The Best Shoe Brands in 2019 (part 2)
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- In this second part of the "Best Shoe Brands in 2019", Hugo reviews 12 more brands of high end quality shoes from all around the world ranging from $650 to $2000. This episode aims to help you choose the best ready-to-wear luxury shoes on the planet according to your budget, to your taste, to your needs and to your style.
Watch Part 1 here : • The Best Shoe Brands ...
.0:25 Antonio Meccariello www.meccariello...
3:22 Santoni www.santonisho...
4:15 Paolo Scafora www.paoloscafo...
6:06 J.M. Weston www.jmweston.com/
7:40 Norman Vilalta shop.normanvil...
9:27 Gaziano & Girling www.gazianogir...
11:20 St. Crispin's www.saintcrisp...
13:25 Bontoni www.bontoni.com/
15:32 Stefano Bemer stefanobemer.com/
17:21 Edward Green www.edwardgree...
18:29 John Lobb www.johnlobb.com
20:54 Corthay www.corthay.com/
"... don't put your foot in a pair of Corthay shoes, because they're highly addictive." Hugo says... Well, don't watch Hugo Jacomet's videos, because they're highly addictive, I say. Just another great educational video from Jacomet!
Thank you Jason. And I'm glad you're addicted to Sartorial Talks ! Hugo
Exactly, you read my mind!
What I love about Hugo is that he's taking you on this journey, and it's really personal for him and therefore his audience. How he talks about knowing these families, experiences with these shoes, and his knowledge. He's crafted a simple list like a narrative. The classic way of keeping your audience hooked and Hugo is a great storyteller anyway. Not only is the content enjoyable, but he's established himself as an authority in quality footwear.
Full List
1. Meermin (>195$) - Spain
2. Loake (200-250$) - England
3. Herring (270-300$) - England
4. Septieme Largeur (300-320$) - France
5. Cobbler Union (395$) - USA
6. Carlos Santos (400-450$) - Portugal
7. Carmina (430$) - Spain
8. Trickers (450$) - England
9. Altan Bottier (400-500$) - France
10. Justin Fitzpatrick Footwear (400-450$) - England (USA)
11. Joseph Cheaney (450-480$) - England
12. Enzo Bonafe (500-600$) - Italy
13. Caulaincourt (550-600$) - France
14. Alden (550-600$ / 800$ - Cordovan) - USA
15. Vass Shoes (750-800$) - Hungary
16. Crockett & Jones (650-850$) - England
17. Antonio Meccariello (>600$) - Italy
18. Santoni (850$) - Italy
19. Paolo Scafora (>1000$) - Italy
20. J.M. Weston (1000-1100$) - France
21. Norman Vilalta (1000-1200$) - Spain
22. Gaziano & Girling (1100-1200$) - England
23. St. Crispin's (1200-1300$) - Romania
24. Bontoni (1200-1300$) - Italy
25. Stefano Bemer (1300-1500$) - Italy
26. Edward Green (1300-1500$) - England
27. John Lobb (1600-1800$) - England
28. Corthay (1600-2000$) - France
Thank you very much for your very valuable contribution ! Hugo
Thanks for this.
I am in love with Antonio Meccariello's shoes just wow, so glad they're the most affordable in this list lol.
I love shoes and both of your video. I’d love to try many of the brands in your video but most are not available in the United States.
brilliant video..... unbelievable knowledge you have sir, just amazing.. thank you, really enjoyed both videos
Thanks Gerry ! I'm happy to read this. Hugo
Part 2 complete brand list
1. Antonio Meccariello
2. Santoni
3. Paolo Scafora
4. J.M Weston
5. Norman Vilalta
6. Gaziano & Girling
7. St. Crispin
8. Bontoni
9. Stefano Bemer
10. Edward Green
11. John Lobb
12. Corthay
JM Weston on number 4. Thanks Don. Hugo
SARTORIAL TALKS thanks 🙏, corrected
I haven‘t been able to try any of the brands shoes, as I need 13, sometimes 13 1/2 in size. We have a Ludwig Reiter store in Stuttgart, Germany. Ludwig Reiter is a company in Vienna, Austria. A pair of shoes will set you back $800, $1‘000 for a pair of boots. The store has a great service, the leather is very good and the brand carries quite a variety of shoes.
I have seen this at least 4 times. I love to hear about shoes and so interesting talk Hugo!
4 times ? Wow, you must really love shoes my friend. Hugo
I LOVE A GREAT PAIR OF WELL MADE SHOES!
