Crockett & Jones has launched their new A/W '19 collection and it is quite impressive, to say the least. For the 2nd year in a row now, they have had a
MTO Promotion at J.FitzPatrick Footwear
MTO Promotion Month - 50% off the MTO fees! September is one of our MTO promotion months, at J.FitzPatrick Footwear, in which we offer you a discount on
What Makes a Good Quality Shoe?
Sartor Polishing – Your London Spruce Up on Crockett & Jones Shoes
One of Crockett & Jones' employees, Bismark Walter, has taken it upon himself to become a master of the brushes and learn mirror polishing and patina in
Loafers for Sale
For those of you looking for a great deal on loafers and happen to be UK7 / US8 or EU41, I am selling off two of my Issaquah loafers for a steal of a price.
Gaziano & Girling – 25% Off End of Line Models
It's and of an era for many Gaziano & Girling classic models. G&G is going through their end of line Summer Sale and offering some models that I
J.FitzPatrick ‘End of Summer Sale’ – 2nd Markdown
J.FitzPatrick Footwear is halfway through it's End of Summer Sale now but this is where the stock starts going fast. Best to hop on the prices that
What I am Wearing Video Series
I have always wanted to give inspiration to those that may not know how to wear bold shoes or have fears of shoes outside of what they are used
TYE Shoemaker – Most Interesting Brand of Today
Bespoke shoemaker, TYE Shoemaker, out of Japan has been making some very very interesting shoes since coming to light a few years back, thanks to Instagram. The
J.FitzPatrick Footwear Summer Sale – Now Live!
After waiting many months, we have finally received our stock (most?of it that is) and have officially launched our Summer Sale. There are several
Berluti Impresses on the Bespoke Side
Following yesterday's roast of Berluti's RTW atrocities, is the upside post about their Bespoke Program and the amazingness that comes out of that. I recently
Berluti Does It Again – Ruins Dress Shoes
It would appear that Berluti is ruining dress shoes more than creating great ones these days. And it pains me to write these types of posts against Berluti as
His & Hers Patina Loafers by Vietnamese Shoemaker Thanh Le
It's nice to see when inspiration has been used to create something of passion. This style of loafer I have only ever seen once in my life and it was originally
Amblier – New Welted Shoe Brand out of Sweden
There is another new shoe brand on the scene, offering welted shoes out of Spain with rubber soles and lasted shoe trees. All packaged nicely together at around
The Shoe Snob Video Series – What is MTO?
What does the term MTO actually mean and what does it entail? Here I quickly break down this acronym so that there is no more confusion for you when you see
Crockett & Jones – The Importance of Pattern Making
Pattern Cutting is one of the most important aspects of shoemaking and the one that probably the one that gets the least recognition but deserves the most
Video Series: What is an Oxford
Here I commence videos by The Shoe Snob. It's all done by myself, so starting off as an amateur. But as I continue, they will get better. But at least the
Wood & Paper Shoes by Orma Shoemaker x Zouganista
A pretty cool project recently went underway between a bespoke shoemaker and a wooden inlayer in the heart of Florence, Italy. For a presentation at the
New GMTO / Crowdfund Offerings by J.FitzPatrick Footwear
I have decided to offer something new as a regular feature at J.FitzPatrick Footwear. And that is a different monthly offering of GMTO / Crowdfund models.As we
Going Green with Aubercy
Parisian shoemaker, Aubercy, makes a very awesome shade of green leather. One that they in fact, use a ton and that I love to see. It's a very deep, dark
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
Last Weekend of GMTO – J.FitzPatrick Footwear
Dear Supporters, It is the last weekend to grab one of our GMTO offerings so if you have been interested in one of these models, now is your time to grab
Fit for a Prince! – Vass Alligator Monks with Patina
Patina is growing and growing quick and everywhere. And that is great! Regular people with day jobs are teaching themselves and therefore reviving their old
Floral Prints by Ducal Firenze
Warning: Not for the faint of heart! I have always had a soft spot for floral prints. When I was younger, I used to buy floral print (subtle ones) shirts
