Welcome to The Shoe Snob Blog YouTube Channel! Many of you have probably seen this already. Maybe you have watched a video here on the blog, but have never
The Rough Out Suede Belt
The Rough Out Suede Belt by Crockett & Jones is the perfect addition to the trend towards casual leathers and boot models that we find so prevalent as of
A Guide To Shoe Soles
In this guide to shoe soles, we will examine the various types of sole finishing you can expect to receive at different price points and make-ups, i.e.,
Charles Paige Atelier: NYC Suiting
Here we take a look at something a little different than shoes: Charles Paige Atelier. The next best thing to shoes is custom suiting, at least for me. I love a
Socks Make A Difference In Fit
Socks make a difference in fit when getting new dress shoes. You would be astonished how many guys I have sold shoes to that came in wearing athletic-weight
Reviving Cream – A Great New Conditioner
The Reviving Cream by Paul Brunngard is one of my favorite new products. It is a great conditioner to have on hand to upkeep your shoes in a quick and timely
The Podcast, Ep. 13 – What Does Dressing Up Mean To You?
What does dressing up mean to you? What does dressing up mean to me is a question we should all evaluate and ask ourselves. For me, dressing up means
Carmina 3D Bespoke – Unboxing
After long-awaited anticipation, I have finally unboxed my Carmina 3D Bespoke shoes, and here are my thoughts. I got measured up for these a little over a year
The Podcast, Ep. 12 – Where Have I Been?!
The Shoe Snob Podcast Ep. 12 - Where Have I Been?! It has been over eight months since I last did a Podcast video. And a lot has changed in that time. I
Unboxing Series – Custom Shirts by Yeossal
Today we take a look at my new custom shirts by Yeossal, the brand where I get most of my shirts from. Yeossal is a Singaporean menswear company that came on
Unboxing Series – CNES: New Lasts, Finishing and Models
In this new unboxing video, we take a look at CNES's new lasts, models, and detailed finishing on the new S Last Collection. CNES has been busy upgrading their
Unboxing Series – Unlined Berwick Loafers (update)
Unlined Berwick Loafers Unboxing Here we take another look at some Unlined Berwick loafers that I sell on The Shoe Snob Marketplace site. I previously
The 2024 London Super Trunk Show: Video Recap
The video recap of the 2024 London Super Trunk Show is finally done and available on Kirby Allison's YouTube channel. The style of this video was a bit
Wearing Loafers With Suits: Do’s & Don’ts
For many men, wearing loafers with suits is a no-no. I never understood their sentiments as I witnessed many Italians pulling it off flawlessly when I lived in
Unboxing Series – Berwick Loafers
Today we look at my new Berwick loafers, called 'Palma Flex'. These new comfort flex-style suede loafers are all the rage as we continue the perpetual
Bad Shoe Trees Can Deform Your Shoes
Bad shoe trees can deform your shoes. That is a fact. I have seen it and I wish I had taken photographs of it. This is not a sales tactic either. In reality, I
Stridewise Interview: How To Fit Loafers
A few weeks back, Nick English of Stridewise, came to my shop in NYC for an interview to discuss loafers and how they should ultimately fit. This is a very
My New YouTube ‘Shorts’
It is all about the short video format these days. That is what TikTok created that IG and YouTube have quickly adopted. It is in that format that they spread
Up Close Details – Yearn Shoemaker Derbies
Here we take a closer look at these beautiful Yearn Shoemaker derbies, one of their custom options made via their MTO program. Yearn Shoemaker is one of China's
How To Fix Your Shine
Knowing how to fix your shoe shine may not come easy to most but after practicing a few times it will become natural to all. The major downside of applying a
The Ultimate Cleaning Shoe Brush
The Wild Boar Cleaning Shoe Brush For years, most of us only knew about horsehair brushes. Then the world of shoe care exploded and all of a sudden there
Unboxing Series – Juyi Calton Shoes
In this unboxing video, we take a look at Juyi Calton shoes. Juyi Calton is a newish brand on the scene that comes from Nigeria and not only serves the
How To Use The Sole Edge Iron
How to use the sole edge iron is probably not a question you ever thought you would ask. But as the shoe care community and craze grows larger, new tools are
The Truth Behind Luxury Shoes – The Shoe Snob on Sartorial Talks (Ep. 3)
In this Sartorial Talks episode, Hugo and I discuss what we feel is the truth behind luxury shoes by answering many of the questions both he and his readers had
