Hey Rose, another great breakdown, and yeah all this brands are making money out of marketing, but that's how it's always been. Also I'm a shoemaker apprentice so answering the question where you take apart the heel lining and the rest of the lining, and ask why theres a thinning on the edges, this is because that thinning of the leather or more commonly said skiving the leather is used in order not to make bumps in the shoe itself, because if you don't skive the leather and stack it on top of the other pieces of leather, usually it gets uncomfortable for the wearer. Please keep this good content, we all appreciate it.
Oliver Cabell actually let you do a tear down AND a price breakdown?! Props to these guys!! I'm gonna be checking them out! By the way, great job on the vid! It was really informative.
lol dont..just look at the reddit posts about them. Garbage customer service and sub par overpriced shoes by some millennial and his instagram startup business tryna make a buck. The owner is even on reddit saying shit to people like for them to change their negative review into a positive for free replacement shoes..
@JustMe-999a when companies sponsor ytubers and have them run ads, the company has a list of conditions and demands that have to be met, which, if voided by the ytuber means no payment. Plenty of companies will demand that their brand or product won't be shown in a bad light - explicitly or implicitly. Thus, the "let you".
Oliver Cabell being ok with this teardown speaks volumes. It's very rare for a company to be that transparent with their product. I will for sure buy from them.
As a former owner of a shoe store that sold common projects I can attest to the whole sale cost of about $140, so your price break down is spot on. Loved this video and the honesty and transparency of your content mixed with humor. Keep up the good work!
Bro i wrote to their IG page a few weeks ago they responded me that they will look into my suggestion.. if more people get to write to their insta page maybe it could work!! I’d love to see my fresh pair of clean 90 sneaker in these videos
You know these shoe brands really do respect what you do. I mean, Koio says on their website that they don't do discounts but you were able to get a discount code out of them. And then here's OC giving a discount code as well. Also a consumer, knowing which brand is willing to have their products dissected is such a huge deal maker/breaker.
Nice review and commentary in addressing bias and all! From the top down view, it seems that the difference from CPs and OCs is the silhouette if anything worth noting. I guess the price of both is the difference between what comes first? If Oliver cabell made the “first” minimalist “premium leather sneaker”, what are the odds that they’d be tempted to jack up their prices 🤷♂️
Just ordered a pair of the Low 1 White Cabells because of this and your white sneaker showdown vid. Thank you! I've been wanting to get something nicer than my adidas in all white but didn't want to spend more than necessary for a nice pair of Italian leather sneakers. This fits the bill perfect. You rock!
tbh there is so many minimal shoes that even if he does all the white minimal shoes there still gonna be new ones 😂, im so tired of reviewing different minimal shoes
Another great 'dissected' video 🙌🏾watching this makes me happy that I decided to buy Oliver Cabell Low 1's over the Common Projects Achilles Low. I've had mine for over 2 years now and they're still going strong. I researched both pairs of shoes heavily as well as the Koio Capri Tripple Low-Tops and I decided to go with Oliver Cabell. I just couldn't justify the price of the other two and I liked the transparency of Oliver Cabell and the pricing breakdown of their shoes on their website. It's very refreshing to see such transparency within a luxury sneaker brand. Glad I went with my gut and got the same quality shoe for much cheaper.
This video was fantastic. I love seeing the price breakdown and profit margin. I immediately went over to Oliver Cabell and ordered a pair of shoes. Keep up the good work!
@@russellfrancis813 The quality is top notch! I would especially recommend buying from them if you live in the US. FYI they are a little on the narrow side.
Thank you for your hard work in avoiding bias and staying as truthful as possible. Your videos are awesome. They are informative, entertaining, and look great. Keep it up man!
Re: Shank strip, it's already a very minimal shoe so you need all the help you can get. I believe the shank strip is there to help your plantar fascia and prevent overstretching in the wrong places in your feet. The shank strip is there so that part of the shoe has rigidity when you walk and promotes bending of the shoe only in the front part of the shoe (ball of your feet), keeping the back ~2/3 straight when you walk and flex your walking foot muscles.
Due to circumstances, I had to buy a pair of $20 AU boots. 3 weeks later, the sole tore off. As an experiment, I took it more or less to bits, using everything that I have learned from you. Put it back together. Just glue. The damned thing has done a few klms around the paddock now. The untouched one is falling apart. I did peel the fake leather back and went to the base material, but hell, it was fun to try it. Thank you so much. One day, I would love a pair of those "Nick's" boots, but on benefits, so it's something to dream about. Thank you for your sharing of knowledge.
When listening to you talking about talking to the people who make the shoe. I can’t help but think you making a video out of interviewing them and asking these questions would actually make a great video
Just FYI (and full disclosure I own a pair of the white Koio's and two pairs of different colored Greats Royales), in my research picking which ones I wanted, with Oliver Cabells being heavily considered, i discovered they have a lot a QC issues with products getting sold that are sub par. Google "Oliver Cabell reddit" and you'll come across threads with picture examples & comment sections discussing what I'm talking about.
