I am super pressed for time today so will keep it short and sweet. I just saw these new 'cacciatore' derbies by Italian bespoke maker, Roberto Ugolini, and was
Unboxing Series – Stefano Bemer ‘Classica’ Collection
Here I unbox a pair of Stefano Bemer's Classica Collection, one of three of their shoe lines on offer. This is what would be considered the 'middle'
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
Video Series – Up Close Details – Oriental Shoemaker for Yeossal
Here is an up-close detail video of the Handgrade Line by Oriental Shoemaker for Singaporean Atelier Yeossal. The Barry Model. Found here:
Technical Difficulties with New Site
Well, you really learn to appreciate the complexities of the web when you start to have website issues and you get the see behind the curtain of your
Hancore Patina – The Black Series
Greg Park, aka Hancore, has a new way of reinventing your black shoes to create a completely other color and thus, a completely new shoe. This is huge for those
No Shoe Unsalvageable – Bedo’s Leatherworks
Bedo's Leatherworks has done the unimaginable (but in a good way) and that is save a pair of shoes that has been annihilated by a dog's mouth. Luckily this has
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Paul Parkman
Here is an unboxing video on Turkish shoemaker, Paul Parkman, who is easily making some of the boldest and unique footwear in the market today. Not your average
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
Unique TLB Mallorca Shoes exclusive to Yeossal
Singaporean Atelier of menswear (shoes, clothes, accessories), Yeossal, has an interesting selection of TLB Mallorca shoes that no one else has, not even TLB
The Best Shoe Photography – Stefano Bemer
Good photography is a hard thing to master. It may not seem like it but there are so many elements to it that make a good 'shoe' picture. One might first assume
Mexican Shoemaker Doing Thing Different – Atelier Amareto
Those of you in the US might be familiar with the shoemaking culture that Mexico has had over the last century, but for of you on the other side of the planet,
Fugashin Another write up for the Vietnamese Kings of Shoemaking
I have been honored with a 2nd pair of shoes from Fugashin Saigon, a factory based out of Vietnam who makes some very impressive shoes. For those of you that
J.FitzPatrick Footwear S/S2017 Pre-Sale Round 3: Hand Stitched Apron Models + New Single Monk
J.FitzPatrick Footwear's 3rd round of PreSale is now live (with still more to come believe it or not). For this presale, we are offering our version of the much
A Trip to Corthay – London
It is not often that I get to visit the Corthay shop in London. It might sound silly that while it is only about 20 mins away, it feels like eternity to get
The Elongated Norwegian Split Toe
In the split toe world, there are 3 types of constructions. There is the basic machine stitch split toe where you just see a small seam down the town (stitch on
Paolo Scafora – A Man Worth Knowing
While in Florence, I had the absolute pleasure of spending a good amount of time with Paolo Scafora (a Neapolitan shoemaker), not just in a business environment
J.FitzPatrick Footwear Now Stocked in Canada + Updates
Our shoes, J.FitzPatrick Footwear, have recently been picked up by Canadian shoe shop, GS Douville and our now available for purchase at their quaint
The Saddle Derby by Edward Green
My idea of shoe design is to take existing classics and add a small detail on them that separates them from the masses. Most brands don't do this though, not
No Two Brown Shoes Are Equal
The beauty of brown shoes or shades of brown leather is that even the exact pair of shoes can look different, not only through polishing but also through
J.FitzPatrick A/W Stock Round One Now In + Updates
We have just received the first round of about half of our A/W '16 collection that is all coming within the month of October. First and foremost, we received
The New iGent Shoe – Apron Toe Derby
It is very interesting to watch the internet and see how trends take form. I remember when the double monk was all the rage and everyone who wore dress shoes
Hand Welted/Stitched Cordovan Apron Derbys by Enrile
Spanish shoemaker, Enrile, does a great version of the hand-stitched apron. Enrile's style of making is more towards that of the Austro-Hungarian style of
Septieme Largeur – New Shop in Paris & Summer Sale Begins
Septieme Largeur is back at it again with a 3rd shop opening in Paris and it only seems to be the beginning of their worldwide expansion as I have heard of
