Videos Archives

Unboxing Series – ACME Shoemaker MTO

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 as the fit

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 a

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 Navy

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 and

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. Looking more closely at

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