There are not too many makers left that I am dying to get a pair from. I can definitely count them on one hand, with less than the 5 fingers. And as you can
One Of My Favorite Double Monks
One thing that I really like about Alfred Sargent is the fact that they love to take on fun ideas. What I mean by that is that they are frequently doing
Scarpe Di Bianco – MTO Creation
So a while back, I wrote about having an MTO of Scarpe di Bianco in the process and just a few weeks back, I finally received them and wanted to share with all
King Of The Spectator – Barbanera
There is a new Italian shoe company, Barbanera (which means 'black beard'), that has popped onto the scene (end of 2011) and seems to be making some headway
What A Bit Of Polish Can Do…..
After....Sometimes it truly is amazing what a little bit (or actually a whole lot) of polish can do. More often than not, if your shoe is made of good leather,
Landry Lacour – Something Different
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Landry Lacour, a French patina artist, working out of Belgium. He passed by G&H to put a long time web
Berwick Shoes — A New Player In The Industry
A few weeks back, I was emailed by a factory in Spain who has their own label called Berwick shoes. They were offering to send me a pair of my choice for
Bespoke Suits Have Ruined Me!!
Because I am such a shoe whore, going bespoke on them hasn't really made me want to only do that, although I would prefer it. But having had a bespoke suit
George Cleverley Grey Brogues…..Watch Out Now!
I once wrote an article on the blog in regards to grey shoes becoming the new black. While I still very much believe that we are going to start seeing more grey
Meermin Single Monk MTO
Mark my words: "There will be a day when two toned (or multiple material) shoes are acceptable in all work places." The more that factories come out with their
Aubercy Shoes – A Review
So it would appear that Christmas came a bit early this year as I received a lovely gift in the mail the other day. I usually know everything that is arriving
A Bit of Purple Action – Clarence Clifford….
For awhile there had been some rustling noises about the old Edward Green factory being occupied by a new and upcoming brand. That brand (at first) consisted of
42nd Royal Highland – A Side Profile To Die For
Out of all the angles that one can create with a shoe, the side profile, for me, is the nicest in pictures. However, it can also be very deceiving as you don't
Cleverley Bespoke – Always Something Interesting….
I love a nice calf skin, but what I realize when looking at this picture, is how much my shoe wardrobe is lacking in anything outside of suede and calf. It
Interview: Steven Taffel, Owner of Leffot in NYC
Q: For those that have not heard your story, can you briefly explain how you came to envision the concept of Leffot shoe store? A: I was surprised by the
Shoes Of The Week – Bally Scribe
I can't say that I know a lot about Bally shoes, particularly because I know that within the last 10 years there have been some rocky roads with all of the
The Perfect Brown Full-Brogue?
Photo Courtesy of Zimmermann & KimI have always loved and admired the last shapes of Laszlo Vass (the more elongated ones). I might even be so bold to say that
My Future Bestsellers! – J.FitzPatrick Wholecut Loafers
For those of you that have been reading my blog for a long time, you will have undoubtedly heard me ranting and raving about the lack of wholecut loafers on
Why Care About The Shoe, When The Pillow Is Much Cooler?
One of the things that I hate spending money on, is decor. Maybe it's because I am a man or something, but it just pains me to buy things that make my
I Love Edward Green…..And You Should Too!
Courtesy of Leather SoulThere are many reasons that companies become great and stay that way for many years after. The fact that Edward Green has always been a
The Shoe Snob Pop-Up Shop At Selfridges
As my time in London progresses it would appear that my services offered and The Shoe Snob name seem to be progressing with it and therefore find myself doing
Aubercy Sketch Design
Design is an amazing thing. It can be translated/expressed in so many different ways, from a simple Joe Schmo sketch like mine, to this amazing work of art that
Beauty Is So Simple – John Lobb…
Picture Courtesy of Steps & StyleWhile I love uniqueness and eccentricity, sometimes I find that the cleanest and simplest things are the most beautiful. This
Bespoke Made, Customer Designed
Rarely do I see shoes gracing the feet of others, that actually impress me. That is not to say that I don't see shoes I like, but they are always the same:
