Peter Qu Shoes: Interview With a Cordovan Specialist
There is a new brand on the block, Peter Qu, who has also become a recent supporter of The Shoe Snob Blog. With an interesting concept and plans for expansion in the US, I figured getting to...
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The Shoe Snob’s Lightweight Shoe Trees: Now Available
Good shoe trees are one of the most important accessories you can own if you care about preserving the life of your shoes. They should be used whenever your shoes are not being worn, helping them maintain...
My Move Back West: Part 4 – Settling in Idaho
I am finally settling in Idaho, yet that process is taking longer than I expected. A lot of people say, ‘unpacking is so much easier than packing,’ although I find it to be the opposite, namely because...
How Long Does It Really Take to Make a Pair of Shoes?
How long does it actually take to make a pair of shoes? If you listen to the marketing surrounding shoemaking, you might believe that every good pair requires hundreds of individual steps, weeks sitting untouched on a...
Carmina Shoemaker Opens Its First Store in Japan
Carmina Shoemaker has opened its first store in Japan, with the new boutique located in Tokyo’s prestigious Marunouchi district. The store officially opened on July 25th, 2026, marking another significant step in the continued international expansion of...
My Move Back West: Part 3 – Now in Idaho & Setting Up New Life
After an amazing journey across the Great Plains of America, we are now in Idaho and finally in our new home. If you have ever moved cross-country, you will understand just how much work it is, but...
My Move Back West: Part 2 – The Long Drive to Idaho
I thought I would give you all an update on my travels back West and the long drive to Idaho that I just embarked upon as well. You might be asking, didn’t you just go there? And...
My Move Back West: Fewer Posts For 2 Weeks
The last few weeks have been manic. Between winding down and wrapping up one of my businesses, attempting to grow another, packing up a three story house plus product for an online shop (and more), and organizing...
The Americas Championships of Shoe Shining 2026 – Qualification
Qualification is officially open for The Americas Championships of Shoe Shining 2026, with the live final taking place at The Super Trunk Show x Stitchdown Expo in Chicago on Saturday, November 7th. Three finalists will compete on...
Lies in the Shoe Industry – Handmade, Middlemen, Top leather etc.
The shoe industry has always been full of questionable marketing, but the language has become increasingly ridiculous. Every other shoe is apparently handmade, crafted from the finest leather in the world, sold without middlemen, and offered directly...
Becoming The Shoe Snob: Ep. 2 – Who Is Justin FitzPatrick?
The first episode of this series was about shoes. Or at least the earliest memories I have of shoes, the way they entered my life, and how they slowly became something more than just something I wore....
Arterton Signature Shoe Bag: A Luxury Travel Bag for Your Shoes
There are certain products that you buy because you need them, and then there are products that you buy because they make life a little more enjoyable. I would put Arterton’s Signature Shoe Bag firmly in the...
Stitchdown Expo x The Super Trunk Show — Tickets Are Now Live
Tickets are officially live for Stitchdown Expo Chicago 2026 x Super Trunk Show, taking place this November 6th and 7th, 2026, at Artifact Events in Chicago. For those who missed the earlier announcement, this year marks a...
Septieme Largeur Summer Sale 2026
The Septieme Largeur Summer Sale 2026 is officially live, and as always, there are some seriously interesting styles to dig through. Their archive sale, as they call it, currently has 63 products on offer, ranging from loafers,...
The Shoe Snob Moving Sale
Some of you might know, some of you won’t, but I am about to move cross-country, and the easier I can make my move, the better. What is good for me is good for you, as hundreds...
A Visit to Marcellino Shoemakers in Rome
For those of you who read the blog religiously, you will likely have heard of my frequent trips to Rome, being that my eldest son resides there with his mother. I have been there so many times,...
Carmina Summer Sale 2026
The Carmina Summer Sale 2026 is live, and this time around, the offer is even stronger than past sales. Carmina is offering 25% off select models, with around 100 options for men and 77 options for women,...
TLB Mallorca 3D Custom Tool: New Feature
TLB Mallorca’s 3D Custom Tool feature is now live and available for immediate use. I just had a play with it and created a pretty cool Adelaide Oxford in a two-tone brown suede/boxcalf mixture. Tools like this...
Introducing The Shoe Snob Shoes: The Sandpoint Loafer
For years, The Shoe Snob has been built around one simple idea: helping people understand good shoes. That idea has come through the blog, product reviews, unboxing videos, factory visits, shoe care guides, trunk shows, product curation,...
Shoe Colors Online vs Real Life: Why Lighting Changes Everything
One of the biggest challenges in buying shoes online is understanding shoe colors online vs real life. And this is not just a customer issue. It is also one of the great challenges for brands, retailers, and...
Pre Worn Clothing & Shoes Added to The Shoe Snob Shop
Some of you know that I am about to move cross-country, and in doing so, it means that I need to make my move as light as possible. The best way to do so is to get...
Becoming The Shoe Snob: Ep. 1 – The Early Years & My Love for Shoes
There is a short version of every story. Mine usually goes something like this: I started The Shoe Snob because I wanted to see men wearing better shoes. That statement is true. It has always been true....
Bridlen Brown Suede Loafers: Classic Penny vs Punchline Loafer
There is something about a good brown suede loafer that just works, especially when the warmer months come around. It is one of those styles that can dress up, dress down, and sit somewhere nicely in the...
Crockett & Jones Summer Sale 2026
The Crockett & Jones Summer Sale 2026 has just launched, and this year, there are 72 models (for men – another 20 or so for ladies) on offer with discounts of up to 30% off. As always,...