The Patina World Championship 2023 was a great turnout with some cool competition and some fun patinas! If you read the finalist's post on the contestants it
A Clean & Simple Adelaide by Yeossal
I was taken aback by the beauty of an adelaide the other day. I shared it on my Instagram and it appeared that others were too as it received a lot of
Patina Shoes & Boots Under $300
Septieme Largeur Patina Shoe collection is currently discounted at €70 per pair off their regular price. After deducting the VAT from the price (for those who
Up Close Details Series – CNES ‘Exotic Shoes’
Here we take a closer look at these beautiful blue crocodile single monks by CNES shoemaker, that I unboxed last week. The Rolf, single monkstrap in
New Patina GMTOs at J.FitzPatrick Footwear
Please note: J.FitzPatrick Footwear is my own brand. Therefore, you can consider this sponsored and the post will be in 1st person format. Our in-house
Unboxing Series – CNES ‘Exotic Shoes’
Here, we take a look at a pair of exotic shoes in CNES' handwelted range, the Rolf single monk with Norwegian stitching. It is an impressive pair of shoes
Up Close Details Series – Corthay ‘Arca’
Here we take a closer look at one of the most iconic shoes in the welted footwear industry, by none other than Corthay, of Paris. Watch the
Septieme Largeur Patina Program
My relationship with Septieme Largeur is probably one of the longest in my time in the industry. Truth be told, I consider the founder and his family as own
Unboxing Series – Corthay
The famous French brand needs no introduction. Here we take a look at what makes Corthay so great. Learn more at their site:
Leffot x Norman Vilalta – New PreOrder Drop
For the last post of the year, I want to help support my friends by showing you all these amazing shoes that Norman Vilalta has made in collaboration
Interview: Wilbur Tu of Graziat Taipei
There is a huge boom of shoemakers coming out of SE Asia these days and one of my favorites is Graziat Taipei, whose shoes not only have a very unique touch to
New Patina GMTO – Hancore x J.FitzPatrick
Through my brand, J.FitzPatrick footwear, we have a new GMTO offering launching today, but on top of that, it is a patina project too, in collaboration with our
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Michael Darren Shoes
Here I unbox a very unique color of wholecut oxfords by the up-and-coming Michael Darren Shoes, known for their RTW patina options. Founded by @mbshoedoc of
Hancore x J.FitzPatrick Footwear = New Patina Project
We, being J.FitzPatrick Footwear (my brand), are back at it with another patina collaboration, again on our classic wholecut model: The Tony II. This
Hancore Patina – The Black Series
Greg Park, aka Hancore, has a new way of reinventing your black shoes to create a completely other color and thus, a completely new shoe. This is huge for those
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Paul Parkman
Here is an unboxing video on Turkish shoemaker, Paul Parkman, who is easily making some of the boldest and unique footwear in the market today. Not your average
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – CNES Shoemaker
Mind Blowing value at $268 USD by CNES Shoemaker. Learn about them: www.cnes.co IG: @CNES.CO
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