$910, I Cut The Most Perfect Sneaker In The World

$910, I Cut The Most Perfect Sneaker In The World - Crown Northampton

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CREDIT:
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Howreen Genuine Cordovan - vimeo.com/4814754
The last oak bark tannery in the UK - vimeo.com/246945620
Zonkey Boot shoe slasted by hand - vimeo.com/133706082
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:28 History
2:40 Upper
4:35 What is Wholecut
5:40 Oak Bark Tanning
8:20 Cut in Half
9:06 Reveal
10:34 Worth It?
12:20 Giveaway
#crownnorthampton #bestsneakers #cordovan

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@RoseAnvil 11 ай бұрын

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@thewizardsofthezoo5376 11 ай бұрын

910 is steep for some sneakers TBH, less crazy than some Nike stuff, but still... But thanks for all the great work!

@MasterofPlay7 11 ай бұрын

@@thewizardsofthezoo5376 i was hoping we can get like 10-15% discount

@RussellChapman99 11 ай бұрын

Cutting in half was painful to watch.

@bossman7278 11 ай бұрын

@@thewizardsofthezoo5376 that's right its great to see that quality of workmanship, but most of us out there will never afford something like this. But see were the money go's

@thewizardsofthezoo5376 11 ай бұрын

@@bossman7278 I bought some whites, they are truly next level and will probably survive me, but sneakers, I will go through it like a freight train, a 1 G is steep, at that point Goral is more appropriated and still very good quality. For the summer I like mocassins, as in boating shoes, after a couple of years they wrap to you feet like a second skin, Barbour are nice to wear, light and resistant, not for walking miles though because you eat the sole. But you are right, these are really priced on the deep end of the pool for normal people.

@BadgerOfTheSea 11 ай бұрын

Cool to see something that is expensive because of the craftsmanship that goes into it rather than expensive because of a logo

@somerandomperson8282 11 ай бұрын

Yes, amazing materials and great craftsmanship in a Western country where people are paid a fair living wage. That stuff matters.

@joshcarter-com 11 ай бұрын

Back when he was cutting up Yeezy shoes and talking about how expensive they were, I was thinking those were expensive just because some rapper said they should be. The shoes looked like garbage. These are high art.

@GianmarioScotti 11 ай бұрын

Good point.

@m.richards6947 11 ай бұрын

All things should be worth the exact time put into making them like a new currency system.

@joshcarter-com 11 ай бұрын

@@m.richards6947 the Soviet Union and many other countries tried that already. Things are ultimately worth what people are willing to pay for them. For some people that’s paying for superior materials and craftsmanship; for others it’s paying for a label. When people are free to make choices, some people will make dumb ones.

@zekeviews 11 ай бұрын

in a world of fast fashion, seeing this being cut in half kinda hurts

@sinsyder 11 ай бұрын

To make a cake you have to break an egg.

@yizzymx 11 ай бұрын

@@sinsyderk bud

@aserta 11 ай бұрын

This is the unfortunate side of this channel. But you can't do it any other way. IMO, this is justified, because it exposes bad practices and elevates good ones, like this company's quality product. You'd never see these normally. They wouldn't show it so casually, and you can't have this kind of detail visible from all the companies around the world. There's one more thing. It may not seem like it now, you may not see it such, but... this has invaluable historic value. In the future, provided these videos survive, people can go back and see these things. Again, IMO, this is worth it.

@jonhope1204 11 ай бұрын

Agreed, dissecting this sneaker was 'painful' 😌

@udirt 11 ай бұрын

If we glued that together with hit glue it would still be better than most shoes I ever had 😂

@SirGriefALot 11 ай бұрын

Even if I can't afford those, it's nice to know someone still cares about making REAL premium shoes, and not just putting the Gucci logo on some garbage shoes.

@menjavlafitta 11 ай бұрын

Agreed. The opposite of compressed shit with a diamond on it.

@gritsteel4559 11 ай бұрын

Well, I'll take my classic Gucci horsebit loafer over this anytime, and it's a lot cheaper too. I definitely appreciate these CN sneakers, just not my style. For a cordovan sneaker, I like Allen Edmond's Park Avenue Oxford sneaker in terms of style, roughly the same price as CN, same source of cordovan.

