There is something very appealing about Hippo leather. Its aged-looking yet fine detailing nature really makes it unique compared to most other exotics. It
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
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
JF Line by J.FitzPatrick – 3 for 2!
For the month of December, J.FitzPatrick Footwear is offering an exclusive deal on their new JF Line. Built for an entry level pricepoint and look, with classic
New Brand: Aurelien – Smart Luxury
There is a new European brand on the scene that is making what looks to be a very good alternative to the high-end (read expensive) smart casual scene that we
SuitSupply Outlet – Rock Bottom Prices!
SuitSupply's new Outlet sale just launched!! There are some incredible prices on all forms of menswear that they offer. Sneakers down to
The Loafer Sale – J.FitzPatrick Footwear
We all know that Black Friday is around the corner and this is 5 of the busiest days of the year. As a small company, we become inundated with sho
Price Drop + More Pairs Added – My Personal Shoes for Sale
I have added to The Marketplace my last bit of shoes in my personal collection that I have for sale. I have also given a price drop to the existing ones
Carmina on The Marketplace
Our 'Buy & Sell' Forum, the Marketplace, has a lot of great shoes at a lot of great prices. And the famous Spanish shoemaker, Carmina, has a lot of solid
Floral Prints by Ducal Firenze
Warning: Not for the faint of heart! I have always had a soft spot for floral prints. When I was younger, I used to buy floral print (subtle ones) shirts
Spring Cleaning – Shoes I am Getting Rid Of
I have recently moved apartment and decided that with the move, I also needed to get rid of a lot of stuff as I simply have way too many shoes and clothes and
Graziat Taipei – Newcomers on the Block Making Noise!
Here is the start of many new Asian companies that will grace the pages of The Shoe Snob Blog. It is a new era in shoemaking and places like Vietnam and
Going Bold for Friday Festivities – Baudoin & Lange
I don't really dress as bold as I used to. Not sure if it's laziness, that I am getting older and just don't care anymore about much other than making my
Ducal Firenze – Exciting Italian Creativity
While I am on the subject of impressive makers, one of my favorite Italian shoemakers that has gone under the radar for far too long, is Ducal Firenze.
Edhen Milano – New Brand Doing Things Differently
There is new-ish, young Italian brand doing some very bold and interesting things. And their name is Edhen Milano. What first caught my eye was thei
A/W Loafers by Crockett & Jones
People don't usually think of loafers in the Winter but they should not go slept on for an entire season unless you live in places like Canada or Russia where
Penny Loafers – Classic Round Toe or Modern Elongated Toe?
The penny loafer is the most classic style of loafer there is. And probably my least favorite as I personally prefer a butterfly or wholecut version. But I am
The Bit Loafer – Making a Comeback
The bit loafer is making a comeback and so far, I am somewhat impressed with what I have seen, particularly by Carmina's version of one. To be quite honest, I
Deconstructed Summer Loafers by Meermin
I am not personally a fan of deconstructed shoes but I really like the look of these Meermin loafers that they created for the Summer season. I know that come
A Solid Line Up – A Personal Collection of Carmina Shoes
A pretty solid line up here shown by @armandomadrid of Instagram. This is just of his Carmina collection which is quite impressive really for having just one
New Brand On The Block – Santa Mercede Shoes
It's always a pleasure to see a new brand come out with ideas of greatness and not simply to sell off a million cheap shoes that claim to be well made. The
Adding Flair to Your Tassels
The beauty of having tassels/strings on your shoes is the fact that by having an additional element you are able to do so much with it when entering the realm
J.FitzPatrick Footwear S/S18 Collection — Pre-Sale
It just became Spring and while in some places it is still snowing, in many others the beautiful sun has started to finally show itself after what felt like a
Maftei RTW for Shoes Fever
For those of you a fan of the Austro-Hungarian style of shoemaking you will be pleased to know that one shop in South Korea, named Shoes Fever, has started