4 time for me now too😂
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Hello sir Hugo,
I have started to follow your work on youtube and beyond from today. I have noticed your books: The Parisian and Italian gentleman. I've placed an order on Amazon since it's not being sold in my country but I have been wondering: Will there be sort of a book called British gentleman in the future, or anything related to that third pillar of style?
Thanks in advance for the reply.
Best regards,
Nikola.
Dear Nikola, thank you so much for following our work (and buying my books). The book on the English style has already been written by my good friend James Sherwood in 2010. It's called Savile Row and it's published by Thames & Hudson (we have the same publisher). Cheers! Hugo
I have a pair of JM Weston. Having it for years and it is simply amazing.
These shoemakers you mentioned in the video are the best of the best. I love those shiny patina
PS.: I really like that olive teardop pattern tie
A pair of JM Weston, if properly maintained, may survive you! And thank you for the compliment on my tie. It's from Seven Fold Firenze, an artisanal company founded by Kenji Kaga from Japan. Great man with amazing taste. Hugo
This show is addictive, and makes me wish I could afford the sartorial life. I'll have to settle for off the rack for now, but I have been inspired to make an effort to dress more elegantly.
Here is the brand list again. I hope I will have more time soon and subtitle this video to Spanish and Portuguese, many people who doesn't speak English are interested on this content as well.0:25 Antonio Meccariello www.meccarielloshoes.it/
3:22 Santoni www.santonishoes.com/ee/
4:15 Paolo Scafora www.paoloscaforanapoli.com
6:06 J.M. Weston www.jmweston.com/
7:40 Norman Vilalta shop.normanvilalta.com/
9:27 Gaziano & Girling www.gazianogirling.com/
11:20 St. Crispin's www.saintcrispins.com/
13:25 Bontoni www.bontoni.com/
15:32 Stefano Bemer stefanobemer.com/
17:21 Edward Green www.edwardgreen.com/
18:29 John Lobb www.johnlobb.com
20:54 Corthay www.corthay.com/
Thank you Juan for your help, and yes please do the subtitles in Spanish and Portuguese if you can. Cheers, Hugo
Dear Mr. Jacomet, first of all a great video. I have a question regarding the construction methods used by the shoe brands seen in your video and your opinion on these. Some use the hand welted construction and some a machine Goodyear welted construction. However prices from brands such as Edward Green and Saint Crispin's for example, do not significantly differ, although they construct the shoes differently. Reading a lot about the construction technics, I always had the understanding, that a hand welted shoe with a thicker insole and proper cork plates etc. and not a cork paste is much superior to machine constructed shoe that uses the gemming methods. From your experience, is there a significant benefit to a hand welted shoe, that given the the fit is great, I should always shoes a hand welted shoe like a Saint Crispin's over an Edward Green or Gaziano & Griling RTW? Many thanks in advance
Dear Anton, actually the British and Spanish use gemming (which is, as you know, a dense canvas glued on the insole on which the welt is sewn to gain precious hours in the production process). There's a huge debate on the subject as you know. The Italian don't use gemming. Actually they don't even know what it is (we witnessed this fact during the writing of my book the Italian Gentleman). Of course hand-welted shoes are superior in many aspects to GY machine welted shoes even if , for a layman, he will not see neither feel the difference. But in terms of refinement and durability hand-welted shoes are so much better. Enzo Bonafè is producing hand-welted shoes for a fair price as well as Paolo Scafora for example. I invite you to read the Stephane Jimenez interview Sonya produced for our website Parisian Gentleman here : parisiangentleman.co.uk/2017/04/14/an-intense-conversation-with-master-boot-maker-stephane-jimenez/
Best regards! Hugo
Thank you very much for your answer.
@@SARTORIALTALKS Thank you very much for your prompt answer. If you do not mind, my thoughts on gemming vs hand-welting, as someone who live in colder climate (-25 -30 C is common for us in winter), hand-welted shoes need to be repaired at least once, but most often twice per season, due to constant temperature change - -30 outside, +10 in car, +20 C at home\office, the sewing tears the sole often (shrink-expand-shrink-expand...) whereas gemming shoes\boots would last longer, but in the end you can't repair them (at least here, where I live). Don't know if that helps, because there are not so many people living in a colder climate, that's purely my observations.
Thanks for your contribution ! In colder countries I would go for Norwegian stitched shoes with Dainite or Vibram soles. My son owns a pair of tanker boots by Bonafè with a Norwegian construction and they are basically indestructible . Cheers, Hugo
Curios.... Why dont these Shoe Companies compete in the World Champion Shoe Maker Contest, Trunk Show in London? China and Japan scored higher than everyone this year because of their extreme talent of creativity.
