https://theshoesnobblog.com/ The World's Foremost Authority on Fine Footwear Sat, 23 May 2026 13:03:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://theshoesnobblog.com/septieme-largeur-classic-moc/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/septieme-largeur-classic-moc/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 22:19:13 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127739 My style is always adapting these days. Midlife crisis stuff, I guess. Jokes aside, I was never a fan of the ‘classic moc’ popularized by prepsters in the US and JM Weston in France. But as I...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/septieme-largeur-classic-moc/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/bridlen-spring-promotion/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/bridlen-spring-promotion/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 19:43:24 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127712 The collaboration between Bridlen and The Shoe Snob has just become stronger with the new Bridlen Spring Promotion, which is exclusive to The Shoe Snob Shop (www.theshoesnob.com). I have just finished adding the rest of the Bridlen...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/bridlen-spring-promotion/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/twinkima-g-leather-canvas-bags-launch-promo-review/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/twinkima-g-leather-canvas-bags-launch-promo-review/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 20:26:52 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127676 The new Twinkima.G Leather & Canvas Bags have officially arrived at The Shoe Snob Shop, and while this might be a slight change from the usual shoe content, it is not as far removed as one might...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/twinkima-g-leather-canvas-bags-launch-promo-review/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/crockett-jones-richmond-ii-preorder/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/crockett-jones-richmond-ii-preorder/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 20:26:54 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127664 The new Crockett & Jones Richmond II and Bowland Preorder is now live and ready for you to secure your pair on this exclusive and time-limited production run. This just might be one of my favorite Preorder...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/crockett-jones-richmond-ii-preorder/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/london-super-trunk-show-2026-recap/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/london-super-trunk-show-2026-recap/#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 16:21:20 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127591 The London Super Trunk Show 2026 recap is finally here, and what a day it was! Every year, we say that the event keeps growing, keeps evolving, and keeps proving that the world of quality footwear is...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/london-super-trunk-show-2026-recap/feed/ 1 https://theshoesnobblog.com/mes-chaussettes-rouges-discount-ss2026/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/mes-chaussettes-rouges-discount-ss2026/#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 19:34:24 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127549 The bi-annual Mes Chaussettes Rouges promotion is back once again, this time for Spring/Summer 2026. As longtime readers already know, this is one of the few moments each year where readers of The Shoe Snob Blog get...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/mes-chaussettes-rouges-discount-ss2026/feed/ 2 https://theshoesnobblog.com/world-championships-shoemaking-2026-top-three/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/world-championships-shoemaking-2026-top-three/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 22:16:20 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127536 The World Championships of Shoemaking 2026 once again showed just how far the craft of shoemaking can be pushed when the world’s best makers are given a brief, a deadline, and the freedom to create something truly...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/world-championships-shoemaking-2026-top-three/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/tommaso-melani-rip/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/tommaso-melani-rip/#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 09:49:07 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127529 Unfortunately, very sad news struck the shoe industry yesterday when it was announced that the CEO of Stefano Bemer, Tommaso Melani, R.I.P., had passed away. This news shocked everyone, not only because it was completely unexpected but...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/tommaso-melani-rip/feed/ 10 https://theshoesnobblog.com/why-a-shoe-size-guide-can-be-misleading/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/why-a-shoe-size-guide-can-be-misleading/#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 13:49:18 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=64315 The Myth of the Universal Shoe Size Guide There is no such thing as a universal shoe size guide. Let me repeat that because it is one of the biggest misconceptions in the shoe industry: there is...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/why-a-shoe-size-guide-can-be-misleading/feed/ 10 https://theshoesnobblog.com/saphir-mdo-vs-bdc-pate-de-luxe/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/saphir-mdo-vs-bdc-pate-de-luxe/#comments Fri, 01 May 2026 09:15:57 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127499 When it comes to wax polish, Saphir offers two products that can easily confuse people: Saphir Médaille d’Or Pâte de Luxe and Saphir Beauté du Cuir Pâte de Luxe. They share a name, they come from the...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/saphir-mdo-vs-bdc-pate-de-luxe/feed/ 4 https://theshoesnobblog.com/yearn-shoemakers-lazyman-collection/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/yearn-shoemakers-lazyman-collection/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:39:54 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127464 Between 2024 and 2025, Yearn Shoemaker created four Made to Order collections as ‘seasonal drops’ for their shoe range. As Yearn basically makes most of its shoes as one-off MTO pieces, its seasonal drops are not as...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/yearn-shoemakers-lazyman-collection/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/why-wear-dress-shoes/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/why-wear-dress-shoes/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:08:09 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=105290 When you are young, the thought of wearing dress shoes probably does not enter your mind too often. Not at least in the sense that you will actively do so of your own volition. If you grew...