I love your channel and your commentary. It's all so interesting and I also appreciate the ASMR quality of you taking the shoes apart. You make great videos!
Vadim Novikov Some folks say that prison shanks are literally derived from the metal shanks in prison boots. I dunno if it's true, but it's interesting
@@Skeejus yes that is actually where the word originated. Back in the day, prisoners would tear apart and use the shanks to make slashing/stabbing weapons. I don’t know if their footwear still have metal shanks in them nowadays but probably still. Their boots are too expensive though so I doubt they would destroy their boots for the shanks when metal is easily acquired in prison.
@@azoique let me let you in on a lil secret. Luxury goods often go on sale 50-70% in end of season sales, a lot of people in to stuff like this don't pay the original price. Also, I can't believe he would buy another pair after already owning one pair! He must really hate himself... or maybe he really likes them, who knows.
Buying from Canada, CPs are marginally more expensive due to currency conversion. If Oliver Cabell or Koio offered better international shipping, then I'd consider them.
John Rodericks That’s great to hear from another Canadian. The importing duties is the only thing holding me back from getting them. I’d love to hear what happens once you receive them!
@@InformationRequired Redditor's talk about an approximate $89 dollar charge for duties when the shoes arrive in Canada. Can you confirm if you were charged?
@@InformationRequired I'm torn, I was ready to buy before reading about this. How are the shoes? Do they squeak at all when you walk? Are they soft and have you ever tried on a pair of Common Projects? If so how do they compare?
I love how the actual prices of each parts are disclosed in this video, and you’re right Weston, if I am on the market for a pair of high end Italian made white sneakers, I probably would not opt if Common Projects. I’m definitely the psycho that likes to see thing get cut in half :p
This video made me buy Oliver Calells 2 years ago. Being extremely happy with them I recently got a new pair since my old ones got worn out. Unfortunately they changed not only the lining and the sole but also the leather smell very chemical. If you consider buying a pair, please note that the shoes don’t have much in common with the high quality ones shown in this video.
I received my new white OC low 1 today. It says "designed in Italy - made in VN" on the inside. That was a huge disappointment, I thought the shoes were made in Italy. Are your new ones made in Italy?
I love the way you dissected and broke down this shoe, instead of just cutting it in half and then going for there. It was much more engaging in my opinion.
I get what you're saying but I think since it is an online store, with minimal marketing, there is far less costs involved than retail. And apparel tends to be marked up 300x-1000x
Common projects popularized the lux white sneaker, if you go out wearing koios people are going to ask if you're wearing cps. With cps your paying for a very valuable name. Edit: I'm not saying you should buy cps, but who tf has heard of koio's or Cabell's? Most people assume any of the cp copies are cp's until you tell them otherwise.
@@cademccaslin3292 I'm pretty sure that most people aren't in the know about Common Projects man. White sneakers just look like white sneakers to the vast majority
CP still have a better look. The sleekness is still unmatched. If you’re someone who thinks they look the same that’s fine, get Stan Smiths. The name and the style is what your paying for. You can say hypebeast because the brand is super hyped I understand. And if you’re only buying it for the brand that response is true. But you can’t buy the look of the shoe without paying the price. Plus they sell in stores so there’s going to be a mark up compares to direct consumer shoes.
Thank you for making these videos. It really shows that sometimes we are paying for a brand name and not for the quality. I never was going to pay $425 for a CP if I know there are brands out there with the same quality shoe at half the price. I have a grey pair of OC and I love them, also the brand Greats makes a quality shoe too for about the same price as OC.😀
I just received these yesterday and they are a stunning sneaker. Very sleek, clean, super-white look. Could easily be worn with a suit or with jeans and a t-shirt. Excellent versatility. I wore them today for first time breaking them in and I am sure they will fit nicey when completed. Only issue I have is they are incredibly heavy for their size, but that is because of the quality.
These tear downs are brilliant, really well put together. Just shows you what you are really spending your hard earned cash on. I buy gear like I buy tools, quality always wins. That said, it would be interesting to see a tear down of an Ali-express/Wish/Amazon Basics kind of footwear.
Really interesting to see. I still think it's crazy to see how the reputation of CP has blown up over the years. I have a pair from 2006 when they were known as the 'budget fashion shoe company' and 60% of the modern prices. Mine lasted 6 years of near daily wear, so I'm more than happy with the value for money, but I would not pay modern prices for them. Doubly so knowing that they are little different to cheaper companies and the whole aesthetic of CPs, in the last at least, was to be understated. Not that I really buy fashion shoes any more anyway.
