https://theshoesnobblog.com/ The World's Foremost Authority on Fine Footwear Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:24:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 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 https://theshoesnobblog.com/shoe-pricing-guide/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/shoe-pricing-guide/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:42:03 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=93059 There is a lot of confusion when it comes to shoe pricing. I see it constantly—people expecting $300 shoes to perform like $1,200 ones, or assuming that a higher price automatically guarantees better quality. The reality sits...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/shoe-pricing-guide/feed/ 7 https://theshoesnobblog.com/cnes-spring-sale-2026/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/cnes-spring-sale-2026/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:34:11 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127232 CNES Spring Sale 2026 – Up to 35% Off The CNES Shoemaker Spring Sale 2026 is now live, and if you’ve been waiting to try the brand—or add another pair to your rotation—this is the time to...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/cnes-spring-sale-2026/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/is-gemming-in-shoes-bad/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/is-gemming-in-shoes-bad/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:43:16 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/2013/04/mythbuster-gemming-is-bad.html Is Gemming in Shoes Bad? The Truth About Goodyear Welting There’s a long-running argument in the shoe world that refuses to die: Is gemming in shoes bad? You’ll hear people say that it’s cheap, that it fails,...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/is-gemming-in-shoes-bad/feed/ 29 https://theshoesnobblog.com/what-is-a-handmade-shoe/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/what-is-a-handmade-shoe/#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:08:04 +0000 https://staging.theshoesnobblog.com/?p=50278 What Is a Handmade Shoe? I’ve written about this before, and yet it still seems to be one of the most misunderstood topics in the shoe world. If anything, it’s gotten worse. The term “handmade” gets thrown...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/what-is-a-handmade-shoe/feed/ 22 https://theshoesnobblog.com/condition-new-shoes/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/condition-new-shoes/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:11:34 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=100553 Do Not Condition Brand New Shoes To condition new shoes or not? That is the question many apparently face. And the answer is simple: DON’T. That simple rule will save you from prematurely ruining a perfectly good...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/condition-new-shoes/feed/ 31 https://theshoesnobblog.com/shoe-shining-patina-championships-2026-finalists/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/shoe-shining-patina-championships-2026-finalists/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:47:36 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127145 The finalists for this year’s World Championships of Shoe Shining and Shoe Patina have now been decided, with the finals set to take place at the London Super Trunk Show on May 9, 2026. In the shine...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/shoe-shining-patina-championships-2026-finalists/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/neutral-shoe-polish-mistakes/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/neutral-shoe-polish-mistakes/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:57:04 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=103893 Neutral Shoe Polish is Not For Novices Neutral shoe polish—often seen as the “safe” option—is actually one of the most misunderstood products in shoe care. For the sake of argument, this post is solely about ‘wax’ polish....]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/neutral-shoe-polish-mistakes/feed/ 83 https://theshoesnobblog.com/louis-lampertsdorfer/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/louis-lampertsdorfer/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:45:22 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127105 Louis Lampertsdörfer is currently one of my favorite shoemakers. Not only are his shoes extremely well thought out and oriented to a time period that I love, but Louis is one of the nicest guys in the...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/louis-lampertsdorfer/feed/ 2 https://theshoesnobblog.com/grant-stone-diesel-boot-review/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/grant-stone-diesel-boot-review/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:28:55 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127071 Grant Stone Diesel Boot in Kangaroo Leather Review Here we are with something a little different — not different in the sense of the model, but different in the leather. This is the Grant Stone Diesel Boot...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/grant-stone-diesel-boot-review/feed/ 4 https://theshoesnobblog.com/london-super-trunk-show2026/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/london-super-trunk-show2026/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:57:56 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127036 One of the most anticipated events in the world of quality footwear returns to London this spring. On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the London Super Trunk Show will take place for the eighth time, once again bringing...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/london-super-trunk-show2026/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/crockett-jones-ss26/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/crockett-jones-ss26/#respond Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:52:18 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=127011 Every year, Crockett & Jones releases a seasonal collection that blends new ideas with the brand’s long-standing traditions of English shoemaking. For the Crockett & Jones SS26 lineup, the Northampton maker heads to the Italian coastline for...