https://theshoesnobblog.com/ The World's Foremost Authority on Fine Footwear Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:02:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://theshoesnobblog.com/sandpoint-loafer-pre-sale/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/sandpoint-loafer-pre-sale/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:02:56 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=128171 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,...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/sandpoint-loafer-pre-sale/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/understanding-shoe-colors-online-and-lighting/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/understanding-shoe-colors-online-and-lighting/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:52:38 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=99616 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...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/understanding-shoe-colors-online-and-lighting/feed/ 7 https://theshoesnobblog.com/pre-worn-clothing-shoes-the-shoe-snob/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/pre-worn-clothing-shoes-the-shoe-snob/#respond Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:39:44 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=128140 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...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/pre-worn-clothing-shoes-the-shoe-snob/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/becoming-the-shoe-snob-early-years/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/becoming-the-shoe-snob-early-years/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:26:43 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=128134 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....]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/becoming-the-shoe-snob-early-years/feed/ 6 https://theshoesnobblog.com/bridlen-brown-suede-loafers/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/bridlen-brown-suede-loafers/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:16:15 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=128117 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...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/bridlen-brown-suede-loafers/feed/ 2 https://theshoesnobblog.com/crockett-jones-summer-sale-2026/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/crockett-jones-summer-sale-2026/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:30:39 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=128084 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,...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/crockett-jones-summer-sale-2026/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/restore-sole-edges-saphir-edge-dressing/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/restore-sole-edges-saphir-edge-dressing/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:48:06 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=128068 Restoring sole edges is one of those small shoe-care steps that makes a big visual difference. In this guide, I show how to use Saphir’s Edge and Heel Dressing Pen to quickly and cleanly refresh worn sole...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/restore-sole-edges-saphir-edge-dressing/feed/ 4 https://theshoesnobblog.com/cnes-x-natalino/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/cnes-x-natalino/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:34:43 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=128050 The Belgian loafer is one of those models that is hard to make different than every other brand. There is not much to the model, in terms of design, and if you start changing it too much,...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/cnes-x-natalino/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/carmina-london-store-visit/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/carmina-london-store-visit/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:08:08 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127985 On my last trip to London, I had the chance to visit the Carmina London store to take some photos and share with all of you what you can expect when you manage to go there yourself....]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/carmina-london-store-visit/feed/ 2 https://theshoesnobblog.com/quick-restore-using-saphir/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/quick-restore-using-saphir/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:14:23 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=93103 One of the most common misconceptions about a cracked mirror shine is that the leather itself has been damaged. In most cases, that is not true. What you are seeing is usually the wax layer cracking, not...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/quick-restore-using-saphir/feed/ 2 https://theshoesnobblog.com/how-to-sell-used-shoes/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/how-to-sell-used-shoes/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:24:39 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=95706 The second-hand shoe market is stronger than ever. Between eBay, Vinted, Grailed, Facebook groups, Styleforum, Instagram, and specialist marketplaces, there are more places than ever to sell a pair of used shoes. But in the vast marketplace,...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/how-to-sell-used-shoes/feed/ 10 https://theshoesnobblog.com/braided-belgian-loafers/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/braided-belgian-loafers/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:07:35 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127939 Belgian loafers are all the rage these days, as the world moves towards quick and easy comfort. More often than not, you find the classic model in suede with contrast piping or maybe even a tonal look,...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/braided-belgian-loafers/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/bridlen-clearance-sale/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/bridlen-clearance-sale/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:23:22 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127917 The Bridlen Clearance Sale on The Shoe Snob Marketplace is live, and with discounts up to 60% off. The stock is exclusive to my website, The Shoe Snob Marketplace, and offers around 38 models in various sizes...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/bridlen-clearance-sale/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/visiting-rome-marcellino-shoemaker/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/visiting-rome-marcellino-shoemaker/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:25:32 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127893 Historically speaking, my podcast episodes have mostly revolved around shoes. Sometimes that means a proper shoe topic, sometimes it means something happening in the world that affects shoes, and sometimes it is simply me talking through an...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/visiting-rome-marcellino-shoemaker/feed/ 5 https://theshoesnobblog.com/arterton-short-film-the-shoe-snob/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/arterton-short-film-the-shoe-snob/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:23:09 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127888 Arterton recently put together a short film featuring me, my thoughts on shoes, and a few classic styles that every well-dressed man should at least understand, even if he does not own them all. I do not...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/arterton-short-film-the-shoe-snob/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/riccardo-carlino-exotic-promotion/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/riccardo-carlino-exotic-promotion/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:44:03 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127854 What started off as a promotion to build brand awareness has become a yearly staple for the Italian bespoke outfit, Calzaleria Carlino. And that yearly staple presents one of the most competitive offerings in the entire shoe...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/riccardo-carlino-exotic-promotion/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/tlb-mallorca-laceless-ankle-boots/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/tlb-mallorca-laceless-ankle-boots/#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 17:01:40 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127735 The new TLB Mallorca laceless ankle boots collection has just dropped, and I can only imagine how happy the TLB fans are for this great addition to their classic collection. As the world becomes more ‘relaxed’ with...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/tlb-mallorca-laceless-ankle-boots/feed/ 1 https://theshoesnobblog.com/temiz-atelier-review/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/temiz-atelier-review/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 19:29:55 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127816 Every now and then, a pair of shoes lands on my table that is not simply about the shoe itself, but also the story behind it. This Temiz Atelier Review is one of those moments. Temiz Atelier,...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/temiz-atelier-review/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/the-shoe-snob-shop-discounts/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/the-shoe-snob-shop-discounts/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 19:16:08 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127784 For Spring Cleaning, there are several of The Shoe Snob Shop discounts that might take your interest. And one that just went live yesterday with a lot of great deals! Let’s dive into them. The Shoe Snob...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/the-shoe-snob-shop-discounts/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/carmina-memorial-day-sale-2026/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/carmina-memorial-day-sale-2026/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 15:38:49 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127757 The Carmina Memorial Day Sale 2026 is live with a 20% discount offered on over 75 models. As the brand gets bigger, the stock gets harder to shift, and seasonal sales become more regular. Stock that needs...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/carmina-memorial-day-sale-2026/feed/ 0 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