I got two pairs in EU from internet for 450. That's about what people should pay for it, if they're any smart. You got to look for sales, deals, store credit and birthday stuff etc... I got exactly what I wanted at the right size, it just took a couple hours to find the best deals but now I have em.
the different deconstruction method on this was on point and I feel like showing both that and the section really gives a more look into how the shoe is constructed. I hope the next shoes would be done this way. I hope you get sponsored by ArtisanLab in the future
Hello, I believe the shank is used to improve the support to the arch and improve the stability of the person wearing the shoes. The position of it is along the line where the most of our weight is distributed
Did you not hear him say its the same leather as the common project/sourced from the same factory. So it's top grain. All these shoes seem to come out of the same factory, the Koios also had the same leather.
After watching this video I have to say your the most trusted opinion in the sneaker game in my opinion. I watched a bunch of videos after this one comparing common projects to Cabell and koio and its funny to see so many ppl automatically assume CP are so much more luxe when you prove definitively that they really aren't. I'm looking forward to you doing a pair of sneakers by Greats or Buscemi since they sell themselves as the Hermes of sneakers and even based their shoe on a birkin bag and sell for about a thousand bucks
I've been wanting a pair of Commons for a very long time but really can't bring myself to paying that much for such a simple sneaker. This has been very insightful. I doubt I'll get a pair now. lol.
I wished there was like a walk through exhibit with bisected shoes and other stuff just to give people an idea of how their most basic items are made. to be fair your workshop is starting to look like a very cool shoe museum. I approve.
Why don't brands like these that label themselves with 'made in italy' not sell their products in europe? There is nothing in them that could not be made in the US and there are plenty of europeans that would buy them if only they were sold in Europe.
@@olivercabell8913 A pair of Low whites cost $188,- plus $17.39 shipping (DHL) plus 16.9% import tax over price + shipping ($ 34.7) plus 21% sales tax over the total of that makes them $290.50. If send to europe from the US. why not sell them here if they are made here in europe anyway.
I literally got an ad about "made in italy" white sneakers on this video 💀 Also for the longest time I thought this guy's actual name was rose anvil but I just noticed the name card that literally tells you his name smh
Another belting video mate! I find this series very interesting but its not good for my unhealthy shoe habbit haha. I've just dropped a laptop case video it would be amazing if you could give me some pointers on how to improve!
I ordered Oliver Cabell Low 1's and received shoes marked made in Spain. The company had me send a picture which I did and I have heard nothing. I have strong doubts about this company.
Literally had the same thing happen to me. You have to keep pestering their support email until they respond. They sent me a shipping label for me to ship the shoes back to get the made in italy version. I shipped the shoes on June 9th. A week later they say they've requested my replacement to be processed. I then asked for a tracking number. 2 days later, they say they're gonna get me the tracking number as soon as the fulfillment team says they have it. Another 10 days pass, and I ask them again for the tracking number. Finally yesterday, they said my order has been processed for shipping and they would get me the tracking number that same day, but nothing as of today. From what I can tell, they're trying to offload inventory of an older version of the sneaker which does NOT have a margom sole and was made in Spain, but selling it as Made in Italy with a margom sole, hoping no one would notice. Well people DO notice. The made in Spain version should be discounted, or at least sold as a separate item. This company definitely has some things to change
Also noticed they advertise $177.10 as "TODAY ONLY" VS REGULAR $205. This "today only" keeps going for at least several weeks since I visited their web site for the first time. And their support was not helpful addressing sizing questions from the prospective customer, neither interested overall. Does not seem reliable company indeed
Yes same thing happened to me their responses were equal to we don’t care if you want Italian version it will be 50 return shipping and we might send you the version you ordered then!
Thank you mister I appreciate the honesty and diligence to pursue the truth behind all these brands, thanks for the education and laying the facts in order to know the consumer decide whether its worth it or not. Keep it up, congrats from Perú 🇵🇪👍🏻, even though we dont have these fancy brands here I heard of them and now thanks to you Sir, I know better.😌👍🏻
I really like these guys. Would love to chat further with Scott and find out more about his brand and what inspired him to start up Oliver Cabell. Great video as always
Oliver Cabell thanks a lot, much appreciated. Will drop you a mail early next week. We in the process of launching in the US so looking forward to chatting and hearing your story. All the best
That’s because it’s a USA company that makes shoes in Italy just for The USA which they know stupid people buys them just because it says made in Italy With crappy materials
Juan Yepez why are they stupid people? Some people have the money to spend. One can say why spend money on water when you can drink from the tap. That’s stupid etc.... If you work for your money you can spend it on what ever you like. I’m sure there are things that you buy that has a less costing alternative no matter how much you dislike it. Just trying to stop the negative rhetoric people use so easily. CP’s aren’t for everyone but shouldn’t that just not be for you and we move on with no judgment?
Not sure how everyone is missing the fact that he's fucking sponsored by every CP alternative. They give him talking points to hit during his videos so of course he compares it to CP and tries to be favorable to them.