@SK9blitz 11 ай бұрын

It's a smart shoe but I'd much rather have my AF1 thanks cheaper and comfortable

@FalkonNightsdale 11 ай бұрын

Well, most "companies" that produce high-quality shoes are small, family-owned and usually make those shoes only on order and on measure, with price STARTING on $1500

@raybohlander5502 11 ай бұрын

@@SK9blitzif nike put this much effort into an air force 1 they'd charge 4 grand per pair 😂😂😂😂😂

@benvasilinda9729 11 ай бұрын

‘And now unfortunately’ probably the first time I’ve actually seen him not wanting to destroy a piece of foot work just for science. That’s what I call respect for a shoemaker and his craft.

@darrenhall7454 11 ай бұрын

“That’s not made up, that’s a legitimate sentence” 😂 I laughed a lot at that. Being from the UK I love hearing your thoughts on our shoes and boots. I’m sure it helps our growing shoe industry. Thank you.

@darrenhall7454 11 ай бұрын

@@FiveDORRA I’m not sure I agree. What about Alfred Sargent, Cheaney, Church's, Crockett & Jones, Edward Green, Foster & Son, Gaziano & Girling, George Cleverley, Grenson, John Lobb, Loake 1880, New & Lingwood, Sanders, and Tricker's. I’m sure I’ve missed a few, but you get the idea.

@ash36230 11 ай бұрын

@@FiveDORRA My man really said that without actually doing research into the number of manufacturers that still make footwear in Northampton

@bradlarrison191 11 ай бұрын

Well yall do it the best! Only thing you cant do is PNW boots.

@darrenhall7454 11 ай бұрын

@@bradlarrison191 yes, that’s very true. I don’t think we could do them as well as you guys.

@RAF71chingachgook 11 ай бұрын

@@bradlarrison191 The Canadians do Viberg. Canada = far West Northampton. ;)

@Lily-gr1ct 11 ай бұрын

Using cordovan is absolutely insane. Another important thing is how soft it is for its durability, as well as its slickness. It doesn't crease or bunch, and I do archery. The top finger tabs (something to protect your fingers when you hold the string) are all from cordovan leather, and for one of them, which is probably about 2 inches of leather and some metal fixtures, it will run you about £90. A shoe made from just one piece is absolutely ridiculous, and considering the prices of high end shoes, that price makes complete sense. Completely out of my price range but wow. Anyone that can afford it will 100% not be disappointed by that leather quality, and it'll be incredibly durable. For reference, pros shoot thousands of arrows off one tab, which is a tiny contact surface, consistently holding back 40lbs, to release as gently as possible, meaning that that string will be constantly rubbing and wearing that leather. This is known as one of the highest quality leathers for a good reason.

@BabyJesus66 11 ай бұрын

Very interesting... I was curious other uses for this leather. That seems to be a perfect testament to its durability.

@johnnyxmusic 11 ай бұрын

Cool.

@renatoetzi 11 ай бұрын

A shell cordovan of about 2.6 square feet will cost about 200 euro (Maryam) For 2 whole cut shoes you need two of them. That still leaves a price tag of 500 euro for the production of very simple and not very pretty sneakers. Using a rediculously over the top material to cover up the rediculously over the top price for the production of them. O, and from the left over scraps alone a bunch of archery finger tabs can be made. A far better use where material properties meet actual needs.

@UnknownUser-rb9pd 11 ай бұрын

@@renatoetzi That makes sense if you ignore the other materials used for the sneaker, the cost of labour to manufacture and hand sew shoes, the cost of energy to run a factory, insurance, local taxes for the factory, maintenance of the factory, the cost of running and maintaining a website, internal IT costs for finance and accounting, auditor costs, packaging, customer service costs and free shipping. I may have missed some things.....

@racerich888 10 ай бұрын

@@UnknownUser-rb9pd The only thing I think you missed is I don't feel it is also unreasonable for the company to actually make a profit at the end of it all ?

@ryanearl8860 9 ай бұрын

I was personally in the Crown Northampton shop two weeks ago and Chris told me about Rose Anvil and this video. Chris was very positive and complimentary towards Rose Anvil. Through Rose Anvil I heard of Crown and went to visit last year. Chris is an awesome, very attentive guy, and loves shoes. I would recommend these shoes. Period. I agree with Rose Anvil and its assessment. Best. Shoes.

@brianworning9921 11 ай бұрын

100% agree. I have multiple pairs of Crown Northamptons in different leather types (no Cordovans though), and they are absolutely top notch. Customer service is also second to none, so can highly recommend trying them out! With a good care routine, these shoes will last much longer than low-quality, mass-produced stuff, while looking better as well.

