For the last post of the year, I want to help support my friends by showing you all these amazing shoes that Norman Vilalta has made in collaboration
Archives for 2021
Corthay’s New E-Commerce Site
The one blessing the last 2 years has given the world of retail is the push for online accessibility for those that lacked it. Traditionally, Corthay was a
Ugliest Shoes Ever Made?
Kanye West's latest attempt at making footwear has produced what I feel like is quite possibly the ugliest shoe the world has ever seen. I mean, it doesn't even
Crockett & Jones Winter Sale Now Live
***Sponsored Post*** Hoping that everyone had a great Christmas! But now it is shopping time as most brands will start to commence their A/W Sales and
Merry Christmas!
It's been another wild year yet here we are with much to be thankful for. I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas, hopefully, spent with family and
Winson Shoemaker – The Equinox Single Monk
You know that when a shoemaker is quiet it means they are working hard to constantly improve their work. Winson Shoemaker has been doing this the last
Bally Scribe – ‘Scotch Oxfords’
Bally was once a brand well respected in the high end shoe industry. Now, most new people to the industry would probably never think about Bally when it comes
Get Ready For Shoe Industry Price Increases
Mark my words, next year will be the year of price increases and a shortage of goods which will end up in delayed goods. I have been dealing already with it and
Francis Waplinger Strikes Again
Bespoke Shoemaker, Francis Waplinger, out of Brooklyn, NYC has once again come out with something that is truly unique and quite intriguing. And that is a pair
Impeccable Sole Detail by Graziat Taipei
The winner for best sole finishing, for me, goes to Graziat Taipei. While I have always liked their sole work, their very recent new style of
Interesting Models at Orban’s Shoes
Orban's has quite the unique collection going on and even some things I would have never looked twice at in my past, are now appearing more interesting than
Acme Shoemaker Website Now Live
Happy Friday! So, here is some big news for all of the fans out there. The newly famous Chinese brand, Acme Shoemaker, which has taken the industry by storm
Septieme Largeur’s A/W21 Collection
***Sponsored Post*** Septieme Largeur has officially launched their A/W 21 collection and there are lots of cool things to choose from with many models
Video Series – Up Close Details – Spier & Mackay Wholecuts
Here I unbox a pair of Spier & Mackay wholecut oxfords in brown Weinheimer calf. One of the sleeker models available in their solid
Norwegian Welted Cordovan Stompers for Skoaktiebolaget
If your goal is to have shoes that could potentially last you the rest of your and maybe even your children's too, then Norwegian welted cordovan shoes will be
Video Series – Up Close Details – Paolo Scafora
Here we take a look at Paolo Scafora's exquisite footwear and the details that make his footwear so unique. One of the kings of construction there is no
Side Zip Boots by Paul Parkman
At the risk of sounding like a parrot, I must once again say that old tastes come back around and what I once liked then loathed is now starting to appeal to me
Goat Suede Butterfly Loafers by CNES Shoemaker
We all know how much of a sucker I am for Butterfly loafers. So much so that I think that I have around 20 pairs of them. If not more. No joke. And it is good
Shoe Snob Exclusive Discount at Mes Chuassettes Rouges
***Sponsored Post, with a Discount for You*** Christmas time is near and what that means is gift buying. Most people are gifting for others, but if you are
Video Series – Up Close Details – Acme Shoemaker Galaxy Patina
Here we take a closer look at the exquisite Galaxy Patina shoe/wallet combo that I commissioned with Acme Shoemaker, out of China. A pair that defies
Waived MTO Fees – J.FitzPatrick Footwear Cyber Monday Deal
***Sponsored Post, by my brand: J.FitzPatrick Footwear*** You read that right. We are waiving all MTO fees for Cyber Monday, whether you order just one pair
Black Friday at J.FitzPatrick Footwear
***Sponsored Post*** The J. FitzPatrick Black Friday Sale is now fully live! In addition to great deals on all of our ready-to-wear stock, any size
Black Friday Deals
*Sponsored Post* It's that time of year! The holiday deals are in full effect for many brands, some still waiting until the actual Friday as intended while
Video Series – Up Close Details – Altan Bottier Goodyear Welted MTO
Here we take a closer look at the MTO I ordered with Altan, a pair that is a part of their Goodyear Welted Line. One very cool and unique pair of