Mr. Allison, you mention, that even for 1300$ they are at a good price point but to my knowledge these shoes use the gemming process. Where I live, Saint Crispin's shoes retail for an identical price and some Hungarian makers that, like Saint Crispin's use the hand-welting construction and also stich the soles by hand, retail for half the price of these G&G shoes. Since G&G's bespoke department uses hand welting and a handmade sole stich as well, I was wondering, how superior you think hand welting is in comparison to a machine made Goodyear welt construction or if you think, it does not really matter you in real life in terms of comfort and how long shoe lasts etc.? Many thanks
Kirby, a usage recommendation from a copyeditor. It would sound better to say that you love helping people “build and take care of their wardrobes.” The word “acquire” sounds mechanical, and it can connote acquisitiveness, or greediness, a word to which it is related. Building sounds like a process, which wardrobe building is, and it has a constructive connotation. For what it’s worth.
Hey Kirby, would you ever go into Japanese high end RTW shoes such as ones from yohei fukuda? I would really like for a creator as knowledgable in this area as you to do a comparison between G&G and YF or any other high end RTW shoes.
I have a general question, about loafers in general. I've read that getting the fit of a loafer right is much more difficult than with lace up shoes. Do you have any advice to offer it terms of getting the right fit, when buying loafers online?
Also, on sizing, when I tried them on I go down one size from my US size. I'm a size 10E (wide) on Allen Edmond's 65 last and Gaziano & Girling's 9F (also wide) fits me quite well.
Very good review. I'd love to see some Crockett and Jones and Alfred Sargent. One thing to note, not all UK shoes are a .5 size drop. It varies from manufacturer and last. For example, Crockett and Jones and Cheaney are often a full drop. Gaziano and Edward Green are usually a half drop
+Kirby Allison these shoes are incredible, they just ooze quality, craftsmanship, and style. I'm looking to move up a level with my shoe collection from mid-range C&Js or Alfred Sargent, and acquire a higher-end RTW casual shoe/loafer. I am debating between this G&G Antibe, or the Baron from Cleverly's RTW (similar to your pig skins). Do you have any input between the two brands in relating to fit, finish, and quality? Is there anything that edges one over the other in your opinion?
Do you have any video on how to repair damage caused by wax removers? I used a product I found at my "leather store" that resembled rest o' mat and accidentally did some damage to the leather of my shoe 😥 (it really started to show when I polished it)
Kermeous its not that some people have wide feet, most are normal. Its the shoes that are too narrow for normal people just to look nice. I went one size larger in the last pair I bought, use thick socks and an insole. Perfect!
I've worn 10.5 4EE ever since the military, i'd have to wear a size 13 shoe instead to get the width right on normal sized shoes. Some people truly have wide feet and entire brands of shoes are unwearable. Runs in the family
Hello Kirby. Thank you for once again causing us to salivate for these amazing looking shoes. Question regarding the shoe tree provided by G&G: Each of the pairs of shoes I own are kept and protected by cedar shoe trees. Cedar works absolutely well as it absorbs moisture, keep the leather soft and supple. Why is G&G's shoe tree, which seem to be manufactured of red cedar, varnished? That seems to defeat cedars natural function. Thank you and once again, keep 'em coming. Cheers
The G&G shoe trees are actually not made from cedar. They are made out of a beech wood, which is very common throughout Europe. You'll notice that none of the European trees are actually made from cedar -- this is strictly an American phenomena. Cedar certainly is nice, but it isn't as important as many would have you think.
Kirby, do you think it’s worth purchasing a suit supply suit from their blue line which is their $400 suits or should I go to indochino? What’s best in terms of quality ?
David R Suitsupply and it’s not even close. But I would also take a nice look at spier & mackay at that price. A much better value than suitsupply in my opinion.
When you have money to throw around, it's easy, but you shouldn't have to spend a boat load to look nice. I think that would speak to a much larger crowd, like Chuck M.
Easton Janecek You sound like a guy who’s mad who can’t afford things and says stupid things to hide your jealousy. You’ve left more than one comment on the price of things and it’s no wonder why with comments like that.
Mr. Allison, you mention, that even for 1300$ they are at a good price point but to my knowledge these shoes use the gemming process. Where I live, Saint Crispin's shoes retail for an identical price and some Hungarian makers that, like Saint Crispin's use the hand-welting construction and also stich the soles by hand, retail for half the price of these G&G shoes. Since G&G's bespoke department uses hand welting and a handmade sole stich as well, I was wondering, how superior you think hand welting is in comparison to a machine made Goodyear welt construction or if you think, it does not really matter you in real life in terms of comfort and how long shoe lasts etc.? Many thanks
Amazing review, the level of details provided is outstanding.... wish to see more reviews like this soon!
