Antonio de Torres has some very unique models these days and one that caught my eye was his interpretation of a chelsea�boot mixed with a monkstrap. I hadn'
Archives for June 2018
Introducing the Issaquah String Loafer – J.FitzPatrick Footwear
The long, braided-string tassel loafer has been a favorite of mine for a while now. I always admired the Anthony Cleverley version but never thought to add it
Contribute a Blog Post to The Shoe Snob Blog
If I am going to be frank with all of you, as my business expands and responsibilities become greater (and have written more posts that I can remember), it
Where Has The Shoe Industry Gone?
Being one of the original shoe bloggers in the industry, I got to know a lot of people i.e. shop owners, brand owners, people in the shoe industry
Septieme Largeur – Spring/Summer 2018 Line Up!
Septieme Largeur has made a clear statement this Summer with their color scheme of Snuff suede, Bottle Green suede and what looks like Deep Red Suede. Quite the
Discover the Laurelhurst II Braided Loafers – J.FitzPatrick Footwear
Sometimes there is no rhyme or reason to why you launch a new product. Something just happens in time and all things fall into place. That is kind of what
Pet Peeves in The Shoe Industry Part 7: People That Call All Oxfords ‘Wingtips’
In the world of shoes, there are many names given to all of the different types of oxfords. ONE of them is 'wingtip,' set to describe the W shaped cap that's
Cheaney’s New S/S18 Two Tone Line Up!
Cheaney has a new line of Americana shoes in two-tone motifs very reminiscent of a time gone in the South of the USA when spectators were all the fashion! As we
Final Price Drop On Personal Shoes!!! — Shoes �100, Boots �125
For those of you around UK6.5 / US7.5 / EU40.5 , you will be pleased to know that I am putting the final price drop on my personal shoes that have seen minimal
Löf & Tung’s New Loafers
Skoaktiebolaget's house brand,�Löf & Tung, has just launched some new loafers for the Summer. Two are classic leather loafers that really don't do it for m
My Story — The 5 Year Plan: Starting the Blog
Read previous posts on My Story HERE My father was my business role model. Not because I wanted to be like him (because I always wanted to be my own man, the
Adidas ‘Stan Smith’ – Patina Style! — Les Cireurs Parisiens
In the home of Patina, France (Paris to be exact), there is a group of gents, called Les Cireurs Parisiens, not only giving patina's to any Joe's shoes, but
5 Signs Your Shoes Aren’t Worth What You Paid
There are probably more crap shoes in the world right now more than at any other point in history. And what's even worse is that there are more people buying