Big things are in the works at my brand, J.FitzPatrick Footwear and they are all about to come to light once we are able to start resuming regular trade, which
NYC Patina Workshop
For those of you hoping to learn patina and are based around the Tri-State area or willing to travel there, Greg Park of @hancore (IG) and Chris Dillon of
Altan Bottier – Kubilaï Patina Now Available
In light of the grand popularity of the original Kubilaï winter hybrid boot by Altan Bottier, they have released a new, patina option version where you can now
Camouflage Sneakers by Altan Bottier
Normally I am not a fan of Camouflage clothing. I can appreciate it but I wouldn't typically dream of wearing it. These camouflage sneakers by Altan Bottier,
The Future of Patina – Bespoke Patina
I had the pleasure of spending an evening with Mr. Landry Lacour of Bespoke Patina, last week for what proved to be a very interesting evening in fine
The Patina – The Big Craze
The patina has definitely been the biggest trend in men's footwear within the past few years. This trend, as big as it has gotten, I only feel is still just
Septieme Largeur Saddle Shoe Patina
Some of you might remember that I was just in Paris for a quick business trip/tourist trap visit and of course, as always, I happened to pass by Septieme
New Patinas by Septieme Largeur
Looks like Septieme Largeur have been busy these days with a lot of new patinas, not only new in quantity but what also looks like new in style. This kind of
Bespoke Berluti To Kick Off The New Year!
HAPPY NEW YEAR MY DEAR READERS!!! I hope that all of you had a great holiday season and that you are ready for a great 2014! I know that I am! To kick it
Septieme Largeur Expand to Singapore
Every companys' dream should be to find themselves expanding internationally in some fashion or another. That great day has come for Septieme Largeur and it
Brogues to You Make Yearn!!
Too busy to really write a lot in this moment, but just noticed these bad boys by Septieme Largeur and nearly fainted. It�s probably one of the best patinas
Clairvoy – Last of the Independent French Bespoke Shoemakers?
A name you probably have never heard of (except maybe the once that I wrote about them way back when) that makes spectacular shoes in the typically French flair
The Shoe Snob Jr Has Arrived (plus some shoes!)
Well my friends, the reason that I have had a long absence is due the fact that on Monday morning yours truly become a father to his first born child, little
Paulus Bolten – Flame On!!
You can always count on a patina artist to blow the socks off the crowd by creating a fire breathing shoe, and that is exactly what Paulus Bolten did just here
Words Can’t Describe….
I have always been envious of this boot by Septieme Largeur. First because they are simply and utterly amazing and secondly because I did not think of them
Next Year In The Shoe Industry…..
Crockett & Jones - Courtesy of Ethan Desu's old blog (now Rugged Old Salt)It wasn't too long ago that Crockett & Jones predominantly focused on private labeling
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
Paulus Bolten To The Rescue!!!
It truly is amazing to see how a shoe can be transformed from rubbish bin status, to practically brand new with a little dye and polish. And there are not too
Some More Patina Greatness….More Art Than Shoe!
�There aren't many shoes that I would be afraid to wear, but in the case of this model above (by Corthay), I think that I would just might have to leave i
Septieme Largeur Fall/Winter Product
A trip to Paris is not complete without me giving Septieme Largeur a visit to see what they have been cooking up! And it just so happened that a lot of their
The Adelaide by Septieme Largeur
I have never bothered to research the following, but it just occurred to me how curious I am about the person that invented all of the pattern pieces to a shoe.
Shoes Of The Week – Septieme Largeur ‘Clean’ Patina
There are many different types of patinas out there, and many things that you can do on a shoe when it is a blank canvas. I remember the first 'patinas' that I
The Beauty of a Custom Patina
It's my last day in Seattle and therefore I am trying to use my limited time to spend with all of my friends and family, which ultimately meanss that I don't
Today’s Favorites – Camouflage Patina by Septieme Largeur
For most of you that have read this blog before, you are probably familiar with the fact that personally, I am not a fan of camouflage, at least not on articles