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/crockett-jones-ss26/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/crown-northampton-everdon-midtop-review/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/crown-northampton-everdon-midtop-review/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:20:49 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=126990 In this review, we’re taking a look at the Crown Northampton Everdon Midtop, a shoe that sits in an interesting place between a traditional sneaker and something closer to a proper piece of handmade footwear. If you’ve...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/crown-northampton-everdon-midtop-review/feed/ 3 https://theshoesnobblog.com/arterton-travel-shoe-bag/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/arterton-travel-shoe-bag/#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:21:09 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=126979 If you really value protecting your shoes while traveling and weight restrictions don’t matter to you as much, then you definitely need to grab a set, or two, of the new Arterton Travel Shoe Bag. Arterton just...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/arterton-travel-shoe-bag/feed/ 1 https://theshoesnobblog.com/j-fitzpatrick-consolidation-sale/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/j-fitzpatrick-consolidation-sale/#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:55:03 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=126957 The J.FitzPatrick Consolidation Sale marks the closing of our current production chapter as we prepare to move into a new phase of manufacturing. Over the years, J.FitzPatrick has gone through different stages of growth — different factories,...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/j-fitzpatrick-consolidation-sale/feed/ 1 https://theshoesnobblog.com/sneakers-vs-loafers-style-guide/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/sneakers-vs-loafers-style-guide/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:03:59 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=118377 Sneakers vs Loafers — Choosing the Right Shoe for the Right Occasion Let’s get straight to it: sneakers and loafers are two totally different tools. It shouldn’t be a ‘Sneakers vs Loafers’ but rather a ‘Sneakers &...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/sneakers-vs-loafers-style-guide/feed/ 5 https://theshoesnobblog.com/septieme-largeur-nicodeme/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/septieme-largeur-nicodeme/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:46:05 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=126927 The new Septieme Largeur Nicodème in Chocolate Grain with a Dainite sole very much follows the on-trend industry movement to ruggedize the loafer. And a smart one, as people these days really just want to wear loafers....]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/septieme-largeur-nicodeme/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/cushion-vs-support-shoes/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/cushion-vs-support-shoes/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:41:08 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=115113 Cushion vs Support in Shoes: What Creates Comfort? It is surprising how often people have told me that I needed to add more ‘comfort-based’ rubber soles to my shoes. How leather soles just weren’t comfortable. And it...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/cushion-vs-support-shoes/feed/ 12 https://theshoesnobblog.com/leather-soles-vs-rubber-soles/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/leather-soles-vs-rubber-soles/#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:34:56 +0000 https://staging.theshoesnobblog.com/?p=29190 Few debates in the shoe world are discussed more than the idea of leather soles vs rubber soles for your dress shoes. Especially in today’s world of ‘comfort above all.’ The leather purists are becoming rarer, so...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/leather-soles-vs-rubber-soles/feed/ 69 https://theshoesnobblog.com/saphir-shoe-care/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/saphir-shoe-care/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:41:30 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=126851 Saphir Shoe Care at The Shoe Snob For more than a decade, I’ve recommended Saphir shoe care as the benchmark in proper leather maintenance. Whether through shine masterclasses, trunk shows, or countless articles written here on The...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/saphir-shoe-care/feed/ 0 https://theshoesnobblog.com/stitchdowns-boot-camp-2025-recap/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/stitchdowns-boot-camp-2025-recap/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:14:46 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=126745 Stitchdown Boot Camp 2025 Back in November, I flew to Chicago to see what Stitchdown’s Boot Camp 2025 version was all about. It was the first event in the Windy City (previous ones were in Brooklyn), and...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/stitchdowns-boot-camp-2025-recap/feed/ 2 https://theshoesnobblog.com/yeossals-hatchgrain-loafer/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/yeossals-hatchgrain-loafer/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:54:07 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=126732 One Yeossal’s latest models, the Hatchgrain loafer with string tassels, has just gone live as a GMTO offering. This loafer is easily one of Yeossal’s coolest shoes available, and it is great that you can now grab...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/yeossals-hatchgrain-loafer/feed/ 4 https://theshoesnobblog.com/carmina-albaladejo-collection/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/carmina-albaladejo-collection/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:56:43 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=126703 Many shoe brands, especially factory-owned brands, tend to offer two categories of production: Benchgrade and Handgrade. Carmina, for the longest time, just had one ‘grade of shoemaking’, which was a mix between the two. Their standard shoes...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/carmina-albaladejo-collection/feed/ 2 https://theshoesnobblog.com/london-super-trunk-show-2026-date/ https://theshoesnobblog.com/london-super-trunk-show-2026-date/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:04:35 +0000 https://theshoesnobblog.com/?p=126694 The London Super Trunk Show 2026 date is now official. On May 9th, we will be back in London for our yearly gathering of amazing shoe, shoe care, and menswear brands from around the world. On top...]]> https://theshoesnobblog.com/london-super-trunk-show-2026-date/feed/ 0