Mario Bemer has built a thriving custom shoe business, crafting beautiful, one-of-a-kind hand-welted footwear and other luxury items for his clients. Whether
Antonio Meccariello Argentum Unboxing: RTW vs MTO
In this Antonio Meccariello Argentum Unboxing video, I finally get a chance to inspect and review the craftsman who took the industry by storm around a decade
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
Stefano Bemer Walk Collection
You asked, and Stefano Bemer delivered. That's the story behind the Stefano Bemer Walk Collection. It's a direct response to what their customers wanted: a more
Santoni’s Goodyear Collection
Santoni's Goodyear range is not often talked about by the 'real shoe aficionados' of the world. But truth be told, Santoni's Goodyear welted shoes are up there
Mario Bemer Saddle Ghillies
Mario Bemer's Ghillies encapsulates what I love about Mario Bemer's style. In these saddle ghillies, Mario blends three styles to create the ultimate, unique
The Stefano Bemer Balmoral Oxford = Infinite Possibilities
One shoe design can create infinite possibilities. With Stefano Bemer's Balmoral Oxford, you can see how this realization comes to life. These images really
Barbanera Cowboy Boots: Done Differently
I was never into cowboy boots. Like ever. In fact, I hated them. I hated the toe spring, the pointy toe, the high heel. They were pretty much everything I
Mario Bemer New Boot Model: The Tobia
Mario Bemer has just dropped a new derby boot model, the Tobia, with a completely hand-stitched upper and a very unique pattern. You can tell that Mario Bemer
Wearing or Cherishing Your Shoes
I came across this picture of Hemingway loafers by Barbanera and was inspired to make a post about a subject I have started to think about more and more:
Vegan Welted Footwear: Zingales
Here I present a newer Italian welted shoe brand specializing in sustainable vegan footwear made for those who value conscious-minded shoe production. Truth be
Stefano Bemer Black Friday 2024 – Now Live!
The Stefano Bemer Black Friday 2024 sale is now live, and many products are available at 30% off. The sale combines shoes, sports coats, and even suits. Some
Stefano Bemer Trunk Shows: West Coast
An array of Stefano Bemer Trunk Shows kick off next week on the West Coast of the USA. If you have yet to see Stefano Bemer's shoes and/or clothing in person,
The Inverted Wingtip by Mario Bemer
The inverted wingtip is a rare find. It takes gumption to offer it and even more so to wear it. It breaks the mold on what our minds see/feel as 'what should
Why Does MTO Take So Long?
Most of us hate to wait for anything. We have been so spoiled with instant gratification that the idea of waiting for your special product to be made, no longer
Mario Bemer USA – New Model Alert
Mario Bemer USA has introduced a new model to his Made to Order collection. It is a lovely single balmoral monkstrap, named Romeo. The name befits this
New Models On The Marketplace – June 2024
The Shoe Snob Marketplace is growing. We are getting more and more products and brands on board that want to sell their shoes there. Even more importantly,
Mario Bemer USA Shoe Review
The Mario Bemer USA Shoe Review Mario Bemer has been around for a long time. In fact, I have known Mario longer than anyone else in the shoe industry, 16
The New Stefano Bemer NYC Store
Stefano Bemer has really been doing a lot these past couple of years, from a beautiful showroom in Soho, to buying out multiple clothing brands and finally
A Visit To Mario Bemer USA Showroom
The Mario Bemer Showroom USA is located in Queens, NY. A few months back, I decided to go to work a bit late and pass by to visit Mario. I wanted to see where
The Shoemaker That Can Make Anything
We often want to know who the 'best' is. But what does the 'best' mean? If we take a step back from our current reality and think about when shoemakers used to
Custom Sneakers by Stefano Bemer
I just came across these custom sneakers by Stefano Bemer and thought they were really cool. Mainly because most sneakers really just all look the same. But
Up Close Details – Mario Bemer USA Adelaide Oxfords
In this Up Close Details video, we take a closer look at these Mario Bemer USA adelaide oxfords that I recently unboxed here. In an industry where everyone is
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
