It's nice to see when inspiration has been used to create something of passion. This style of loafer I have only ever seen once in my life and it was originally
Archives for July 2019
Amblier – New Welted Shoe Brand out of Sweden
There is another new shoe brand on the scene, offering welted shoes out of Spain with rubber soles and lasted shoe trees. All packaged nicely together at around
The Shoe Snob Video Series – What is MTO?
What does the term MTO actually mean and what does it entail? Here I quickly break down this acronym so that there is no more confusion for you when you see
The All White Calf Olympia Sneaker
Ever since being a young adolescent, I have loved an all-white sneaker. For me, they go with everything. And that 'everything' literally means everything. I
Crockett & Jones – The Importance of Pattern Making
Pattern Cutting is one of the most important aspects of shoemaking and the one that probably the one that gets the least recognition but deserves the most
Video Series – What is a Derby Shoe?
Here is my 2nd video to my new video series. I hope that you all enjoy it! - Justin FitzPatrick
Suit Supply Final Sale Outlet
Suit Supply has shared with me their Final Sale Outlet link as a sneak preview before it goes live. Here are some of the shoes that caught my eye that I wanted
Video Series: What is an Oxford
Here I commence videos by The Shoe Snob. It's all done by myself, so starting off as an amateur. But as I continue, they will get better. But at least the
Quick Restore Using Saphir
The problem with mirror shines is that when they get a bit worn down i.e. cracked, they can make you feel like your shoe is ruined but its never the case and is
A Breakdown of Shoe Pricing and What to Expect – Part 1
***Pics of shoes have nothing to do with the post, just for your eye candy*** There is a lot of confusion in the consumer's eyes on what you should expect
Wood & Paper Shoes by Orma Shoemaker x Zouganista
A pretty cool project recently went underway between a bespoke shoemaker and a wooden inlayer in the heart of Florence, Italy. For a presentation at the
The 2nd Hand Shoegazing Market at Stockholm Super Trunk Show
Selling second hand shoes is getting bigger and bigger. eBay, of course, paved the way years ago, but since then it has been a consistently growing market. And
Belgian Shoes – A Brief History & NYC Shop Offering
The Belgian loafer is a staple piece in the menswear industry. Its popularity stems beyond the realm of just footwear though, so much so that the founder was
New GMTO / Crowdfund Offerings by J.FitzPatrick Footwear
I have decided to offer something new as a regular feature at J.FitzPatrick Footwear. And that is a different monthly offering of GMTO / Crowdfund models.As we
Unique Monkstrap Design by Winson Shoemaker
Indonesian Shoe brand, Winson Shoemaker, has come up with a very unique, asymmetrical monkstrap design that is unlike any other. If I had to put it into words
Happy 4th of July!
Wishing everyone a Happy 4th of July and the long weekend to follow! I hope that everyone enjoys themselves this weekend and takes some time to relax and
New Shoes on The Marketplace – July 2nd 2019
The Marketplace is growing. People have a lot of shoes they want to get rid of and are listing them here. We have all kinds of makers listed on The
Going Green with Aubercy
Parisian shoemaker, Aubercy, makes a very awesome shade of green leather. One that they in fact, use a ton and that I love to see. It's a very deep, dark