Here we take a look at ACME Shoemaker's MTO collection to see what you can achieve when going custom on your order. Now the 3rd time on the channel, ACME
Unboxing Series – BLKBRD Shoemaker
Here we take a look at the Indian brand BLKBRD Shoemaker in my latest Unboxing Video. BLKBRD Shoemaker has been making a name for itself with its ability to
How To: Tidy Up Your Sole Edge
To tidy up your sole edge is often a detail we overlook. We are more often focused on the upper often forgetting that an unkempt sole edge is among the most
Unboxing Series – Pointures Book
Here we take a look at the ultimate shoe guide, the new book by French Magazine Pointures. Written by Yves Denis, this book not only shares the history of the
The Podcast – Episode 7 – News In The Shoe Industry
Here on The Shoe Snob Podcast Episode 7, I touch on various subjects that are going on in the shoe industry from the leather crisis to new lasts by TLB and a
Unboxing Series – Mes Chaussettes Rouges Slippers
Here we finally take a closer look at Mes Chaussettes Rouges Slippers and their latest model. The Parisian company just released these last week and before they
Unboxing Series – Yeossal Custom Trousers
Here we take a look at my recent order of Yeossal trousers from their custom collection. I have become increasingly interested in custom trousers
Up Close Details Series – In Corio
Here we take a much closer look at the two pairs that newer-brand-on-the-scene In Corio sent me a few months back. A bold and elegant tan wholecut oxford and
How To: Punch an Extra Hole Into Foowear With Straps
Need some extra tightness in your jodhpur boots or monkstrap shoes? If you have skinny ankles with low insteps like I do, I bet you have felt the
Up Close Details: Norman Vilalta ‘Decon Chelsea’
Here we take a closer look at Norman Vilalta's Decon Chelsea boot and all of the subtle details that make them great! A world-class boot with
The Podcast – Episode 6 – The Decline of European Shoemaking
Here I discuss the decline of European welted shoemaking, what's led up to that, and the potential future of it. An interesting discussion is to
Unboxing Series – Mattina’s New Collection
Here we take a look at Chinese shoemaker, Mattina's new model from the latest collection. A vibrant spectator with lots of pizazz in the canvas/grain
Up Close Details – Cru Nonpareil
Here we take a closer look at these beautiful, grained stomper loafers by Trinidad & Tobago shoe brand Cru Nonpareil A unique combination of
Video: Suede In The Rain
While I have written about this subject a bunch of times on the blog I finally was able to show you in a video just how good a suede can handle rain when
Unboxing Series – Arterton London Haberdashery
In this unboxing video, we take a look at some of the fine products that London-based haberdashery, Arterton London, offers at their luxurious online
Video: How To Quickly Tidy Up Your Leather Footwear
Shoe care doesn't have to be intense or take a long time. More often than not, like any kind of routine, if we simply start a regular schedule of
Unboxing Series – Norman Vilalta
Here we unbox a pair of the famous Decon Chelsea boots by Norman Vilalta. Norman Vilalta, for me, is one of the most exciting makers in the industry. He is
The Podcast – Episode 5 – Menswear Bloggers
Here I discuss the realities of what it means to be a menswear blogger that might exchange goods/services and/or money for publicized content. There is a fine
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
The Podcast – Episode 4 – How Long Do Shoes Last?
How long do shoes last? Well, how long is a piece of string? There is no definite answer that anyone can give you. It can be 6 months, 2 years, 5 years, 10
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 – Bridlen Shoes
Here we take a closer look at Indian Shoemaker, Bridlen, and what their shoes bring in the value proposition of price vs quality. Needless to say,
Up Close Details Series – Yearn Shoemaker
Here we take a closer look at the details of the handwelted lazyman brogue by Yearn shoemaker, an exciting new brand out of China. The shoes are
Up Close Details Series – CNES ‘Handwelted’
Here we take a closer look at the beautiful handwelted adelaides by CNES Shoemaker. Handling these, it continues to impress me what we see