Is there a more comprehensive world competition that all of these top companies you have mentioned and others, compete in annually?
i know you should not buy cheap suits but can you make a video on suits under 1000 dollars
It's on our planning for sure, Hugo
@@shyadeny I can testify to this. I have a suit, couple sport coats and a top coat from j.crew. If you get them on sale its even better. They can also do tailoring in store for you. I usually get my back pulled in a little and the sleeves shortened to fit perfectly. They come from nicer Italian fabric mills as well.
Two quality videos. Interesting that you mention Church’s multiple times in each video, even referring to the brand as ‘famous’. Yet you never suggest it. Personally, I’m a fan. The Consul is hard to beat if you are looking for a classic cap oxford.
Dear friend, I've been an unconditional fan of Church's until it's been sold to the Prada Group. The leather quality dropped (with some bad book-binding techniques to cut the costs) and the prices sky-rocketed. But maybe I should re-check them now even if I believe that Gaziano and Green are far superior in terms of quality. All my best ! Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS Thank you for the reply, Hugo. There’s little doubting that Edward Green produces a superior shoe. I’m thinking more in the £400-500 range of shoe. I’m quite new to the whole quality shoe business.
Last year I decided to experiment with a pair of Consul by Church’s and Connaught by Crockett & Jones, as both are considered the ‘quintessential’ cap oxford by each brand. Well, it didn’t end too well for Crockett & Jones. They never felt comfortable and pinched my feet (something I have experienced with every pair of oxford from this brand). I sold the Connaught’s after a month and the Consul are now my ‘go to’ cap oxford. So elegantly British and super comfortable.
A lot of the brands that you mention have experimented with ‘binder’ and so on (Crockett & Jones calls it ‘cavalry calf’) and not to mention a lot of hideous fashion forward styles. I would agree that Church’s is more guilty than most. However, in its defence I would argue that the classic models (for example, the Consul, Chetwynd, Diplomat and Ryder) are still of a very high quality and very comfortable. All the best. :-)
Rev. James C I was watching the video and actually told my wife the same thing, I have a pair of Church's Chelsea Boots that I bought in Milan over 6 years now, I use them very often and they are in top shape, It's amazing how even the heel hasn't been deformed in these years!... Then I read Mr. Jacomet's comment and it's bad news... Hopefully they'll listen.
@@hombrealagua Like I said above, there are several sides to Church’s. They still produce their classic models, which are very high quality. Which model of chelsea boot do you have? :-)
Thank you again Hugo for this great video. My knowledge was only reach to Santoni and Meccariello but you expand it in a whole new level in few minutes. You make me search for the other brands and learn more information about this beautiful craftmanship. Young people like me learning from wise people like you to have a good taste in quality products and become young gentlemen.
My regards,
George.
You are very welcome George and I'm happy to read I helped you discover new landscapes. Hugo
I spent the entire evening devouring all your content, feeling super sad already because I watched all of it when this popped up, I can’t believe my luck :)
Please keep these videos coming, you have no idea how much I’m inspired by your passion, style and encouraging demeanor! ❤️
Thank you so much Maximilian for your enthusiasm and appreciation. It means a lot to Sonya, to me and to our hard working team. Best ! Hugo
At first sight and also at second sight I feel pain in my feet because the shoes don't correspond to the human anatomy. All the orthopaedists can tell you all about it >>>>>>> Hallux Valgus.
5:50 "Having walked under the water" lol
Hahaha, sorry, remember that English is not my mother tongue, so sometimes I make up strange sentences like this one! I'm a submarine!!! Cheers, Hugo
Paolo Sacfora is subcontracted by Salvatore Ferragamo to construct their most exclusive line of shoes, special edition tramezzas. (4:48)
Can i have your honest opinion about Giuseppe Zanotti Loafer?
Thank you very much! 🙏🏽
Thanks for sharing your valuable knowledge sir! Appreciate it..
You are very welcome Rezwan! Hugo
I’ve always known Italian/french made shoes take style to another level, although my collection is English shoe makers it would be rude to ignore these undoubted masterpieces. I must redress this imbalance post haste (don’t tell my wife though)
Bonsoir Hugo, great video, as usual. I would just like to ask a very personnal question. How many pair of shoes do you personnaly own ? 😅
Très belle soirée à vous
I own around 30 pairs I think. Cheers, Hugo
wonderful style you guys put into your videos. very inspiring
Thanks Joey! Hugo
Bravo M.Hugo on your enlightening and insightful talks on shoes. I am however a bit perplexed that there no mention of the Ferragamo line. Pourquoi ?
