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
The Pigskin Pick Shoe
There is a new pigskin shoe in town and that is the new 'pick pocket' shoe by The Last Shoemaker. This is an obvious choice for anyone that plays the guitar and
Septieme Largeur – A/W Collection Now In Stock!
The supply-chain disruptions of the world continue to affect, apparently, as Septieme Largeur only recently acquired all of their AW collection, at
Gaziano & Girling End of Line Sale
Gaziano & Girling have started their 'End of Line' shoe sale, by which they discount pairs that they would appear to be getting rid of, or at least for some
J.FitzPatrick Waived MTO Fees
***Sponsored Post, by my brand: J.FitzPatrick Footwear*** To celebrate Cyber Monday, All MTO styles will automatically be discounted when added to your cart,
Patina Shoes & Boots Under $300
Septieme Largeur Patina Shoe collection is currently discounted at €70 per pair off their regular price. After deducting the VAT from the price (for those who
New Brand Alert: Oblum
Well, it would appear that India is on track to follow what China has been doing in the shoe world by offering well-made welted footwear for next to nothing
CNES x Hugo Jacoment = Paris Trunk Show & Exclusive Models
The CNES brand has teamed up with one of the menswear industry's leading authorities, Hugo Jacomet aka Parisian Gentleman aka Sartorial Talks, to showcase a new
MTO Promotion by TLB Mallorca – Waived Fees
TLB has recently enacted another MTO promotion, waiving all MTO fees until Wednesday. I know that this is short notice but I was away on a long
Unboxing Series – Bridlen Shoes
In our Bridlen shoes unboxing we take a look at a very promising up-and-coming shoemaker. Bridlen hails out of India and is at the top of their industry.
New Model Alert: Gaziano & Girling ‘Fitzgerald’
Gaziano & Girling has just released a new model for their Made to Order program: The Fitzgerald. This 'new' model was derived from an older Bespoke make-up
Up Close Details Series – The Last Shoemaker’s ‘Berry Monkstrap’
Here we take a closer look at The Last Shoemaker's Berry Monkstrap that I recently unboxed. A completely handmade shoe at $440, there are a lot of
Unboxing Series – The Last Shoemaker
Here we take a look at The Last Shoemaker's very cool single monkstrap, the Berry, and a brief history of the brand. At $440 for completely
What Is A Shoe Flaw?
Working 5 years at Nordstrom and fitting thousands of people, not once did someone inspect the shoe and ask for another one due to a "flaw." And believe
‘Dressing Up’ – It’s Not Hard!
All too often I hear people say, 'I just never have an opportunity to wear dress shoes anymore.' I always think to myself, 'why'? Why do we have this mentality
How Dress Shoes Should Fit
How dress shoes should fit can be a complex question. Many men are wearing the wrong shoe size, especially those in the US. It is not a stab at American men, it
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
Septieme Largeur Patina Program
My relationship with Septieme Largeur is probably one of the longest in my time in the industry. Truth be told, I consider the founder and his family as own
How To Prevent Over Conditioning Your Shoes
This post will seem trivial to many but the reality is that it is not trivial to most if you do some Googling and/or have direct contact with a lot of shoe
Unboxing Series – Raymar Shoes
Here we take a look at Japanese brand Raymar Shoes and their amazing collection of handwelted footwear priced around $300. Super clean, simply made,
CNES Shoemaker – New Hand Welted Line
In the world of rising smart technology, AI, and the like, the shoe world in fact is going the opposite direction with the rise or re-introduction of hand
J.FitzPatrick Sample Sale – New Markdowns Now Live!
***Please note, J.FitzPatrick is my own brand, hence it is written in 1st person*** ***Pictures are only a partial representation of what is available. See
Francis Waplinger Bespoke – New Design
My favorite American bespoke shoemaker strikes yet again with a super cool saddle derby, wing V-cap brogue with added perforations. I have never seen a shoe
Corthay’s New Loafer – ‘Charlie’
Most people attribute the 'slipper' look to either a house shoe or a formal style pump. But for me, this is an outdated mentality. I think that it very much
