Vintage Boots from circa 1920'sIf you have a smartphone, you should probably get Instagram. Now, I am not one for tweeting my thoughts or updating every 5
Farfalla Shoes – The Armoury
There aren't many shoes styles that I don't own that I have been dying to get, but out of the few that there actually are, the Belgian styled loafer is
J.FitzPatrick Footwear Update
Ladies & Gentleman,The time is almost near for the long anticipated launch of my footwear collection, J.FitzPatrick. Here you can see about two thirds of my
Persona Footwear
A few weeks/months back, I did a post about customized loafers/shoes and one of the brands that I highlighted was Persona. Out of that interest in the subject,
Septieme Largeur Fall/Winter Product
A trip to Paris is not complete without me giving Septieme Largeur a visit to see what they have been cooking up! And it just so happened that a lot of their
Shoes Of The Week – A Bestetti Masterpiece!
Dear Readers,Yet again, it is a day that not only am I swamped under with 10 trillion things to do, but I am also quite emotional (mainly frustrated), and
Saint Crispins In The Flesh!
Not too long ago The Armoury had a trunk show here in London with Saint Crispins as one of their attendees. As you know very well, I am quite a fan of them, so
J.M. Weston’s New Shop On Jermyn St.
For those that don't know, J.M. Weston is French. I feel that I must state this, as I, like many people at one point have thought that due to their Anglo-Saxon
Stamp Shoes….with GPS capabilities….
Dear All,So I am back from my quick trip to Paris, with lots of treats to share with all of you! So be on the lookout!! Until then, feast your eyes on these bad
Alfred Sargent Balmoral Boot
Dear Readers,This won't be too long as it's 6:45am, and I am about to leave for a short trip to Paris. While there I will snap some pictures of a shoemaker that
How to become shoe designer part 4 2
A rough draft of my collection - certain things will be changed...If you make it to the point in which you are ready to have your collection made but just need
How To Become A Shoe Designer � Part 4: The Manufacturing Side
A rough draft of my collection - certain things will be changed...If you make it to the point in which you are ready to have your collection made but just need
Scarpe Di Bianco – An MTO Process….
A few years back a company named Scarpe Di Bianco came on to the scene, blowing the socks off of anyone who appreciated nice footwear. I remember the first time
The Butcher of Savile Row……
In staying true to what I actually wear each day, I thought that I would give you an accurate account of my daily attire, of which includes a beautifully made
Carmina Greatness!!!!!!
The idea of the tassel on a loafer being in a contrast color is probably one of my favorite details in shoe design. The tassel, for me, is one of those things
Ed Et Al – Singaporean Shoemakers On The Rise
For a long time now, I have been hearing this name Ed Et Al, whether by chance or by blog readers writing me up to check them out. I figured that since I had
How To Become A Shoe Designer Part 3.2: Shoe Lasts
Finalized product will have metal eyelets.....my round last shown belowA shoe?s last is very important, for more reasons than one. Firstly, it makes up the
What I Am Wearing – Special Bored On Sunday Edition
Warning: I am about to go on a rant. For those not interested in my thoughts, refrain from continuing.So, it's Sunday (my only day off, EVER), it's the 3rd day
The Side View Of A Shoe – Is It Deceiving?
My whole (dress shoe) life I have been judging last shapes and never really knew it. Whenever I was going to get a new pair of shoes (when I was back in
Saint Crispins + The Armoury – London Trunk Show
Legendary clothier, The Armoury, is back in London Town on Sept. 28th-29th, bringing with them this time, the famed Viennese shoemaking firm Saint Crispin's. I
Pigskin Bestetti’s — Amazing As Always!!
What more is there to say??? Nothing that leaves Bestetti's factory seems to be short of spectacular. I guess what I can touch on that I don't believe I have
John Lobb x Paul Smith = Absolute Greatness!
I know that I have been on a roll with my 'How To Become A Shoe Designer' thread, but as many people may not want to become one, nor really care to read about
Hugs & Co. – The Affordable Driving Loafer
A few months back, a young Londoner emailed me introducing me to his new shoe company, Hugs & Co. He informed me that he had just graduated from University,
Shoes Of The Week – The Unknown Gems
Photo Courtesy of: Style ForumDear Readers,I am sorry to say that I am not going to be able to write much today. I have been quite swamped under these last days