Received update notification when I was reviewing Part 1. How exciting!
I hope you'll appreciate this part 2 ! Cheers, Hugo
I was eagerly awaiting episode two - really nice, informative and enjoyable! I hope the sneaker wave will ebb of a bit and make room for more elegant styles again! Thank you!
I hope too Peter ! We are resisting ! Cheers, Hugo
Can't afford anything in this video but I love watching you. Thanks for sharing your knowledge😊👍
Thank you! And one advice : browse the second-hand (foot) market. You may be surprised to find those marvels for incredible prices. Just saying. Hugo
hello Hugo ! fantastic video :) really loved it . would you make a video about "shoes care" , in other words "how to make your quality shoes to last " ? have a nice day sir !
Hello my friend, you should check my friend Kirby Allison TH-cam channel for that. He's the specialist and his channel is great! Cheers, Hugo
Have you guys done any videos on shoe maintenance and what shoe products you find best? Same for suits...
For shoe maintenance you should subscribe to Kirby Allison's youtube channel. He has tons of videos on the subject. for suits, it's a much more complicated story that we will address soon. Best, Hugo
Fantastic video. You didn’t mentioned Berluti. Your opinion on this brand please. Thank you
Another delicious and satisfying video you served up here, Hugo! Your enthusiastic descriptions of the merits of these great shoemakers, coupled with the beautiful photographs, makes me want to try every one of them! I’d never heard of Corthay but his shoes looked absolutely exquisite. Thank you for putting so much time and effort into these videos, Hugo. I believe that as you post more, your viewership will grow, and these excellent videos will receive the high view count that they so richly deserve.
Thank you my friend for your appreciation and encouragements. We progress every day by an average of 300 subscribers and our ratio views/likes/comments is very good. I guess we are from the old school, but we prefer to progress slowly (without a clickbait every 3 minutes like some colleagues) but surely. We are building a very strong and loyal community that we cherish. Best ! Hugo
And also we try to personally answer every comment. And it takes us an average of two weeks to do it on each video. Thats' why our rhythm of 2 videos per month seems reasonable (even if we intend to produce more in the near future). Yours, Hugo
Very informative as always but with a slight tilt toward Italy, Spain and France. By the way, I was surprised not to see Alden and Crockett & Jones in this segment given their price brackets.
Good evening, they are both in part one if I remember well. Cheers, Hugo
Great choice. I was well familiar with most brands from the part 1, but here I discovered some exquisite shoes I have never heard about. And even though I have neither the budget to buy them, nor clothes to wear them with (being a big James Bond fan, I would be more than happy with some simple black George Cleverley or Crockett & Jones boots), I still like to admire the craftsmanship. When I walk into a shop with luxury shoes or clothes, I often feel like walking into a gallery with fine art.
Thank you Sir for your beautiful comment. And you're right, entering a Corthay shop for example is like walking into an art gallery. Best, Hugo
I loved both videos , the part 1 and 2!!! ... i would like to know what thinks a man with your knoweledge about high end shoes of “popular” Brands (prada, Salvatore Ferragamo, Gucci, Louis Vouitton) etc... when someone ask about my shoes and i say prada, everyone know they are expensive shoes... but what do you think about the se brands compared to all this amazing brands in your videos ... thanks in advance
Dear Luis, it's simple : all these brands are global fashion brands and not shoemakers. It means they have their shoes crafted for them elsewhere. A few brands featured in Part 1 and Part 2 of this video series are indeed making shoes for the high street brands. The problem is simple : Prada, Gucci and co will add a big % on the price because you pay the brand for probably 70%. Honestly, for half the price of a pair of Prada shoes, you can have more stylish and more durable shoes. Hope it helps ! Hugo
I was excited to buy Ferragamo. In the end I find out I could get better for same money😣
Wish I watched this videos earlier.
Very well prepared and educational video. You are changing the way I think about style brother.
#fragrancearmy
Thank you Sir ! Hugo
Hugo is the only one I trust in the style community when it comes to dress shoes.
Thank you Alex for your trust. I hope I deserve it! Best, Hugo
Mr. J, you really never disappoint and thank you for the knowledge sharing.
Thank you so much Mr S. Hugo
Praise be to God,that Hugo came to the Lord Jesus our Messiah!