The shank is to limit flex when not wearing the shoe, it just makes them a bit more durable, but isn't really necessary and doesn't really do anything at all when wearing them.
@@Bubu567 it also protect your mid foot since something you don't step on a floor can get a round rock... as a guy who wear jordan all the time.. need strong shank but soft enough to it to bent when walking
There's some nihilistic aesthetic in seeing such things torn apart just to see what they really are. Edit: If you ignore the fact that this is also an advertisement .
the serial number on the sides gives the common projects a distinctive and sophisticated style that has made the brand recognizable from the “rest” but I think you should only buy the common projects on sale
The shank is meant to limit flexibility and provide stability to an otherwise flexible shoe. It’s probably not 100% necessary in sneakers like it is in dress shoes (for example) where it’s needed for support so the heel drop doesn’t collapse overtime.
Shop tour and Q&A for Wednesday’s video so drop your questions below.
Rose Anvil Can you show your shoe collection
What city is your shop in?
Why does "raw" leather goods command such a high price? What is "raw" leather?
How did you start your activity ?
Why toaster is toaster ?
Q&A: have you received any backlash from the brands owning the shoes you've reviewed?
has the covid19 situation affected your buiness?
Never give up on asking this guy for af1 video
He made it)
I like the change how you dissected the one and cut the other in half.
Agreed!
Hey Rose, another great breakdown, and yeah all this brands are making money out of marketing, but that's how it's always been.
Also I'm a shoemaker apprentice so answering the question where you take apart the heel lining and the rest of the lining, and ask why theres a thinning on the edges, this is because that thinning of the leather or more commonly said skiving the leather is used in order not to make bumps in the shoe itself, because if you don't skive the leather and stack it on top of the other pieces of leather, usually it gets uncomfortable for the wearer.
Please keep this good content, we all appreciate it.
Im not a shoe maker, but I know that
@@martinquinonez1935 okay...
@@martinquinonez1935 well that's great 👍
where are you apprenticing?
What are your opinions of Oliver Cabell, Common Project or Stan Smith as a shoemaker?
Oliver Cabell actually let you do a tear down AND a price breakdown?! Props to these guys!! I'm gonna be checking them out! By the way, great job on the vid! It was really informative.
lol dont..just look at the reddit posts about them. Garbage customer service and sub par overpriced shoes by some millennial and his instagram startup business tryna make a buck. The owner is even on reddit saying shit to people like for them to change their negative review into a positive for free replacement shoes..
What do you mean "let you"? How could they stop him?
The price breakdown is on their website. What the hell are you talking about?
@JustMe-999a when companies sponsor ytubers and have them run ads, the company has a list of conditions and demands that have to be met, which, if voided by the ytuber means no payment. Plenty of companies will demand that their brand or product won't be shown in a bad light - explicitly or implicitly. Thus, the "let you".
Oliver Cabell being ok with this teardown speaks volumes. It's very rare for a company to be that transparent with their product. I will for sure buy from them.
As a former owner of a shoe store that sold common projects I can attest to the whole sale cost of about $140, so your price break down is spot on. Loved this video and the honesty and transparency of your content mixed with humor. Keep up the good work!
I got two pairs in EU for 450. That's about what people should pay for it, if they're any smart.
Consider dissecting a wood shoe from Holland.
I second this motion.
Next april lol
Aaah, yes, the original crocs
I third this motion
Cloggs
Really like the higher speed video with voice over. Also enjoy seeing what REALLY IS/is not in these shoes you dissect.
I think you finally found a way to do deconstruction videos, this was perfect
Is it the high speed looking effect?
Crown Northamptons would be great to see broken down!
idk why i love seeing shoes cut in half, thanks for not disappointing.. these shoes look nice for the price too!
Axel arigato would be a one to break down too. Good job btw! Gonna tell my friends about your youtube channel.
Waiting for this one!
yes same!
I second this
Can't wait to see that !
Bro i wrote to their IG page a few weeks ago they responded me that they will look into my suggestion.. if more people get to write to their insta page maybe it could work!! I’d love to see my fresh pair of clean 90 sneaker in these videos
Waiting for Artisan lab white sneakers , from Europe with love.
Yes ! How we get them on here lol
@@joshp9474 Maybe they can sponsor review of they product , and give us discount 😂
I have them, very nice quality👌
Interested to see them ripped up though😂👍
You know these shoe brands really do respect what you do. I mean, Koio says on their website that they don't do discounts but you were able to get a discount code out of them. And then here's OC giving a discount code as well. Also a consumer, knowing which brand is willing to have their products dissected is such a huge deal maker/breaker.
Nice review and commentary in addressing bias and all! From the top down view, it seems that the difference from CPs and OCs is the silhouette if anything worth noting.
