6+1 Reasons Why Paolo Scafora Makes The Best Handmade Men's Shoes | 17/5B Wholecut Showcase
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Hey everyone! I am back with a completely new setup! Bear with me as I am ironing out the details! I will revamp the background and try to remove the ambient noise from the garage! Your feedback is important to me!
What is more important though, is this Showcase of this astonishing piece of footwear. You will probably notice how many times I said "Fantastic" in the video, but I can't help myself! It is absolutely magnificent!
In this Showcase I will show you what is in my opinion, one of the best handmade men's shoes on the market right now by Paolo Scafora Napoli.
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Watch until the end, this is a longer one but I feel it's worth it!
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I really love how you're sitting in a messy garage in a double-breasted pinstripe revieving USD 1,2k shoes. Please don't change it, keep it as your signature look!
This was long time ago and that was the only space I had :) it was still fun!
Might be my new favorite wholecut! The color and burnishing is truly a work of art and the Norwegian stitching is such a nice and rare touch. Great presentation Kostas.
Thanks Mike! I had never seen anything like this before!
@@MisiuAcademy I AM A SURGEON BY
PROFESSION.
WOULD YOU BE KIND ENOUGH TO TELL ME WHAT MYTHICAL CARACHTERISTIC A HEAVILY CREASED/WORNED OUT LEATHER HAS TO HAVE TO EXPRESS IT'S GREATNESS.
BY THE WAY SHOW ME THE PROOF,
WORDS ARE ONLY ....WORDS.
Incredible shoes! In my opinion, having too narrow/tight/sculpted of a waist might clash with the robust look of the Norwegian stitching. So I really like the way they did it.
It’s impeccable, and above everything they have been the most professional, kind and nice people I have worked in the shoe industry so far!
Incredible wholecut indeed. I was going to note that such an aggressive chisel may not be to everyone’s liking (I go up to a soft chisel), but then again I’m aware that at this price range there are many strong chisel lovers.
Hey Darion! Thanks for chiming in! It’s pretty aggressive I agree! That’s why for the other two models I chose more almond and soft chisels to have a good variety!
The stitching and the patina on the toe are striking. It's obviously a superb shoe. As a guy from England I guess I'm used to a more conservative style; that said, I like the way Italian lasts and styling pops and gives an edge. The shoe is lovely but I can only dream of getting a pair like this on my feet. Love to appreciate the beauty, though.
Thanks
Tony
Thanks Tony! I appreciate it and agree with you! English shoes will never go out of style, which is the reason I also carry Crockett and Jones! But there is something special about the Italian designs that I personally love!
You got it all going on :-)
@@MisiuAcademy
What about the grip in the wet? How would they handle going up and down slippery steps?
I have been wearing these shoes in snow and rain without an issue. The soles I found slipperiest were from French brands
Great enthusiasm in the video and fantastic looking shoes. Paolo Scafora is a force to be reckoned with.
Thank you Geoffrey! I appreciate it! Today I bought some new equipment to improve the audio for next time! Have a very good week sir!
Work of art. I wouldn’t wear it. I don’t won’t to ruin the sole. Absolutely beautiful
Thanks for watching! Make sure to check out the two recent videos on some awesome pairs in my channel!
The sole actually holds out pretty well! I will make a nice video when I visit his workshop!
So cool, sadly out of my budget. I will have to save up for Christmas or something. And nice pin stripe power suit.
Thanks! Suitsupply RTW! They are very expensive, but still great to look at or learn about!
I love the quality! It would cost me lots money. They'd have to make a last for me. Excellent video
Thanks for watching!
@@MisiuAcademy no problem! Have you ever heard of Bertuti? Very impressive craftsmanship.
Berluti is not worth your money and there are better shoes out there 🙏
@@MisiuAcademy I kinda seen that, but I unique luxury items. I love that sneaker with a angular shape Last. No one has it. I appreciate you replying.
They sure have unique designs, but they cater to a very niche audience. In the end, if you like the style and have the budget why not
Nice review
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Nice video brother 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
Thank you buddy! Slowly improving little things on each video! It’s a big journey!
I am so happy to see you on a channel. You're the e expert and I love your products. These PS shoes are proven to be worth every penny been a lot of chatter about Chinese made handmade shoes. . They last for ever and look even more fantastic as they age. They claim to be handmade and at significantly cheaper price than any European or Japanese made shoe. Do you think the low price of the Chinese shoe are simply due to low labor cost or would construction and material have something to do with it. They haven't been around long enough for us to know for sure, but do you have thoughts? Thanks!!
Thank you! The higher end Chinese shoes seem great. Unfortunately I won't be buying any time soon Yeossal or Acme Shoemaker purely for budget (unless the send me a review pair!) issues. It is definitely cheaper labor but as with all things, they do take some shortcuts on the materials used for the lower end. You can check out my CNES Shoemaker Review for example. Construction wise it seems to be rather solid. Is there any specific one you would like to see?!
How would Paola Scafora compare to something like Enzo Bonafe or even Gaziano and Girling?
I personally consider them better than GG. Handmade vs machine made for the same price too? All are great in the end just go with what is stylistically your style!
