Saphir has recently made an upgrade to its website. A major update that was heavily needed. The shoe care behemoth's previous website simply lacked the
Affordable Exotic Leather by CNES Shoemaker
Ever notice how many Vietnamese shoemakers have some of the most affordable exotic leather offered in their collections? Ever wonder why? Well, Vietnam is a
Bridlen’s New Collection: Ready Made
Bridlen's new collection of ready-made shoes is a nice capsule offering that is a great step in the right direction for one of India's most promising
Unboxing Series – Juyi Calton Shoes
In this unboxing video, we take a look at Juyi Calton shoes. Juyi Calton is a newish brand on the scene that comes from Nigeria and not only serves the
Cru Nonpareil Chukkas – Cyan Suede GMTO
Cru Nonpareil just dropped some awesome new chukkas via their GMTO program in a suede color like you have never seen before--Cyan Suede. Cru is undergoing this
Sneakers vs. Loafers: Finding the Perfect Style for Every Occasion
Knowing whether to buy and/or wear sneakers vs loafers is a conundrum that is gaining traction each day as we enter a more dress-relaxed business world. In the
The Best Chinese Shoemaker
There is a lot of debate about who the best Chinese shoemaker is, so I thought that I would finally put my opinion down on internet paper. If we are speaking
What I Wore This Winter
It was a strange Winter. It felt long. There were a lot of bleak days where I was pretty bundled up and more casual than dressy. On those days I avoided taking
Carmina’s Cordovan Week 2024
Carmina's Cordovan Week 2024 has just kicked off today! In this promotion, you have 7 days to order any Cordovan MTO model in any color of Cordovan you desire,
How To Use The Sole Edge Iron
How to use the sole edge iron is probably not a question you ever thought you would ask. But as the shoe care community and craze grows larger, new tools are
The Best Shoemaking I Have Seen
The best shoemaking I have seen came from TYE Bespoke, of Japan. This statement is in judged terms of consistency and as a brand, not an individual shoe. This
London Super Trunk Show 2024
The London Super Trunk Show 2024 is finally announced! The huge shoe event in London is back for its sixth installment, on Saturday, May 4th. There’ll be 14
The Shoemaker That Can Make Anything
We often want to know who the 'best' is. But what does the 'best' mean? If we take a step back from our current reality and think about when shoemakers used to
2023 U.S. Championships in Shoe Shining
The inaugural 2023 U.S. Championships in Shoe Shining happened last October at the New York Super Trunk Show. When something is new it takes a little while to
The Reinvented Belgian Loafer – Jacques Soloviere Paris
The reinvention of Belgian loafers is nothing new. But Parisian brand, Jacques Soloviere, takes it to a new height with their more sturdy version of the Belgian
The Truth Behind Luxury Shoes – The Shoe Snob on Sartorial Talks (Ep. 3)
In this Sartorial Talks episode, Hugo and I discuss what we feel is the truth behind luxury shoes by answering many of the questions both he and his readers had
Septieme Largeur Announces Price Increase
The price increase for Septieme Largeur has been recently announced. This was something I had been warning about for a while, and it was inevitable. Compared to
The Shoe Snob Blog Shop
The Shoe Snob Blog Shop is officially live! Here you will find a collection of shoes that I am selling at incredible discounts from their original price.
Carreducker on The Shoe Snob Marketplace
Carreducker has just joined The Shoe Snob Marketplace with their Winker's Resort Shoe Collection. The resort-style loafer that they launched a few years back is
Gaziano & Girling Sample Sale 2024
The Gaziano & Girling Sample Sale 2024 is in full swing. The in-store sale started yesterday and extends through tomorrow. While I cannot comment on what
The Best Shoe Store In America
The best shoe store in America is a highly subjective idea. An idea that can be affected by location, selection, type of shoe style preferred, people behind the
How To Get Rid Of Leather Creases
How to get rid of leather creases is a question often asked. There is a huge obsession with creasing in one's shoes and the idea to either prevent it or cure
Castez Ermili Bespoke Boots – Next Level Artwork
These Castez Ermili Bespoke Boots are a pure work of art. And it comes as no surprise when you consider that two artists got together to make these boots. Those
The Best Value Welted Shoes
The best value welted shoes on the market are Meermin Mallorca. Now this will spark a lot of debate as this is just an opinion but for $195 for a solid