John Lobb Paris Shoes: Is It Worth It? (RTW Shoe Review)

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00:00 John Lobb Paris Shoe Introduction
In the world of classic men’s shoes, one of the most prestigious house names is John Lobb Paris. With their long and decorated history, are the ready-to-wear shoes offered today still live up to their name?
00:56 The History of John Lobb
John Lobb was a Cornish farmboy who tried to become a shoemaker in London but was turned away. Subsequently, he traveled to Australia following the gold rush, and it wasn’t until then that he established himself as a respected shoemaker and bootmaker. His most famous invention was probably the hollow heel, which allowed the wearer to store gold in the heel in a way that would be inconspicuous.
02:26 What's in a Name? Lobb Ltd. vs. Lobb Paris
05:52 Construction of John Lobb Paris Shoes
They do provide a few snippets of actual manufacturing video on their site and based on that, it looks very much in line with other high-end makers from Northampton. But, it’s not enough to make a definitive judgment. There are quite a few pictures, but they’re often part of a collage, so it’s hard to recognize the details in them.
10:52 A Closer Look at Styling Details
14:29 Unboxing Impressions
17:37 Are John Loob RTW Shoes Worth It?
Yes, but...
Yes, they’re worth it only if you want the John Lobb brand name and you cannot afford the bespoke shoes. Maybe you also don’t want to wait for a pair of bespoke shoes, or you can’t travel, or you just want to buy exactly what you can see and get, and you want that prestigious John Lobb name.
No, because...
John Lobb ready-to-wear shoe is definitely not worth your money if you care about the bang for your buck because they’re very expensive for what you get.
If you want a shoe with great finesse that has bespoke-inspired details. Even if you love their last shape the way I do, I believe that you could find a very similar last shape or, sometimes, maybe even more attractive last shape from other high-end makers for less money.
20:15 Outfit Rundown

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@nodieusa 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure many watching your videos are familiar with Kirby Allison. I really appreciate how you're much more realistic and honest than Kirby when it comes to reviewing "luxury" brands. Thank you for cutting open a very expensive pair of shoes so we can all learn from it!

@rajo741 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your contribution to men’s lives. Speaking for myself I’ve rediscovered my wardrobe and am dressing better even on casual outings, for the first time in years. I’d be interested in seeing you do a video on the contemporary Canadian shoe making legend John Fluevog. Also on the the Mr. Maxwell tailors trunk show based out of Hong Kong

@QuackLoud 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. My first Edward Greens, purchased in 1987 while I was in law school, still fit and look great. Thanks again.

@EnlightenedRogue24 2 жыл бұрын

“$8,000 . . . without shoe trees.” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Well, that’s a deal breaker for me. ☝️🥴👎

@dandiehm8414 2 жыл бұрын

So nice to see a new video from Raphael. Well done and informative.

@trentonpotter3304 2 жыл бұрын

Nice tear down and very informative video, Raphael!

@georgebulbakwa9017 2 жыл бұрын

When I heard thermoplastic, I was surprised. I probably won't be able to tell the difference wearing them but at that price range I did not expect a plastic stiffener.

@quax2765 2 жыл бұрын

And here I am annoyed that my £150 brogues have faux leather heel lining

@ProphetoftheMetal 2 жыл бұрын

I am glad that you are mentioning the brand name of your outfits because it is helping me in planning what to buy next. I am actually looking at purchasing some trousers from Berle, but I'm curious about how well they fit because my quads and seat limits my options in trousers.

@Quantumanticz 2 жыл бұрын

As a 5th generation cobbler I loved this video. To appreciate the craftsmanship put into ones attire is to be proud of what you wear and to be more confident in it.

@karldelavigne8134 2 жыл бұрын

Best value for quality to price ratio remains Crockett and Jones. At this price range for English RTW, Gaziano & Girling or Edward Green are far better.

@andrew1212w 2 жыл бұрын

I love these “is it worth it videos” 😊

@southernsartorialist5245 2 жыл бұрын

I picked up my JL Prestige line black cap-toe oxfords for a fraction of what they retail for, through being shelf models, the prestige line with the seamless back is one of those details I have never seen on other RTW shoes and find them superior in many ways to my G&G's and Edward green's, however they're not very far off.

