The Hidden Canvas Beneath Your Feet A shoe’s sole is often overlooked, but for many shoemakers, it is the true blank canvas where artistry comes alive. And
Bally Scribe Unboxing
The Bally 'Scribe' collection was once considered the epitome of quality back when Bally was one of the most famous brands out of Europe. Sadly, times have
Best Men’s Suede Venetian Loafers: Loro Piana & Top Alternatives
Men's suede Venetian loafers have surged in popularity in recent years—and for good reason. This versatile footwear choice effortlessly bridges the gap between
The Best Affordable Goodyear-Welted Dress Shoes
Finding the perfect pair of dress shoes can be a challenge, especially when you’re on a budget. Fortunately, looking sharp doesn’t have to come at a steep
How to Style Button Boots – Casually
In the modern-day, 'how to' style button boots is not as strict as it once might have been. It is no longer a rule that button boots have to be worn with a
Shoe Industry Secrets: Production Times
There are a lot of shoe industry secrets used to romanticize shoemaking. All of those videos you watch about the 300 steps to make a pair of shoes and shoes
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
Lasted Shoe Trees Are A Pain
Lasted shoe trees are a pain for those not truly experienced with them. If you got bothered by the title of the post, please read on to understand better. I
Upcycle Your Shoes
When you are resourceful you can turn something unused into something useful. Mr. Renworks of Instagram did just that in this very cool upcycle shoe project he
Carlos Santos On The Marketplace
You can now find Carlos Santos on The Shoe Snob Marketplace. A small collection has recently been added with discounts of up to 35% off. The sizes are sporadic
Do Not Wear Brand New Shoes In The Rain
One would think that it is common sense to not wear brand-new shoes in the rain, and of course, I won't lie and say that I have never done it. But after doing
Mogada Shoes: Victorian Inspired Perfection
Mogada was created by German Shoemaker, Louis Lamperstdörfer, in 2021. Before that, Louis Lamperstdörfer undertook his shoemaking apprenticeship at the famous
Up Close Details: Norman Vilalta ‘Decon Chelsea’
Here we take a closer look at Norman Vilalta's Decon Chelsea boot and all of the subtle details that make them great! A world-class boot with
Black Friday Sales 2022
Black Friday has begun! At least for most brands, that is. I know that you just want to get to the nitty gritty so let us take a look below at some
The Reimagined Alpine Boot
If you snowboard, you are familiar with this type of boot. It's the cousin of the classic alpine style boot, where the alpine style came from ski
Unboxing Series – Herring Shoes ‘Handgrade’ Line
Here we take a look at a pair of Herring's latest Handgrade line made by Carlos Santos. These present the epitome of fine footwear at a great
Sons of Henrey x Oct. Tenth
For some, this post has been a long time coming. And truth be told, it's been a while since I needed to write about these two brands, that ultimately fall under
Corthay’s New Loafer – ‘Charlie’
Most people attribute the 'slipper' look to either a house shoe or a formal style pump. But for me, this is an outdated mentality. I think that it very much
Summer Sales Kicking Off!
It's that time again! As July 1st hit, a lot of Summer Sales went into effect. Here is a list of some of the more notable ones of brands that I keep on
Interesting Chelseas by Paul Parkman
Paul Parkman is steadily inching closer and closer to classic shoes with a twist, as opposed to twisted shoes with some classic. Each new model looks more and
Brand To Watch – Aurelien
Most people probably assume that by my usual content and snarky attitude on dress shoes that this is all that I wear, but the reality is that I love all shoes,
The Official Report On The London Super Trunk Show 2022
**** PLEASE NOTE, THAT THIS IS A VERY LONG POST WITH A LOT OF CONTENT AND INFO. ALL ORIGINAL WORDS BY JESPER OF SHOEGAZING. ANYTHING I WRITE IN ADDITION
London Super Trunk Show – 2 Week Countdown
The London Super Trunk Show is officially 15 days away and it is getting exciting now. After a 3 year hiatus, we finally have the opportunity to get shoe
New Additions To The London Super Trunk – ACME Shoemaker & Modum Shoes
To read more about the London Super Trunk Show please see the post here: https://theshoesnobblog.com/london-super-trunk-show-2022-confirmed/ The London Super
