Spectator shoes have long been a bold choice, often seen as too flashy or impractical for everyday wear. But as dress codes continue to relax, there’s no reason
Aubercy Shoes: The French King of Footwear
This wraps up the recounting of my visits to the Aubercy shop in Paris. Aubercy shoes have inspired me since I first discovered them and find that they are one
The Tarsal Brogue
I remember first discovering the tarsal brogue way back when on a pair of Riccardo Bestetti shoes, back when my good friend was still around making some of the
The Allure of Two-Toned Shoes: Elevating Men’s Dress Shoe Style
In the world of men's clothing, where dressing down is the norm, there is an overlooked style element that effortlessly adds a dash of sophistication and appeal
Spectator Season
What I love about Summer is the rise in people breaking out their spectator shoes. Those two-tone shoe styles often lay dormant pretty much the rest of the year
Alden Two Tone Shoes At Leffot
There are some new Alden Two Tone Shoes at Leffot that just dropped for their Spring Collaboration. While most of you will know that I am not some lover of
Last 5 Days – Carmina x The Shoe Snob GMTO
There was an issue with the GMTO that Carmina and I had put together and the price was showing as an MTO for a few days. Therefore, Carmina has extended the
Marc Guyot’s Asymmetrical Monkstraps
I have been a fan of Marc Guyot's design concepts for a long time now. He was actually one of my first inspirations when becoming 'The Shoe Snob' way back when.
New Patina Service – In NYC
Big things are in the works at my brand, J.FitzPatrick Footwear and they are all about to come to light once we are able to start resuming regular trade, which
MTO Promotion at J.FitzPatrick Footwear
MTO Promotion Month - 50% off the MTO fees! September is one of our MTO promotion months, at J.FitzPatrick Footwear, in which we offer you a discount on
Belgian Shoes – A Brief History & NYC Shop Offering
The Belgian loafer is a staple piece in the menswear industry. Its popularity stems beyond the realm of just footwear though, so much so that the founder was
The Two Tone Penny Loafer
People often think of conservatism when they think of British rules of dress. And truth be told, there are very strict rules and ideas of the way "one should
Discontinuing Models at 30% off – #3 The Leavenworth
The 3rd shoe being highlighted in our Discontinuing Models series is none other than our Leavenworth Ghillie brogue in the Dark Museum Calf and Snuff Suede on
Online Sample Sale Now Live – J.FitzPatrick Footwear
After our NYC Sample Sale, as promised we have worked hard and quick to get this up online for the rest of you. There are still many great things to
Discover the Leavenworth Ghillie – J.FitzPatrick Footwear
The Ghillie's roots date back to the original brogues that Scotsmen used to wear through the highlands to drain out their shoes from all of the water. Now you
London Super Trunk Show 2018 — Brand Highlight #6 — Mario Bemer
To read more about The London Super Trunk Show 2018, this April 7th, please CLICK HERE Mario Bemerstarted working for his brother Stefano’s company back in
Online Purchases: EU vs Non EU – What’s the Difference?
With being able to grab your phone out of your pocket, make a few clicks and buy some product that is 10,000 miles away the world has become far more connected,
Bold Can Be Subtle – Fugashin Saigon
I never understood a dress code for work. I mean, by common sense, I understand the boundaries that they usually denote but never understood the strictness of
Mario Bemer’s New Model
Last June I was in Florence visiting a factory for my upcoming trainer line and managed to stop by to say hello to my friend Mario Bemer as I try to always do
Ivan Crivellaro Loafer Mania!
Ivan Crivellaro's wingtip tassel loafers are one of my favorite loafers in the industry, particularly the way that he always uses multiple materials to make
J.FitzPatrick Summer Sale – 2nd Markdown Now Live!!
Today marks the start of our 2nd markdown for the J.FitzPatrick 2017 Summer Sale, of which I am sure many of you were waiting for. Unlike most years where we
J.FitzPatrick Footwear Summer Sale Now Live!
https://www.jfitzpatrickfootwear.com/collections/all The J.FitzPatrick Footwear Summer Sale has now begun and there are lots of good things to choose
Crockett & Jones – Customer Endorsements
The greatest power a brand can have in today's social media is the ability to have other people freely promoting their products. And with the way that social
What Makes A Shoe Attractive?
I have seen cheap shoes look good and expensive shoes look terrible. More often than not, it is not so much about the components of the shoe as much as it is