Praise the Lord indeed. Hugo
I've been waiting for this and it was worth the wait! The Corthay Arca is an indescribably beautiful shoe
Thanks Demetrios!! The Arca is probably my favorite shoe in the world. Best, Hugo
I definitely agree with Lobb,the only true patina comes from time and not from paint!my Weston chasse are the best example .No false patina at any price can compete with them!
Thanks Mat for your feed-back and I can completely relate for the Weston Chasse ! Hugo
What is that badge on your lapel? Is it a pocket watch chain?
Edward Green is exceptional.
I agree. Best shoes I have
12 years teacher now i am a head of department i think i am in love with corthay arca, caulaincourt last's 1773,1827and dragon , saint crispins tipped toe Oxford's, paolo scafora art.175B whole cut Norwegian stitch..... 🌷thanks to you now i have 8 pair of shoes and now i am stepping in the expensive range.
Mario bemer is also a brand i love ...
As a female I still Iove these videos ......very educational and interesting. Especially like the historical information on styles and designers. Too bad there isn't information like this for female fashion.
Thank you Patricia! Cheers, Hugo & Sonya
Absolutely the greatest in my view Hugo Jacomet capture my imagination and make me dream of how I would love to own shoes from all the finest bespoke makers in the world my hats off too him Thank you Sir.
Where are church’s?
Dear Mr Hugo
I appreciate your recommendation
Could you please make a list of best MTM and bespoke shoe makers?
Dear Sir, please watch this episode : th-cam.com/video/Jpm6Xiq7Dic/w-d-xo.html
Cheers! Hugo
Morning,
What about Carmina shoes? They aren't on the list🤪
Carmina shoes are excellent (I believe they are quoted in part 1 of this show). Cheers, Hugo
Monsieur Jacomet, last year you personally recommended to me, who has quite a wide foot, to try JM Weston. I appreciated the suggestion immensely, yet sadly I was unable to try on a pair whilst their New York store was still in business, and sadly I cannot travel to France right now due to corona. That being said, I think you will be pleased to find out that I was able to find a US store which carried Edward Green shoes in stock for me to try on, and much to my surprise, I was able fit into an 11.5/12 in standard width on the 82 last perfectly. I am thus exceedingly proud to let you know that I shall soon be in possession of their Chelsea cap toe oxford in antique oak sometime this week. I specifically wanted you to know because I feel I owe this purchase to your guidance on elegant men's style. You're a gentleman through and through who has provided me with invaluable insight. You are a style inspiration.
I’m going to have to travel to Paris, London and Milan so I can wear these beautiful shoes. No point in wearing $2000 shoes to get a cup of coffee at Tim Horton’s or Starbucks here in snowy Canada 🇨🇦 lol 😂
I'm using this series as inspiration and motivation. I'm hooked.
If I was you I would stick with Timberlands
I spent over 13.000 on Shoes. With my Inheritance! I Love Shoes!!
Good investment, sir
Incredible work Hugo and team! Enjoyed every bits of it. Just a quick question on why George Cleverley (altho mentioned) did not make it to the list? Best, Jeremiah
Thank you Jeremiah. As I just wrote twi comments below, Cleverley is a bespoke operation, not a ready-to-wear one. Best! Hugo
Great video Hugo. These are all great names in the footwear industry! I'd be curious to know what your thoughts are on Japanese shoemakers. I absolutely love the work of Yohei Fukuda. Cheers!
Thanks Claudiu! I LOVE Japanese shoe makers (like Fukuda or Tye for example), but all of them are bespoke shoemakers and don't offer ready-to-wear. We featured them in our bespoke review here : th-cam.com/video/Jpm6Xiq7Dic/w-d-xo.html
Cheers, Hugo
really like your content, thx! Can you make a video about shirts (somehow it's seldom talk about..)?
Sure we will soon. Best! Hugo
any thoughts about Berwick1707 ? just thinking about getting a shoes of them . by the way , im a fan from Taiwan! great video !
Love your videos Hugo! I learn so much. Just a little detail: manage to put the text you read for the video at head height, like in the other videos. Like that one gets the feeling that you are telling a story to someone and not so much like reading just a text (which is fine because it’s a lot to memorize😅). Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
Hey Kevin, actually I don 't read any text ! I just look at an empty chair...and my gaze should have been a little higher you're right. But I never prepare any speech. It's pure improvisation (except the names of the list of course). Cheers, Hugo
Incredible Hugo! A lot of respect!@@SARTORIALTALKS
Wow talk about class 👏😎
Hello Monsieur Jacomet,
What do you think of Magnanni shoes?
