The winner for best sole finishing, for me, goes to Graziat Taipei. While I have always liked their sole work, their very recent new style of
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
Septieme Largeur’s A/W21 Collection
***Sponsored Post*** Septieme Largeur has officially launched their A/W 21 collection and there are lots of cool things to choose from with many models
Norwegian Welted Cordovan Stompers for Skoaktiebolaget
If your goal is to have shoes that could potentially last you the rest of your and maybe even your children's too, then Norwegian welted cordovan shoes will be
Video Series – Up Close Details – Paolo Scafora
Here we take a look at Paolo Scafora's exquisite footwear and the details that make his footwear so unique. One of the kings of construction there is no
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
Waived MTO Fees – J.FitzPatrick Footwear Cyber Monday Deal
***Sponsored Post, by my brand: J.FitzPatrick Footwear*** You read that right. We are waiving all MTO fees for Cyber Monday, whether you order just one pair
Black Friday at J.FitzPatrick Footwear
***Sponsored Post*** The J. FitzPatrick Black Friday Sale is now fully live! In addition to great deals on all of our ready-to-wear stock, any size
Video Series – Up Close Details – Altan Bottier Goodyear Welted MTO
Here we take a closer look at the MTO I ordered with Altan, a pair that is a part of their Goodyear Welted Line. One very cool and unique pair of
Norman Vilalta – Derby Tarsal Brogue GMTO
I am going to keep it short and sweet as it is a very busy Monday today, but I was floored when I saw these new Tarsal Brogue derbys by Norman Vilalta which are
Yeossal’s New Peak Balmoral Oxford
I love when people come up with cool new designs that do not necessarily 'rock the boat' but makes a simple change that vastly separates it (the model) from the
Caio Torres – Brazil’s Top Shoemaker
Caio Torres is a new shoemaker in town and he is making some very interesting shoes, quite reminiscent of the style of my old friend Riccardo
Last Weekend of GMTO – J.FitzPatrick
It is the last weekend to get your orders in at J.FitzPatrick Footwear for their October GMTO run Most models are just 2 orders away from unlocking the
Green Nubuck Alligator by Cleverley
It would appear that I am clearly becoming more of a fan of alligator leather as I find myself more and more drawn to shoes made in this unique hide,
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
Last Of The Clearance Stock – J.FitzPatrick Footwear
My brand, J.FitzPatrick Footwear, is in the last run of the Clearance Sale with only a few pairs left to be had at these incredible discounts of up to
Paul Parkman Exotic Monkstraps
The Paul Parkman brand as a lot of shoes that are quite 'out there.' But if you actually look carefully, they also have a lot of shoes that have classic cuts,
Carmina 3D Customization For MTO Service
Carmina Shoemaker has just taken the shoe industry up a notch with its new 3D customization technology akin to the likes of Nike/Vans style customization. And
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,
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Gaziano & Girling Mainline
Here we take a look at the famous English brand, Gaziano & Girling, and their exquisite shoes that helped to build my curiosity and passion for
The King of the Strand
You have to respect dedication and loyalty. Two traits that are often lacking in today's society, most often searching for the best deal, no matter the
London Super Trunk Show 2022
IMPORTANT NOTE NEW DATE! Postponed from October 10th, 2021 to the new date of May 7th, 2022 due to the world situation and continued complications in
Leffot x Norman Vilalta – PreOrder Exclusive
Leffot has some cool things in the works with one of his brands stocked, Norman Vilalta. Together, they made some exclusive models, found only at Leffot, in
