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  1. The Shoe Snob

    Paul Parkman Shoe Review

    I know that some of you have been curious about this brand and I just did a review on a pair that they were kind enough to send me. I hope that you guys enjoy this It wouldn't allow me to post all of the photos on this thread that I had to this review so here is a preview and the rest at the...
  3. The Shoe Snob

    London Sample Sale: Ascot Shoes x J.FitzPatrick Footwear

    The J.FitzPatrick Footwear yearly London Sample Sale is about to happen this coming Wednesday. It is 4 days long this time and the details are as follows: Wed – 8am to 7pm Thu – 830am to 530pm Fri – 830am – 530pm Sat – 930am – 3pm Address: Mark Powell Bespoke, 2 Marshall St. Soho, London —...
  4. The Shoe Snob

    A BREAKDOWN OF SHOE PRICING AND WHAT TO EXPECT – PART 1

    ***Pics of shoes have nothing to do with the post, just for your eye candy*** I thought that many of you might find this post interesting so here you go. There is a lot of confusion in the consumer’s eyes on what you should expect from a pair of shoes and I was hoping to clear that up for some...
  5. The Shoe Snob

    THINGS THAT TRULY DON’T MATTER IN SHOES – DON’T BELIEVE THE HYPE. PART 1 – HEEL STIFFENERS

    Here is a post that I recently wrote. I know that in the last years, I fell off as The Shoe Snob to build my brand and in meanwhile, Instagram and all things image related took over the industry and many of us simply don't converse nor discuss anymore. Well here is a subject that sometimes gets...
  6. The Shoe Snob

    A Guide to Leather

    I didn't see anything like this, maybe in some larger thread but thought it might help newbies out there understand the terminologies and differences between what they see and read about. There are many different types of leathers that are used on footwear these days. And many different...
  7. The Shoe Snob

    LONDON SUPER TRUNK SHOW - MAY 13TH 2017 - HOSTED BY THE SHOE SNOB AND SHOEGAZING

    We are very proud to invite you to the world’s largest open event for classic shoes, the first edition of the London Super Trunk Show, organized by Shoegazing and The Shoe Snob. In the central parts of London on Saturday May 13 we gather no less than 11 brands from all over the world, three...
  8. The Shoe Snob

    Gaziano & Girling x Timothy Everest x J.FitzPatrick Sample Sale

    Dear Forum Members, The first ever sample sale for these 3 brands is going to take place from August 21st-23rd, 2014 in London, UK Gaziano & Girling will have shoes from UK6 - UK12.5 with varying widths from C to G. Deco shoes will also be included. The shoes will start from £250 and will...
  9. The Shoe Snob

    William Abraham Socks

    Dear Members, I recently did a write up/review of the new William Abraham sock range out of NYC. I never thought that I would appreciate the feel and quality of a sock so much, but alas, I did. While the product is quite a pricey investment (in comparison to others), I think that many of you...
  10. The Shoe Snob

    Allen Edmonds Hampstead size US9B + Belt To Match size 34

    Allen Edmonds "Hampstead", reddish brown calf (chili color) and woven leather adelaide wingtip brogue, size US9B. This shoe comes with a belt to match, size 34. These shoes are around 5 years old, but have been worn less than 25 times. Only blemish on them is the tiny dot on the right shoe...
  11. The Shoe Snob

    Gieves & Hawkes' Buckshot Brogue - Back soon!

    Dear All, I know that many of you are a fan of this shoe and that thought you might appreciate reading this link below. http://discover.gievesandhawkes.com/news/return-of-the-buckshot-brogue Best, Justin
  12. The Shoe Snob

    Riccardo Bestetti RTW line UPDATE

    Dear All, I just did a new post in reference to Bestetti's RTW line which is currently available in select areas or through Mr. Bestetti. I am sorry but I cannot be asked to upload all of the pictures so you will have to clink on the link to read the post. I hope that you all enjoy...
  13. The Shoe Snob

    Riccardo Bestetti Ready To Wear Line

    I know many of you might have been waiting for this day so here are a few models to let you know that Bestetti is now finally offering RTW. For more information, clink of the link P.S. Sorry the pics are so big, don't know how to make them smaller on here...
  14. The Shoe Snob

    Nordstrom Shoe Buyer Interview - With honest answers

    Dear All, This is my late month of June interview in which this time I interviewed a friend of mine (who is a Nordstrom shoe buyer) to help elaborate on why major departments stores will carry such and such brand and maybe not the one that you wished. It's a great piece of info for all of you...
  15. The Shoe Snob

    Carreducker Interview

    My May interview is now up on the blog and as always, I thought that I would share it with all of you. Enjoy! -Justin http://the-shoe-snob.blogspot.com/2011/05/carreducker-interview.html Questions: 1. How long have you been involved in shoemaking/shoe design? 2. What was it that made you decide...
  16. The Shoe Snob

    Mr. Hare Interview

    For those familiar with the interviews on my blog, I now have my April one up. I know that many of you may not know or even like the shoes of Mr. Hare, but as he was a guy who saw a gap in the market and then filled it within one year, I find his story and information to be useful and...
  17. The Shoe Snob

    A Trip To The G&G Factory

    Hey all, I just took a trip to the G&G factory, documented it and posted it on my blog. I thought that some of you might be interested in checking it out, being that many of you are G&G fans. I took too many photos to put them up here so you have to click on the link provided...
  18. The Shoe Snob

    Another Interview - From the middle men of the Shoe Industry

    Dear all, Here is yet another interview for those interested in understanding what goes on behind-the-scenes within the shoe industry. Here, I have interviewed Giovanni Gambini, a man we all have to thank for many of the Italian shoes that we find in the States, such as Silvano Sassetti. I hope...
  19. The Shoe Snob

    George Glasgow Jr. from Cleverley Interview

    To all those who might be interested..... Interview: http://the-shoe-snob.blogspot.com/20...cleverley.html Snippet: As I promised, I will be providing interviews once a month (consider this the one for February) from people in the shoe industry, both known and unknown, who make a considerable...
  20. The Shoe Snob

    Tony Gaziano Interview (Gaziano & Girling)

    Hi all, I just posted (on my blog) an interview that I had with Tony Gaziano from shoemaking duo Gaziano & Girling. I thought that some of you might be interested in checking it out. I will paste the questions below so that you can decide if you want to check it out or not. Considering that I am...
  21. The Shoe Snob

    London Fashion/Shoe Industry connections or advice??

    I know that some people may frown upon this, here on SF, but when the tough gets going, the going gets tough and you do what you have to in order to stay afloat. I have recently just moved to England and am finding it difficult to break into the London fashion/shoe scene. I have quite a strong...
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