Kirby, a usage recommendation from a copyeditor. It would sound better to say that you love helping people “build and take care of their wardrobes.” The word “acquire” sounds mechanical, and it can connote acquisitiveness, or greediness, a word to which it is related. Building sounds like a process, which wardrobe building is, and it has a constructive connotation. For what it’s worth.
Hey Kirby, would you ever go into Japanese high end RTW shoes such as ones from yohei fukuda? I would really like for a creator as knowledgable in this area as you to do a comparison between G&G and YF or any other high end RTW shoes.
How about a video on caring for fine watch straps. Leather, ostrich and reptile etc?
Looks like you didn’t let your warp stabilizer render at @9:36
I have a general question, about loafers in general. I've read that getting the fit of a loafer right is much more difficult than with lace up shoes. Do you have any advice to offer it terms of getting the right fit, when buying loafers online?
Also, on sizing, when I tried them on I go down one size from my US size. I'm a size 10E (wide) on Allen Edmond's 65 last and Gaziano & Girling's 9F (also wide) fits me quite well.
Sometime after Covid is over, would love to see a video reviewing the Corniche model from G&G.
Kirby's tie knot always on point
Very good review. I'd love to see some Crockett and Jones and Alfred Sargent. One thing to note, not all UK shoes are a .5 size drop. It varies from manufacturer and last. For example, Crockett and Jones and Cheaney are often a full drop. Gaziano and Edward Green are usually a half drop
+Kirby Allison these shoes are incredible, they just ooze quality, craftsmanship, and style. I'm looking to move up a level with my shoe collection from mid-range C&Js or Alfred Sargent, and acquire a higher-end RTW casual shoe/loafer. I am debating between this G&G Antibe, or the Baron from Cleverly's RTW (similar to your pig skins). Do you have any input between the two brands in relating to fit, finish, and quality? Is there anything that edges one over the other in your opinion?
beautiful shoes! thanks Kirby
Hi! How do they fit? Would sizing compare to a Carmina Rain last or Mecariello ?
Planning to do the MTO for Antibes but never owned a GG shoe. Thanks
Nice vid, Kirby. Can you talk about the fabric of your suit? The mill, weight, fibre composition, etc. Thanks!
What a beautiful shoe
Do you have any video on how to repair damage caused by wax removers? I used a product I found at my "leather store" that resembled rest o' mat and accidentally did some damage to the leather of my shoe 😥 (it really started to show when I polished it)
Kirby, perhaps you can review a pair of Edward Green Dover next time?
Would love to see you review cobbler union!
It'd be nice if more of these shoe makers made dress shoes for people with wide feet.
Kermeous its not that some people have wide feet, most are normal. Its the shoes that are too narrow for normal people just to look nice. I went one size larger in the last pair I bought, use thick socks and an insole. Perfect!
And lower budgets, that's insane for the material cost.
I've worn 10.5 4EE ever since the military, i'd have to wear a size 13 shoe instead to get the width right on normal sized shoes. Some people truly have wide feet and entire brands of shoes are unwearable. Runs in the family
Kermeous There are bespoke shoes you know...Have you tried them?
Hello Kirby. Thank you for once again causing us to salivate for these amazing looking shoes. Question regarding the shoe tree provided by G&G: Each of the pairs of shoes I own are kept and protected by cedar shoe trees. Cedar works absolutely well as it absorbs moisture, keep the leather soft and supple. Why is G&G's shoe tree, which seem to be manufactured of red cedar, varnished? That seems to defeat cedars natural function. Thank you and once again, keep 'em coming. Cheers
The G&G shoe trees are actually not made from cedar. They are made out of a beech wood, which is very common throughout Europe. You'll notice that none of the European trees are actually made from cedar -- this is strictly an American phenomena. Cedar certainly is nice, but it isn't as important as many would have you think.
@@kirbyallison, thank you. Should have thought of that. Have an awesome day.
Kirby, do you think it’s worth purchasing a suit supply suit from their blue line which is their $400 suits or should I go to indochino? What’s best in terms of quality ?
David R Suitsupply and it’s not even close. But I would also take a nice look at spier & mackay at that price. A much better value than suitsupply in my opinion.
Love to get bespoke - but live in Australia
What kind of tie knot are you wearing?
Zachary Graham 4 in hand knot
Curiosity is not mistake. If he twisted it out of curiosity, then he designed it the usual way, now didn't he?
I wish bespoke catered toward to underfunded. Those shoes are one months rent...
Easton Janecek And if only Ferrari made cars for 30k
Well if you budget well it's actually quite easy to get into bespoke suits and shoes. Just depends where your priorities are.
When you have money to throw around, it's easy, but you shouldn't have to spend a boat load to look nice. I think that would speak to a much larger crowd, like Chuck M.
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Easton Janecek You sound like a guy who’s mad who can’t afford things and says stupid things to hide your jealousy. You’ve left more than one comment on the price of things and it’s no wonder why with comments like that.
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