@@MisiuAcademy what even makes a shoe better other shoes other than typing of welting (hand vs machine) and leather quality? I see people compare high end shoe brands all the time and it seems like theyre all the same and its just splitting hairs at that point. Theres the lasts and styling too, but i dont consider that since it falls within personal preference.
A lot of the internal components can vary, also the skill and experience of each person. For sure pure handmade is considered much more luxurious and better in certain areas, such as handwelting and full insoles. The quality of leather depends, for example I would never buy Saint crispins again. For such price points I value and buy handmade+aesthetics
@@MisiuAcademy i dont have really any experience with hand welted shoes, is there really much of a difference between hand welted and goodyear welted other than being able to appreciate the craftsmanship involved? And regarding brands, i already know Scafora is your #1, but how does meccariello's argentum rtw line stack up and specifically enzo bonafe? I know enzo bonfae are handwelted while argentum rtw is not if i recall correctly.
There are a few differences but for the most part you won’t be able to feel something in my opinion. I’d take Meccariello over Bonafe any day of the week.
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Excuse me which is the second bespoke shoes brand you mention after Antonio Meccariello and before Edward Green? At 00:46
Christ I just remembered how terrible my sound was when I started! The name was Gaziano & Girling.
Hi, clicked asap...
Out of curiosity why you never talk about Church shoes?
Because they are 300$ shoes disguised as 900$ right now. Prada ruined the brand. I’m not a fan.
How do I reach you?
For Paolo scafora shoes you can email me at info@thenobleshoe.com
I wish there was a way I could try them on before ordering a pair
It’s my job to size you correctly remotely, only by knowing what is your usual dress shoe size
@@MisiuAcademy I wear a size 9 US.
For these shoes you would be a UK 8. I have some unworn oxfords to be sold privately for a slightly better price, model 768 which you can also take a look at on my shop.
@@MisiuAcademy My concern is that although the size would be correct, that doesn't guarantee the fit is correct. I can wear Camina RAIN last, and just took delivery of a TLB Mallorca Artisata shoe that also fits. But I am returning two different Septieme Largeur BC they dont fit
Your carmina rain size will be the same in Paolo scafora Q last. I have enough experience with most brands out there
I have a pair and the quality of the soles are poor. They look nice but low quality.
That’s not the case for me, if anything I am way more disappointed with Crockett and jones soles!
Misiu Academy I agree with you regarding C&J soles. JR is the best and most durable out there
It might be that I have About 30 pairs and I rotate them frequently so generally my soles last very long! JR is phenomenal for sure, very durable and resilient :)
Unless you have a Dainite or half rubber soles, rotation is the key.The model show is like a piece of art.
@@emidior7948 correct! Always rotate your shoes and let them rest! If you have such a high end pair you probably have a lot of shoes too so honestly, you would never change the soles!
hello.
nice video .
i love the shoes, can gift to me
i need it . i wear size uk10
please please please
The price is 1240$
@@MisiuAcademy 1240$。。
my 3month salary... 💣
huhuhu....
There are other great shoes for much less in the shoe world!
@@MisiuAcademy thank you for reply .
can you recommend any brand for penny loafers？my budget is 200$
Take a look at Meermin Mallorca! It’s within budget!
Antonio Mercariello > PS.
Thanks for sharing. Can you elaborate on why? Unless you are talking about aurum or Argentum handwelted I don’t agree with you. They are both good friends and I will visit their workshop soon. PS has a much more professional and modern website and communication
@@MisiuAcademy you said it yourself, his Argentum RTW collection is in my opinion better than PS, his shoes are simply much more aesthetically pleasing with a more refined look, just compare their waist side by side, and on a more personal note I think the Scafora's sole engraving is super tacky.
@@valdencorr2861 In that case it boils down to taste! I agree very much that Scafora's looks are often very aggressive. For me the Hawksbil AM last is one of the finest along with Chisel 2. A tighter waist does not make a shoe inherently better or worse. I am actually personally not a huge fan of super beveled waists like the japanese shoes. I love the engraving on the sole. But in the end it depends how much you like it yourself! Both are great, you just pick up the one you like the most. One thing I prefer about Scafora is that MTOs take 4-8 weeks to make while with Antonio you often need to wait 8 months. Great shoemakers, I can't wait to meet them both soon!
@@MisiuAcademy I agree the long waiting time for the AMs is a turn off, however good things take time. Construction wise, why do you think PS makes the best hand made shoe that AM for example can not match or even surpass?
@@valdencorr2861 "best" is quite subjective as I mentioned in the video. For me it is the fact that I have long, hands on experience with the Scafora shoes, the presentation, the box quality, the stitching, finishing, materials (even the cap toe reinforcement is real leather) and the ease of communication + professionalism with Paolo and his team. Aurum costs much more actually and you have to be very careful with Argentum as not all of them are hand welted (Dux for example is a mix of GY and HW). Also, never said that AM cannot match or surpass PS. I would take both brands any day of the week over things like John Lobb, Edward Green and even Saint Crispin's (I dislike their creasing leather and stiffness though they are great shoes). I guess I will have a much better idea when I visit both workshops!