There is a new shop in London doing some great things and I think that they will soon be the next great menswear shop based on the moves they are
ACME Shoemaker – The Review 2nd Edition
In 2021, ACME Shoemaker sent me my first pair of shoes. A beautiful suede derby with an apron front. You can see the review on those HERE. They were impressive
Unboxing Series – Mattina’s New Collection
Here we take a look at Chinese shoemaker, Mattina's new model from the latest collection. A vibrant spectator with lots of pizazz in the canvas/grain
Up Close Details Series – Yearn Shoemaker
Here we take a closer look at the details of the handwelted lazyman brogue by Yearn shoemaker, an exciting new brand out of China. The shoes are
Unboxing Series – Yearn Shoemaker ‘New Last & Model’
Here we take a look at a pair Yearn shoemakers' new collection for the upcoming seasons. A new last, a new model, and a new look. Currently only
Upcycle Your Shoes
When you are resourceful you can turn something unused into something useful. Mr. Renworks of Instagram did just that in this very cool upcycle shoe project he
Sons of Henrey x Oct. Tenth
For some, this post has been a long time coming. And truth be told, it's been a while since I needed to write about these two brands, that ultimately fall under
Up Close Details Series – Mattina
Here we take a closer look at Chinese Shoemaker, Mattina. Based out of Shanghai, Mattina is making some of the most reasonably-priced Goodyear welted
Yearn’s Natural Sole Collection
Chinese Shoemaker, Yearn, has been making some very cool pieces as of late. I am particularly fond of this 'Summery' look that they have been giving their
Acme Shoemaker – Black Panther Shoes
Acme Shoemaker has recently created a display piece for the upcoming London Super Trunk Show that shows what creativity and desire can get you in
New Additions To The London Super Trunk – ACME Shoemaker & Modum Shoes
To read more about the London Super Trunk Show please see the post here: https://theshoesnobblog.com/london-super-trunk-show-2022-confirmed/ The London Super
Acme Shoemaker Website Now Live
Happy Friday! So, here is some big news for all of the fans out there. The newly famous Chinese brand, Acme Shoemaker, which has taken the industry by storm
Video Series – Up Close Details – Acme Shoemaker Galaxy Patina
Here we take a closer look at the exquisite Galaxy Patina shoe/wallet combo that I commissioned with Acme Shoemaker, out of China. A pair that defies
Unboxing Series – Yearn Shoemaker
Here we are back again with another one of China's exciting up-and-coming shoemakers, Yearn Shoemaker. With custom patinas and insane RTW prices (in a
Educational Video Series – A Shoe’s Sole Terminology
Here we look at the various types of sole finishing and the terminology that surrounds each feature and detail. There is often much confusion on this
Unboxing Series – Mattina Shoes
Here we take a look at a new brand in the industry, Mattina shoes, hailing out of China, near Shangai. Originally a factory that made
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – ACME Shoemaker 2021 Update
Here we are back again with one of China's most exciting makers, ACME Shoemaker, hailing out of Beijing. Having launched in the middle of the 2020 Pandemic,
Boots On My Mind – Acme Shoemaker
I always appreciate two-tone combinations that come out better than expected or even more so, unique combinations that you might never think to put together yet
ACME Shoemaker – The Review
*** Warning: Picture heavy post. The pair was gifted with no strings attached. I was never asked to review these but I do so for all of you. Opinions are all my
Jim & Jun Shoemaker – Artist Series
Chinese shoemaker Gordon Wang aka Jim & Jun Shoemaker has recently launched a new series of shoes dubbed the 'Artist Series,' whereby he created 3 very
The Shoe Snob – Unboxies Series – Acme Shoemaker
Here is the unboxing video many of you have been waiting for, from upcoming Chinese shoemakers, Acme Shoemaker . This shoe breaks stereotypes the world has
The Sharpest Derby I Have Seen
If you have read my blog for more than a year you probably know that I am not a huge fan of derby shoes. Something about them just doesn't really appeal to me
Brand Name/History Shouldn’t Dictate Price
I have been posting a lot of the shoes from the new (relatively) brands coming out of China specifically Yim Shoemaker, Acme Shoemaker and the house line of
Acme Shoemaker – Most Anticipated Brand of 2020
A lot of shoe greatness has been coming out of China and despite what you might feel about that country right now, setting aside personal biases, no one can