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
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
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
Bespoke Berluti To Kick Off The New Year!
HAPPY NEW YEAR MY DEAR READERS!!! I hope that all of you had a great holiday season and that you are ready for a great 2014! I know that I am! To kick it
Maftei Strikes Again!
I see a lot of shoes, day in and day out. I have almost become impervious to the appreciation of classically fine footwear as I now see it so often
Massimo Ferrari Review
It seems that every month a new brand pops up and smacks us all in the face with some cool shoes. Well this month it is Massimo Ferrari and I must say that I am
New J.FitzPatrick Exclusives & A/W2013 Shoes In!
Dear Readers, Okay, so finally my A/W2013 stock has come in and is now available for purchase either through my company or by coming into Gieves & Hawkes
Some Serious Brogues!
I have always liked a nice brogue, even a bit of a heavy one. I don't really own the heavy ones but have always appreciated their appeal as stompers
The Rise of East Asian Produced Footwear
It’s amazing to see how far the shoe industry has come in last 10 years. Back then, it was strictly all about Italy, England, a bit of US made shoes
The Age of Photo Sharing
With Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and all of the rest of the social media outlets that one can view pictures on, a world in which ideas can be
Ed Et Al Revamp Round 2
As most of you know, I am always quite pleased to see shoes that have been made with some sort of �with fabric/cloth integrated into their upper. Thi
The Parisian Trunk Show (plus new Wallingford colorway)
With a bit of down time, I thought that I would sneak in some pics of what I am getting up to here in Paris. As you can see from the pic above, I have been
My Event in Paris with Mes Chaussettes Rouges
My first ever event as J.FitzPatrick footwear (outside of my launch party) is finally taking place on October 31st, in beautiful city of Paris, in conjunction
Spectator Madness
It's not exactly the time to start breaking out the 'ol Spectators/Co-Respondents with the weather turning out the way that it is. Being in London it's about
Kimber Shoes – New Collection
A year ago I wrote about my good friend Christian who was on the brink of launching his own line of shoes and for those that like fun things to be on the look
Stefano Bemer at New & Lingwood (Long Post)
As many of you have probably read, the shoes behind the Stefano Bemer brand have been implemented into the shop of New & Lingwood on Jermyn St. in London.
Alexander The Great!! Patina Extraordinaire!
Handing in your existing shoes and getting back something completely different is a good feeling. A feeling that I am sure that Mr. Alexander
Gaziano & Girling coming to America!
Gaziano & Girling are hitting the States for the bi-annual trip to take orders on bespoke and MTO requests. So if you are interested in their
Stefano Bemer Is Back!! And Coming to London!
While unfortunately the name of the title of this post is more figuratively speaking (and thus not literal), it still goes without saying that the
Saint Crispins’ MTO’s = AMAZING!!
The shoes shown in these pics here present some of the most vivid colors that I have ever seen on footwear outside of a professional patina, particularly that
The Little Shoemaker
Not too long after my baby boy was born (he is now 6 weeks old), I received an unexpected package in the mail which just so happened to be a gift from
New Bespoke Cleverley Models
George Cleverley has come out with a few new bespoke models this A/W2013 that look very promising and exciting! I particularly like the double monk, but am also
Bespoke Spectators
Dear Readers, Well I hope that you all have been enjoying the new layout of the blog. As you may have come across already, there are still a lot of kinks
Welcome To The New Shoe Snob Blog!!
Dear Readers, Welcome to the new The Shoe Snob blog!! As I enter into the world of doing proper business, I decided it might be more intelligent to give my