@josephheinecke1992 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! My favorite channel on the tube! Very thorough and informative 👌

@Spring-ni4vq 2 жыл бұрын

YOU SIR DOING A GREAT SERVICE TO THE WORLD SHOWING US THE REALITY /QUALITY OF THE FAMOUS BRANDS.

@floydblandston108 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 56 and have always had very wide feet, now requiring purchase from specialty builders, and I have a warning for your younger viewers; prioritize your feet. If you have to budget on your wardrobe, don't skimp on your footwear. Quality, well made, professionally fitted shoes will prevent problems later in life, and if you have ANY size, shape, or leg irregularities, should be thought of as a necessity on the same level as corrected vision and dental care. Before you spend one hour in discomfort due to wearing those ill-fitting but ultra spec kicks you picked up for spit on the mark down rack, consider the actual loss of income, status, and position a week on your back due to something like turf toe or plantar fasciitis can cause at age 40. It gets worse from there; even with surgery, most foot debilities will have to be thought of as chronic, recurring situations- very unpredictable ones at that.

@shaun5944 2 жыл бұрын

Well said Floyd. I'm 58 and have had P F. Good quality shoes are a must. I look after my feet much more the older I have got

@roychefets1671 2 жыл бұрын

gorgeous shoes! I spotted a black pair made in the 1930s for a South American client. They said the glossy look was from boning them for fifty years. I did.not have that commitment.

@Aggnog 2 жыл бұрын

After seeing their glued construction loafers on Kirby Allison's channel for over $600, I confirmed my suspicion that they are very overrated. There is no shortage of better quality shoes from other makers.

@Nav-nj9xx 2 жыл бұрын

They definitely are extremely well made shoes. But the price is also not only for the product. Its for the provenance the brand carries.

@bheinatz1 2 жыл бұрын

@@Nav-nj9xx yes, exactly. Not to mention quality and scarcity of the leathers used.

@blackMZworld 2 жыл бұрын

Knowing that you wear a pair of John Jobbs is priceless. It's not a suspicion, it's experience.

@Aggnog 2 жыл бұрын

@@blackMZworld I mean you can say the same about a Rolex if that's your thing, but I'd rather get a better watch than an overpriced rolex.

@blackMZworld 2 жыл бұрын

@@Aggnog except that Rolex is not to be opposed to John Lobb. Rolex is Gucci among watches, an expensive fashion brand, nothing else. John Lobb is a shoemaker of high-quality shoes. I know you want to believe in Raphael's (quite negative) review simply because you cannot afford a pair of John Lobbs. However, you are not even ware of the fact that Raphael applies criteria in his review that are not applicable to a "classic" British shoe like a fiddle waist or fancy lasts, colours, and patinas (Gaziano & Girling is not a classic brand at all, btw). The primus of British clothing style is understatement. This is perfectly embodied by John Lobb. As for the quality, John Lobb shoes are perfectly Ok, they are of the same quality level as Crockett & Jones. So, it will take you quite an effort to wear them to death. As for the price, a pair of Crockett & Jones shoes costs a half of what's the price of a John Lobb pair. It's up to you to choose between these brands. Or you can go to a local shoemaker as Raphael suggest. But desperately try to believe in bad quality of John Lobb shoes is simply ridiculous as it has nothing to do with the reality. And yes, it's a very particular feeling if you go along a street wearing a pair of simply looking sandals, but you are the only one who knows they are from John Lobb. You basically wear them for yourself, not for others.

@OrrosGG 2 жыл бұрын

Instant like because I’m part of the GG Squad. 🎩 Greetings all Gents.

@gdretired4385 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent “is it worth it” video. You always gives honest reviews, detailing the plus and minus features of the product. That’s why I look at your videos mad not KZfaqrs that always gives rave reviews.

@jttwalkersteel6498 2 жыл бұрын

Great informative review Thank you

@kennethjohnson6141 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video Sven. I learned so much from watching it.

@robtaylor6688 2 жыл бұрын

As always, nice video. I’m on the fence with your corduroy / searsucker combo… Please tell me your thoughts how this works in the summer??

@starchild24 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video, you should do J.M. Weston & Carmina next !

