launch a new product. Something just happens in time and all things fall into place. That is kind of what
The Shoe Snob Hits Texas – Trunk Shows at Knot Standard
With our impending US launch in NYC of a showroom and stock set to be ready in June, we are beginning our US expansion with trunk shows in Texas,
LONDON SUPER TRUNK SHOW 2018 BRAND HIGHLIGHT #10 J.FITZPATRICK FOOTWEAR
The final brand to be showcasing at the London Super Trunk Show is none other than my own brand, J.FitzPatrick Footwear. Below you will find in italics what
J.FitzPatrick Footwear S/S18 Collection — Pre-Sale
It just became Spring and while in some places it is still snowing, in many others the beautiful sun has started to finally show itself after what felt like a
Barbanera Sale & New Women’s Line
For those of you that may have missed it the few times that I have written about it, Barbanera who once only took MTO orders now has a website that sells RTW
Ducal – The Florentine Secret
I first discovered Ducal at the first Pitti that I ever went to and was incredibly impressed by what I saw and was surprised that I had never heard of them
Sutor Mantellassi at Pitti Uomo
I have been quite ill these past few days and thus left myself a bit behind in emails, sending out shoes etc and of course this leaves me with limited time to
Today’s Favorites – Albaladejo Inheritance Shoes
According to legend, before there was Carmina, there was just the Albaladejo family making shoes under their family name. I am not quite sure how far this stems
Today’s Favorites – Braided Shoes By Sutor Mantellassi
When it comes to braided shoes, I have always been really hit or miss with them, which is how I perceive most people to also be. It seems that I either really
