The Crockett & Jones Preorder Collection is the English shoemaker's latest edition of footwear and a new way of testing things before actually making
Up Close Details – Oct. Tenth Double Monks
Here we take a closer look at these incredible double monkstraps by Chinese shoe brand, Oct. Tenth. Oct. Tenth is a relatively newer brand that came out a few
Building A Shoe Brand From The Ground Up – The Shoe Snob on Sartorial Talks (part 2)
Building a shoe brand is no easy accomplishment. In fact, it has been a rollercoaster ride since day one. But worth every second of the journey. In this episode
The Shoe Snob Marketplace – New Edition
Years ago I launched a website called The Shoe Snob Marketplace. The problem is that it was not the Marketplace I had originally envisioned. Its idea was there
Turning 40 – A Look Into A Man’s Life
For most men, I feel like turning 40 is the benchmark for judging how far you have come. That is if you are the type of man who sets goals for himself and/or is
Up Close Details – TLB Mallorca Arthur Boot
TLB Mallorca's Arthur boot which I reviewed a few weeks back gets a closer look in this 'up close details' video. The Arthur is a solid chelsea boot with a new
Unboxing Series – POQ Collection
In this unboxing video, we take a look at POQ Collection, a Spanish shoe company that specializes in espadrille models. I only recently discovered POQ
Carmina Winter Sale ’23-’24 Now Live
The Carmina Winter Sale '23-'24 has gone live today with 126 SKUs discounted at 25% off. I am sure many of you have been waiting for this and now it is here, to
Another Year Gone
Another year is gone. Every year that passes I feel that I get wiser. The strange thing about it though, is I become further and further from who I used to be.
Crockett & Jones Winter Sale 2023 Now Live
The Crockett & Jones Winter Sale 2023 has just begun! As I mentioned yesterday, the Winter Sales of the industry will all start in the days leading up to
J.FitzPatrick Winter Sale 2023 Now Live
The J.FitzPatrick Winter Sale 2023 just went live! All core stock models have a discount between 25%-35%, so now is a great time to stock up! There are
A Much Needed Holiday
I can't lie, 2023 was a good but tough year. A year where I learned a lot and decided a new goal for my future based on what I came to realize as I prepare to
Unboxing Series – TLB Mallorca AW’23 Chelsea Boots
Here we take a look at TLB Mallorca's new Arthur Chelsea boots from their AW'23 line of Commando Lite models. As I have been saying time and time again,
Unboxing Series – Mario Bemer USA
The Mario Bemer USA Unboxing has been long overdue as I have been more than swamped these past two months. But, I finally had some time to knock it all and be
Septieme Largeur AW23 Collection
The Septieme Largeur AW23 Collection has just dropped and there are some interesting shoes/boots going on! As one might expect, the commando sole craze is
How To Install Sole Guards With Toe Taps
How to install sole guards with toe taps looks easy in a short video, but actually takes some level of skill and practice to become truly proficient. I have
Corthay Bespoke Pushing The Envelope
Corthay bespoke is really pushing the envelope of creativity these days. And it comes as no surprise since I believe Pierre Corthay to be one of the most
One Of The Greatest Boots Ever Made
This fantastic boot, made by Victor Vulpe, is easily one of the greatest boots (or piece of art) the world has ever seen. At least in my opinion. This boot was
Timber Lee III Ghillie Boots
Timber Lee III Ghillie Boots always impress me, even if I would not necessarily wear them. A lot of what he does is quite bold and I am not in love with his
Welcome to J.FitzPatrick Footwear
Welcome to J.FitzPatrick Footwear! My colleague David L aka Shellvedge recently came to NYC and we put together a nice little video that he shot for me,
Yohei Fukuda Twist Loafers
I ran into these Yohei Fukuda twist loafers and fell in love. They were everything I liked in a loafer: A great last. Cool leather. Black Suede-ish. Cool style.
Black Friday Deals in the Shoe World
The Black Friday Deals are now live across most of the brands in the shoe industry. Even more enticing is that many brands that did not participate in Black
Black Friday Live at J.FitzPatrick
Black Friday at J.FitzPatrick Footwear starts today! As I will enjoy my Thanksgiving and Black Friday at home this year, therefore not going to work, we
Crockett & Jones Opens New Shop
Crockett & Jones just opened a new shop on Jermyn St, after the closing of their first-ever retail store at 69 Jermyn St. not too long ago. While I cannot