@frankmai1824 2 жыл бұрын

Antonio Maccariello is still alive and makes some of the most beautiful shoes I’ve seen

@Aggnog 2 жыл бұрын

They also carry very nice summer socks from Stemeso for a much better price than most luxury socks. They are on sale on their own website too.

@Nathan_Wright 2 жыл бұрын

Antonio Meccariello makes gorgeous shoes. Even his RTW is better than John Lobb RTW. His shoes are a bit more sophisticated and daring than John Lobb too. Definitely if you’re in the market for bespoke, Antonio Meccariello near Napoli in Italy is one of the best. I’d also mention people like Tony Gaziano in England, Pierre Corthay in Paris, Stefano Bemer in Florence, Saint Crispin in Romania, and Norman Vilalta in Spain.

@phongmoua1437 2 жыл бұрын

@@Nathan_Wright highly recommend Stefano Bemer. They have a flagship in NYC now and the experience is fantastic. Tommaso has great taste and is a wonderful guy to talk to.

@fdw1234 2 жыл бұрын

That tie is just - wow!

@desanctisapostata 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you dismantled the shoes yourself

@thomastuinstra3251 2 жыл бұрын

To me the best rtw value brand is TLB Mallorca and their artista line. They offer some beatiful shoes with some qualitues you would usually only find in bespoke shoes.

@karlenglewood8940 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is sorely needed. Companies shouldn't hide behind brand names just for a quick cash grab.

@wilfriedmestdagh1676 3 ай бұрын

Hello, I just discovered your channel, it's very interesting and seems objective. Thank you for this overview of John Lobb models that I tended to put a little above everything else, if only because of the price positioning. I completely agree with you about shapes, luxury brands generally offer several to suit different morphologies (apart from made-to-measure, of course). I have to admit that the John Lobb ready-to-wear range has a number of coarse details. What shocked me most: the brand doesn't even offer half sizes Hello, Hello, I just discovered your channel, it's very interesting and seems objective. Thank you for this overview of John Lobb models that I tended to put a little above everything else, if only because of the price positioning. I completely agree with you about shapes, luxury brands generally offer several to suit different morphologies (apart from made-to-measure, of course). I have to admit that the John Lobb ready-to-wear range has a number of coarse details. What shocked me most: the brand doesn't even offer half sizes ! All this seems to illustrate that the brand is over-priced because of its prestigious origins, a bit like when Boss in its day expanded into the mass market, the basic quality was no longer assured and the seams didn't hold. Well, that's not the case here, but thanks to you we can see that lesser-known and slightly less expensive brands are doing better in this respect. Thanks for clarifying things for me. ❤

@AverageNiceGuy Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😎 Nicely done. Oh, I'm very much enjoying my 13-pairs of Fort Belvedere socks!

@wqsnsr8 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video....what are your thoughts on Tom Ford dress shoes ?

@jonearl5385 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Raphael and team. Gosford Park (a film set in a 1930s English country house) recently arrived on Netflix. I noticed that you had a short review on the film from all the way back in 2011 (!) but you omitted to discuss the outfits worn by Ryan Phillippe’s character Henry Denton after his outing as a Hollywood actor. I wonder if you might revisit the production and take a look at these wonderful menswear items. If you could find ready-to-wear garments for sale so that we could re-create these outfits that would be even better. Many thanks. Your work is very much appreciated.

@GenX6887 2 жыл бұрын

It was quite interesting hearing Raphael review a shoe brand that's heavily favored by Kirby Allison.

@djtaylorutube 2 жыл бұрын

If in the UK, just visit Northampton and go to the factory shops for around 50% off.

@mikeyfoofoo 2 жыл бұрын

I have had good luck with J. FitzPatrick for a style-forward high quality shoe. They have one called Magnolia that's in the same ballpark as that City II. I own a pair along with 2 other styles. All have been of a high quality.

@rlkinnard 2 жыл бұрын

10, 000 for a shoe is an interesting price point. I am perfectly happy with Allen Edmonds for business such as appearances in court as an expert witness or meeting with attorneys, and running shoes or franken shoes for casual wear when I am plan on doing a lot of walking. You might want to do more on active wear. People who are into more expensive clothes are probably also interested in fitness. I certainly am.

@FugaciuDexter 2 жыл бұрын

Could you make this type of review for Shopeassion?