I already answered this question many times. I'm not a big fan (especially of their signature side patch). I find the patterns slightly tacky. But it remains very subjective of course. Hugo
I was curious as well - thanks Hugo for your reply.
Just to share my very limited experience (only started my sartorial journey after I came across this channel): I picked up their chelsea boots in London last Xmas - it is a simple design but the colour of the leather caught my eye and the shape is rather slim/slick which I like (I am a young, Asian working professional). Having subsequently watched part 1 of the shoe review by Hugo, my impression is that while Magnanni hails from the same city as some of the more established Spanish brands, it is a relatively young name which perhaps explains the design. I like the pair I got as I am relatively young myself! But will certainly have a look at some of the other brands recommended in these videos when I have the time and budget.
Do you have a pair from them Nestor?
Best.
This was my most anticipated video of 2019. Thank you for taking the time to put this wonderful content together. Regarding Antonio Meccariello, he also does have a cheaper RTW (goodyear construction) called "Aeris" in addition to his Argentum and Aurum lines.
Thank you for the appreciation and the information about Antonio. Cheers, Hugo
another great video ! thank you very much i again discovered new names and fantastic shoemaker
i was wondering what do you thought about Berluti ?
Thank you Gerald ! Concerning Berluti please read this comment feed, as I've been explain why Berluti is not included in this selection a few times. Best! Hugo
Hi Hugo, on the 80’s (I was on my 20’s) I visited a good French friend of mine in Paris (I’m from Madrid). At that time, I had my first pair of church’s and we discussed about, as you’ve mentioned, the big deal between Weston and Church’s in France. My friend Jean finally bought the church’s (he would have more opportunities to buy the Weston as actually he did) and I felt in love of the Weston loafers. You have made me smile, many thanks!
Edward Green forever ♥♥♥♥
I can vouch for G&G. I have a pair of MTM and of off-the-rack. Both are unbelievably comfortable and there is nothing like the profile. So sexy.
Hi, thanks for this fantastic video. The only important brand you are missing here is berluti. I am curious why (I personally don't like their RTW line as much as Gaziano and Corthay ).
Dear Lei, please read the comment thread below. I've answered this question many times and in great lengths. Cheers! Hugo
highly addictive. surely they are.going to buy a pair of corthay tomorrow. 4,5 hours drive from brussels to paris. i wil have them by midday.thanks hugo. your love and enthousiast for style is also highly addictive. merci.
Excellent video. The feeling of touring about as you described the people and places made this all the more enjoyable, and I am taking notes. Your mentioning of a certain brand and Tokyo I am definitely taking note of
yeah I can't open Bontoni website. you are right, Bontoni is hard to find.
Thank you for such a fantastic video. Your presentation is spell binding. I feel like I have travelled Europe and learned a great deal. Of course I would throw Carmina in there and maybe Allen Edmonds for a low cost competitor ( more of a me too brand) but there are so many brands. You help expand my world which I have allowed to grow narrow as I have aged. Thank you again.
Thanks for this series of amazing shoe makers. I love my Santoni´s and now I found a few more brands I didnt know of. Thanks!
Amazing video Hugo! Thank you for all your dedication and content. I believe not all Santoni's are built equally - any thoughts on their leather / suede loafers that retail at about $1k? They are now goodyear welted.
Dear Hugo
Doesn't agree with your recommendations
After having seen this episode 1 & 2 I have purchased a pair of Shoes from Cobblers Union
As the owner of shoes from a brand like John Lobb, C&J, Berluti, George Cleverly, Vass I was hoping that your recommendations were on service and quality better. I have Still today had the problem of Returning the Shoes to them (COVID 19)
Selling shoes Yes, a new offer, they are sending offer Model and new Offer. but take them back and money return NO WAY!
Cobblers Union Service and products are not near the good offer as you recommend,
Shoes from Carlos Santos Is Much Much in front of them in Quality of product and Service
I’m a big fan also of Aubercy in Paris (courtesy of your book The Parisian Gentleman)…i own a mto Swann Reverso in chocolate brown with reverse stitching that are juels❤️
And Xavier and his mum kindness and professionality are exquisite
I am looking for SHOES you and your wife designed. I saw a video where you held them I cannot find it again. I think they were wingtips with a suede upper monochrome black or monochrome brown. Am I insane or did I get this right. I'm shoe shopping.
as a Spanish/German shoe enthusiastic guy I have to add some newcomers in German ....Vickermann und Stoya... Baden Baden.... Mr Klemann. Hamburg....worked for John Lobb......Annabelle Stephan..... Hamburg....... Thomas Keil.... Hamburg..........Hans Vauk.... Neumünster.........Marion Peduto....Munich..............since 1880 Foran in Passau.........Axel Himer from Baden Baden ....and Jörg Koch from Frankfurt........
