Bespoke shoemaker, TYE Shoemaker, out of Japan has been making some very very interesting shoes since coming to light a few years back, thanks to Instagram. The
J.FitzPatrick Footwear Summer Sale – Now Live!
After waiting many months, we have finally received our stock (most�of it that is) and have officially launched our Summer Sale. There are severa
Berluti Impresses on the Bespoke Side
Following yesterday's roast of Berluti's RTW atrocities, is the upside post about their Bespoke Program and the amazingness that comes out of that. I recently
Berluti Does It Again – Ruins Dress Shoes
It would appear that Berluti is ruining dress shoes more than creating great ones these days. And it pains me to write these types of posts against Berluti as
His & Hers Patina Loafers by Vietnamese Shoemaker Thanh Le
It's nice to see when inspiration has been used to create something of passion. This style of loafer I have only ever seen once in my life and it was originally
Video Series: What is an Oxford
Here I commence videos by The Shoe Snob. It's all done by myself, so starting off as an amateur. But as I continue, they will get better. But at least the
New GMTO / Crowdfund Offerings by J.FitzPatrick Footwear
I have decided to offer something new as a regular feature at J.FitzPatrick Footwear. And that is a different monthly offering of GMTO / Crowdfund models.As we
Going Green with Aubercy
Parisian shoemaker, Aubercy, makes a very awesome shade of green leather. One that they in fact, use a ton and that I love to see. It's a very deep, dark
Fit for a Prince! – Vass Alligator Monks with Patina
Patina is growing and growing quick and everywhere. And that is great! Regular people with day jobs are teaching themselves and therefore reviving their old
What I’ve Learned – Shoes
Back when I used to read magazines, I used to love this section that Esquire did called 'What I've Learned.' For me, it was one of the more interesting reads in
J.FitzPatrick Footwear – New GMTO’s Now Available
Shop Now → Welcome to our new GMTO offering We are excited about this GMTO run as it represents products unlike any other that we have offered in the past
J.FitzPatrick Footwear – Last Week of The Consolidation Sale
As we now hit June and are closer to receiving our Re-Stock and new loafers for Summer, we are winding down our Consolidation Sale at J.FitzPatrick
Things that Truly Don’t Matter in Shoes – Don’t Believe the Hype. Part 1 – Heel Stiffeners
The older I get the more my Shoe Snobbery evolves and thus wises up to the reality of everything you see and read and hear from the blogs, to shoe salesmen to
Sartorial Talks – The Best Shoe Brands of 2019 (Part 1)
Hugo Jacomet, of Parisian Gentleman, does the world a great service here by listing some of the top shoe brands the world has to offer. In his
The Shoe Snob Marketplace – New Shoes Up and Growing!
The Shoe Snob Marketplace is gaining traction. More and more people are getting their shoes on there and we even have a few brands participating, one of them
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
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN SHOEMAKING 2019 THE COMPETITION SHOES PART 2
This is part two of the massive walkthrough of all competition shoes in the World Championships in Shoemaking 2019. Here position 11 to 40 is reviewed with
World Championships in Shoemaking 2019 – The Competition Shoes Part 1
40 dark brown full brogue oxfords, made by shoemakers from all over the world. Here’s a substantial review of all the competition shoes that entered the World
The Consolidation Sale
Blog Readers,The last two years have been a good learning experience and a classic case of small business growing pains. Most of you won’t feel or know this but
New Shoes on The Marketplace
For those that have not yet heard of The Shoe Snob Marketplace, please inform yourselves of one of my new ventures by reading the Blog Post Here. For those
Crepe Soles – Yay or Nay?
When I first started the JF line, one blog reader used to tell me, 'Justin when you add a black crepe sole to a pair of dress shoes, I will be the first to buy
The Bit Loafer by J.FitzPatrick Footwear
What we love to do at J.FitzPatrick Footwear is take classic shoe models and put our twist on them. So often have I loved the idea of something but
Top 3 Shoemakers from World Championship Competition at the London Super Trunk Show
Just a quick email of the winners of the competition for the World Championship in Bespoke Shoemaking 1st place - Daniel Wegan of Gaziano &
LONDON SUPER TRUNK SHOW 2019 BRAND SHOWCASE #10 SKOLYX/TLB MALLORCA
LONDON SUPER TRUNK SHOW 2019 BRAND SHOWCASE #10 SKOLYX / TLB MALLORCA The final exhibitor to highlight ahead of Saturday’s London Super Trunk