Today, for the first time, I do something different on The Shoe Snob Blog and review a shirt, specifically the new Polo Shirt by Yeossal. I was actually
The Shoe Snob Video Series – What is MTO?
What does the term MTO actually mean and what does it entail? Here I quickly break down this acronym so that there is no more confusion for you when you see
Crockett & Jones – The Importance of Pattern Making
Pattern Cutting is one of the most important aspects of shoemaking and the one that probably the one that gets the least recognition but deserves the most
Video Series – What is a Derby Shoe?
Here is my 2nd video to my new video series. I hope that you all enjoy it! - Justin FitzPatrick
Video Series: What is an Oxford
Here I commence videos by The Shoe Snob. It's all done by myself, so starting off as an amateur. But as I continue, they will get better. But at least the
The 2nd Hand Shoegazing Market at Stockholm Super Trunk Show
Selling second hand shoes is getting bigger and bigger. eBay, of course, paved the way years ago, but since then it has been a consistently growing market. And
Things that Truly Don’t Matter in Shoes – Don’t Believe the Hype. Part 1 – Heel Stiffeners
The older I get the more my Shoe Snobbery evolves and thus wises up to the reality of everything you see and read and hear from the blogs, to shoe salesmen to
Moscow Super Trunk & Shoesing Awards – April 20th
The idea of a Shoe Super Trunk Show originally started with Jesper Ingevaldsson, of Shoegazing Blog, out of Sweden. He created the first one in
London Super Trunk Show 2019 – Brand Showcase #1 – Norman Vilalta
To read more about the London Super Trunk Show 2019, please click HERE The 1st brand that I want to highlight is Norman Vilalta. Norman's brand is the
World Championship in Shoe Shine & Patina – London Super Trunk Show
We now open up the qualification to the finals of the World Championships in Shoe Shining and the first World Championships in Shoe Patina, both contests
2019 London Super Trunk Show Invite
It's a pleasure to introduce this year's edition of the world’s largest open event for classic shoes, the London Super Trunk Show, organized by Shoegazing and
World Championships in Shoe Patina – London Super Trunk Show 2019
Next year we introduce the World Championships in Shoe Patina! Shoegazing Blog, The Shoe Snob and Saphir are behind the contest, which similar to the world
World Championships in Shoemaking 2019 – Call for competition
World Championships in Shoemaking 2019 - Call for competition We are happy to announce the second edition of the World Championships in Shoemaking, where the
Bright Socks – Best for Hot Days
When you live in a cold and/or grey place it is not so desirable to do two things that are frequently done in warmer climates: 1. Wear bright socks and 2. Go
Pet Peeves in The Shoe Industry Part 7: People That Call All Oxfords ‘Wingtips’
In the world of shoes, there are many names given to all of the different types of oxfords. ONE of them is 'wingtip,' set to describe the W shaped cap that's
Socks + Shoes = Mes Chaussettes Rouges – New Durable Range
The go-to sock distributor of modern day is most certainly Mes Chaussettes Rouges of Paris, France. They built a name for themselves around 7 years ago and have
GDPR Opt In – What’s It All About?
You have all probably been receiving a lot of emails lately with this EU 'GDPR' business and wondering what that might be? Well, allow me to explain in my
London Super Trunk Show 2018 – A Final Report
Last weekend the second edition of the world's largest open event for classic men's shoe took place - the London Super Trunk Show 2018. An amazing day with more
LONDON SUPER TRUNK SHOW 2018 PARTNER: EXQUISITE TRIMMINGS
Founded by Shaya Green, Exquisite Trimmings is a London-based online store offers an impressive range of accessories and clothing, from many of the most
LONDON SUPER TRUNK SHOW 2018 MAIN PARTNER: SAPHIR
To read more about the London Super Trunk Show 2018, please visit the following
London Super Trunk Show 2018 – Shoe Shining Qualifiers
A Frenchman living in England, a Singaporean based in Japan, and a Brazilian who lives in Switzerland these are the three finalists in the World
Pet Peeves in the Shoe Industry Part 4 – The Brannock Device
The Brannock device is NOT the Holy Grail of measurements. Sure it might give you length accurately, which for me is all that it is good for, but the rest of
London Super Trunk Show 2018 – Partner: Mes Chaussettes Rouges
A new partner to this years London Super Trunk Show 2018 is the extraordinary sock retailers, Mes Chaussettes Rouges from Paris. About 8 years ago two young
LONDON SUPER TRUNK SHOW 2018 BRAND HIGHLIGHT #3 MYRQVIST
To read about the London Super Trunk Show 2018, CLICK HERE Myrqvistis a Private Label brand of the Swedish online store Herrstil, who started their shoe