Yea, I've just bought a 4k USD monkstrap crocodile cap toe from Kiton. So exquisite. Thanks for mentioning handmade shoes by Kiton!
Hi sir...
I want to buy super extraordinary bespoke shoe...
Which one would u prefer..
Suggest me...
I will buy...
Send me an email at hugo@parisiangentleman.fr
3 Shukra You can check out Josh Leong Bespoke. Cheers :)
You have been extremely inspirational to me in men's elegant suits and fashion. I wish you had a Facebook account where we can share our own progress with you.
Another fantastic and informative video by Mr Jacomet. I have really learned alot from you. I am little surprised that you didn't mention great brands like Corno blu, Mario bemer, Aubercy and Berluti but again i understand its impossible to incorporate all brands in a video. Btw great suit once again!
You said it, it's impossible to include everybody in a 25 minutes video! Cheers, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS Thank you for the informative video. I have both your books. May I ask who was the tailor of the marvellous suit you are wearing in the video?
Hugo, what are your thoughts on Paul Evans?
Great video as always, but Carmina not on the list?
Carmina is featured at the end of the Part 1 episode. Cheers, Hugo
Fantastic video lecture. Ive noticed that Salvatore Ferragamo Trameza line is never mentioned by men’s wear enthusiasts, like yourself. What is the reason for that?
Great overview. I was expecting berluti to make an appearance but I discovered a whole host of brands that were new to me.
HolyCannoli I know right
In part one, I wondered if Allen Edmonds would make the list, but I am not surprised they didn't. I think they were better years ago, before getting bought out by a conglomerate. I think even Johnston & Murphy used to make a some nice oxfords many years ago - the "Aristocrat" line (if memory serves me), but that brand too has gone down hill. Nice to see Alden still worthy of being on the list and I hope they don't go the way of Allen Edmonds. I have a pair of Alden wingtip oxfords, and have had a couple of pairs of Allen Edmonds oxfords (and still have one pair). The Alden shoes have a clear edge on quality over AE.
I couldn't agree more Steve. Best! Hugo
This was just such an amazing, educational and enjoyable two part series. Thank you Sir for taking the time and sharing your vast knowledge. Their is a price point for everone. Subscribed and once again thank you. I will definitely be looking into your book to purchase.
Thank you Peter for your appreciation and encouragements. And apologies for the delay in answering, but we have to deal with so many comments, that sometimes we are a little bit overwhelmed. Best, Hugo
SARTORIAL TALKS Thank you Hugo, Good Sir for replying. You truly are the consummate Gentleman. I didn't reply earlier for I wanted to purchase the Italian Gentleman before replying as I always try to be a man of my word. I just purchased this book from Amazon and am greatly anticipating its arrival. I am of Italian heritage and you are quite obviously an intelligent and bilingual man so here goes, Salute and Cento Anni Hugo!
I still have my JM Weston’s 425 braun velour leather from 2008 not in stock anymore the most elegant penny loafers !
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Surprised that Berluti name did not come up.... They are a French authority within the shoe making, and leather industry.... Is it a personal issue with the company?
Thank you Huge. I do appreciate your depth and knowledge. You said shoes can be very addictive and I cannot agree enough. I have around 45+ pairs (predominantly EG, JL and G&G). I would like to pull the trigger on my first fine Italian pair of shoes. Who is considered the finest RTW shoemaker in Italy in terms of quality in your opinion? By quality I mean construction, soles, upper, finishing, durability, attention to detail. Regards
I would go for Bonafè or Bontoni or Scafora. If you need help for introduction (as all of them are quite difficult to find), I'd be happy to help so that you can order directly from the ateliers. Cheers, Hugo
Hi Hugo, i hope that you are well, may I say part 2, amazing truly amazing, thank you so much for your insight , and helping me with my satorial education, all the best your friend Ryan.
You are welcome Ryan and thank you for your support as usual. Hugo
Mr Jacomet,
what are your thoughts of the Mezlan brand? Btw, great and informative video. Love Cobbler Union, Vass, and Alden
Mezlan is just another brand from Almansa Spain. Decent shoes even if I'm not a big fan of some styles. But serious brand. Best, Hugo
Dear Hugo, we are all waiting such tremendous brand lists of suits, coats, bags, leather jackets etc. And let's clarify, are Silvano Lattanzi and Kiton worthy of mention in the list by quality, but stops only the price? But in this case, the Corthay price, may seem unjustified to someone for no hand-welted shoes, so the list could theoretically be continued to the most expensive brands. And speaking of quality, could you answered is Silvano Lattanzi shoes hand-welted or completely made by hand, including the sole, like a real bespoke? Thanks a lot for your work.
