Daniel's comment about the Profile Gauge at 6:30 shows that some shoemakers are watching other shoe makers on Kirby's channel. Who knows what great innovations will come as a result of shoe makers "borrowing" other's techniques!

I'm really just here for the ASMR

Daniel has a very scientific approach to gathering client information.

love the bic 4 colour pen

The advice and counsel here is nothing less than stellar

Love those socks! Always on the lookout for nice men's dress socks.

Once again great video.. Loved watching two humble people discussing my favourite topic. Thank you.

shoe genius, would love to get a bespoke pair made by Daniel Wegan

Great video. Thanks a lot for this unique and informative content! I enjoyed it a lot.

Great questions Kirby! Very informative video!

Can someone please recruit Kirby to be an actor so we can bring back Mr Roger’s Neighborhood? The kids deserve it! 😬

It The advice and counsel here is nothing less than stellar

This is art.

Great video.

Great video. Again where did you get the socks

Must admit I was a little reluctant to watch a 20 minute video on shoe measurements. But it held my interest completely. I've seen you get shoe measurements else where but I believe this to be the most comprehensive to date. I like Daniel's comment about how a customer might like the way a pair of shoes looks but what counts how the look on the customer. 20 minutes really wasn't enough. Keep up the good work Kerby.

Hi Kirby, I’m dying to know where you obtained your office portraits of gentlemen from? I’d love to get those for my own office!

I fully understand the appeal (and not only from an asmr/relaxation perspective) of human craftsmanship, but taking measurements is one of those things that is indisputably better done by machines, both in terms of accuracy and efficiency.

Nice one Kirby, I have a really small foot size ,I wear size 5 UK , finding quality shoes in department stores has been impossible here in South Africa , perhaps going bespoke is my only option.

Wonder how much this process, both the measuring and manufacturing, could be optimized with some 3D scan equipment.

Hello Kirby. Could you please explain or demonstrate how to remove oil stains from leather dress shoes?

Hello Kirby, Fantastic video! I have possibly a silly question and I apologize in advance if it is, but I noticed during the video that he was referring to measurements in inches instead of using the metric system. You would think being from Europe that he would use the latter. Do all shoemakers tend to stick to the United States standard form of measurement or was he simply using inches so that as an American, it would be easier to understand for you? Thank you and I hope to hear from you soon!

I really enjoy these measurement videos. Thank you for filming and sharing them. I do have a question, though it might be silly, as I'm not well informed on bespoke garment/accessories. He took a single foot measurement from what I saw. Would it not be proper to take the same from the other foot as well? I, personally, have 2 feet that are not equal in their measure. Though not significant to the point of sideshow odd, my right foot would not fit well into a shoe made from measurements taken from my left. Was measurements taken from both feet and just not included in the video due to perceived redundancy?

I’ve been trying to find online the tracking tool Daniel use, the metal block that holds the pencil. Does anyone know how to get one of these, or maybe what they are specifically called..?

Hello Kirby, great video as always. I think my question is perfect to ask on a video about bespoke shoes: So a while ago I bought a pair of quite high quality shoes from a reputable shoemaker, however I went with a ready to wear service and not bespoke. My shoe size is usually an EU 42 (US 8,5) so that's what I ordered. Now the problem is that after a year of wearing them (it's also worth to mention that I take good care of my shoes, I use shoetrees, nourish them and I don't use them in wet weather without the use of a galosh), the sole started to loosen from the upper around the heel/mid part area. This has been the case with low quality shoes aswell, but in those situations I've blamed the quality of the shoe. My question is: Do you think the shoe is too tight? I believe that I have a pretty uneven distribution of my weight, it being on the outside of my feet which could lead to the shoe stretching in certain places. Should I go half a size bigger or could it just be bad luck and a problem in the construction? Thank you for your time!

Where can I buy the profile gauge from?

What an interesting video

I use a profile gauge when I buy my underpants

Gorgeous presentation thanks a lot. Do you plan to continue your shoemakers presentation journey to Italy, Antonio Meccariello perhaps? It would be interesting to have a taste of Italian craftsmanship too! Thanks!

I’d paint Kirby’s socks in a resin that hardens then carefully cut them off his feet. Then I’d reassemble the pieces into solid foot shapes and seal any gaps with silicone sealant to make two moulds. Finally I’d fill the moulds with plaster of Paris or concrete to make the lasts. Finally I’d get a big piece of leather and vacuum form it round the lasts to make the finished shoes. As a gratuity I’d supply the finished shoes with a pair of genuine walrus skin odor eaters that smell of rainbows.

I have the smallest feet in the world for my height (161 cm) and I’m probably a size 6 or 5 depending on a brand. So Bespoke is the best option i have.

14:02 AYoo 😂

Is he Nordic? Where is he from I love his accent

Dude looks like he just climbed a telephone pole and grabbed onto the power wire...

I love those green leather shoes at the back, but having zero fashion sense I have no idea what would be approproate to wear them with

Dear Kirby, I discovered your videos and learned to love them. They are informed and put much light on aspects that - I dare say - have plenty of improvement space for modern people. As a foreigner, I find my own language limitations frustrating. Therefore I dare make you a suggestion which you'll feel free to act upon or chose to ignore. It is about certain verbal mannerisms and repetitions that you are over-using. I am thinking of the expression "you know" or the "signature shirt" or whatever. One idea would be to have a look at the material or, if too busy, find someone else to do it for you, and censor un-necessary repetitions or whatever is not really working; as they are disruptive, it is not helping to pass the information. You already have plenty of filmed materials and this experience should be more convincing in terms of authenticity rather than clumsiness. Another thing I noticed, is that sometimes you seem to be condescending and this too feels inappropriate towards the audience; it may result in losing the interest to follow your videos. It is a lot of work and, in order to make them shine, your videos would require a little more preparation and post-processing. Best wishes, Valentin

I’ve been shopping for a perfect pair of shoes for a few years now. I’m very sick.

That thumbnail is highly suspect

Slimming world ads ruined this video. I’m sick of the way KZfaq do all this.

Instead of painstakingly recording so many measurements, which could be error-prone, why don't shoe makers use silicone molds of the customers foot and then build the shoe around the mould. This shall be more accurate than the last.

engrish countryside 0:15

No one is saying how he is the same height and he’s on his knees!!

why not just make a cast of the foot using a silicone mold?

Love ur feet and socks

He almost sound like he has a swedish accent 🙈

Why wouldn’t you have your customer stand up since probably that would impact the measurements? Doesn’t the foot expand somewhat when you’re standing?

this dude needs to consume some vitamins and minerals

World class shoemaker uses inches. Just saying America wins this round. 🇺🇸