I guess the price of both is the difference between what comes first? If Oliver cabell made the “first” minimalist “premium leather sneaker”, what are the odds that they’d be tempted to jack up their prices 🤷♂️
Just ordered a pair of the Low 1 White Cabells because of this and your white sneaker showdown vid. Thank you! I've been wanting to get something nicer than my adidas in all white but didn't want to spend more than necessary for a nice pair of Italian leather sneakers. This fits the bill perfect. You rock!
Wonderful clip, as an entrepreneur who dissects his products for his clients, it’s wonderful to see other brands doing the same.
Curious to see the same dissection of the Greats Royale. I posted same on their IG.
Same here. I enjoy their shoes, but still interested in seeing a dissection.
tbh there is so many minimal shoes that even if he does all the white minimal shoes there still gonna be new ones 😂, im so tired of reviewing different minimal shoes
I'm loving these series! Crown Northampton and Greats next would be AWESOME! :)
Another great 'dissected' video 🙌🏾watching this makes me happy that I decided to buy Oliver Cabell Low 1's over the Common Projects Achilles Low. I've had mine for over 2 years now and they're still going strong. I researched both pairs of shoes heavily as well as the Koio Capri Tripple Low-Tops and I decided to go with Oliver Cabell. I just couldn't justify the price of the other two and I liked the transparency of Oliver Cabell and the pricing breakdown of their shoes on their website. It's very refreshing to see such transparency within a luxury sneaker brand. Glad I went with my gut and got the same quality shoe for much cheaper.
This video was fantastic. I love seeing the price breakdown and profit margin. I immediately went over to Oliver Cabell and ordered a pair of shoes. Keep up the good work!
Are OC a good pair? How did you like them?
Common Projects CEO punching the air rn after seeing the price breakdown expose them
Nah the one thing cp has is unique is the gold numbers
@@adoboFosho whoa lol
@@adoboFosho that costs like an extra 50 cents lmfao
@@Maple-Sizzurp yeah .....that alone makes the price difference between all the imitators
@@adoboFosho ah yes 50 cent gold letters makes a few hundred dollar markup worth it
After a long search for "the perfect white sneakers" I decided to go with the Olivers. Excited to see how they measure up!
How did you like them?
@@russellfrancis813 The quality is top notch! I would especially recommend buying from them if you live in the US. FYI they are a little on the narrow side.
Thank you for your hard work in avoiding bias and staying as truthful as possible. Your videos are awesome. They are informative, entertaining, and look great. Keep it up man!
Re: Shank strip, it's already a very minimal shoe so you need all the help you can get.
I believe the shank strip is there to help your plantar fascia and prevent overstretching in the wrong places in your feet.
The shank strip is there so that part of the shoe has rigidity when you walk and promotes bending of the shoe only in the front part of the shoe (ball of your feet), keeping the back ~2/3 straight when you walk and flex your walking foot muscles.
Due to circumstances, I had to buy a pair of $20 AU boots. 3 weeks later, the sole tore off. As an experiment, I took it more or less to bits, using everything that I have learned from you. Put it back together. Just glue. The damned thing has done a few klms around the paddock now. The untouched one is falling apart. I did peel the fake leather back and went to the base material, but hell, it was fun to try it. Thank you so much. One day, I would love a pair of those "Nick's" boots, but on benefits, so it's something to dream about. Thank you for your sharing of knowledge.
When listening to you talking about talking to the people who make the shoe. I can’t help but think you making a video out of interviewing them and asking these questions would actually make a great video
Another excellent "exploratory laparotomy." Can't wait till you do GREATS Royale next. So far I'm leaning towards Oliver Cabell's. Awesome!!👍👍👍
Just FYI (and full disclosure I own a pair of the white Koio's and two pairs of different colored Greats Royales), in my research picking which ones I wanted, with Oliver Cabells being heavily considered, i discovered they have a lot a QC issues with products getting sold that are sub par. Google "Oliver Cabell reddit" and you'll come across threads with picture examples & comment sections discussing what I'm talking about.
This video shows that the more expensive doesnt equate the better. Thanks a lot for making these educational videos!
I love your channel and your commentary. It's all so interesting and I also appreciate the ASMR quality of you taking the shoes apart. You make great videos!
I believe having the counter cover like that adds some grip in the back of the shoe so your heels won’t slip out.
When i first started watching you i thought you were talking about prison shanks
Vadim Novikov Some folks say that prison shanks are literally derived from the metal shanks in prison boots. I dunno if it's true, but it's interesting
JohnPeter Bekker how would they get ahold of prison boots?
twilit No clue, but I'm guessing it's the start of what would become folks not being allowed shoelaces & elastic waistbands in some prisons
@@Skeejus yes that is actually where the word originated. Back in the day, prisoners would tear apart and use the shanks to make slashing/stabbing weapons. I don’t know if their footwear still have metal shanks in them nowadays but probably still. Their boots are too expensive though so I doubt they would destroy their boots for the shanks when metal is easily acquired in prison.
