https://www.jfitzpatrickfootwear.com/ We have just entered into�FINAL markdowns for our Winter Sale. Prices of up to 50% off full retail, where certai
A Conversation with Marcos Fernandez of Septieme Largeur / Orbans
I recently had dinner with my good friend Marcos Fernandez of Septieme Largeur & Orbans here in NYC at the Maxwell's Chop House (insane Ribeye's for those
The Shoe Snob x R. Culturi Project – Which Image Do You Prefer?
My pocket square�project with R.Culturi is nearly coming to fruition, just making some finishing touches to our three designs. One thing that myself and m
Meermin – Museum Calf Taupe GMTOs
This blog post is for all of the haters and trolls out there. You know who you are. Lately, there has been someone or a group of people on the great big web
Merry Christmas from The Shoe Snob
For those that celebrate Christmas, I just wanted to wish you all a very beautiful day with your loved ones and thank you for all of your support in the blog
Pet Peeves in The Shoe Industry – Part 1 – Tying Your Shoes Properly
While the name of the blog has the word snob in it and I can be quite harsh at times, a lot of what I do is try to educate in the hopes to grow the industry and
Black Friday for Turkey Thursday at J.FitzPatrick Footwear
First and foremost, Happy Thanksgiving to all of my fellow Americans celebrating today with their family and good food galore. Thanksgiving was always my
Sweyd Footwear – The New Trainers on the Block!
There is a new trainer company in town, hailing from Sweden and making some nice, Italian produced trainers in a very simple, classic and elegant derby pattern.
What Is a Handmade Shoe?
I recently wrote a piece about lies in the industry and how the terms 'handmade' and no-middlemen and the like were tossed around like confetti and that they
J.FitzPatrick Footwear – New Button Boots Now In Stock!
Everything has been running a bit late this season for us but we have finally received our new button boots and have them officially launched now at
James Fox of Crockett & Jones – Interview
1. What is your role at Crockett & Jones? And not just a title, what are you responsible for? I mainly focus on the hands on Marketing & Advertising…
Cowboy Boots by Barbanera — One’s That I Would Actually Wear!
It's quite funny how your tastes evolve as you get older and what you once hated, you look at in a new light and what you once loved, you start to dislike. I
New Aubercy Loafers
I know many of us are approaching Autumn here, but in many other�places they are approaching Summer so I could not help but show these beauts, by Aubercy, t
Vass Now Stocked in London – On Savile Row at the Cad & Dandy
Those of you in London or who visit often will be pleased to know that VASS shoes are now officially stocked in the great city and at none other than
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
Blue Suede Beauties on Sale by Skoaktiebolaget
There are some sweet shoes on sale right now at Skoaktiebolaget's website, two of them being these beautiful blue suede numbers by Carmina. The
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
Navy Grain Tassel Loafers by Saint Crispins America’s
You don't often see blue grain tassel loafers but by the looks of these bad boys, courtesy of Saint Crispins Americas, I am thinking that we should
Ivan Crivellaro Loafer Mania!
Ivan Crivellaro's wingtip tassel loafers are one of my favorite loafers in the industry, particularly the way that he always uses multiple materials to make
A Most Interesting Design By Yanko
It looks as if this week I am focusing on unique shoe designs as today I wanted to discuss this model that I recently found by Yanko, one of the
New & Lingwood – Summer Chukkas in All Colors
The word 'boot' usually brings to mind Autumn/Winter feelings and thoughts of the corresponding attire but when thinking of a chukka boot, I tend to think of it
Francesco Benigno – Another Italian Gem
There are a lot of shoemakers in Italy. And a lot that many of us have never heard of, including myself. And many of them are extremely good with high level
A Guide To Wearing Belts
Belts are one of those accessories that we really just need. Trousers off the shelf simply don’t fit perfectly, hardly ever. Therefore it’s not a choice unless
My Trip to Florence
In my life I have been extremely fortunate to have traveled the world and even lived in some very beautiful places, one of them being Florence, Italy, from