In this Antonio Meccariello Argentum Unboxing video, I finally get a chance to inspect and review the craftsman who took the industry by storm around a decade
Shoemakers vs. Cobblers: Understanding the Difference
For centuries, shoemakers and cobblers have played vital roles in the world of footwear. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, they actually
Spats vs Button Boots
We often mix up terminology in the shoe world and one of the biggest mix-ups is the idea of spats vs button boots, where spats are often referred to as button
The Ultimate Guide to Shoe Trees: Types, Benefits, and Best Picks
Shoe trees are an essential tool for maintaining the shape, longevity, and freshness of your footwear. Whether you own dress shoes, sneakers, or boots, the
T.Shirakashi Bootmaker – Bespoke Boot Unboxing
In this unboxing video, we look at T.Shirakashi Bootmaker (T. for Tetsuya), a Bespoke shoemaker from Japan, and a pair of his unique and beautiful bespoke
Saphir vs Paul Brunngard: Renovateur or Reviving Cream?
In the rise of shoe care and shoe refurbishment, we often come to the comparison of Saphir vs Paul Brunngard. So, in today's post/video, we look at two of the
The Shoe Snob Blog YouTube Channel
Welcome to The Shoe Snob Blog YouTube Channel! Many of you have probably seen this already. Maybe you have watched a video here on the blog, but have never
The Rough Out Suede Belt
The Rough Out Suede Belt by Crockett & Jones is the perfect addition to the trend towards casual leathers and boot models that we find so prevalent as of
A Guide To Shoe Soles
In this guide to shoe soles, we will examine the various types of sole finishing you can expect to receive at different price points and make-ups, i.e.,
Charles Paige Atelier: NYC Suiting
Here we take a look at something a little different than shoes: Charles Paige Atelier. The next best thing to shoes is custom suiting, at least for me. I love a
Reviving Cream – A Great New Conditioner
The Reviving Cream by Paul Brunngard is one of my favorite new products. It is a great conditioner to have on hand to upkeep your shoes in a quick and timely
The Podcast, Ep. 13 – What Does Dressing Up Mean To You?
What does dressing up mean to you? What does dressing up mean to me is a question we should all evaluate and ask ourselves. For me, dressing up means
Carmina 3D Bespoke – Unboxing
After long-awaited anticipation, I have finally unboxed my Carmina 3D Bespoke shoes, and here are my thoughts. I got measured up for these a little over a year
The Podcast, Ep. 12 – Where Have I Been?!
The Shoe Snob Podcast Ep. 12 - Where Have I Been?! It has been over eight months since I last did a Podcast video. And a lot has changed in that time. I
Unboxing Series – Custom Shirts by Yeossal
Today we take a look at my new custom shirts by Yeossal, the brand where I get most of my shirts from. Yeossal is a Singaporean menswear company that came on
Unboxing Series – CNES: New Lasts, Finishing and Models
In this new unboxing video, we take a look at CNES's new lasts, models, and detailed finishing on the new S Last Collection. CNES has been busy upgrading their
Unboxing Series – Unlined Berwick Loafers (update)
Unlined Berwick Loafers Unboxing Here we take another look at some Unlined Berwick loafers that I sell on The Shoe Snob Marketplace site. I previously
The 2024 London Super Trunk Show: Video Recap
The video recap of the 2024 London Super Trunk Show is finally done and available on Kirby Allison's YouTube channel. The style of this video was a bit
Wearing Loafers With Suits: Do’s & Don’ts
For many men, wearing loafers with suits is a no-no. I never understood their sentiments as I witnessed many Italians pulling it off flawlessly when I lived in
Unboxing Series – Berwick Loafers
Today we look at my new Berwick loafers, called 'Palma Flex'. These new comfort flex-style suede loafers are all the rage as we continue the perpetual
Bad Shoe Trees Can Deform Your Shoes
Bad shoe trees can deform your shoes. That is a fact. I have seen it and I wish I had taken photographs of it. This is not a sales tactic either. In reality, I
Stridewise Interview: How To Fit Loafers
A few weeks back, Nick English of Stridewise, came to my shop in NYC for an interview to discuss loafers and how they should ultimately fit. This is a very
My New YouTube ‘Shorts’
It is all about the short video format these days. That is what TikTok created that IG and YouTube have quickly adopted. It is in that format that they spread
Up Close Details – Yearn Shoemaker Derbies
Here we take a closer look at these beautiful Yearn Shoemaker derbies, one of their custom options made via their MTO program. Yearn Shoemaker is one of China's
