Nine years ago, I wrote a brief article about the Downfall of the Church's shoe brand, as a classic brand. Several months after that post, I followed up with
TLB Launches New Artista Line Last ‘Van Gogh’
As TLB Mallorca's consumer popularity grows day by day in the shoe industry so does the expansion of their collection. Today, they launch their newest last in
Why Are Wholecut Oxfords More Expensive?
Ever wonder why Wholecut oxfords cost more than other models of the oxford family? You might think to yourself that it is odd, assuming that because it is one
Heel Slip: What It Means
Generally speaking, there are two types of heel slip: 1. The shoes are simply too big and your heel falls right out of them, and, 2. The shoes fit but the heel
What Makes A Shoe Good?
What makes a shoe good is not always easy to answer. It can be quite subjective. So allow me to share my view on that question in the hopes that you can educate
Tip: Ditch The Brannock Device
I have fit/measured thousands and thousands of people in my life looking to buy dress shoes. And in doing so discovered a lot about fit, the idea of it, how it
TLB Mallorca’s Newest Models
If you have not been thoroughly inspecting over TLB Mallorca's site in the last two months, or so, you might have missed all of the new models that they have
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Paul Parkman Sport Line
Here is my latest unboxing video on Paul Parkman's casual, dress-sporty line with lightweight foam soles and with the ability to choose any color patina you
Tip: Do Not Use Neutral Wax
Neutral shoe polish is the cause of many issues in the shoe-care realm of the shoe industry, mainly by regular people (i.e. non-professional shiners). Most
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
Altan Bottier – Dürer Meloncolia Wholecuts
Carmina’s New Monkstrap Loafer
Carmina's new monsktrap loafer is a new design that is refreshing to see. With the recent abomination of combining shoe pattern ideas and a lot of distasteful
Jim & Jun Shoemaker – Artist Series
Chinese shoemaker Gordon Wang aka Jim & Jun Shoemaker has recently launched a new series of shoes dubbed the 'Artist Series,' whereby he created 3 very
Crockett & Jones Launches Online Retail
The day that many of you have probably been waiting for is finally here. Crockett & Jones is now officially an online retailer as well as a brick &
J.FitzPatrick ‘JF Line’ – Spring/Summer 2021 Now Live
Welcome to the J.FitzPatrick 'JF Line' Spring/Summer 2021 Collection It has been interesting to see what has been successful in the JF Line, by J.FitzPatrick
Next Level Unique by Antonio Meccariello
Some shoes just stop you in your tracks. These bad boys by Meccariello did that for me. Naturally, being a suck for blue suede it is not hard for me to be
Vahtia Shoes – A Brand To Watch Out For
I have been seeing Vahtia shoes floating around the shoe forums for a few months now, ever since MBShoeDoc got a pair of them and spread them across the
Hancore Patinas – Now Available via RTW
Hancore Patina (aka Greg Park) has a new Patina Project Offering underway, in collaboration with J.FitzPatrick Footwear The project is on several
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Passus Shoes
Here is my latest unboxing video on a brand that I feel is going to do great things. At least, I hope so. And they are called Passus Shoes. A Hungarian brand,
Handstitched Adelaide by Hephaestus Shoemaker
For me, Hephaestus shoemaker (Vietnam) is one of the most exciting shoemakers of today. Again, it is one of those stories where I have been watching him for a
Last Weekend of J.FitzPatrick Winter Sale
We warned you! Our Winter Sale is wrapping up, and when it goes that's it, so don't miss your chance to save big. Snap up these models at a discount
Spring Cleaning – Shoes I Am Selling
Well, it's that time again that I start to clean house by getting rid of some of the pairs that I have that don't get any action and are just taking up space in
Up & Coming Shoemaker – Fumu SG
Following someone's journey in the shoe world, is always something that makes me happy. Especially when I know that I had a part in influencing that journey. I
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