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nothing looks better on a man than 6 months of lifting weights and a good diet, love the channel KIrby, keep up the great work

As usual, quality video. One suggestion - when you have music playing in video, might be worth bringing its volume down some. It can be distracting, IMO.

As a retiree, I can't aspire to all your super quality stuff, but you have got under my skin, as I always remember my late father going in suit and tie and smart shoes, whereas I went for t shirts, trainers total slob look after 50+ years as a salesman in the Rat Race (although I sold the top quality pricey wallpapers, using the maxim Quality is remembered;long after price is forgotten.. I destroyed/charitied most ties (kept black grey and one red), Gave shirts jackets suits to charity. OK, now I realise leaving work does not mean stopping Smart. All the stuff I bought now on Amazon has referral to Kirby Allison as a mojo restoring necessity of life. I bought horsehair brushes (wood of course),wood hangers, wood shoehorns long and short. Cream linen jacket (oh). irons tow pairs black trousers. polished and restored black shoes, brogues and bought three new pairs brown/tan. bought cream polish restorer. Spend time doing every thing up. Its all your fault Mister Allison! Then i see you in t shirt on office move!! Hmm ... ... I do have well polished guitars banjos and ukes, including a £500 solid mahogany cutaway fisherman pickup Kala. Now that is style..... Thanks again.

What can i say besides thank you Im a blue collar worker and i ever get to dress up your channel has inspired me to start a small collection in fine clothing i particularly like the Englishman style i do have to say your channel is by far the most enjoyable and serves a purpose to keep up a long lost tradition of style for gentlemen

I really appriciate your thoughts and stories on your shoes. I am just starting my shoe collection and learning all the proper use of shoe styles has been extremely helpful. I thought I loved shoes before, but now I appriciate the different styles much more after watching your videos.

Best accomplished shoe collection i have ever seen! Truly a class apart. Great choices Mr.Kirby Allison.Thanks for sharing.

Sometimes i feel like kirby's giving me advice on how to begin my new life as a butler.

Kirby...Just discovered your informative videos last week and I have been binge watching ever since. This video answers a question I was asking as I watched the Baron De Rede Loafer fitting. Great work! Thanks for sharing

the entire format and sophisticated jazz ambiance of your videos are really just phenomenal

Fun to have some insight into another's style journey. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the shoe collection tour. I appreciate your passion for the amazing artistry and quality of well constructed shoes. Impressive collection Kirby.

Amazing collection Kirby ! Recently I met and bought shoes from a factory sale of company which produces shoes for major UK brands. Got amazing quality BAR III boots for 10 pounds (1000 INR) .

I know it is hard to believe for many, but to me it seems a very discerning compilation of footwear. It is very easy to acquire a large number of pairs when second hand shopping. Enthusiasts with the wealth to do so can quickly fill rooms. Mr. Allison however seems to maintain a carefully curated and maintained selection. I am truly impressed.

I've been searching the web for those Grenson's black wholecut. Amazing collection, thanks for sharing!

Finally! Been waiting for this :)

There are some nice gems you dropped on here. Thanks for the subtle advice about how to wear nicer shoes.

An excellent video! It was really informative, and great to hear your stories behind every shoe!

Fantastic collection, I enjoyed hearing the evolution of your years of methodical acquisition.

Great shoe collection, it’s interesting how we each have our own style evolution. When I was in college I really loved cap toe and tasseled loafers and then I moved on to favor wingtips, bluchers, bike toe etc. I moved from Florsheim to Alden, Balenciaga and other higher end brands but have to admit I’ve never spent over 1K for pair of shoes, I wait for them to go on sale.

Thank you for showing us your personal shoe collection. As for myself, I have a big problem concerning beautiful shoes that I have acquired over the years. It is simply that when I find a pair of shoes that I truly like very much I just prefer to look and admire them in their pristine state and therefore never wear them! For example, for my birthday many years ago I purchased a pair of Ferragamo laced shoes with no detailing that just had the most wonderful curves and shape. So every few months I take them out of their box and just admire them from all angles but never actually wear them. My current pair of Santoni loafers sat in my closet for about five years until I had no more other loafers to wear, so I decided that it was time to finally wear them.

And I thought I was being excessive with my eight pairs of Allen Edmonds... you are BOSS!

I’m a 31 year old woman who accidentally stumbled upon this video I’m now watching most of yours videos keep up the good work

Hi Kirby, you are terrific. I am not s Alone. I just bought my first pair of Edmonds black tassled loafers ×patent leather shoes here in Manhatten. First time customer! I am thrilled to view your video--nice to hear a refined voice like yours. I was brought up with good values Keep me posted!

