**It would appear that some people are taking my words more literal than they are meant to be. This post is about respect and the idea of not
Archives for 2015
The Jean Boot of Jean Boots
I am not a crazy fan of Alden shoes�like the cult following that they have but I do really like this boot as it is one of the best derby, brogue boots on th
Merry Christmas from The Shoe Snob
As we approach the end of my 5th year as a blogger having served up shoes on a weekly basis (as the lovely image depicts), I just want to say thank you to all
J.FitzPatrick ‘Magnolia’ on Massdrop
In the past I was against sites like Massdrop as I thought that the business model that they use would only cheapen/tarnish the brand image as they slash retail
Photo Of The Year – Dandy Shoe Care
I saw this image on Dandy Shoe Care's twitter feed the other day and it blew me away for it's vividness and harmony. Not only is the background beautiful but
Gifts Cards Now Available on The Shoe Snob & J.FitzPatrick Footwear
We just recently implemented gift cards on both J.FitzPatrick Footwear and The Shoe Snob. For those that wish to get a gift for the shoe enthusiast but just
My Saint Crispins Boots – Review
After going to the Saint Crispins factory last year (and writing about it HERE), I worked with Phillip Car (the owner) to have a Saint Crispins boot made up for
Correspondent Shoes’ Latest Offering
A new site, Correspondent Shoes, has recently launched selling off a mix of very Italian (Branchini made), two toned inspired footwear also coupled by a select
Dandy Shoe Care x J.FitzPatrick Boot Edition — Now Live!
On our 3rd collaboration with Dandy Shoe Care, we decided to switch it up a bit and offer a boot as opposed to the typical shoe that we have been previously
Texture and Great Photography by Bestetti
I really love this picture of one of Riccardo Bestetti's bespoke samples. Everything about it is perfect, from the amount of lighting that highlights the
J.FitzPatrick A/W2015 Stock Now In – Round 2!
Well, it has been an interesting season as half of my A/W15 stock was released back in September and the rest of it just came in. This was due to a massive
Septieme Larguer Mid-Boot Wholecut
Septieme Largeur have recently released a smart, leather sole version of their mid-boot wholecut and are offering it up in their patina service
Norman Vilalta New Collection!
Norman Vilalta just dropped his A/W2015 collection and I have to say that it is right up my alley, especially the boot in the main image. What a bombshell!!
David Balazic
So I have just gotten back from what has been a very fun, successful and tiring trip to Singapore. I always have a great time while there, as Kevin Seah and
Black Friday Weekend Thru Cyber Monday Now Live!!
Black Friday weekend mixed with Cyber Monday is now in full effect with a discount offering of 20% on the majority of products on both
Patina Billfolds by Septieme Largeur
They are not shoes, but these billfolds by Septieme Largeur are cool nonetheless and something that is highly complimentary to a nice pair of shoes. I am always
Blue Bespoke Beauties by Gaziano & Girling
What I love about Gaziano & Girling's bespoke balmoral boots is that they make them the proper height that a true balmoral boot should be. You see back in
Black Friday Preview
What used to be the biggest shopping day in the US is now spreading across the world thanks to the internet. And when one is an online site, they better
The Shoe Snob Christmas Shop
Whether we want it to be or not, we can't deny that the holidays are around the corner and that means that people have to start buying gifts for their cherished
Carreducker Winkers
Carreducker, the bespoke shoemaker duo, has made a new Winkers style to add to their collection: The Resort Winker. This is not the first time that they have
Singapore Bound = The Shoe Snob x Kevin Seah
I am wrapping up the last of my trunk shows for 2015 and Singapore is the one that usually ends them as it is the coolest time of year there and probably the
Next Level Japanese Shoes – Yohei Fukada
I saw this picture the other day of Yohei Fukada's shoes on Bespoke Makers's IG account and was completely blown away. Not only have the Japanese mastered
Mannina Stunner in Blue Suede
I just got back today from my trip to NYC. I only had about 4 hrs of plane sleep (that sleep where you arent really asleep but really awake either. You know,
Bontoni – Something Different
Its always interesting to see new ideas tested out and this Bontoni is defintiely something new (relatively speaking). Now I will say that I have seen this done