My company J.FitzPatrick Footwear has recently launched their latest set of GMTOs and are doing things a little bit different this offering. A lot of what you
Riccardo Bestetti – Crown Collection Launch – Paris & London!
For those of you in Paris and London, you shall be pleased to know that Riccardo Bestetti is set to launch their new Crown Collection this weekend. I haven't
Pet Peeves in the Shoe Industry – The List – The First Ten
There are many things that happen in the shoe world that make this snob a bit crazy when I see it occurring. Some of it I feel is done from lack of education so
The Crompton by Gaziano & Girling
Simon Crompton has been honored with an MTO model by Gaziano & Girling, giving him the name of the model that he essentially created through the
Bold Can Be Subtle – Fugashin Saigon
I never understood a dress code for work. I mean, by common sense, I understand the boundaries that they usually denote but never understood the strictness of
Cyber Monday – Last Chance to Get 20% off Core Products at J.FitzPatrick Footwear
Today is the last chance to take advantage of our seasonal Black�Friday�- Cyber�Monday�Discounts. To make easy reading, see below the models and t
New Aubercy Loafers
I know many of us are approaching Autumn here, but in many other�places they are approaching Summer so I could not help but show these beauts, by Aubercy, t
J.FitzPatrick x The Shoe Snob Hit The West Coast for Trunk Show!
Of all of the places that my business has taken me, I have never had the pleasure to make it to the West Coast of the US. And time again for those of you in
Carmina’s New Autumn/Winter 2017 Collection
Carmina has recently launched their new A/W17 collection and there are some very cool and elegant options in there, not to mention that there are about 60 new
Navy Grain Tassel Loafers by Saint Crispins America’s
You don't often see blue grain tassel loafers but by the looks of these bad boys, courtesy of Saint Crispins Americas, I am thinking that we should
The Sabot – The New Shop/Brand in Town!
It’s nice when you are able to turn your hobbies/pleasures into your career. There is a true sense of fulfillment when you do this as you are finally able to do
J.FitzPatrick Footwear – Final Markdown of 50% off Selected Models
https://www.jfitzpatrickfootwear.com/collections/all We are discounting our final pairs of seasonal shoes down to 50% off of the retail price. With a whole
Ivan Crivellaro Loafer Mania!
Ivan Crivellaro's wingtip tassel loafers are one of my favorite loafers in the industry, particularly the way that he always uses multiple materials to make
J.FitzPatrick Summer Sale – 2nd Markdown Now Live!!
Today marks the start of our 2nd markdown for the J.FitzPatrick 2017 Summer Sale, of which I am sure many of you were waiting for. Unlike most years where we
J.FitzPatrick Footwear Summer Sale Now Live!
https://www.jfitzpatrickfootwear.com/collections/all The J.FitzPatrick Footwear Summer Sale has now begun and there are lots of good things to choose
Crockett & Jones – Customer Endorsements
The greatest power a brand can have in today's social media is the ability to have other people freely promoting their products. And with the way that social
Barbanera Sale & New Women’s Line
For those of you that may have missed it the few times that I have written about it, Barbanera who once only took MTO orders now has a website that sells RTW
Current Favorites from Instagram
For inspiration of beautiful footwear, well outside of The Shoe Snob �;-), Instagram is the place to go as nearly every brand in the world has a
New Summer Collection at Septieme Largeur Geneva
Summer time is fast approaching and many places are already becoming extremely warm and humid, as it was during my time in Italy. Therefore, what you are
Things To Know About Shoes, Part 3: 21-30
Here is yet another post about Things to Know About Shoes. If you missed 1-20, you can find them HERE and HERE. I hope that you all enjoy! 21. Grained
London Super Trunk Show — Brand Showcase #8 — Stefano Bemer
Stefano Bemerwas one of the most famous bespoke shoemakers in Italy before he tragically passed away in 2012. Luckily his name was not lost though as Tommaso
Corthay Shop Visit S/S2017 – Motcombe St. London
I recently had my bi-annual trip to Corthay of London, on Motcombe st in Knightsbridge, to see what was happening for Spring/Summer 2017 and had some intersting
A Shoe Collection of a True Aficionado
Some people love cars, some love watches, some love video games and then there are those that love menswear, particularly the staple ingredient known as
J.FitzPatrick PreSale Round 2 – The Hawthorne Butterfly Loafer
Round 2 of the J.FitzPatrick PreSale is kicking off and this time it's with the illustrious Butterfly loafer that has been a very underrepresented yet iconic