@Arnosti 11 ай бұрын

I can’t afford the Horween right now. But are the chromexcel good? I would love me a blue pair :)

@brianworning9921 11 ай бұрын

I have a pair of brown Horween Chromexcels in the Overstone Derby design (which I feel is the “cleanest”) and they are ace 👌🏻 Very easy to care for with the right products and they look fantastic. Blue is a nice choice also :)

@UknowJiaJun 9 ай бұрын

There is an XL version as well. What is the difference?

@NAdamO-xt4ht 8 ай бұрын

Do I need these? No. Would I feel odd wearing them? Yes. Do they fit my extremely casual dress style? No. Would I be too afraid to to wear them? Yes. But I value excellence and I want them so damn much!

@SeriousMist 6 ай бұрын

Highly relevant thoughts.

@jimbobbby 5 ай бұрын

I feel exactly the same as this.

@canadiansensei 11 ай бұрын

I met Chris at the Crown N.H. factory in May (2023), and I've never been more impressed by any shoe company or shoe factory than Crown Northampton. It truly was both an inspirational and unforgettable experience. P.S. He mentioned they were making these shoes for the Rose A. channel so I was glad to see this video: thank you!

@somerandomperson8282 28 күн бұрын

Sounds like a real exaggeration. What about it was an "unforgettable and inspirational experience"?

@itsmeheathermarie 11 ай бұрын

I bought a pair of shoes from Crown Northampton after watching your last video on them, and they quickly became my favorite pair of shoes. I mean, I wear them EVERYDAY. They are not only incredible for their quality, but thier customer service is the best I have ever recieved. I plan on buying a different style from this brand in the near future. Thanks for what you do!

@areksoo 11 ай бұрын

I love Crown Northhampton's attention to detail. Like the laces. They lace using the over under method and the left shoe is always perfectly mirrored to the right shoe. For example, when the laces cross, the right shoe has the right lace overlap the left lace. The left shoe is reversed, creating a mirror effect. It's such a tiny detail, but satisfies my OCD.

@_bats_ 11 ай бұрын

I mean you can do this yourself

@Matthew-tr6io 11 ай бұрын

@@_bats_are you crazy? My father was killed relacing his shoes. Not to be trifled with.

@lilpigboy 11 ай бұрын

@@Matthew-tr6io LMAO! I mean, sorry for your loss..

@helloken 11 ай бұрын

Yes you can do it yourself, but the fact the company pays attention to this detail makes you think about the attention to detail and care they spend building the rest of the shoes. I for one like it!

@salvadorHombre 11 ай бұрын

@@hellokenHuh? Cheap sneakers are laced like this all the time? What are you talking about?

@ianturnbow7011 11 ай бұрын

I grew up skateboarding, so quality footwear was really skewed in the big scheme of leathers. Once I started needing dress shoes and boots, I quickly realized the importance of full grain leather. Seeing this cut open hurt! What an absolute beauty of a midtop sneaker. Even seeing a full grain skate shoe for $120-$150 is too expensive for most. Imagine these being an after skate or full on go-to formal sneaker. $910 isn’t so crazy when low quality, plastic-infused top grain leather SB Dunks and Jordan 1s go for hundreds to thousands of dollars.

@avo2986 9 ай бұрын

These make me so happy. Watching basically perfectly made products be dissected and just seeing the maximum performance is awesome

@shanestewart4905 11 ай бұрын

Fascinating video. If only we had a Rose Anvil for all of the other things that matter on a day to day level. Trousers, socks, glasses and pocket knives. Motorcycles and kitchen bins. Breeds of tropical fish and vacuum cleaners..

@davidhunternyc1 11 ай бұрын

There are channels for all these things. I've watched many on tropical fish but my favorite are the vacuum cleaner channels.

@notthatproud7453 11 ай бұрын

Join us next time as we cut a clown fish in half!

@shanestewart4905 11 ай бұрын

@@notthatproud7453 Ha! :)

@shanestewart4905 11 ай бұрын

@@davidhunternyc1 Sadly they are not run by Weston Kay.

@davidhunternyc1 11 ай бұрын

@@notthatproud7453 🤣

@gazsmith74 11 ай бұрын

That’s heartbreaking to watch you cut them in half but it’s great to see the craftsmanship and everything that goes into making these trainers

@robertsandgren9389 11 ай бұрын

Insanely beautiful shoes! I am glad that quality footwear is still made in Europe too.