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/why-wear-dress-shoes/feed/ 24 https://theshoesnobblog.com/mario-bemer-chukka-boots/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/mario-bemer-chukka-boots/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:35:11 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127443 Mario Bemer’s chukka boots are among my favorites in the industry. Mario has found a way to not only differentiate the design with a very unique heel counter but also offer them in unique color/material choices that...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/mario-bemer-chukka-boots/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/travel-shoe-trees/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/travel-shoe-trees/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:30:36 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127427 For years, I have traveled with shoe trees. That might sound excessive to some, but if you care about maintaining the shape of your shoes—and especially if you’ve spent any real money on them—it makes perfect sense....]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/travel-shoe-trees/feed/ 2 https://theshoesnobblog.com/chicago-super-trunk-show-2026/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/chicago-super-trunk-show-2026/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:31 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127421 Yes, you read that right. The Chicago Super Trunk Show 2026 is officially happening—and not only are we moving our U.S. event from New York to Chicago, but we’re also joining forces with Stitchdown. Taking place November...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/chicago-super-trunk-show-2026/feed/ 4 https://theshoesnobblog.com/crockett-jones-factory-tour/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/crockett-jones-factory-tour/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:32:49 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=123711 The Crockett & Jones factory in Northampton is one of the most respected shoemaking facilities in the world. As one of England’s last major producers of Goodyear welted footwear, it represents a level of craftsmanship that has...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/crockett-jones-factory-tour/feed/ 4 https://theshoesnobblog.com/carmina-albaladejo-collection-launch-party-london/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/carmina-albaladejo-collection-launch-party-london/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:03:49 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127390 On the eve of the London Super Trunk Show 2026, we’re setting the tone for the weekend with something a bit more intimate—and, frankly, a bit more special: Carmina’s Albaladejo Collection Launch Party. On Friday, May 8th,...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/carmina-albaladejo-collection-launch-party-london/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/do-not-wear-brand-new-shoes-in-the-rain/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/do-not-wear-brand-new-shoes-in-the-rain/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:02:13 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=100563 One would think that it is common sense not to 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 so—and seeing the consequences—I...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/do-not-wear-brand-new-shoes-in-the-rain/feed/ 25 https://theshoesnobblog.com/crockett-jones-review-boots-boat-shoes/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/crockett-jones-review-boots-boat-shoes/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:47:36 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127376 In this Crockett & Jones review, I take a look at two very different sides of one of England’s most respected shoemakers: a rugged country boot and a refined, casual boat shoe. This is also my first...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/crockett-jones-review-boots-boat-shoes/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/athleisure-vs-classic-style/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/athleisure-vs-classic-style/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:46:27 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=92134 The conversation around athleisure vs classic style is no longer theoretical—it’s playing out in real time, on every street, in every airport, and increasingly, in places where a certain level of dress used to be expected. It...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/athleisure-vs-classic-style/feed/ 27 https://theshoesnobblog.com/brannock-device-shoe-sizing/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/brannock-device-shoe-sizing/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:21:55 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=104050 I have fit and measured thousands—literally tens of thousands—of people in my life looking to buy dress shoes. And in doing so, I’ve learned a lot about fit, how it differs from person to person, culture to...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/brannock-device-shoe-sizing/feed/ 27 https://theshoesnobblog.com/bridlen-blake-shoes/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/bridlen-blake-shoes/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:00:16 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127261 When it comes to welted footwear, Blake construction often sits in an interesting place. It’s typically seen as the more affordable, sleeker alternative to Goodyear welted shoes, but with that lower price point usually comes compromise—whether that’s...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/bridlen-blake-shoes/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/arterton-premium-shoe-trees-review/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/arterton-premium-shoe-trees-review/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:59:20 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127285 Shoe trees are one of those accessories that separate people who wear shoes from people who truly care for them. And today, we take a proper look at the Arterton Premium Shoe Trees—an offering that sits firmly...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/arterton-premium-shoe-trees-review/feed/ 2 https://theshoesnobblog.com/yeossal-loafers-double-strap-butterfly/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/yeossal-loafers-double-strap-butterfly/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:24:34 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127272 Yeossal loafers keep getting better and better. They recently dropped two new models, a highly unique double strap penny fusion with embossed straps and a full strap butterfly loafer with the bands stitched to the vamp for...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/yeossal-loafers-double-strap-butterfly/feed/ 0