Building a Shoe Brand from the Ground up! The Story of the Shoe Snob (part 2)
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- Опубликовано: 5 янв 2024
- In this new edition of Sartorial Talks, Hugo continues his discussion with Justin Fitzpatrick, the founder of the worldwide famous blog "The Shoe Snob" and of the eponymous quality shoes brand J.Fitzpatrick Footwear.
In this second part of this discussion, Justin explains in a disarming honest way how he eventually reached his dream to build a shoe brand of his own despite the difficulties and the rough moments he had to go through as a young entrepreneur.
A very inspiring story from which we can all take away some nuggets of perseverance and wisdom.
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I own 6 pairs of JF shoes. They are all really elegant and well made. After a certain point, they became my only choice for dress shoes. One point I would like to add is how Justin personally takes care of issues and addresses them right on without a ‘salesman’ mentality. Dealing with him was liberating. I am extremely happy with how far this brand has come!
Helping behind closed doors reminds me of the early American knife industry. If you look into their history of places like Camillus, many of the knife companies were brought and sold by each other as well as companies supplied blades/handles/materials to keep the other companies afloat. I love stories of established brands helping up and coming brands; it is more a story of gentlemen wanting to see others succeed rather than a fear of competition. Perhaps it is the thought that, "In the end, the customer will decide, but I'd rather have a friend than an enemy."
Merci Hugo; thank you Justin...
Justin is a class act. I have several pairs of his shoes and one that I got MTO because I wanted a different color and different leather than was offered in the collection. He provides outstanding personal customer service and the quality of his product is top notch, especially considering the price point. I also love his design ethic and all of his shoes have a unique twist on tradition that make them both unique and eye catching. I always get compliments on every pair of JF shoes every time I wear them. I don't get to New York often anymore, but next time I'm there top on my list is to get to his shop and meet the man himself. I've talked to him on the phone, but look forward to actually shaking hands and making a purchase directly in the store.
Here are the three main things I would change : First, a reworked toe box where the big toe can fit straight (adding comfort for all foot types). Next, a refined pear-shaped heelcup looking more snug at the Achilles tendon (for even more flowing aesthetic). And finally, lasted shoe trees (for maintaining aesthetic). Thank you, Justin and Hugo, for your dedication and passion throughout the years... you might have turned us into discerning shoe snobs!
I have the navy blue loafer and black loafer, both in suede. They are so elegant and people always compliment them when I wear a jacket and trousers. These shoes are like “limousines for the feet”! Also, since I live in NYC, I can drop by the shop. Justin is extremely knowledgeable and shares interesting details about shoes and the business of shoemaking. I can’t wait to go back for my next pair! 🎩🎩🎩
I have met Justin on numerous occasions and I have to say he is a very nice fellow. He’s very passionate about what he does and it shows throughout his work. Great video as always Hugo I always look forward to your content!
There are some fantastic shoes on the table. Justin is one of the most creative makers in the market.
What a great show. Great shoes and boots. Justin is a treasure, thank you sir for a return to class!
I have been following Justin since the beginning of the brand. At that time is sounded strange that the man that owned a brand was promoting other brands. Now I understand that Justin was / is promoting the GYW shoe market and that market is his ecosystem and if the ecosystem is healthy he is selling shoes. A wise and generous guy.
Thank you for these great interviews with Justin! Thanks to your recommendation, I bought my first pair from him last summer, and then went to his shop to meet him in person in September, when he was preparing to come and visit you. I now own 4 pairs of his shoes, and one from Septième Largeur, another of your recommendations. I've got a pair of CNES in my cart that I am looking to purchase as well, all thanks to your amazing recommendations of fantastic up and coming brands!
I need the shoe snob. No one else says it like it is the way Jeremy does. Very few reliable sources in men’s shoes
Spectacular! Longue vie à Justin! Looking forward to having one of his pairs!
Bravo! This video and the last one are what makes your platform great, Hugo!
Such an interesting interview and what a gentleman Justin is. On top of it so much informative. Congrats Hugo 😍🔥👔
Fascinating videos, watched both episodes. I really loved the Phillips spectator shoes in the camel/white, definitely has the 1930's vibe to it. I can definitely see Fred Astaire or Gary Cooper wearing it with panache.
I love the spectator shoes
Such a great story, great collection, and an awesome attitude! Competition will get you so far, but much more can be achieved with collaboration! Bravo
Love Justin’s shoes and a very cool shop in SoHo. Couldn’t get a good fit 😢.
Got to know your RUclips channel since last week. Have already seen and learned a lot from your passion for clothing.