As you all would have noticed by now, the new update to the blog's layout has been an ongoing project for the last 6 months and one of the final features has
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Carmina Shoemaker
Here I unbox a pair of monkstraps from the most famous Spanish shoemaker: Carmina Shoemaker . This is a pair that I actually
Carmina and The Shoe Snob – New GMTO On Offer!
Together with Carmina Shoemaker, we have collaborated to create a special GMTO offering based on my choice of colors on their model. Left to my own design and
ACME Shoemaker – The Review
*** Warning: Picture heavy post. The pair was gifted with no strings attached. I was never asked to review these but I do so for all of you. Opinions are all my
Sample Sale Now Live – J.FitzPatrick
The moment many of you have been waiting for is finally here!! We are back with another sample sale and this time bigger than ever. For the actual
Enzo Bonafe Pre-Orders By Mehra
For the die-hard Enzo Bonafe fans out there, shop Mehra is having a Pre Order on some of their newer models for those of you wanting to secure your size for the
Carmina’s Custom Weekend – NO MTO FEES
Carmina Shoemaker Custom Weekend Just Started For those of you with desires to create shoes that no one else will own, now is your chance to do so, at
Crockett & Jones – First Online Sale Now Live
It's a new day with Crockett & Jones now having an online platform to spread their shoes to the furthest corners of the world. And there is no better way to
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – TLB Mallorca New ‘Van Gogh’ Last
It's unboxing week here at The Shoe Snob Blog. And believe it or not, I have so many other pairs to do! Here I unbox a pair of TLB Mallorca's
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Herring Sneakers by Norman Walsh
Here is my new unboxing video of Herring Shoes' new collection of the classic British sneaker brand, Norman Walsh. A great collaboration that will surely
The Shoe Snob – Unboxing Series – Gaziano & Girling Optimum Line
Here I unbox a pair of shoes by one of the most reputable shoe brands the world has ever known, Gaziano & Girling. Thie video highlights their new
Big Plans at J.FitzPatrick Footwear
Plans at J.FitzPatrick Footwear For those that might not know, on top of being 'The Shoe Snob', I also own a shoe brand, called J.FitzPatrick Footwear. This
Winson Shoemaker ‘Gatoraide’ Model
It would appear that the adelaide is the new 'cap-toe oxford' as most new shoemakers (younger than 10 years), are dropping adelaides as if they were the
The Sagan Stride by Baudoin & Lange
For the longest time, Belgian-styled loafers were dominated by one brand, the brand that brought them over to the US and made them popular, worldwide. But, as
Barbanera’s New Unlined Collection
Barbanera has recently dropped a new unlined collection of loafers that is surely set to leave most of you desiring to grab a pair, as not only do they look
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.
Yeossal Shoe Sale – Lots of Great Prices To Be Had!
Singaporean Atelier, Yeossal, has been growing at a rapid pace lately. And I know more than most that with rapid growth comes space issues, and with space
CNES Shoemaker: New Collection
CNES Shoemaker has recently dropped one heck of a new collection, some ready to ship, some as Pre Orders and some as GMTO's. However, they seem to do things a
TLB Mallorca’s Newest Models
If you have not been thoroughly inspecting over TLB Mallorca's site in the last two months, or so, you might have missed all of the new models that they have
Herring Shoes – The Goodwood Family
The sneaker industry is booming right now. As the rules of style are updated daily by the latest trends, one style that remains constant is the idea of being
An American Classic Revisited – The Dirty Buck
I have always appreciated the idea of the classic American nubuck derby but never found one I truly loved until Norman Vilalta put his artistic
Altan Bottier – Dürer Meloncolia Wholecuts




