@samuelclaessens7699 2 жыл бұрын

Nice you are wearing Raphael! Brimfield find?

@bestestusername 2 жыл бұрын

I don't have much interest in high end dress shoes but jeez that was an interesting video, thanks.

@volkerhermanns7200 2 жыл бұрын

Es ist immer wieder nach meinem Geschmack!!!! Amazing ....!

@Greggory1987 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I agree there are many more shoe makers that are far less expensive and far better superior quality.

@kmagdeev 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see "is it worth it" about berluti shoes. I've recently seen a couple of pairs at a store and loved the design!

@rolopezariz 2 жыл бұрын

Unique design of shoes

@BLdontM 2 жыл бұрын

They're not. They're in the same boat as john lobb. For the same amount of money, you can find much better quality shoes. They are nice, they're just not so nice that they're worth what they ask. You are paying a lot for the name

@frankmai1824 2 жыл бұрын

Berluti is all about the quality of the leather and patina. Construction is very commonly used Blake stitch. So if you like the look of patina, you can get a lot out of your money from other smaller brands out of Spain and Italy or even patina artists. Andres Sendra is a brand out of Spain who has very unique patina styles, also Altan Bottier out of France. Then you have many makers from Italy like Paolo Scafora, Antonio Meccariello, etc who can make anything you want

@BLdontM 2 жыл бұрын

@@frankmai1824 Seconding Meccariello. I have a pair. The quality for the price is unbeatable. 1k and just as nice as shoes that cost double or more

@blackMZworld 2 жыл бұрын

Berluti shoes used to be produced by Stefano Branchini (I don't know who's producing them now, though). I haven't had any Berlutis in my hands or on my feet, as they are too pricey for me. But I confirm that Stefano Branchini and StefanoBi (another Branchini brand) are of an extremely high quality. I personally adore StefanoBi shoes.

@iainsanders4775 Жыл бұрын

Well I've sewn little silver bells onto my sneakers/slippers. Makes them tingle! & Cheery in the mornings..

@CokeWithIceAndLemon 2 жыл бұрын

Im usually a 10 G in UK i blind ordered the Lopez in 9.5 EE i hope i got it right mate or they’ll be going on ebay.

@Acemans 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see an "is it worth it" on Alden or Bill's Khakis

@stevekaczmarek7738 Жыл бұрын

I recall purchasing the canvas slip on sneakers from KMart in the 80s and 90s for $4 a pair. Even with inflation, I'm trying to imagine what elements of build and material would amount to $745 for a pair.

@machoprotegido5607 2 жыл бұрын

What brand would you recommend for some nice balmorals?

@Louis-wc2so 2 жыл бұрын

Hi your volume setting are low and at the end of the video I had forgotten it.

@randovidz8852 2 жыл бұрын

I really like those shoes at 14:51. Are those also Gaziano & Girling? I am looking on their website and cant find that particular pair.

@joelbenford9327 2 жыл бұрын

I swear I saw them this afternoon on Regent Street or Jermyn Street. But I can't put my finger on it. Sorry...

@RyanLeeAustin 2 жыл бұрын

John Lobb ready to wear actually offer 4 width fittings as part of the by request service. You may not be able to walk out of the shop with a pair, but they're certainly available. Also that pair of Campus must be at least 15 years old and the construction has evolved considerably over the years. The leather soled shoes are made with 99% high quality leather. Aside from the toe puff, ribbing, shank, cork filler, the odd nail and the rubber heel tip, it's all leather.

@i8somepoopoo328 2 жыл бұрын

Love the jacket

@user777-ql1qj 4 ай бұрын

John Lobb are great shoes, especially Lopez loafers. They fit perfect and comfy, compared to other Northampton shoes like Edward Green or Girling. If you can afford one invest in Lopez, personal recommendations

@Thingsdonechangd 2 жыл бұрын

I buy john lobb ready to wear chelsea boots because I can't find a last that looks even close to as good on my foot.

@pedrogaya5558 2 жыл бұрын

I find Gaziano and Girling to be more aspirational.

@RobDaCajun 2 жыл бұрын

I’m learning so much about high end Gentlemen brands. My goodness what real refined taste looks like compared to all the hype bling bling.

