I am bit pressed for time today as it is my first full day in NYC and I need to get ready to head downtown to check on my shoes and do my rounds of visits to
Huang Niu – The Last Bespoke Maker out of China
Great and well made shoes can come from anywhere and even though China gets a bad rap for making things that are cheap and of poor quality, that is not to say
Saint Crispins Launches Online
Saint Crispins has been up to a lot these days. First they launched at Skoaktiebolaget and now they have started a small online boutique�on their own websit
Aubercy’s Updated Button Boot – Lawrence II
Aubercy has recently updated their classic button boot model, the Lawrence, by adding some sharper lines and dips to the balmoral feature of the boot.
The Updated Duck Boot
A lot of my inspiration as a shoe designer comes from shoes that were not necessarily ever part of the dress shoe industry but that had a look
Mauban – The New Parisian Brand To Watch Out For!
Here is yet another story of a young man with a dream to start his own shoe line and did what it took to get there. Edouard Quinchon, the man behind
Edward Green Pre-Order by Leffot
I just recently saw this make up by Edward Green for Leffot and thought that it was quite special and also thought that many of you would appreciate
Boots All Year ‘Round!
I have found myself wearing a lot of boots lately, even though the sun is starting to creep out. Now, I have always loved boots and could probably be quite
Barbanera Strikes Again!
I never get tired of a two tone shoe/boot/slipper/moccasin whatever it may be! One color is nice, but two is always better in my opinion. It just sets
The Button Boot!!
Okay well it would appear that my prayers have been answered and what came from that is a button boot that is finally lasted and complete, after 3 years of
Kanpekina at Pitti Uomo 87
I have been wanting to see the Kanpekina brand in the flesh for a long time now and I finally stumbled upon them while at Pitti. To be quite frank, I was quite
New Carmina Action from Pitti Uomo 87
So I just got back from Pitti Uomo 87 and it was a great trip. I will write more about that later, but in the meanwhile thought that I would start showing you
Some Shots From Pitti Uomo 87
Dear Readers, Sorry for the lack of not only writing but also answering emails. I forgot to mention that I would be in Florence this
Norman Vilalta RTW Collection – Sneak Peak
Norman Vilalta has been working on his RTW collection for a long time now and from I know it is finally done. Unknowing to Norman, I am giving you a sneak peak
Welcome to 2015! It’s Now “The Future”
I remember watching movies in the 90's that were set in the future and 2015 being a somewhat common date which truly marked the idea of "The Future."
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
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
Button Boots at Leffot
We all know how much of a sucker for button boots I am, which is surprising that I still don't have a pair. In due time though, in due time! Steven at Leffot
Bespoke Gaziano & Girling Boots – FINISHED!
After much anticipation I have final received my bespoke boots by Gaziano & Girling! (to see the start of this process see HERE and HERE). It's been a long
Barbanera Blue!
We all know that blue is my favorite color, I can hardly keep it a secret anymore which is why it's obvious that I am attracted to such concoctions. What most
The Shoe Snob/J.FitzPatrick Goes To Hong Kong & Singapore
After a year and a half of the J.FitzPatrick brand being in existence, I have finally been fortunate enough to take myself and shoes to Hong Kong and Singapore
Two Toned Boots Are Best!
In an unrealistic world, there are no limits to the amount of laced boots a man could own. As sick as it is, I think that I am going on about 15 pairs (and that
A Check-In from Romania
Dear Readers, I am off on a small adventure to Romania and Vienna, spending some time with my good friend, Phillip Car of Saint Crispins. �Today, I am a