I have not been paying attention to currency for that long in reality. Mainly since I started my shoe brand (9 years ago), and therefore started
Norman Vilalta – Derby Tarsal Brogue GMTO
I am going to keep it short and sweet as it is a very busy Monday today, but I was floored when I saw these new Tarsal Brogue derbys by Norman Vilalta which are
Up & Coming Shoemaker – Fumu SG
Following someone's journey in the shoe world, is always something that makes me happy. Especially when I know that I had a part in influencing that journey. I
J.FitzPatrick Winter Sale Now Live
Happy 2021 To All, I hope that everyone had a great celebration! As a way to kick things off with a bang, my shoe brand is now commencing its
Septieme Largeur – A/W2020 Line Up
Septieme Largeur has made a very congruent collection this year. A common theme can be easily seen: 'it's all about the soles.' From commando soles to
Vintage Cole Haan’s – Circa 1930
It is curious to see just how different some shoe brands were nearly 100 years ago to what they are today. Being that the world has changed vastly it is no
New, Unique Patterns at Mes Chaussettes Rouges
As many of you may know, I have been following Mes Chaussettes Rouges since their inception. Since then, we have become friends and business partners per se, in
The Shoe Snob – Unboxies Series – Acme Shoemaker
Here is the unboxing video many of you have been waiting for, from upcoming Chinese shoemakers, Acme Shoemaker . This shoe breaks stereotypes the world has
J.FitzPatrick – Black Friday Now Live
Black Friday is officially live at my shoe brand, J.FitzPatrick Footwear. We have several offers going on, so it is important to read here to understand the
The City Hiker: Inspiration and How to Style
The Snoqualmie boot, by my brand J.FitzPatrick Footwear, has two inspirations behind it. One from the Ski Boot/Alpine boot that was introduced to the menswear
My Daily Wears – Nov 6th
As we have fully immersed into Autumn, my boots have been at the forefront of my wardrobe selection. Ironically, today it up into the high 60's, which is very
Gaziano & Girling – New Stock Model, Saddle Oxford
Gaziano & Girling has just launched an interesting, new oxford model that is available from today (although not yet live on the site, but able to be ordered
Paul Parkman A/W Collection – Classic, Bold and Refined
Paul Parkman has been refining its brand in terms of style and looks in 2020. I remember when they first contacted me about their brand, around 6 years ago, and
Dedicate Your Shoes to Your Sports Team
Allen Trushkov of Cobbler's Plus and Alberto Suastez of Patinaworksaz just made a very cool collaboration in which Allen added a custom sole with blue welt and
Crockett & Jones A/W 2020 Collection – ‘Smart Casual’
The Crockett & Jones A/W 2020 collection is impressive, to say the least. It's vast with an option for everyone and some pretty tasty new models, in
Creative Loafer Design by Francis Waplinger
I have always loved the look of the Belgian style loafer design, but was never a huge fan of their traditional sole that was essentially built as a house
Frank Clegg Duffle Bag Reinvented
Frank Clegg, for me, is making the coolest leather goods on the market, at least for bags, which are what I really like. I don't know why but I have always
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Oliver Cabell
The Merton Sneaker, by Oliver Cabell. Premium Italian made sneakers at reasonable pricing and high-quality materials. https://olivercabell.com/ My
To Be Worn…or To Be Cherished?
I came across this picture of Hemingway loafers by Barbanera and was inspired to make a post about a subject I do not believe I have ever written about. The
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Aurelien
? A fine pair of driving shoes, perfect for the hot weather we are getting See more at: https://aurelien-online.com/
The Deckchair Sock by Mes Chaussettes Rouges
The Deckchair sock by Bresciani, sold by Mes Chaussettes Rouges just might be my all-time favorite sock, especially for the Summer season. At least for the
Hi Top Sneakers – Yes or No?
My love for shoes started with sneakers. It is a natural progression as very few youngsters (read teenagers) start by loving dress shoes. For me, it was Nike
Blue Cordovan Monkstraps by Carmina: MINDBLOWING
I keep seeing these Carmina monk straps on my social media feed and the more that I see them, the more I get jealous that I do not own a pair! For those that
A New Entry Level Welted Line – Just Launched
My original desire for starting a shoe company was ultimately for one basic reason: 'to see men wearing better shoes.' It was a simple idea. I saw bad
