The Shoe Snob

A shoe care guide is the basic knowledge we all need to maintain our shoes.

One of the downsides of closed-channel leather soles is that the thin leather flap covering the stitching can sometimes get damaged.

It’s been quite interesting watching Petru Claymoor evolve over the years.

Hugo Jacomet of Parisian Gentleman and Sartorial Talks — and a good and dear friend of mine — has teamed up with Parisian shoe brand Caulaincourt to create an exclusive collection of what they are calling “Sartorial...

We spend a lot of time talking about how to care for our shoes while wearing them.

In the last episode, I spoke about who I was before shoes became the real path: growing up in Seattle, chasing the soccer dream, being heavily into music, and eventually trying to find my way into the...

The World Championships of Shoemaking returns in 2027, and the official call for competition is now open.

Fellow Shoe Snobbers, we officially have one month to go until we descend upon Chicago for what is shaping up to be one of the greatest footwear gatherings we have ever been a part of.

Bridlen offers one of the most extensive selections of burgundy footwear I have seen from a shoe brand.

It’s that time of year again.

Most of my podcasts tend to revolve around shoes, shoemaking, the shoe industry, or some specific topic within the world of style.

Every now and again, a new maker appears on the scene with an ethos that feels different enough to pay attention to.

Some shoes simply prove themselves over time.

Parisian shoe powerhouse Aubercy has recently included one of its bespoke models, Le Harry, in what they call their Petite Mesure line.

Leather shoe scuffs are inevitable.

Back in 2018, I wrote an article called Why Are Black Suede Shoes Still So Underrated?

Carmina Shoemaker is back at it, bringing its 3D bespoke service on tour across America this October.

We are finally back with a new season of footwear, and Crockett & Jones A/W 2026 is a good one!

One of the most common issues people have with new shoes is that they fit well almost everywhere, but there might be one particular area that feels just a little too tight.

The finalists have officially been selected for The Americas Shoe Shining Championships 2026, taking place live at the Chicago Super Trunk Show x Stitchdown Expo on Saturday, November 7th.

It might seem trivial, but knowing how to lace your dress shoes properly is something many people fail to accomplish.

Every now and then, a pair of boots gets pushed well past the point where you realize they probably should have received some care a long time ago.

As we get closer to this year’s Stitchdown Expo x Super Trunk Show in Chicago, I wanted to highlight one of the more special experiences taking place around the event: the Optimo Hat Factory Tour.

I have actually been to Transylvania (Romania).

If you have spent any amount of time reading about shoes, listening to shoemakers, or diving into the world of proper footwear, you have probably heard the word “last” used quite often.

CNES Shoemaker’s new models have just landed—nine, to be exact—with four ready-to-wear styles and five made-to-order models.

There are certain brands, shops, and retailers that simply understand presentation.

I get asked this kind of question quite often: “Which brand is better?”

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Gaziano & Girling, which is impressive, to say the least.

Twinkima.G has just launched a new spectator model, which I dare say is among the coolest spectators I have seen in a long time.

Here we have Part 2 of the World Championships of Shoemaking 2026, covering positions 11 through 20.

It could be just me, but I never knew that Meermin did sales outside of one-off sample sales, so when a friend of mine showed me that Meermin’s Summer Sale was beginning today, I knew I had...

It is finally time to take a closer look at the shoes from the World Championships of Shoemaking 2026, held during the London Super Trunk Show this past May.

Have you ever wondered why wholecut oxfords can be more expensive than many other styles within the Oxford family?

I’ve always loved fabric in shoes, and I can’t quite pinpoint the first time I experienced this fascination.

I bet a lot of you thought you’d never see the day that I’d be writing about On sneakers—or the like.

Yearn Shoemaker, out of China, has updated their Amalfi loafer colors to include a new forest green suede and two more streamlined brown/sand suede options.

There is a new brand on the block, Peter Qu, who has also become a recent supporter of The Shoe Snob Blog.

Good shoe trees are one of the most important accessories you can own if you care about preserving the life of your shoes.

I am finally settling in Idaho, yet that process is taking longer than I expected.

How long does it actually take to make a pair of shoes?

Carmina Shoemaker has opened its first store in Japan, with the new boutique located in Tokyo’s prestigious Marunouchi district.

After an amazing journey across the Great Plains of America, we are now in Idaho and finally in our new home.

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.

The last few weeks have been manic.