@DavidFraser007 2 жыл бұрын

I like traditional shoes, it doesn't matter if they're not the most expensive brand. What matters is quality of manufacture, comfort and keeping them polished.

@DarthDaddy-cg6ro 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@ericfallabel9201 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! You should review a pair of Nick's handmade boots; their construction seems fairly similar to some of the good things you talked about here, but in a ~$550 boot.

@36424567254 2 жыл бұрын

Those are work boots....another thing entirely.

@ericfallabel9201 2 жыл бұрын

@@36424567254 Sure, but hand-made in America to custom sizes with high quality leather

@36424567254 2 жыл бұрын

You are missing the point. They are not dress shoes/boots so it makes no sense for GG to review them.

@ericfallabel9201 2 жыл бұрын

@@36424567254 That's a good point; you should tell Rafael to delete the half dozen videos he's made about boots, including various work boots and rain boots

@jmartin2778 2 жыл бұрын

It appears to have a paper (particle leather) rand in the heel stack. That's no bueno for a shoe in this bracket. I was really surprised to see it.

@walideg5304 6 ай бұрын

There is something this gentlemen did not notice: the quality of leathers and hardware (gold, palladium, silver …) They source them from their mother company: Hermès which controls the best leather of the world and reproduce the best hardware piece for bags and shoes.

@Circial 2 жыл бұрын

The nice thing about John Lobb is that they have a lot of retailers in Europe. Trying on the shoes in a physical store is very nice. Buying other brands like Saint Crispin's can be quite challenging unless you live in London or Paris.

@vlogsbyalejandro 2 жыл бұрын

That is very true. I'm actually planning a trip to Paris and hope to try on some shoes in person. Perhaps, I'll get a suit as well. Wish me luck! Haha

@Circial 2 жыл бұрын

@@vlogsbyalejandro Best of Luck. You can always remember your sizes and order them later online. I've done this quite a few times.

@LiteCheetah 2 жыл бұрын

Danke!!

@carlos1rsa 2 жыл бұрын

Try Portuguese shoes. You won't regret it. Extremely underrated.

@RobRippa1 2 жыл бұрын

Wow when I saw the john lobb city 2 next to the allen edmonds park ave I thought the john lobb shoe looked way cheaper like something you would find at cole haan lol I guess I have bad taste cause john lobb is way more expensive.

@joto4294 2 жыл бұрын

These are still mass-produced, ready-made shoes. If you are prepared to spend that kind of money on such, you should be able to go the extra expense of bespoke made-to -measure shoes. There is NO comparison.

@georgeoshea9961 Жыл бұрын

I have a pair of Church’s brogues and a pair of monk strap Edward Green’s in addition to some prestige John Lobb monk strap shoes - I sincerely mean this when I say that the quality of leather, the comfort of the shoe and the contruction overall is better on the JL’s than the Churchs or Edward Greens - yes the price the higher than both, but there’s something special about the JLs that I don’t feel in the other two big name British shoemakers.

@russ9921 2 жыл бұрын

John Lobb Paris are well made, but they don’t do wide fittings. If you need a G or GG you’ll need to look at one of the other makers like Grenson.

@becksy539 2 жыл бұрын

the fact they till charge about 500 quid for a pair of plastic sneakers just show its just branding and overpriced

@Zappbrannigan83 2 жыл бұрын

I'm well versed in the handmade, bespoke St. James area of London from the Cheney shoes ASMR video... Ahhh, my youtube world's are colliding. Maurice Sedwell suits for war next? Actually a series looking at the various ASMR fashion videos would be amusing. What better way for the refined, menswear enthusiast to relax or sleep then the dulcet tones Maurice Sedwell expounding on his signature style... Again...

@clintony3000 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you heard of the brand Cobbler's Union. They're an Atlanta brand that does the fiddle back bottom on their rtw shoes for around the same price as Carmina.

