Good 'ol grained leather. I knew that it was about to start showing itself more and more and it looks as if Septieme Larguer is ahead of the game as per usual.
Yanko Shoes – Yet Another Spanish Shoemaker
While I don't know the exact history of the Yanko origin, from what I have quickly gathered on the world wide web is that they are yet another spin off of the
Hiro Yanagimachi Summer Samples
I am at a loss for words today so can't really think of anything clever to say. All that I can say is that these spectator/co-respondents by Hiro Yanagimachi
Saint Crispins Blue Monkstrap Boot
I am such a sucker for leather being mixed with suede. It really just creates such a beautiful contrast in the footwear region and when it goes from the trouser
A Patina by Gaziano & Girling
While this might come off as just down right teasing to some, many of you might be pleased to know that Gaziano & Girling will be offering a full patina
The Sinister Strap by Koji Suzuki
There is something very sinister about this strap by Koji Suzuki for Spigola. It just looks like it has attitude to it and the fact that it brings out these
New Enzo Bonafe Whole Cut Oxfords
I have always felt that a whole cut oxford should be on a last that has softly rounded edges and toe shape. As a model that, for me, is meant to stand for the
The Craftsmanship of Yesteryear
It is always amazing to see the workmanship of the shoe industry from before the 1950's. Even more impressive is the work from the turn of the 20th century.
Random Beautiful Shoes
Running around like a chicken with its head cut off today which means that I literally have like 10 minutes to knock out a quick post. That being,
Tan Double Monks by Laszlo Vass
I have a strange relationship with tan shoes, kind of like my relationship with glasses (eyewear). I like them on others and in theory as a product, but then I
Delos Bespoke
There are not many things more attractive than a nice burgundy leather and this shade might be the best that I have yet to come by. It's vibrancy is second to
Soles to Match by Riccardo Bestetti
Riccardo Bestetti never ceases to amaze me with his artistic talents. Not only is his patina work on his uppers very beautiful but it would appear that he is
It’s All About the Hero Shot!
I have really been starting to learn just how important photography is for a product company. The idea of the products being good is simply not enough, unless
New Patinas by Septieme Largeur
Looks like Septieme Largeur have been busy these days with a lot of new patinas, not only new in quantity but what also looks like new in style. This kind of
Red Pebble Grain by Scarpe di Bianco
You don't often see red pebble grain. You don't often see red shoes altogether. What I like about this pebble grain by Scarpe di Bianco though is the fact that
My Transition to Timothy Everest/Website Launch
On January 18th, I kind of just disappeared off the face of the Earth (in London) as it was my last day at Gieves & Hawkes. The day after, it was
New Carmina Make-Ups at Skoaktiebolaget
One thing that I really like about the young shop in Sweden, Skoaktiebolaget, is the fact that instead of simply ordering what the shoemakers that they work
The Loafer’s Loafer by Scarpe Di Bianco
Back when I used to work for Nordstrom, there used to be this Ferragamo loafer (pictured below) that was pretty much discontinued but that must have been the
Laszlo Vass Saddle Derbys
I was having a chat with my good friend Thomas Kalflo (patina artist for G&G) yesterday about how crocodile/alligator leather allows for an infinitely
Good Photography
I think that good photography is crucial to any product business. A photograph can make or break the look of a shoe. The most beautiful shoe in the world can be
Collaborations
Part of the new direction for The Shoe Snob in 2014 (and onwards) is the idea of more collaborations and as I said before, doing my best to make the
2013-2014: A Reflection of the Past and Things to Come
Dear Readers, Today will be more of a rant and a rave than an actual shoe post per se. It will be more about my feelings than about shoes. So be
The U-Cap Brogue
Why did the U-cap not ever become popular? I mean, in theory, it is not as conventional as a cap toe but is less risky/fancy than a wingtip (aesthetically
Rudolf/Markus Scheer Shoes
There is definitely no shortage of bespoke shoemakers in the world, that's for sure. One that I have yet to talk about but that definitely deserves attention is
