I finally saw some Bestetti's in person, actually twice, within the last few weeks and I simply must say that the pictures in this blog, don't do any justice to
Archives for November 2012
42nd Royal Highland – A Side Profile To Die For
Out of all the angles that one can create with a shoe, the side profile, for me, is the nicest in pictures. However, it can also be very deceiving as you don't
Cleverley Bespoke – Always Something Interesting….
I love a nice calf skin, but what I realize when looking at this picture, is how much my shoe wardrobe is lacking in anything outside of suede and calf. It
Gray Balmoral Boots?…..YES, PLEASE!
Photos Courtesy of Zimmermann & KimGrey is so underrated and underutilized in the shoe industry, at least in the part of the industry that I care about. Sure
Interview: Steven Taffel, Owner of Leffot in NYC
Q: For those that have not heard your story, can you briefly explain how you came to envision the concept of Leffot shoe store? A: I was surprised by the
Shoes Of The Week – Bally Scribe
I can't say that I know a lot about Bally shoes, particularly because I know that within the last 10 years there have been some rocky roads with all of the
The Perfect Brown Full-Brogue?
Photo Courtesy of Zimmermann & KimI have always loved and admired the last shapes of Laszlo Vass (the more elongated ones). I might even be so bold to say that
My Future Bestsellers! – J.FitzPatrick Wholecut Loafers
For those of you that have been reading my blog for a long time, you will have undoubtedly heard me ranting and raving about the lack of wholecut loafers on
Ed Et Al — Remastered
A good businessman should always do at least one of two things (if not both): treat their employees well and listen to the concerns of their customers in
Carreducker Spat Boots – Lovely!!
There is no shoe model more beautiful than a spat boot, not even my beloved saddle shoe. Everything about them is so elegant and amazing, yet it's probably the
Paulus Bolten To The Rescue!!!
It truly is amazing to see how a shoe can be transformed from rubbish bin status, to practically brand new with a little dye and polish. And there are not too
Why Care About The Shoe, When The Pillow Is Much Cooler?
One of the things that I hate spending money on, is decor. Maybe it's because I am a man or something, but it just pains me to buy things that make my
I Love Edward Green…..And You Should Too!
Courtesy of Leather SoulThere are many reasons that companies become great and stay that way for many years after. The fact that Edward Green has always been a
The Shoe Snob Pop-Up Shop At Selfridges
As my time in London progresses it would appear that my services offered and The Shoe Snob name seem to be progressing with it and therefore find myself doing
Aubercy Sketch Design
Design is an amazing thing. It can be translated/expressed in so many different ways, from a simple Joe Schmo sketch like mine, to this amazing work of art that
Beauty Is So Simple – John Lobb…
Picture Courtesy of Steps & StyleWhile I love uniqueness and eccentricity, sometimes I find that the cleanest and simplest things are the most beautiful. This
Bespoke Made, Customer Designed
Rarely do I see shoes gracing the feet of others, that actually impress me. That is not to say that I don't see shoes I like, but they are always the same:
Today’s Favorites – Bontoni Loafer MTO
Whilst living in America, I had the ability to see Bontoni shoes anytime I wanted. I just had to exit my job, walk about 100 yards and boom, there I was in
Meermin Shoes Review & Appreciation
Meermin Shoes Review I have been hearing and reading about this brand called Meermin Mallorca a lot lately. It would have appeared that not long ago they had
Shoes Of The Week – Clematis
With as many Japanese shoemakers that I discover month after month, I really get the feeling that Japan is just a haystack full of needles waiting to be
Barker Goes Bold!
It's always interesting to see classic companies starting to do bold things, and Barker is no exception. This model here was definitely something that the