Dear Sir, let's go to the bottom of the subject. This selection is a balanced mix between my experience, my knowledge of this market and, of course, my taste. First of all I'm not a real fan of SL styles that I find very "show-off". Second I find his communication very tacky (this story of buried shoes is absurd) and third you may not know that 75% of his clientele (if not more) is from Russia. I have nothing against Russian gentlemen, but we don't have the same taste and the same approach of elegance. Honestly, for the price of a RTW SL (starting at 5000 euros if I'm right), you can have access to the best bespoke in the world (Stephane Jimenez at 6000, Berluti/Delos at 7000 or John Lobb at 6500). Concerning Kiton, I have the utmost respect for the Paone family (Ciro, Toto, Antonio) that I personally know and respect, but they are suit makers. And even if their shoes can be beautiful, for the price they charge, once again you have access to the Everest of bespoke on the planet. Concerning Corthay, a RTW is around 1600 euros (so 1/3 of a SL) and even if it's machine Good-Year, the style remains totally unique. But once again all this is very subjective. By the way, we did an episode on Bespoke shoemakers here : th-cam.com/video/Jpm6Xiq7Dic/w-d-xo.html
All my best and thank you for your precious contribution to the debate! Hugo
Berluti didn’t make the list?
Not for ready-to-wear no. Quality very disputable and prices incredibly high. Hugo
What’s a good men shoe mor a male with a bunion? I’m looking for a good quality shoe with a good sized box area.
Dear Monsieur Jacomet,
What do you think of Japanese made shoes? I' have a pair of Hirokawa's Scotch Grain. And I must say it is at least at par with many of the brands you mentioned in this video.
Thank you
Dear Sir, most Japanese shoemakers are bespoke shoe makers. And they are excellent of course ! The only problem for ready-to-wear is that the Japanese feet are very different from our feet, so it's very difficult to find a Japanese RTW that fits. Best! Hugo
Liked it before I finished watching! Very informational and great quality content. I have been staying in Paris for work, and the first part inspired me to purchase a pair of Altan Bottier. Please keep up the good work.
Greetings from Norway,
BM
Thanks BM for your support! I like Norway, and have been to Bergen and Oslo. Hugo
The 2nd part create even more addiction towards quality shoes. Sir! Your knowledge, passion and Your professional presentation gives me goosebumps... I want to listen You more and more... a Great Thank You for Your Work and Your TH-cam Channel, what brings to us a fantastic and entertaining stories about the love of excellent crafts, what was missing from the everyday TV. Please keep up the good work. 🤗
Thank you for your message of encouragement. Happy new year, Hugo
Mr. Jacomet, your videos are always very thoughtful and always I enjoy and worth to see it again and again since I am a shoe aficionado, but the most Impressive shoes of all the brands that you mention in your video are Saint Crispín’s due to the designs and colors, can you tell me about their quality in comparison with John Lobb, Gaziano’s and Edward Green? I will definitely follow your recommendations, Thanks
All these three companies are great shoemakers. Send me an e-mail so that I can understand your taste and help you the best I can. hugo@parisiangentleman.fr
Cheers! Hugo
Really amazing review. Spot on in so many ways.... Pierre Corthay was one of the main foremen in the John Lobb factory in France before Hermes bought them out. I have two bargains I can share; the first of which is Max Verre of Neapolis, who is one of the finest shoemakers in the world. His biggest showroom is a US chain called Tom Ford. He makes each and every one for the guy. Also one of the most celebrated brands is Berluti, and these are all made by Stefanobi. You can buy these from Stefanobi for 80% less than a Berluti and it is the same product. Highly recommended; both of them. I would share stories from my Los Angeles years, but you would not believe them, and those people know. John Lobb is my all-time favorite and their production shoes are made in an Edward Green facility that is mentioned in this clip. Lobb's Prestige line is still made in the facility bombed twice by the nazi's. The best is the best and this is John Lobb. The suedes leathers come from Sweden, the museum calfs come from germany. If you want a discount on Lobbs, there is a girl who sells Lobb irregulars on ebay. God Smacked you with my wisdom, and it is all true.
Thank you so much David for your contribution, very appreciated. Best, Hugo