I ordered a pair of these and they're on the way. This video has validated my purchase!!
have u received it?
how did you like them?
thanks for giving us real and usable info to make better buying decisions
Consider breaking down the oversized sneaker from Alexander McQueen.
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A colleague of mine has two pairs and i silently shook my head when i first saw them knowing he paid approx $500 a pair. They look poorly made af.
@@azoique let me let you in on a lil secret. Luxury goods often go on sale 50-70% in end of season sales, a lot of people in to stuff like this don't pay the original price. Also, I can't believe he would buy another pair after already owning one pair! He must really hate himself... or maybe he really likes them, who knows.
3hit umm.. oversized sneakers from Alexander Mcqueen doesnt go on that much sales. only not very polpular items would go low priced
@@dnd9768 it took me 5 seconds to find a pair for sale for $210 usd... idk what you're talking about
Buying from Canada, CPs are marginally more expensive due to currency conversion. If Oliver Cabell or Koio offered better international shipping, then I'd consider them.
Just bought Oliver Cabells, living in Southwestern Ontario and had free shipping. Not sure if there'll be a duty charge though.
John Rodericks That’s great to hear from another Canadian. The importing duties is the only thing holding me back from getting them. I’d love to hear what happens once you receive them!
@@InformationRequired Redditor's talk about an approximate $89 dollar charge for duties when the shoes arrive in Canada. Can you confirm if you were charged?
@@okallup8012 yeah, the shoes ended being almost $350 CDN with the duty charges.
@@InformationRequired I'm torn, I was ready to buy before reading about this. How are the shoes? Do they squeak at all when you walk? Are they soft and have you ever tried on a pair of Common Projects? If so how do they compare?
Please check out M. Gemi's Lucente sneaker in all white if you can
Please DM m.gemi on IG!!! I bet they will sponsor a video!
I love how the actual prices of each parts are disclosed in this video, and you’re right Weston, if I am on the market for a pair of high end Italian made white sneakers, I probably would not opt if Common Projects. I’m definitely the psycho that likes to see thing get cut in half :p
Whoa! You totally raised the bar with this video! Thank you. Greetings from Australia!
This video made me buy Oliver Calells 2 years ago.
Being extremely happy with them I recently got a new pair since my old ones got worn out.
Unfortunately they changed not only the lining and the sole but also the leather smell very chemical. If you consider buying a pair, please note that the shoes don’t have much in common with the high quality ones shown in this video.
I received my new white OC low 1 today. It says "designed in Italy - made in VN" on the inside. That was a huge disappointment, I thought the shoes were made in Italy. Are your new ones made in Italy?
I love the way you dissected and broke down this shoe, instead of just cutting it in half and then going for there. It was much more engaging in my opinion.
The video I was waiting for. Subscribed.
Really great video.
I do think that Oliver Cabell have got to be overstating their costs though. There's no way they're making that little margin.
I get what you're saying but I think since it is an online store, with minimal marketing, there is far less costs involved than retail. And apparel tends to be marked up 300x-1000x
In short, common projects is overrated and overpriced.
Common projects popularized the lux white sneaker, if you go out wearing koios people are going to ask if you're wearing cps.
With cps your paying for a very valuable name.
Edit: I'm not saying you should buy cps, but who tf has heard of koio's or Cabell's? Most people assume any of the cp copies are cp's until you tell them otherwise.
@@cademccaslin3292 Sounds like hypebeast logic to me.
@@cademccaslin3292 I'm pretty sure that most people aren't in the know about Common Projects man. White sneakers just look like white sneakers to the vast majority
CP still have a better look. The sleekness is still unmatched. If you’re someone who thinks they look the same that’s fine, get Stan Smiths. The name and the style is what your paying for. You can say hypebeast because the brand is super hyped I understand. And if you’re only buying it for the brand that response is true. But you can’t buy the look of the shoe without paying the price. Plus they sell in stores so there’s going to be a mark up compares to direct consumer shoes.
It's only overrated if you obsess over what others think about your outfit and wanting to look like you only make "smart" purchases.
The bandsaw!!!!! something about just brings me joy
Fav vid so far. I'm really fond of this brand for a variety of reasons. Beckett Simonon as well.
Thank you for making these videos. It really shows that sometimes we are paying for a brand name and not for the quality. I never was going to pay $425 for a CP if I know there are brands out there with the same quality shoe at half the price. I have a grey pair of OC and I love them, also the brand Greats makes a quality shoe too for about the same price as OC.😀
Yeah I love my Oliver Cabell lows.
Ooh, I like all your cut in half videos, but I LOVE this dissection format!
I just received these yesterday and they are a stunning sneaker. Very sleek, clean, super-white look. Could easily be worn with a suit or with jeans and a t-shirt. Excellent versatility. I wore them today for first time breaking them in and I am sure they will fit nicey when completed. Only issue I have is they are incredibly heavy for their size, but that is because of the quality.
