The Shoe Snob (as a company) just recently turned 4 years old on Sept. 19th. It's amazing to think that I (and my business partner) have actually had a
Archives for September 2015
Hiro Yanagimachi NYC Trunk Show
I don't have a lot of time today to write but for those of you lucky enough to be in or around the NYC area, come this Oct. 2nd/3rd, don't miss out a chance to
JF Button Boots Now In Stock, Ready For Shipment
I realize that early this week, I said that it was going to be a week about Spanish shoemakers, but I guess that I was only telling a half truth. And while I
How to Button Your Button Boots
Here is a video where I show how to fasten your button boots by hand, as quickly as possible. Practice will make perfect with this technique, and
Ramon Cuberta New Unique Creation
I realized yesterday that my recent posts were on a path of similarity with who I was writing about and who I wanted to write about in the same week, in the
Norman Vilalta Uniqueness
What I love about Norman Vilalta shoes is the fact that they are always something different aka unique. There is not much normality going on in his collection
The Best Shade of Tan by Carmina
For me, tan is a hard color to get right. If it is way too bright, it is hard to wear with most suits that we have in our wardrobe. If it is
The Hulk of Dress Shoes
There are not many makers whose hand coloring skills compares to the likes of the team at Saint Crispins. And because of those skills, their shoes always come
Italigente: The Review
There are many brands sprouting up these days, mainly private label stuff coming out of Spain and Italy. Few of them in my opinion are really making something
Bestetti for Made to Order Paris
This has to be the most intriguing adelaide that I have ever seen. It just has so much character with the shape of the facing design. Most things in
News In The Shoe Industry
There are always new things going on and I feel like the way in which I write posts I can only get out so much in a week, so will hopefully now try and cover
My Current Favorites On Instagram
Septieme Largeur New Adelaide Oxford
Septieme Largeur has just released a new adelaide oxford that for me presents an ultimate option for those that need a basic dress shoe. Most people coming into
J.FitzPatrick Button Boot Pre-Sale
The day that I think many of you have been waiting for is finally here. And that day represents the fact that my button boots that I have been working on for so
Bestetti New RTW Chukka Boot
Bestetti seems to be in the workshop day and night working not only on all of his bespoke orders but apparently the release of new models for his RTW
Button Boots Nearly There!!
After all of this time attempting to get my version of a Button Boot done, the day is nearly there and I am quite excited. I have just shined up these
Patina By Niklas Nordin
Not everyone is born with the ability to become Michelangelo but I do believe that everyone is born with the ability to at least become proficient in most arts.