For those of you that remember, last year I had a patina collaboration between Dandy Shoe Care and my shoe brand, J.FitzPatrick. We used my Tony II model and it
The Brown Wholecut by Masaru Okuyama
Pure perfection....�http://www.masaruokuyama.com/ That's it! Have a great weekend to all and for those of you trying to get in touch with me vi
Singapore Patina Sling – Septieme Largeur
I have been seeing the patina work coming from the Singapore branch of Septieme Largeur and I must say that it is all very intriguing. I particularly like their
The New Stefano Bemer
Since we are on the subject of Bemer's (as per yesterday's post), I thought that I would continue on by finally getting up the pictures of the new Stefano Bemer
Latest Dandy Shoe Care Patina’s for J.FitzPatrick
Dear Readers, It's probably been the busiest 6 weeks of my life and I am quite glad to say that it is now all over and I can finally have a bit of peace and
Sutor Mantellassi at Pitti Uomo
I have been quite ill these past few days and thus left myself a bit behind in emails, sending out shoes etc and of course this leaves me with limited time to
Things To Know About Shoes Part 4: Fit/Function vs Style
1. Most shoe styles (i.e. wholecut vs. full brogue vs. derby etc) will fit different, even if made on the same exact last. 2. The shoemaking process can
Carreducker Goes For Blood (Red that is)!
The idea of doing a red shoe has always been appealing to me. The execution of doing it is the hard part. Here Carreducker goes to show that it is in fact not
J.FitzPatrick Update: Size UK6/6.5 — Winter Models — Stock Refill
Normally I don't like to write about my brand too close together (date wise) but I know that many of you have been waiting for my UK6 and UK6.5 size selection
Norman Vilalta – Not Just a Shoemaker, An Artist! Part 1
I recently had the pleasure of spending some time with Norman Vilalta and I must admit it was a great time. Rewind a few years and lets talk about the history.
Treat Your Feet Right – William Abraham
I first had the pleasure of meeting Bram Frankel (the founder/owner of William Abraham) at my trunk show at Leffot in NYC, last November. He was (is) a really
Carmina at Pitti – New Things to Come!
While at Pitti I visited my friends at Carmina and needless to say I was quite impressed with all of their new models/colorways that I saw, particularly this
Ivan Crivellaro – Not Just a Patina Artist
I had the real pleasure of finally putting a face to a name while at Pitti Uomo 86 and that name was Ivan Crivellaro. Having been a huge fan of his work and
The Pitti Experience
After all of these years pouring over the countless pictures of Pitti Uomo that one finds spread across the internet come June and January, I finally decided to
Updates on J.FitzPatrick Footwear
As many of you might know, I have been doing a lot of thinking lately. Part of that thinking has to do with the blog, The Shoe Snob, and of course the other
Dandy Shoe Care X J.FitzPatrick Blog Exclusive
Dear Readers, I am proud to announce the newest The Shoe Snob Blog exclusive: the collaboration between my brand, J.FitzPatrick and the patina extraordinaire
Septieme Largeur Goes Italian
I love it when a shoe company attempts a stereotypical design characteristic of another country. For example the chisel toe, which I believe to be historically
The Patina – The Big Craze
The patina has definitely been the biggest trend in men's footwear within the past few years. This trend, as big as it has gotten, I only feel is still just
Spring Time is Here – Get Your Good Shoes out!
The sun is out and I could not be happier. It was a long, cold, dark winter here in London and some consistent sun has been much needed. Although I am not
J.FitzPatrickfootwear.com Is Now Live!!
Dear Readers, The day has finally come and I am so anxious that it's hard for me to even write. For those of you whom have created your own website and did
New Enzo Bonafe Whole Cut Oxfords
I have always felt that a whole cut oxford should be on a last that has softly rounded edges and toe shape. As a model that, for me, is meant to stand for the
Patinas in the House by Dandy Shoe Care
Dear Readers, I am currently at my factory with not a lot of time to write but wanted to get something out for all of you, so please feast your eyes on some of
Bontoni Brilliance in Suede
Sorry my friends, running a bit behind today so not a lot of time to write much but thought that I would share with you these lovely Bontoni suede numbers that
New J.FitzPatrick Exclusives & A/W2013 Shoes In!
Dear Readers, Okay, so finally my A/W2013 stock has come in and is now available for purchase either through my company or by coming into Gieves & Hawkes