A few weeks ago, I did a podcast about Comparing Shoe Brands and how I feel that so many people are often seeking to justify the best based on someone else's
The London Collective
The London Collective is a group of artisanal brands that banded together to make bi-annual trips to the US to present their products and meet their clients.
Gaziano & Girling End of Line Sale
Gaziano & Girling have started their 'End of Line' shoe sale, by which they discount pairs that they would appear to be getting rid of, or at least for some
Black Friday Sales 2022
Black Friday has begun! At least for most brands, that is. I know that you just want to get to the nitty gritty so let us take a look below at some
New Model Alert: Gaziano & Girling ‘Fitzgerald’
Gaziano & Girling has just released a new model for their Made to Order program: The Fitzgerald. This 'new' model was derived from an older Bespoke make-up
Shoes On The Cheap As The Euro And British Pound Weaken
I have not been paying attention to currency for that long in reality. Mainly since I started my shoe brand (9 years ago), and therefore started
Video Series – Up Close Details – Gaziano & Girling ‘Savile’ MTO
Here we take a look at the Savile Single Monk by Gaziano & Girling, one of England's finest shoemakers. This was a custom model that I requested in
Educational Video Series – A Shoe’s Sole Terminology
Here we look at the various types of sole finishing and the terminology that surrounds each feature and detail. There is often much confusion on this
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
Up Close Details – Video Series – Gaziano & Girling Optimum
So, in my quest to expand my ways of providing you all with knowledge, imagery, information etc on all things footwear, I realized that from my
The Expert Blogger – Why You Need Them
Lately, many individuals have shifted their 'search of knowledge' to forums instead of seeking it from trusted experts that have their own sites and usually a
Shoe Widths – An Idea of Interpretation
Fitting shoes can be a tricky thing. Especially when having to do it online only and not being able to first try something on. And on top of that, when you want
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Gaziano & Girling Optimum Line
Here I unbox a pair of shoes by one of the most reputable shoe brands the world has ever known, Gaziano & Girling. Thie video highlights their new
Lasted Shoe Trees Are A Pain
Last shoe trees are a pain, for those not truly experienced with them. If you got triggered by the title of the post, calm down. I believe that if you could
What Makes A Shoe ‘Good’?
Many regular people not engulfed in the online shoe world will not necessarily know what to look for when they go to a department store and want to try and find
Price Points & What You Get In Return
Warning: Long, educational post. With the rise of online interaction between regular people comes a rise of misinformation by so-called "experts" i.e. people
Gaziano & Girling – New Stock Model, Saddle Oxford
Gaziano & Girling has just launched an interesting, new oxford model that is available from today (although not yet live on the site, but able to be ordered
The Best Shoemaker in the World
Doesn't Exist... So, now you are thinking, 'wait, what?' Doesn't exist? What does that mean? Well, it means that this slogan can only apply to you and your
Industry Secrets Part 2: Production Times
All of those videos you watch about there being 300 steps and shoes staying on lasts for 2 weeks to 30 days are not accurate. It's like a fictional motion
New Shoes on The Marketplace – April 2020
There are a couple of very cool new models on The Marketplace. In fact, there a lot of cool new models on the there, but I am here to highlight the most recent
Gaziano & Girling – MTO Fees Waived
Gaziano & Girling has just started another MTO promotion in light of recent times, one-upping their last offer. As there is a lot of information here with
A Shoe’s Sole – A Form of Expression of Self
A shoe's sole is a shoemaker's blank canvas. A part of the shoe that they can truly express themselves. While uppers are somewhat 'standardized', in the sense
Gaziano & Girling – 25% off 4 Models for December
Gaziano & Girling doesn't often go on sale, but it would appear that they are making way for new things as they are discounting 4 models at a nice price of
New Shoes on The Marketplace – Sept. 9th
The Shoe Snob Marketplace (or The Marketplace) has really gained some new beauties in the last week. It would seem that people are cleaning out their closets
