Carmina Shoemaker has just uploaded more than 75 unique samples to their outlet page in size UK7.5/US8.5/EU41.5 For those of you lucky enough to be
Carmina Offers Marbled Cordovan Via Customize
Carmina has recently started offering the leather that took Meermin fans by storm last year and that is the Marbled/Museum Cordovan. So far, it would appear
TLB Mallorca’s Customize Feature
A lot of brands launched customizing MTO tools on their website in 2021, from 3D customizers to more simplified versions and if you have been paying attention
Norman Vilalta – Derby Tarsal Brogue GMTO
I am going to keep it short and sweet as it is a very busy Monday today, but I was floored when I saw these new Tarsal Brogue derbys by Norman Vilalta which are
Carmina Launches 3D Customization For MTO Service
Carmina Shoemaker has just taken the shoe industry up a notch with its new 3D technology akin to the likes of Nike/Vans style customization. And they are the
Meermin’s Museum Shell Cordovan Boots
Last year Meermin created an MTO run of this new and exclusive Museum Shell Cordovan from Rocado Tannery of Italy. It was so successful that I did not
TLB Mallorca – Waived MTO Fees
TLB launches their first-ever MTO promotion whereby all MTO fees are waived from today until October 5th. Being that TLB is quite new in the industry and they
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
Leffot x Norman Vilalta – PreOrder Exclusive
Leffot has some cool things in the works with one of his brands stocked, Norman Vilalta. Together, they made some exclusive models, found only at Leffot, in
Last 5 Days – Carmina x The Shoe Snob GMTO
There was an issue with the GMTO that Carmina and I had put together and the price was showing as an MTO for a few days. Therefore, Carmina has extended the
Shoe Tips Series – Fit
There is no right or wrong when it comes to fit. There are objective concerns that should ultimately guide someone to a good fit but overall it is a subjective
TLB Launches New Artista Line Last ‘Van Gogh’
As TLB Mallorca's consumer popularity grows day by day in the shoe industry so does the expansion of their collection. Today, they launch their newest last in
TLB Mallorca’s Newest Models
If you have not been thoroughly inspecting over TLB Mallorca's site in the last two months, or so, you might have missed all of the new models that they have
New Models by Norman Vilalta
Norman Vilalta has been working hard on creating one of the most beautiful and unique collections around. His styles always have small 'twists by Norman', his
Carmina – Winter Sale Now Live
I will keep it short and sweet. Carmina Shoemaker just started their Winter Sale and have a ton of very cool models at 25% off. Discounts take place at
Meermin Makeover by Hancore Patina
With great cobblers and amazing patina artists, no shoes are lost. These pictures are proof of that. With an error created on a pair of Meermin wholecuts,
TLB Mallorca – Main Line Review
A few months back, I did a review of the very popular Artista Line by TLB Mallorca and promised a follow-up on their mainline and here it is! As I
Shoe Review: TLB Mallorca ‘Artista’
For those that do not know, TLB Mallorca is one of the newer brands hailing from Spain but unlike the countless ones made by other factories, TLB is actually
Norman Vilalta Crushing The Shoe Game
Norman has a great series of imagery for his latest collections of shoes. And these shots and shoes, more importantly, are mind-blowing. I particularly like
Blue Cordovan Monkstraps by Carmina: MINDBLOWING
I keep seeing these cordovan monkstrap by Carmina on my social media feed and the more that I see them, the more I get jealous that I do not own a pair! For
TLB Mallorca – MTO Program Gaining Traction
Spanish shoemaker, TLB Mallorca, has gained a lot of traction in the Marketplace in 2019 and continuing to do so in 2020, especially with the popularity of
Carmina Custom Weekend – Summer Edition 2020
Carmina has just launched their 'Custom Weekend' for Summer 2020, as of yesterday. What this means, is that not only are they waiving all MTO fees, but also
London Super Trunk Show 2020 Brand Showcase #2: Norman Vilalta
Our 2nd showcase is none other than my good friend, Norman Vilalta, one of the shoemakers I most respect in this industry. Norman is one of the only brands
Chelseas with a Twist – Carmina Shoemaker
Its refreshing to see Chelsea boots in some sort of dark burgundy/merlot color. In this case Plum Museum Calf. I never understood why this color has not caught