Yeossal's Spade sole offering is a newly appointed detail to their expansive MTO program. A few years back I wrote about their MTO program back when they had
New Brand Alert: Timber Lee III
New shoe brand, Timber Lee III, is not actually a new shoemaker but rather a rebranding of a solo artisan shoemaker (Hephaestus Shoemaker) who decided
Unboxing Series – CNES ‘Exotic Shoes’
Here, we take a look at a pair of exotic shoes in CNES' handwelted range, the Rolf single monk with Norwegian stitching. It is an impressive pair of shoes
The Podcast – Episode 3 – Goodyear Welted vs Handwelted
Here we take a look at the differences between the two common shoe constructions in the higher-end shoe industry to see if we can duke it out for a
New Brand Alert: Oblum
Well, it would appear that India is on track to follow what China has been doing in the shoe world by offering well-made welted footwear for next to nothing
Unboxing Series – Paul Parkman ‘Handwelted’ Shoes
In this Paul Parkman unboxing, I introduce their Handwelted capabilities here on The Shoe Snob Blog's Youtube channel As a brand that essentially offers
Unboxing Series – Yearn Shoemaker ‘New Last & Model’
Here we take a look at a pair Yearn shoemakers' new collection for the upcoming seasons. A new last, a new model, and a new look. Currently only
The Brogue of all Brogues
Paolo Scafora has made what looks like the most complex pattern ever made, at least for a RTW production-style shoe. I thought that the tarsal brogue was the
Up Close Details Series – The Last Shoemaker’s ‘Berry Monkstrap’
Here we take a closer look at The Last Shoemaker's Berry Monkstrap that I recently unboxed. A completely handmade shoe at $440, there are a lot of
Unboxies Series – CNES Handwelted
Here we take a look at CNES's new Handwelted Collection. An impressive pair of shoes, especially for the value. I dare say that this is
Upcycle Your Shoes
When you are resourceful you can turn something unused into something useful. Mr. Renworks of Instagram did just that in this very cool upcycle shoe project he
Unboxing Series – Raymar Shoes
Here we take a look at Japanese brand Raymar Shoes and their amazing collection of handwelted footwear priced around $300. Super clean, simply made,
CNES – New Handwelted Line
In the world of rising smart technology, AI, and the like, the shoe world in fact is going the opposite direction with the rise or re-introduction of hand
Sons of Henrey x Oct. Tenth
For some, this post has been a long time coming. And truth be told, it's been a while since I needed to write about these two brands, that ultimately fall under
Up Close Details Series – Graziat Butterfly Loafers
Here we take a closer look at all of the beautiful details found in this exquisite butterfly loafer by up-and-coming shoemaker Graziat, of
Yearn’s Natural Sole Collection
Chinese Shoemaker, Yearn, has been making some very cool pieces as of late. I am particularly fond of this 'Summery' look that they have been giving their
Yeossal Shoe Sale
Yeossal is currently going through some changes, structurally and physically. And when that happens, especially when you relocate premises, which they are, then
Next Level Butterfly Loafers by Caio Torres
There are a lot of Butterfly shoes coming out these days. As a huge lover of this design, I find most of them appealing. Some even more so than others. This
Handwelted Resoling With Fiddleback By Bedo’s Leatherworks
Dear Readers, Sorry that I was gone for so long without posting. I was away in London for the London Super Trunk Show 2022 and was busy from
Unboxing Series – Graziat
***Please set the video to watch in 720p if it automatically shows you in 360p (which will be blurry)*** Here we take a look at one of my favorite
New Brand Alert: Raymar Shoes (Japan)
I have just discovered a new brand on IG and after looking over some of their work think I hit the gold! The brand is Raymar and they are the house brand of
Up Close Details Series – Stefano Bemer ‘Clasica’ Collection
Here we look a bit more closely at a pair of Stefano Bemer's 'Classica' Collection, one of three of their shoe lines on offer, and what makes this line so
Stephane Jimenez Signature Oxford
French bespoke shoemaker, Stephane Jimenez, makes some of the most striking shoes you will see. A lot of what he does are oxfords. Not sure if this is his
CNES Handwelted Line
They do not advertise this collection a great deal but CNES Shoemaker has a Handwelted Line that is pretty impressively priced and looks quite good too.
