Dear Readers, Yet another year comes to an end and as always this day allows us, if not but for a moment, to reflect on the last 365 days and think
Archives for December 2014
Button Shoes by Aubercy
I have a few predictions of things to watch out for for 2015 and button boots/shoes is one of them. They are not an easy thing to make nor are
Victorian Boots by Dimitri Gomez
If I had to choose one style of shoe/boot to wear for the rest of my life, it would definitely be an oxford boot. For me, they can go with everything from suits
The Shoe Snob Wishes You a Merry Christmas!
Dear Readers, I just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. For those that may not celebrate Christmas, may I simply
Crockett & Jones MTO Boots!
A blog reader sent me a pair of his newly acquired Crockett & Jones MTO balmoral boots and I must say that I was thoroughly impressed as it reminded me of
Green Greatness by Meccariello
Antonio de Torres Upcoming Brand
A while back I wrote about a brand by the name of Massimo Ferrari (see review here) who was headed up by shoe designer Luis Antonio Torres. It would appear that
Herring Spectators – Perfect for Christmas!
A good green suede can go a long way and this green suede just might be the best that I have yet to ever see. It's the perfect blend between dark green, blue
Aubercy’s New Models
So I am currently in Paris in preparation for my trunk show here at the Menswear Corner concept store, from tomorrow until Saturday at 12 Passage Choiseul
Septieme Largeur New Winter Stock
The apron toe is going strong around the globe this year and Septieme Largeur offers a boot version that feels ever so slightly different than the rest. I can't
Boot Season is Back!
I am not sure that anyone can deny that Edward Green is the current reigning champ when it comes to having an awesome boot selection. The Galway alone (as shown
J.FitzPatrick A/W Shoes Now In Stock!
The A/W stock to my footwear line, J.FitzPatrick Footwear, has finally arrived! For this season I have stepped out of the classic dress shoe type and
Saint Crispins Factory Visit
It's amazing how a brand can come onto the scene and explode within a matter of months, going from virtually being unknown (in the grand scheme of things) to
When Collaborations Go Wrong and Involve Good Companies
I was searching for some cool Santoni's to put up on the blog, in the hopes to find a new model from their goodyear welted range. Unfortunately I did not have
More Denim in Shoes – This time by Barbanera!
For me, it's always nice to see denim being used in shoes. Usually you find it paired with brown, but Barbanera decided to do something a bit different this