@jimmyosalla8319 11 ай бұрын

I love your excitement and passion when explaining the material and process of making this shoe

@suicidebxmber1234 11 ай бұрын

Don't feel bad about "destroying" these shoes, you might as well donate them to (or make) a museum. I think seeing how things are made is just as valuable as the finished product.

@massiq2502 11 ай бұрын

I enjoy and appreciate your honesty. Your channel is probably the only channel where the entire shoe gets dissected; that allows us to understand better the anatomy and quality we should look for.

@thomasbrown6970 11 ай бұрын

I’ve never been sad to see you cut a pair of shoes or boots. That is until these. So beautiful.

@Audios81 11 ай бұрын

R.M. Williams boots use one piece of leather on their boots! Australian born and made, hope to see a pair on here one day! You’ll be impressed with Aussie handmade boots!

@andrew_owens7680 11 ай бұрын

I got a pair of IC Berlin glasses for a little over $1000. They are screwless and made of surgical steel. Almost six years later, they look exactly like the day I bought them. Twice they have come apart and I just clicked them back into place effortlessly. These shoes may be next on my list. When you wear things, you add value to them.

@TheEyrie 11 ай бұрын

They are literally the One Piece of sneakers! I would say for everything that goes into the shoe, it’s a fair price. Good to see actual quality made shoes in the UK is still happening!

@sportsracer5 11 ай бұрын

Well, I started this video not expecting my mind would be blown at what goes into these shoes. Ended the video with my mind blown at what goes into these shoes. Incredible stuff.

@Mattirondack 11 ай бұрын

That was next level. So much leather knowledge and HISTORY!!! More please

@Ally-Oop 11 ай бұрын

I agree that this might have been the most painful to watch get cut. After that passionate explanation of the shoe how could it not be.

@chocodesu 11 ай бұрын

would you be interested in cutting a pair of Visvim sneakers? I have a pair of Foley Folks that don't fit me. They are built to be resoled, supposedly hand made, supposedly top tier leather, etc. More than happy to donate to the site for a fun video of a brand you've never featured!

@gritsteel4559 11 ай бұрын

I think $910 is a fair price, given the quality of the materials, the difficulty of making, and the provenance. I'd pay for it, but in this case, it's not a style I like.

@onixtheone 11 ай бұрын

I can buy a similar style for good quality for about 90 bucks from Beckett Simonon and spend the rest on a great pair or pairs of boots

@Estertje93 11 ай бұрын

Honestly I can't get myself to like the design, no matter how much I look at them. I think they're weird looking, too shiny and smooth, the tongue goes down too low and there's no interesting seams or details to make them look like a sneaker at all. Also the laces are so close together. I appreciate the workmanship but it's a no for me 🙈

@Lexidezi225 11 ай бұрын

@@onixtheoneI argee with everything you say except when you say you can get quality for $90. You can’t get a shoe to compare in quality to this one for $90 man

@salvadorHombre 11 ай бұрын

@@Lexidezi225the point is why do you want next level quality on sneakers? Sneakers are meant to be casual comfortable shoes that go with more relaxed outfits. Invest that money on high end dress shoes or boots - footwear where the supreme quality is actually functional.

@sinlokemp 11 ай бұрын

Love this type of Heritage and superior craftsmanship brand. It’s way beyond my pocket but love to see quality brands still in existence.

@alexfish3120 11 ай бұрын

The quality craftsmanship and the fact that it's made in Europe adds so much to the price!

@truffeltroll6668 11 ай бұрын

Why does manufacturing in Europe change the price?

@Audios81 11 ай бұрын

Made in the UK, not Europe. Technically it’s is, but nobody in the UK will say that. The UK isn’t a Socialist dump where borders do not exist and you are losing you culture and countries.

@SPNKr16 8 ай бұрын

Made in England.

@truffeltroll6668 8 ай бұрын

@@SPNKr16 where is England? What continent?

@usonian74 11 ай бұрын

When you said “no creasing” I had to wonder - what would it be like to recreate a pair of Nike AJ1s or AF1s using these same level of materials and methods? A Rose Anvil challenge, perhaps?

@MiloKolb 11 ай бұрын

I've seen people make those on Instagram

@MemphisCorollaS 11 ай бұрын

It would be the most ambitious rose anvil builds project requiring 2-3 sponsors

@oxfordbambooshootify 11 ай бұрын

Way too expensive to be practical

@jadduval7778 11 ай бұрын

@@oxfordbambooshootify its only 400 dollars in leather and im sure hes making way more than that per video

@itzdasix 11 ай бұрын

Dana just got a pair of air force 1 from a leather master from Mexico. Its dyed red python and ostrich leather they are mad crazy sick

@seanpittman1839 11 ай бұрын

This video was absolutely epic. I don't even like sneakers but i've decided that I love those shoes in every possible way.