@gentlemansgazette 2 жыл бұрын

Of course, part of our collection

@michaelc.kushlan7956 Жыл бұрын

i have many brands of bespoke shoes, but theJohn Lobb Paris make my foot feel better than a;y other bespoke shoe. The John Lobb Paris bespoke shoe makes my foot feel as if it is being held up by a cradle. The middle pary of the foot feels as if it is being held up! the feel almost like the shoe facilitates your lifting your foot off the ground.I have 10 of theirbespoke shoes. When I had them make me booys they actually consulted orthopedic people and put s brace on 1 side of the leg part of the boot. By the way, the John Lobb ready made heel is the best construction of multiple layers of real leather- the best construction of any heel

@juanluisvalenciaga6060 Жыл бұрын

Excelente vídeo de una marca excepcional y que me satisface plenamente. En loafer, hay una marca inglesa preferida de los conocedores, los dejo descubrirla.

@banana9106 2 жыл бұрын

Just seen six pairs of John Lobbs for sale second hand in a charity shop for £85 per pair. Unfortunately, they were too slim fitting for my son.

@Lyccea 2 жыл бұрын

I like my Edward Green's much more than what John Lobb has to offer. If I were going bespoke, it would most definitely be Gaziano Girling.

@YouTubeHandlerz 2 жыл бұрын

Can you review the Beluti company next?

@nickb2883 2 жыл бұрын

Overpriced, only their patina is very nice, but you can get the same quality patina from Santoni, Bontoni etc

@christianandresloboSinPerj-TDR 2 жыл бұрын

_ Rafael, ¿who is the woman making shoes in this video? ¡Please!. I want to know. Cheers, from Argentina.-

@electricvisual92 10 ай бұрын

Can you do Louboutin “is it worth it”? Even though I know the answer lol

@kevinclark8549 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer my Crockett & Jones. I'll stick to them. Crockett & Jones is very expensive. I purchased two pairs of the Tetbury Chukka boot one in black and another pair in brown @ $650.00 a pop. The James Bond boot Daniel Craig wore in the opening of the movie SkyFall. Great boot looks very sharp. I'll stick with Crockett & Jones. I had purchased Crockett & Jones she tree's they come seperate also pricey too.

@putonghua73 2 жыл бұрын

Shoe trees are generally always purchased separately.

@joshuasteele4498 2 жыл бұрын

Looks more expensive than an Allen Edmonds?? Yeah, it better!! AE’s are fine shoes, but there’s no illusion of them being in the 4 figure threshold. Comparing to Carmina or Churches would have been more relative for that cap-toe Oxford

@krunoslavkovacec1842 2 жыл бұрын

What would it take for gents from GG to get a true bespoke pair of shoes from John Lobb made, I wonder ?

@gentlemansgazette 2 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned

@krunoslavkovacec1842 2 жыл бұрын

@@gentlemansgazette Oh I will ...

@Greggory1987 2 жыл бұрын

Bordom!

@russ9921 2 жыл бұрын

Having had bespokes made at the St James’s branch, I’d say steer clear and go to Gaziano & Girling instead. A friend of mine had exactly the same disappointing experience. The measurements were poor and I had to press for a remake (the shoes still don’t fit properly). The prices are astronomical and the styles old-fashioned. You don’t even get shoe trees unless you pay $1000 extra. Avoid.

@hydroaegis6658 2 жыл бұрын

I've owned leather shoes from brands like Allen Edmonds to Cobbler Union to Vass and John Lobb. John Lobb's leather quality is nowhere near the best. It can be considered great at most with Allen Edmonds being good. The best I've seen so far have been Foster & Son RTW and this one shoe from Ferragamo's Tramezza line.

@TheNunakun 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a beginning collector/wearer, but I'm surprised Ferragamo is considered high-tier. I've always put them amongst Gucci/Prada, where you're mostly paying for brand with less favorable methods of construction.Foster & Sons seems to be good value.

@hydroaegis6658 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheNunakun Only the highest end Tramezza shoes are of high quality. Not that you can consider them good value though.

@archaontheeverchosen7980 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a bit more broke I know you can't make great things on a huge budget but does anyone have a recommendation where I can find a size 13 shoe of decent quality for around 500 dollars?

@lemonysnicket3153 2 жыл бұрын

Ebay

@alexberry205 2 жыл бұрын

Allen Edmonds if you want American made. Cobbler’s Union is pretty good for below that price range. Plenty of mid-range brands making great boots in that price range

@lemonysnicket3153 2 жыл бұрын

Carmina shoes

@robertcaldeott564 2 жыл бұрын

TLB Mallorca or Vass Budapest

@frankmai1824 2 жыл бұрын

500 is the sweet spot before you get diminishing of return in my opinion. Check out TLB Mallorca, Carmina, Cobbler Unions, Carlos Santos, Septeim Larguer and Vass.

