For those that do not know, TLB Mallorca is one of the newer brands hailing from Spain but unlike the countless ones made by other factories, TLB is actually
Norman Vilalta Crushing The Shoe Game
Norman has a great series of imagery for his latest collections of shoes. And these shots and shoes, more importantly, are mind-blowing. I particularly like
Blue Cordovan Monkstraps by Carmina: MINDBLOWING
I keep seeing these cordovan monkstrap by Carmina 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
TLB Mallorca – MTO Program Gaining Traction
Spanish shoemaker, TLB Mallorca, has gained a lot of traction in the Marketplace in 2019 and continuing to do so in 2020, especially with the popularity of
Carmina Custom Weekend – Summer Edition 2020
Carmina has just launched their 'Custom Weekend' for Summer 2020, as of yesterday. What this means, is that not only are they waiving all MTO fees, but also
London Super Trunk Show 2020 Brand Showcase #2: Norman Vilalta
Our 2nd showcase is none other than my good friend, Norman Vilalta, one of the shoemakers I most respect in this industry. Norman is one of the only brands
Chelseas with a Twist – Carmina Shoemaker
Its refreshing to see Chelsea boots in some sort of dark burgundy/merlot color. In this case Plum Museum Calf. I never understood why this color has not caught
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – TLB Mallorca
Here I unbox and talk about one of TLB Mallorca's Artista Range shoes, the striking adelaide oxford in Burgundy Museum Calf Find the shoes here:
TLB Mallorca – The New Adelaide
www.tlbmallorca.con For the longest time, the adelaide oxford often came in the same format as a cap toe brogue with adelaide facing and heel counter, all with
Fur Lined Boots by Carmina
Fur lined boots by Carmina is now easily achievable with their recently launched GMTO run of 4 Fur Lined boots for the Winter. Those of you who live in rough
Carmina’s Black Friday Deal – Free Belts with all Purchases
Carmina's Black Friday is live and have some interesting offers on the table. There are two main offers happening: 1. A free belt with every regular purchase.
Unboxing Series – Meermin Shoes
In this Meermin shoes unboxing video, we break down the mainline, classic collection that offers some of the best-value shoes that the shoe industry produces.
Ramon Cuberta – Handwelted MTO Line
Bespoke Spanish shoemaker, Ramon Cuberta, has recently launched a new range for this Autumn/Winter season. It's a range that blends his bepsoke with RTW service
Fur Lined boots by Meermin
I never understood how important fur lined boots were until I moved to NYC and nearly froze my feet off. Living in mild climates one doesn't understand just how
Carmina’s Custom Weekend – MTO Fees Waived!!
Carmina is hosting a 'Custom Weekend' from today until the 13th by which they are offering Waived MTO Fees on their custom shoe/boot offerings. And on top of
The Triple Buckle Boot – Magnanni’s Interpretation
For those that like that heavy burnished and Italian style of shoe design, you might be pleased to know that Magnanni has recently come out with their version
The Unlined Collection by Carmina Shoemaker
I have always had mixed feelings when it comes to unlined shoes. Some make them look great as they look like normal shoes, others then make them overly
Ramon Cuberta – London Trunk Show & New Version of Gladiator!
Ramon Cuberta is a nice guy. Always kind. Always humble and makes great shoes. Just the kind of ingredients you look for when supporting an artist. So its my
LONDON SUPER TRUNK SHOW 2019 BRAND SHOWCASE #3 CARMINA SHOEMAKER
To read more about the London Super Trunk Show 2019, please clickHERE c For the first time, the most notable Spanish shoemaker, Carmina, joins us at
London Super Trunk Show 2019 – Brand Showcase #1 – Norman Vilalta
To read more about the London Super Trunk Show 2019, please click HERE The 1st brand that I want to highlight is Norman Vilalta. Norman's brand is the
Carpincho Boots by Enrile
The Capybara/Carpincho animal is probably one of the ugliest things known to animals. It looks like a giant rat and it's like the size of a dog. But their hide
Cuervo Cobblerblack Bird – Another Spanish Shoemaker
There are a group of shoemakers in the Gracia neighborhood of Barcelona, named Cuervo Cobblerblack Bird. They have been banded together since 2006. But only
Meermin Goes Green!
For A/W18 Meermin Mallorca has a couple of green shoe options circulating in their current collections. It would appear that green shoes are getting more
The Bit Loafer – Making a Comeback
The bit loafer is making a comeback and so far, I am somewhat impressed with what I have seen, particularly by Carmina's version of one. To be quite honest, I