These tear downs are brilliant, really well put together. Just shows you what you are really spending your hard earned cash on.
I buy gear like I buy tools, quality always wins. That said, it would be interesting to see a tear down of an Ali-express/Wish/Amazon Basics kind of footwear.
Really interesting to see. I still think it's crazy to see how the reputation of CP has blown up over the years. I have a pair from 2006 when they were known as the 'budget fashion shoe company' and 60% of the modern prices. Mine lasted 6 years of near daily wear, so I'm more than happy with the value for money, but I would not pay modern prices for them. Doubly so knowing that they are little different to cheaper companies and the whole aesthetic of CPs, in the last at least, was to be understated. Not that I really buy fashion shoes any more anyway.
I got two pairs in EU from internet for 450. That's about what people should pay for it, if they're any smart. You got to look for sales, deals, store credit and birthday stuff etc... I got exactly what I wanted at the right size, it just took a couple hours to find the best deals but now I have em.
so glad this channel is growing
Thanks for showing the quality of different white sneakers. It makes me feel better about spending more than $100 on a pair if shoes
Another great video for the people Weston. Thank you kindly!
club c 85, ex-o-fit, mexico 66, vickka trs...the only reasons why I check this channel regularly
The band saw footage at the end is so satisfying.
one of the best videos so far ... i would love to see a final comparison between all of them
Very Humbe man ,and makes great content ,this is one of my top 5 TH-cam channels !
OMG you just made my request from last video! Thank you!
the different deconstruction method on this was on point and I feel like showing both that and the section really gives a more look into how the shoe is constructed. I hope the next shoes would be done this way. I hope you get sponsored by ArtisanLab in the future
Hello, I believe the shank is used to improve the support to the arch and improve the stability of the person wearing the shoes. The position of it is along the line where the most of our weight is distributed
Really loving these videos! So helpful and informative for the consumer.
i did miss the part were you peel the leather a little to see if its full grain, top grain or genuine!
Did you not hear him say its the same leather as the common project/sourced from the same factory. So it's top grain. All these shoes seem to come out of the same factory, the Koios also had the same leather.
exactly what I wanted thank you so much!
After watching this video I have to say your the most trusted opinion in the sneaker game in my opinion. I watched a bunch of videos after this one comparing common projects to Cabell and koio and its funny to see so many ppl automatically assume CP are so much more luxe when you prove definitively that they really aren't. I'm looking forward to you doing a pair of sneakers by Greats or Buscemi since they sell themselves as the Hermes of sneakers and even based their shoe on a birkin bag and sell for about a thousand bucks
Great Video! I thought the format of this one was really good and I enjoyed it a lot. Really hoping to see Greats as that’s what I own!
I've been wanting a pair of Commons for a very long time but really can't bring myself to paying that much for such a simple sneaker. This has been very insightful. I doubt I'll get a pair now. lol.
I wished there was like a walk through exhibit with bisected shoes and other stuff just to give people an idea of how their most basic items are made. to be fair your workshop is starting to look like a very cool shoe museum. I approve.
Love this style breakdown
Thanks I was shopping around for some all white sneakers and didn't know which one to buy. I'm going the Oliver Campbell
I love your videos! Keep doing what you're doing ❤ Also yes, cut the damn laces!
Awesome content! Great to see the advancements you make in each video! Keep it up
Nice. If i ever need a pair of white sneakers in the future, i'm going for oliver cabells.
Even though its sponsored gotta give em respect for allowing their product to be scrutinised like this. It shows confidence.
Could you have a look at "Svenssons"? Supposedly full-grain hand made in Italy. (Now on 50% sale)
Why don't brands like these that label themselves with 'made in italy' not sell their products in europe? There is nothing in them that could not be made in the US and there are plenty of europeans that would buy them if only they were sold in Europe.
We ship to Europe
You may not know this, but shoes can be bought on the internet.
@@olivercabell8913 A pair of Low whites cost $188,- plus $17.39 shipping (DHL) plus 16.9% import tax over price + shipping ($ 34.7) plus 21% sales tax over the total of that makes them $290.50. If send to europe from the US. why not sell them here if they are made here in europe anyway.
@@renatoetzi You can check out Svensson shoes, Artisan Lab and AdaysMarch. All minimal sneakers with Margom Soles and Full Grain leather.
@@renatoetzi because inventory
These look to be very well made. I'm not convinced about the value, but the look nice.
Another fantastic video. They are addictive.
I literally got an ad about "made in italy" white sneakers on this video 💀
Also for the longest time I thought this guy's actual name was rose anvil but I just noticed the name card that literally tells you his name smh
Would love to see a 2021 version with all new line-up like Axel Arigatos Clean 90 and Raf Simons Orions
These kind of videos where there's the voice-over are actually a lot better. I like the more edited style, makes it easier to watch.