@lisaowen6103 2 жыл бұрын

If one divides how much you pay for a expensive shoe , by the days of a year. It could equal how much people pay for a fancy cup of coffee daily. So I think it could be worth it.👞

@galou0090 2 жыл бұрын

The amount of money invested in this video is shocking. Thanks for the insights!

@jerryzou1687 2 жыл бұрын

That's why I like your channel more than Kirby Allison's He never speak any bad things about overpriced brand such as John Lobb and he called them review

@mikemacheese7174 2 жыл бұрын

What did he call them?

@Aggnog 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikemacheese7174 What he means is he calls the videos reviews, even though they are just a 10minute long fawn over some shoes he got for free that he hasn't even worn once.

@mikemacheese7174 2 жыл бұрын

@@Aggnog Oh yes I understand now. Thanks for clearing that up!

@golden.lights.twinkle2329 9 ай бұрын

They are beautiful shoes, but no shoe is worth it if it doesn't fit. Unfortunately, most shoe makers think all men have the same width feet. If you have bunions, forget finding any dress shoe that will fit. Even sneakers are a problem. Thankfully I now live in a warm climate and wear sandals pretty much all year round. My feet have never felt better.

@dunndudebemelol 2 жыл бұрын

That image of London is suspiciously a lot like Newcastle Upon Tyne

@Dooguk 2 жыл бұрын

That's because it is Newcastle upon Tyne. The image was taken from the Illustrated London News 14th July 1866 and depicts a sculling race between Henry Kelley of England and James Hamill an American on the river Tyne. There were two races over two days each worth £250. Henry Kelley won both races.

@gentlemansgazette 2 жыл бұрын

@@Dooguk Thanks for doing the research, and sorry for the inaccuracy. We shall do better job next time.

@dunndudebemelol 2 жыл бұрын

@@Dooguk Ah thank you for the explanation! It's always nice to see my home town pop up.

@Dooguk 2 жыл бұрын

@@gentlemansgazette Easy mistake to make. Well it made a change from showing the Houses of Parliament😉. Your videos are great and I always look forward to them.

@amadejpesko 2 жыл бұрын

20:06, haha.

@namao7497 2 жыл бұрын

i rather like extreme last 😂 make me feel different from others

@BLdontM 2 жыл бұрын

I handled a pair of lobb RTW in a store. If I recall they were approximately 2k. I think there are better quality shoes out there at only half the price. Would never buy a pair of these

@kinhogan7026 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a huge fan of this channel. Could you do me a favor and speak up a bit?

@christopherhullentp-a1628 2 жыл бұрын

Alden, Carmina, and a quickly fading Allen Edmonds (who still has some great socks) in that order for me. I have Lobb's and I'm not a fan.

@kellyprice8246 2 жыл бұрын

As a price comparison, a pair of shoes from John Lobb Ltd will set you back a little under £6000.

@gentlemansgazette 2 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned 😜

@dahak972 2 жыл бұрын

So, no. It’s not worth it. Great video, thanks!

@wjvlodek8769 2 жыл бұрын

THANKS for the video!! PS: I "Graduated" to AE about 15 years ago and I really cannot even consider buying anything else (nothing less expensive...nothing more expensive).

@muhammadaliclay8976 2 жыл бұрын

edward green,gaziano girling in the UK and handwelted shoes out of UK like saint crispins and many many chinese and indonesian makers are much better value.

@bjoernaltmann 2 жыл бұрын

Sneakers 😱 They seem to have gone the way of Church’s

@firearmsstudent 2 жыл бұрын

If I'm paying over $2k for a shoe, it better fit me perfectly the first time around.

@stancurry6265 2 жыл бұрын

Of course they’re not really worth it, you’re buying the brand. (Which there’s nothing wrong with) personally I buy some shoes that are less known/better made/value, then I also totally buy some things “because it’s a _____” both offer different things that I covet. Something like the Gucci bit loafer comes to mind with the latter.