It has been a while since I have done a nice balmoral boot for my J.FitzPatrick brand, as we were heavily focused on button boots over the last few years. But
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
First Round of Dandy Shoe Care x J.FitzPatrick “David” Boot
I have just received word from Alexander of Dandy Shoe Care that the first round of patinas are finished on our collaborative David boot model, which was a new
My Saint Crispins Boots – Review
After going to the Saint Crispins factory last year (and writing about it HERE), I worked with Phillip Car (the owner) to have a Saint Crispins boot made up for
Septieme Larguer Mid-Boot Wholecut
Septieme Largeur have recently released a smart, leather sole version of their mid-boot wholecut and are offering it up in their patina service
Norman Vilalta New Collection!
Norman Vilalta just dropped his A/W2015 collection and I have to say that it is right up my alley, especially the boot in the main image. What a bombshell!!
Old School Balmoral Boots by Fujiwara Shoes Studio
What I love about Instagram is that you have all of the pictures accessible with a quick click of your phone. No need to get on your laptop and search them all
Happy New Year – 2015 Predictions
Dear Readers, Yet another year comes to an end and as always this day allows us, if not but for a moment, to reflect on the last 365 days and think
Victorian Boots by Dimitri Gomez
If I had to choose one style of shoe/boot to wear for the rest of my life, it would definitely be an oxford boot. For me, they can go with everything from suits
Boot Season is Back!
I am not sure that anyone can deny that Edward Green is the current reigning champ when it comes to having an awesome boot selection. The Galway alone (as shown
Two Toned Boots Are Best!
In an unrealistic world, there are no limits to the amount of laced boots a man could own. As sick as it is, I think that I am going on about 15 pairs (and that
A Check-In from Romania
Dear Readers, I am off on a small adventure to Romania and Vienna, spending some time with my good friend, Phillip Car of Saint Crispins. �Today, I am a
The New Stefano Bemer
Since we are on the subject of Bemer's (as per yesterday's post), I thought that I would continue on by finally getting up the pictures of the new Stefano Bemer
Dimitri Gomez Bespoke Balmoral Boot
This is one of the nicest photos I have seen in awhile. Not because it's done in any fancy way, but simply for all of the textures/color/light variations that
My Event in Paris, Oct. 31st with Mes Chaussettes Rouges & Parisian Gentleman
Next week Thursday, the 31st of October, will mark myfirst ever event outside of my launch party, in Paris at Mes Chausettes Rouges in conjuction with Hugo
JM Weston Oxford Boot – Beautiful!
This is a great example of how the details of a shoe/boot can help to separate itself from the rest of the competition. That being what you have here in this
Gray Balmoral Boots?…..YES, PLEASE!
Photos Courtesy of Zimmermann & KimGrey is so underrated and underutilized in the shoe industry, at least in the part of the industry that I care about. Sure
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
How To Become A Shoe Designer Part 3.1: The Creative Side — Shoe Designing
Let me first start of by saying that I have no credentials in shoe design and/or company branding. The closest that I have to design skills was drawing
Alfred Sargent – Circle of Balmoral Boots
Picture Courtesy of: ClaymoorThis is the greatest picture that I have ever seen, hands down. Nothing else in the world compares to the idea behind this, and I
Balmoral Boot Porn
I was never quite the biggest fan of pairing black with a burgundy and/or an oxblood/merlot type of color, but I must admit that the more that I studied this
Shoes Of The Week – Crockett & Jones Boot
It's funny because the last time I was in Spain, working out my prototypes, I was thinking of the different combinations of colors/materials to use on my
Shoes Of The Week – Crockett & Jones Boot
It's funny because the last time I was in Spain, working out my prototypes, I was thinking of the different combinations of colors/materials to use on my
Today’s Favorites – Caulaincourt
I wanted to try and squeeze out my usual long-post that I do on Mondays, but I simply have not had enough time, as I prepare for my flight to Spain and such.