@jessicazaytsoff1494 11 ай бұрын

I'm happy to know excellent sneakers in durable leather made by hand are still with us. We lose so much knowledge when generaltionaly companies go out of business. Sure they could write it down but it not that easy. Excellent video thanks!

@Rasgat 11 ай бұрын

Honestly, crown is the only high end sneaker maker for me, since others do not even have the option for wider feet. Very happy owner of 2 pairs from them.

@somerandomperson8282 11 ай бұрын

Nice, which ones do you have?

@zoratu 11 ай бұрын

Curious about the width, but also the toe curvature. I’ve been rehabbing my toes and I’m wondering about the width of the toe box in the wider sizes. If you can share anything, much obliged.

@UndaCuvaChikin 11 ай бұрын

It hurts the soul to watch Rose Anvil and ProjectFarm destroy nice things. Brings a single tear to my eye.

@thebestian 11 ай бұрын

I'll never buy shoes like this, but people trying to make the best of anything is always entertaining.

@darylawaita 11 ай бұрын

I have learned so much from your videos. This video, in particular, is really good. Keep up the great work.

@markmcc2883 11 ай бұрын

As a Nike fanboy, I still love this channel. That was an absolutely fascinating video. Thank you. I have to be honest, I don’t like the look of the shoe, but appreciate the workmanship.

@adamw.7169 8 ай бұрын

These have the vibe of those really ugly KD6 lifestyle shoes.

@ash36230 11 ай бұрын

I'm struggling to justify that much on shoes let alone dream about cutting them open 😂 But it is informative and educational seeing exactly what they're made out of and where (if any) corners have been cut so you get a better idea on how it will fare in the long run

@chaytonhurlow840 7 ай бұрын

If you need a good dress sneaker for work that will last years. It's definitely justified. Shoes are important for a lot of reasons. Such as, being perceived properly, foot health, back health, general comfort, etc. It's much more justifiable to spend big money on shoes opposed to something like a shirt.

@applejuice9468 7 ай бұрын

@@chaytonhurlow840 You can cheap out on many things, shoes should never be one of them

@jaspreetsidhu5708 6 ай бұрын

@@applejuice9468yea this is my big thing in life, never cheap out on anything that plays a role in keeping you in touch with the ground. Tires, bindings,shoes etc.

@jmchugh1483 11 ай бұрын

This video was ridiculously good, very informative, very fun to watch. Awesome job.

@incidentshappen 11 ай бұрын

I have 2 pairs of Crown sneakers, the Abington hi tops in black & white toe cap, and the upton wholecut white/white. They're awesome! For the quality and attention to detail its hard to match for the price. Dress them up or down they go with almost everything, I've worn the hi tops with casual suits. A minor compliant, the upton's came with ridiculously short laces that I needed to replace - I have a high arch feet and tend to bulge out of the top of shoes, probably should have gone with the "wide" fitting. I also love knowing that when the soles wear out, I can send them back to be replaced.

@CainXVII 11 ай бұрын

I have shoes that are reminescent of these from a strange German shoe company called Trippen. They are not seamless but the seams are turned outwards and are placed very well in pretty "novel" places. They really have formed themselves instead of creasing at all. It's only one layer of leather, nothing inside at all. I have had them for several years and I love them. They show no signs of wear except the original shoelaces just gave up. I think they cost me $130 at an outlet so $1000 for a pair of shoes feels pretty extreme, even if it's a very good pair.

@loadingcontent692 11 ай бұрын

Crazy people pay thousands for sh!t quality shoes everyday in America. This one for a thousand sounds worth it.

@DingsGuy 11 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t have blamed you if you didn’t cut these in half. I was sold on the quality before you cut them.

@mingming6342 11 ай бұрын

The craftmanship, process and its material. This is one the best generational sneaker I've ever seen. damn... If I have to chance to own it. 🙏

@joshcarter-com 11 ай бұрын

I felt pain tear through my very soul as you cut those in half. Such beautiful shoes! Also wonderful job on your presentation about the company’s history; can you give us some details on how you’re making that?

@delphium 11 ай бұрын

I have a pair of vintage Florsheim shell cordovan longwings that were restored and I love them. Been researching cordovan sneakers so this video release is great timing

@tylerhilgers8196 11 ай бұрын

So hard to watch these get cut haha!

