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
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
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
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
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,
How To Measure Your Feet – Part 2 – Getting Your Circumference
How to measure your feet is often thought of as a two-dimensional process: length and width. The reality is that there is much more going on though that creates
The Shoe Snob on Sartorial Talks – Ep. 1 – The Story of The Shoe Snob
The Shoe Snob on Sartorial Talks is a 3 part series that we recently recorded when I went to France for a week-long trip. Part of that trip was to see my good
Unboxing Series – Elegal Shoemaker
In my latest unboxing video we take a look at Vietnamese shoemaker, Thinh Nguyen aka Elegal Shoemaker. Elegal Shoemaker is a fairly new shoemaker on the
How To Measure Your Feet – Part 1 – Getting Your Outline
Measuring your feet is not always as straightforward as it might seem. The wrong measurement can result in the shoes being made incorrectly, at least in size.
The Podcast – Episode 9 – Comparing Shoe Brands
Comparing shoe brands is often a waste of time when done theoretically. One can only know which brand they prefer when they personally try each brand. They can
Unboxing Series – Bridlen Brogues Updated
Here we take a look at some Bridlen brogues with updated changes from the critiques I made in my first unboxing video. I had made some observations about their
Unboxing Series – Yearn Handmade Derbies
Here we take a look at the most recent pair that Yearn shoemaker sent me. A super cool pair of handmade derbies that I saw during my last trip to London that I
Unboxing Series – Oct. Tenth Double Monks
Here we take a look at these Oct. Tenth double monks and get to know a bit more about the Chinese shoemaker that is doing great things. Truth be told, I was not
Know Your Shoe Brushes
There is a world of shoe brushes most of us do not even think about. I won't even lie. Prior to trying these ones out earlier this year, I had never even
Up Close Details – Yeossal’s New Handwelted Collection
Here we take a closer look at Yeossal's New Handwelted Collection. Yeossal has been a powerhouse in the Singaporean scene for quite a while now. And I dare
How To Add Initials To Your Shoes
Adding initials to your shoe's sole is not as difficult as it may seem. Here we look at how even amateurs can add their own initials onto wait part of their
Up Close Details – Ichigo Ichie Shoes
Ichigo Ichie Shoes are quickly making a name for themselves and we are going to show you why in this video. The shoes are simple yet when looking carefully you
Unboxing Series – Yeossal’s New Hand Welted Collection
Here we take a look at Yeossal's new upcoming Hand Welted collection with two new string models being added to the mix. Yeossal has recently undergone some
Up Close Details – TLB’s Kiowa Loafers
Here we take a closer look at TLB's Kiowa loafer, their newest product to hit their collection of shoes. A common look we all know, popularized by the great
U.S. Shoe Shine Competition
Get ready for the first U.S. Shoe Shine Competition heading your way this October, at our inaugural New York Super Trunk Show! The New York Super Trunk Show
Up Close Details: BLKBRD Shoemaker Seamless Wholecut
Here we take a much closer look at this impressive seamless wholecut shoe from BLKBRD Shoemaker. The seamless wholecut is often talked about as the holy grail
