Here we take a look at Ferragamo's answer to high-quality welted shoes, in their 'Tramezza' Line made by famous Napolitano Shoemaker Paolo Scafora. And
Video Series – Up Close Details – Gaziano & Girling ‘Savile’ MTO
Here we take a look at the Savile Single Monk by Gaziano & Girling, one of England's finest shoemakers. This was a custom model that I requested in
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – In Corio
Here we take a look at French shoemaker, In Corio, who specializes in well-fitting Blake Stitched footwear and offers classic models with subtle twists.
Welcome to the World of Corthay
A fun and creative video highlighting the ethos of the Parisian brand, Maison Corthay, and how their shoes have a life of their own! Corthay offers
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Paul Parkman Collaborative Boot Model
Here I unbox a new Paul Parkman model that I helped to create in terms of the colors and the new model invented. Playing on their very popular Norwegian
Video: The Alpine City Hiker – One Boot, Three Ways
Here we highlight the Snoqualmie City Hiker by J.FitzPatrick Footwear. A boot designed for the ultimate urban purpose by balancing elegance with
Video Series – Up Close Details – Spier & Mackay Wholecuts
Here I unbox a pair of Spier & Mackay wholecut oxfords in brown Weinheimer calf. One of the sleeker models available in their solid
Video Series – Up Close Details – Paolo Scafora
Here we take a look at Paolo Scafora's exquisite footwear and the details that make his footwear so unique. One of the kings of construction there is no
Video Series – Up Close Details – Acme Shoemaker Galaxy Patina
Here we take a closer look at the exquisite Galaxy Patina shoe/wallet combo that I commissioned with Acme Shoemaker, out of China. A pair that defies
Video Series – Up Close Details – Altan Bottier Goodyear Welted MTO
Here we take a closer look at the MTO I ordered with Altan, a pair that is a part of their Goodyear Welted Line. One very cool and unique pair of
Video Series – Up Close Details – Septieme Largeur A/W21 Tobar Boot
Here we take a look at one of Septieme Largeur's latest models for their A/W2021 line up: The Tobar, triple buckle monkstrap boot. One of
Unboxing Series – Yearn Shoemaker
Here we are back again with another one of China's exciting up-and-coming shoemakers, Yearn Shoemaker. With custom patinas and insane RTW prices (in a
Unboxing Series – Bordon Colombia
Here we take a look at an up-and-coming brand out of South America, Bordon Colombia, that has recently revamped their company to offer semi-handmade boots, made
Unboxing Series – Altan Bottier Goodyear Welted MTO
Here we take a look at Altan Bottier's MTO program with a very unique pair of derbies made to my specifications and more important for me, with Goodyear
Educational Video Series – Conditioning Your Leather Shoes
Here is a quick video on how to apply conditioner/renovator to your leather shoes with a brief description of your Do's and Don'ts. Product used:
Educational Video Series – A Shoe’s Sole Terminology
Here we look at the various types of sole finishing and the terminology that surrounds each feature and detail. There is often much confusion on this
Unboxing Series – Mattina Shoes
Here we take a look at a new brand in the industry, Mattina shoes, hailing out of China, near Shangai. Originally a factory that made
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – ACME Shoemaker 2021 Update
Here we are back again with one of China's most exciting makers, ACME Shoemaker, hailing out of Beijing. Having launched in the middle of the 2020 Pandemic,
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Le Couré
Here we look at a new brand on the scene specializing in quirky designs and exotic leathers. Their name is Le Couré. Based in the US with welted shoes
Video Series – Up Close Details – Carmina Shoemaker
Here we look at the fine details that make Carmina Shoemakers one of the most prestigious makers out of Spain. This is a pair that I actually had in
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Gaziano & Girling Mainline
Here we take a look at the famous English brand, Gaziano & Girling, and their exquisite shoes that helped to build my curiosity and passion for
Video Series – Up Close Details – Crockett & Jones Handgrade
Here we take a look at the Handgrade line by Crockett & Jones and what differentiates them to their benchgrade line, which we looked at earlier in a
Video Series – Rant – Do Not Condition Your Brand New Shoes
Time again, people have ruined their brand new shoes by being overzealous with their shoe care regimen when it was not necessary to even
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Crockett & Jones Handgrade Collection
Here I an unbox a brand that really needs no introduction as one of the world's most reputable shoemakers today: Crockett & Jones, of