@somerandomperson8282 11 ай бұрын

Yeah it was brutal. :(

@darrensmith5997 11 ай бұрын

As a sneakerhead this is not a type of shoe I had considered before. After watching the first video on these shoes I'm interested. Although expensive, you get a really good quality product and I could see a shoe like this literally lasting me a lifetime. Definitely something I will consider now next time I need to buy a more formal type of shoe. Cheers for the detailed info too. Best sneaker videos on KZfaq by far

@gron-go 11 ай бұрын

Hey man! These are that expensive because made of Horween Shell Cordovan. I have 2 pairs of Crown Northampton sneakers made of different leathers: - Crown Northampton Upton Wholecut - Horween green chromexcel - Crown Northampton Upton Wholecut Essex - Horween natural Essex Both are muuuuch cheaper than shell but look same nice and feel veeery comfy. I never regretted a second I had bought them all. I do recommend them. Cheers!

@jacobtaylor9722 9 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you had the chance to do this for all of us

@BestKiteboardingOfficial 10 ай бұрын

I have three pairs of handmade shoes from Northampton, there's no substitute for craft, quality and materials. These look simply beautiful.

@pooolish334 11 ай бұрын

Nahh! Those shoes don't even scrape the bottom of the *quality* that are Yeezy shoes. Because Kanye is never wrong and he said they were the best shoes ever. Right guys?

@Cummer24 7 ай бұрын

Damn this shoe is legitimately a work of art.. such a precise and timeless look that clearly only a master craftsmen could assemble. Truly the perfect shoe

@summytsoi 11 ай бұрын

really appreciate the craftsmanship of Crown Nothampton.

@justinsugay1149 11 ай бұрын

Most painful yet interesting cut you've done yet!

@kunal9346 11 ай бұрын

There are now a bunch of direct-to-consumer leather shoes and boots manufacturers in India that are absolutely outstanding in terms of style, construction and materials .... at literally 20% of the cost of the UK / US. Would be really interesting to benchmark those to these global brands.

@foodank_atr817 11 ай бұрын

You should analyze $70-$300 sneakers and skate shoes and break down their construction for durability and comfort.

@udp1073 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video, as somebody strugling to find high quality informal shoes, this is a brand i will look into.. thanks again and keep up with the amazing job.

@st.johnsmythe2632 11 ай бұрын

I have 2 problems with them and I know you can’t disagree because they’re gripes you usually bring up. The foam and the cork. Foam has no place in a $910 shoe. The foam will wear out of a few months and serves no purpose other than initial comfort. The cork, while being a relatively decent addition to the average shoe is still inferior to another piece of leather in its place. After significant wear the cork is pushed around and gaps are made making them less comfortable and not as long term of an option. It’s objectively a great shoe but it’s not as good as it could be.

@linoodle9042 11 ай бұрын

third problem: it's ugly.

@Bawnana 11 ай бұрын

I agree with you on the foam my dude, but maybe you should reevaluate cork. It is lighter than leather, antimicrobial, and the only natural solid which when compressed on one side, does not increase in volume on the other. When a sole is thicc like this sneaker ya gotta slap some cork in there. A full leather insole is only ever comfy on hardbottom shoes in my opinion 😊. I agree with your point though, these sneakers shouldn't've did that foam bit.

@_bats_ 11 ай бұрын

@@Bawnana The foam is just in the removable insole. If that starts wearing out, you can just get new ones. Takes zero work.

@jonhope1204 11 ай бұрын

As a cobbler, I agree with your points that other superior meterials could be used instead, especially the foam and how true, cork can eventually break up to a point where it causes discomfort.

@ZeteticPhilosopher 11 ай бұрын

I have mixed feelings about cork. On a shoe, rather than a boot, I really prefer a lighter material than leather. However, you are correct that in terms of wear, cork will not last as long and is inferior to leather. I believe the foam is removable.

@VisivisiV 11 ай бұрын

That's a whole lot of money to pay just to have your feet look like a pair of giant bell-ends.

@somerandomperson8282 11 ай бұрын

I did lol at this.

@mikewinston8709 11 ай бұрын

These really are a first class product and Crown is a lovely company to deal with too……🇬🇧

@MrFraiche 11 ай бұрын

Amazing to see traditional shoemaking techniques being resurrected. I wanted to cry when I saw that cordovan being cut...😭 Hopefully you can do a review on John Lobb and/or Edward Green some day. Or do a comparison between the Ferragamo studio, mainline and Tramezza. Fabulous work you are doing!

