Being one of the original shoe bloggers in the industry, I got to know a lot of people i.e. shop owners, brand owners, people in the shoe industry
J.FitzPatrick x The Shoe Snob Hit Sweden For Trunk Shows in Nov.
After 2 years away from the glorious North of Europe, our time has finally come to be able to return to two of our favorite destinations, both
Paolo Scarfora Trunk Show – Skoaktiebolaget
You have seen me write quite recently a good bit about Paolo Scarfora and this is mainly for two reasons. First of all, he is a friend of mine and is a
Axel Arigato – The Future of Trainers
I have said it before and I might as well say it once more: my love for shoes all started with trainers. Naturally none of the brands that we have today were
Practical Info for London Super Trunk Show May 13th
This weekend it’s finally time for the London Super Trunk Show, the world’s largest open event for classic men’s shoes. Here’s some practical info for those wh
London Super Trunk Show — Brand Showcase #7 — Vass Shoes
Hungarian Shoemaker, Vass Shoes was founded in 1978 by Mr. László Vass. Even though the brand still keeps the old Austro/Hungarian shoemaking tradition close at
Corthay Shop Visit S/S2017 – Motcombe St. London
I recently had my bi-annual trip to Corthay of London, on Motcombe st in Knightsbridge, to see what was happening for Spring/Summer 2017 and had some intersting
J.FitzPatrick PreSale Round 2 – The Hawthorne Butterfly Loafer
Round 2 of the J.FitzPatrick PreSale is kicking off and this time it's with the illustrious Butterfly loafer that has been a very underrepresented yet iconic
Importation Taxation Changes in the US
One year later for those that missed it........ March, 2016 -- For those of you that don't live in the US nor sell to the US, this post might not interest you
J.FitzPatrick Footwear S/S17 Pre-Sale Now Live – Round 1
The J.FitzPatrick Footwear Spring/Summer 2017 collection is finally taking form and we have a lot of new stock to offer. Therefore this years' Pre-Sales will
Christian Kimber Capri Boots – Now On Sale!
There are two things highly underrated with this featured boot: crepe soles and black suede. I have always loved black suede and been fascinated by pairing
Shine Your Heart Out! – L’art Du Glaçage
Some of the most impressive shines I have seen in recent times --again thankfully discovered due to Instagram-- are by a young gentleman who works in
A Trip to Corthay – London
It is not often that I get to visit the Corthay shop in London. It might sound silly that while it is only about 20 mins away, it feels like eternity to get
Like Canvas? Like Spectators? Barbanera ‘Marinetti’ is Your Answer
From Barbanera's 'Once Upon a Time in Italia' collection for S/S17, which is an ode to the times of Totò, Mastroianni and the likes of great Italian
A Legend and Friend to Remember – Riccardo Bestetti
With regret I must tell those that don't already know that we sadly lost an incredible person this week. That person was Mr. Riccardo Bestetti, one of
The Ghillies Keep Coming! – Carmina
It would appear that the ghillie model is gaining traction in the world of the web and the shoe industry. I know that in the grand scheme of things,
Savile Row Style Part 1 – Drakes
Since it is a DEDICATED TO SHOES blog I am mostly going to accent that, but what I thought could be potentially interesting for the reader is a little dash of
Septieme Largeur Patina Driving Loafers
While not being the originators of patina, for me Septieme Largeur are the ones keeping it relevant by always doing new things with it from giving patina to
J.FitzPatrick Jodhpur Boot (Genesee) Pre-Sale – Choice of Sole
The Genesee jodhpur boot has been in the repertoire of samples since day one but never released until now. I don't know why really but I always thought that I
Teal Suede Double Monks by John Lobb
I have always loved the color Teal, especially when it is on the darker side so that it is not overly ostentatious (at least in the matter of clothing). And
From Dreams to Reality – Christian Kimber Shop
It is quite amazing to see someone progress, especially when it is someone you know personally. I remember when first meeting Christian Kimber and becoming
Ghillies Gone Wild – Caulaincourt
As much as I love traditional dress shoes, I love even more the concoction of something casual mixed with something dressy. These ghillies oxfords by
Stephane Jimenez – The Next Great French Shoemaker
When I say the words, Stephane Jimenez, many of you won't know what that means or who it is. But you should if you fancy yourself a shoe connoisseur. The reason
Don’t Sleep on Burgundy Shoes – Stefano Bemer
When most men think of burgundy shoes what probably pops into their head is one of two things; 1. Penny or tassel loafers from some 100 year old company or some