I'm happy to learn from this video that buying this shoe is worth the price cuz I recently have two and very much happy with it.
Another belting video mate! I find this series very interesting but its not good for my unhealthy shoe habbit haha. I've just dropped a laptop case video it would be amazing if you could give me some pointers on how to improve!
Seems like the most worthy one of my money, glad i purchased it even though i didnt get the discount in time haha
I ordered Oliver Cabell Low 1's and received shoes marked made in Spain. The company had me send a picture which I did and I have heard nothing. I have strong doubts about this company.
Literally had the same thing happen to me. You have to keep pestering their support email until they respond. They sent me a shipping label for me to ship the shoes back to get the made in italy version. I shipped the shoes on June 9th. A week later they say they've requested my replacement to be processed. I then asked for a tracking number. 2 days later, they say they're gonna get me the tracking number as soon as the fulfillment team says they have it. Another 10 days pass, and I ask them again for the tracking number. Finally yesterday, they said my order has been processed for shipping and they would get me the tracking number that same day, but nothing as of today. From what I can tell, they're trying to offload inventory of an older version of the sneaker which does NOT have a margom sole and was made in Spain, but selling it as Made in Italy with a margom sole, hoping no one would notice. Well people DO notice. The made in Spain version should be discounted, or at least sold as a separate item. This company definitely has some things to change
Also noticed they advertise $177.10
as "TODAY ONLY" VS REGULAR $205.
This "today only" keeps going for at least several weeks since I visited their web site for the first time. And their support was not helpful addressing sizing questions from the prospective customer, neither interested overall. Does not seem reliable company indeed
Yes same thing happened to me their responses were equal to we don’t care if you want Italian version it will be 50 return shipping and we might send you the version you ordered then!
You made that purchase decision soooo much simpler for me.
Thank you mister I appreciate the honesty and diligence to pursue the truth behind all these brands, thanks for the education and laying the facts in order to know the consumer decide whether its worth it or not. Keep it up, congrats from Perú 🇵🇪👍🏻, even though we dont have these fancy brands here I heard of them and now thanks to you Sir, I know better.😌👍🏻
Another great video keep them coming
I really like these guys. Would love to chat further with Scott and find out more about his brand and what inspired him to start up Oliver Cabell. Great video as always
Sgabrielson@olivercabell.com
Oliver Cabell thanks a lot, much appreciated. Will drop you a mail early next week. We in the process of launching in the US so looking forward to chatting and hearing your story. All the best
Would love to see some of Thursday Boot Co shoes dissected!
"Made in Italy" but only sold in/from the US...
Because only Americans would buy a $90 shoe for double its price...
@@basurofobo thats a bit uncalled for I think, they are for sure the minority. There's bougie people all over the world we dont lay claim to it haha.
basurofobo most products we buy are marked up way more than that.
That’s because it’s a USA company that makes shoes in Italy just for The USA which they know stupid people buys them just because it says made in Italy With crappy materials
Juan Yepez why are they stupid people? Some people have the money to spend. One can say why spend money on water when you can drink from the tap. That’s stupid etc.... If you work for your money you can spend it on what ever you like. I’m sure there are things that you buy that has a less costing alternative no matter how much you dislike it. Just trying to stop the negative rhetoric people use so easily. CP’s aren’t for everyone but shouldn’t that just not be for you and we move on with no judgment?
Why didn’t you ask why the shank was in there when you were asking your other questions?
Not sure how everyone is missing the fact that he's fucking sponsored by every CP alternative. They give him talking points to hit during his videos so of course he compares it to CP and tries to be favorable to them.
The shank is to limit flex when not wearing the shoe, it just makes them a bit more durable, but isn't really necessary and doesn't really do anything at all when wearing them.
@@Bubu567 it also protect your mid foot since something you don't step on a floor can get a round rock... as a guy who wear jordan all the time.. need strong shank but soft enough to it to bent when walking
There's some nihilistic aesthetic in seeing such things torn apart just to see what they really are.
Edit: If you ignore the fact that this is also an advertisement .
not sure you know what nihilism is
Advertisement or not, who gives a shit
I totally agree with you. Some level of sweet satisfaction. Like a rage room for shoes...
Bought oliver cabell low 1 transparents last year and barely worre them... looking forward to busting them out again this summer
the serial number on the sides gives the common projects a distinctive and sophisticated style that has made the brand recognizable from the “rest” but I think you should only buy the common projects on sale
lowest ive seen the whites go for was 178$, I prefer the silhouette over other white sneakers, but I haven't work mine since early 2017
Love this video. Thanks for making it.
The shank is meant to limit flexibility and provide stability to an otherwise flexible shoe. It’s probably not 100% necessary in sneakers like it is in dress shoes (for example) where it’s needed for support so the heel drop doesn’t collapse overtime.
would love to see you dissect some thursday boots