@realestateowner1735 11 ай бұрын

but it aint drip tho

@realestateowner1735 11 ай бұрын

@@ponderingspirit yeah but are they drip tho

@dannytu9360 11 ай бұрын

I disagree with it being the perfect sneaker, because while it might get leatherheads crazy, I'm not sure it's winning any style points outside of that crowd.

@DerekBradPhotography 11 ай бұрын

The video sponsor disagrees

@dannytu9360 11 ай бұрын

@@DerekBradPhotography the sponsor is literally the manufacturer of the shoe.

@DerekBradPhotography 11 ай бұрын

@@dannytu9360 😂 that was my point. I made a comment post about this earlier

@downhillupside 11 ай бұрын

I think it looks awesome, and I'm neither a 'leatherhead' or a sneaker fanatic. And lets be real: sneaker fanatics are actually brain damaged. The stuff they like is comically terrible.

@FiveDORRA 11 ай бұрын

Fanboys Will agree with everything rose says, if he says Lacoste is his favourite everyone commenting will suddenly claim they love Lacoste shoes ,

@calebgasca 11 ай бұрын

Love these videos! I met you at the Charley Crocket concert but I forgot to see what boots you were rocking😂. Keep it going with the videos!

@87xjmike 11 ай бұрын

Excellent vid as always. Bucket list shoe goals right here!!!

@h.Freeman 11 ай бұрын

That is one ugly "sneaker". Id rather wear a Walmart shoe before I wear that. Why didn't they make it look nicer. What a waste

@gilbertoflores7397 11 ай бұрын

While the quality is top notch, the aesthetics aren't up to par. They're kind of ugly. Work on the silhouette and lines of the shoe a bit more. Those things look like marching band shoes mixed with an old church shoe. So they're still not a perfect shoe. Appeal is a big component of footwear too. They can be improved upon.

@OeyvindH 9 ай бұрын

These were actually really cool. Thanks for opening up my eyes to Crown!

@WorldofO.H.M 11 ай бұрын

This is my fav sneaker content. I watch your vids from when you had 100k ❤️

@litespeed65 10 ай бұрын

They’re ugly And overpriced, exotic leather- whatever…

@HkFinn83 8 ай бұрын

Maybe, but when you can get a pair of plastic Nikes for $200 it doesn’t seem as insane. I mean I’d never buy them, but if I were independently wealthy I might

@greggmelissawindrim6783 11 ай бұрын

Wow, Great explanation of all the work involved in a great pair of shoe's

@Bedonkabonk 11 ай бұрын

The way your shirt folds, it often looks like it says "Lucky Lice Pizza." Delicious! Seriously, I dig your channel a lot! Thanks for the fun and information!

@k7rie 11 ай бұрын

its not perfect if it looks like 💩 and costs a fortune

@FiveDORRA 11 ай бұрын

Exactly, shoes that are this expensive have to look good and be super comfortable, I'm sure some hipsters Will lie to themselves And claim these look amazing and give us a history lesson on shoes

@hhhenge 11 ай бұрын

ok but its ugly sir

@norman102745 11 ай бұрын

The qualities of Quality are uncompromising workmanship, superior materials, stellar design, and flawless function. it is forever a joy when the striving kisses perfection.

@newttella1043 10 ай бұрын

Super cool! I wish I could afford it but I'm not expecting the price to come down because of it's high level of craftsmanship. I'll just admire them from afar as celebrities treat themselves to the finest things.

@lazzi2462 11 ай бұрын

Shoes I would like to see compared on this channel: - Jordan 4 SBs vs regular Jordan 4s - Certified Lover Boy AF1s vs regular all white AF1s - OG Jordans (from the 80s-90s) vs their retros - A Ma Maniere Jordans vs their regular ones (I especially want to see the AMM 4s, since I have them) - Tiffany AF1s vs regular AF1s - OG Yeezy 350s Turtle Doves vs 2022 release - Nike "By You" Dunks vs regular Dunks (a lot of people are making them & claiming the leather is better just because it's tumbled lol) - Taft Boots vs other boots - New Republic Chelsea boots vs other chelsea boots Love seeing you debunk us Sneakerheads thinking a shoe is better quality than it really is. Lol

@FiveDORRA 11 ай бұрын

This channel is not for Jordans, there's hundreds of Lame channels that do Jordans

@lazzi2462 11 ай бұрын

@@FiveDORRA This channel is for all footwear. It was mainly his streetwear footwear videos that made this channel blow up, he didn't start getting over 1 million views until his Timberland video.

@StevOPelO 11 ай бұрын

Your opinion is everything! Even though they are the sponsor, I believe you would give an honest opinion! You have in the past!

@nikkid4880 11 ай бұрын

Great seeing something different and getting to appreciate the amazing quality and story. In terms of other sneakers it would be nice to see on this channel are diadora made in Italy, n9000 for example, to see how much better the leather quality is when compared to Nike, new balance etc.

@SeriousMist 6 ай бұрын

Having NB made in UK and Diadora made in Italia as well as famous Northampton dress shoes, I can tell the european sneakers are well above their asian cousins. Both in material and craftmanship. The QC is better too, so is the wearing experience. However, they are not comparable to the finest dress shoes.

@509brown 11 ай бұрын

I have a pair of Crowns, and love them! I absolutely agree with your conclusions!

@K4sk4d3 11 ай бұрын

I didn’t know Horween is considered one of the best. Love their leather on the products from Nomad. Phone cases, watch straps, etc.

@thevtadventure1062 11 ай бұрын

Thursday makes some really nice shoes all leather inside and out. Handmade in Mexico

@somerandomperson8282 11 ай бұрын

Thursdays are garbage tier materials compared to Crown Northampton.

@thevtadventure1062 11 ай бұрын

@@somerandomperson8282 easy bud nobody is comparing them. 👍🏼

@somerandomperson8282 11 ай бұрын

@@thevtadventure1062 this is a video specifically about Crown Northampton sneakers, so of course people will read your comment about Thursday and compare them.

@thevtadventure1062 11 ай бұрын

@@somerandomperson8282 that’s your assumption, I just simply said they make decent shoes. I’m aware of the video and the materials. Thanks for the clarification though

@12345....... 11 ай бұрын

For the price, I agree

@mrjljjl 11 ай бұрын

I like how the highest quality sneaker looks like it's off the shelf from the 1800s. I'd buy a pair if I win the lottery

@mosessupposes2571 8 ай бұрын

The Brits make such cool shoes. I was measured for and bought a pair of cowboy boots from Conker Shoes in Devon in 1997. It took about five weeks to receive them in Oklahoma USA. They still look beautiful and have conformed to my feet flawlessly. Being able to choose the leather type and colors, and combination of sole materials was my best footwear buying experience ever.

@gfromshankside 6 ай бұрын

This is a very good introduction into high-quality shoes for me. I may even end up with a pair....or something like them. 👍🏾

@htasker8 11 ай бұрын

These are beautiful! You should do a series ona loafers considering they're so prevalent in fasion atm

@cyrusmir1 11 ай бұрын

I love watching this. Very informative. Subbed

@JamesVytas 11 ай бұрын

Love that as more of a desert boot with desert boot sole. Would be even more perfect. Love the upper and insole

@Wildernessoutside 10 ай бұрын

its what the British do best ,attention to detail and finest craftsmanship possible

@sprig6043 6 ай бұрын

Only heard about these this week 2nd time now. Definitely on my get list

@bheinatz1 11 ай бұрын

I love the Crown Northampton shoes! I really want one of their white pairs! 👍 Great video! 👏👏👏

@antonioflores7917 8 ай бұрын

Wow those shoes are perfect and you cut em lmao. Nice!!! I love these explanations of the materials and history

@KurniadiPrathomo-sp5zd 8 ай бұрын

Nice video! Will love to see your review on their desert boot/shoes.

@howey935 6 ай бұрын

I got a pair of crown Northampton 2 years ago I got the handmade ones and they’re the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever had.

@maebhryan3040 11 ай бұрын

I want to see you touring tanneries seong their processes and shoe factories. You chatting to one of the skilled artisans about rolling those french seams.

@user-te8nc7rg5h 11 ай бұрын

I’ve got to stop watching your videos😂because I bought two pairs thanks to you. Got the Overstone Derby all white calf and the Harlestone handstitch Cordovan. Hands down, the best sneakers I have. Love your work!

@fugu4163 11 ай бұрын

In a world where most things are massproduced and comes with an at best average quality. It is nice that someone makes high quality and handmade shoes.

@jonhope1204 11 ай бұрын

Agreed, thanks to your dissection and the cross-section view. The Crown sneaker is incredibly well made and with the finest processed natural materials. I'm curious if Crown Northampton could make a totally 100%‐seamless (whole-cut) example without the heel-counter join using the same Shell Cordovan skin?