Nicely done. Always appreciate your detailed vids. Great content!

A dream come TRUE !!!! Splendid

Wow! That’s one amazing collection. Your dad’s advice is great. I’ll be looking to purchase my first bespoke next year.

Kirby: “let your shoes rest a day or two before wearing them again” Me: *looks at my boots I’ve worn every day for the past couple years*

Thank You so much, I am in the process of upping my shoe game, not at the 800 or 1600 dollar bespoke level but will get there. I enjoy taking care of my 200.00 oxfords never the lest.

This shoe collection is very inspiring. It shows that each person can build their own shoe collection based on their personal preferences.

Now I can show my wife that I don't have too many shoes!

ANYONE: How many pairs of shoes do you have Kirby? KIRBY: Yes.

Bravo!!!! thank you for sharing your collection and your thoughts. I enjoyed it!

Thank you! I’m learning a lot from your videos.

You've shown off those burgandy whole cut Bespoke Cleverlys a couple times now and I am totally in love with them. They are awesome. I think your shoe collection is worth more than my total net worth lol.

I just bought my 100th pair of luxury men's dress shoes. I began my journey by following Sven Raphael Schneider last year. Accordingly, I built much of my shoe collection based on his acquisition principles. Next, in the process of acquiring shoes, I learned that I needed to take care of my investment so I found Kirby Allison and the Hanger Project. Once you start using the Saphir products on your shoes and putting in the work to elevate your "shine game", the power of "pride in ownship" begins to transform you. Next, I found Sartorial Talks which introduced me to more of the artisan shoes makers from around the world. Now, because of the aforementioned peoples, I'm ready to leave the entry level price point for shoes and seek out the best in craftsman's ship and artistic expression that the world of luxury men's shoes has to offer. I'm having a lot of fun and learning a lot about positive self-expression through the introduction of classical men's fashion and luxury shoes into my life. Thanks!

amazingly diversed collection and handsome selection!

And here I was thinking my assortment of Churchs , Cheaneys, Herrings, Loakes , Barkers and Carlos Santos( 13 pairs in total) were excessive lol Nice videos and many thanks for your advice .. I've been using them to add some extra care to my collection.

Coo, thanks for sharingl. I have about 30 pairs or so of dress shoes. Almost all are Santoni and Ferragamo, these two brands fit me really well. I just spent a few hundred with you in Saphir products to work on these shoes since we are stuck at home right now.

Absolutely beautiful collection

Just love your bespoke shoe collection, can you do a suit collection? That will be wonderful.

Whoa! I bought my first pair of Allen Edmonds shoes from Franco's in Richmond!

Mauri used to have a shop in Milan on Via Montanapoleon (Their equivalent of Madison Ave.) They were famous for high end shoes in exotic skins. In the 80"s I purchased 3 pair of tassel loafers there( lack alligator, brown alligator and black Ostrich). Great shoes. As one who loves loafers over laces I lived in classic black tassel loafers. In NYC they were acceptable for formal and business wear. Like you I never loved double monks, too much hardware. There are lots of great classic styles out there. I would recommend 2. A Raywood style loafer a la Peal (C & J) for Brooks, basically a Bal turned into a slip-on. Finally what I feel is Cleverly's most unusual and innovative and perhaps his most famous shoe design. The Butterfly Loafer. Great collection, great video.

GC burgundy whole cuts at ~8:55 are amazing!

That is an impressive collection!

Nice video Kirby, loved the best 5 section especially, looking to buy my first quality shoe and was a bit unsure. Black cap-toe it is! Thanks

Nice Collection. I wish I still had my black Oxfords I bought over 20 years ago - got lost somewhere. Love shoes so building my collecrion slowly. Bespoke shoes are on my list next.

Fantastic... Kirby !

But again I’m impressed with your dress style, and will continue to follow your channel. I’m a bit of a rare bird, in that I tend to dress a little more than my teaching cohorts which kinda makes me stand out around high schoolers with their athletic gear and sneakers.

Great video! Keep the good work!

I didn’t know you were doing these until recently. Just haven’t payed enough attention to the boards but I’m getting more into KZfaq. Good job! Let me know if you wanna talk about Stetson history or hats in general sometime. Keep up the good vids!

I am wearing my pair of George from Walmart! Great looks, Smells leather, Great Price! Best of all, if someone were to steals it, I won't feel too badly about it.

those brown pigskin loafers by Cleverly are bananas! great collection!

Your bespoke loafers are exceptional! Great video and channel. Keep up the great work!

What a variety of shoes!

Gr8 collection, I love it❤❤! I may now show my wife and tell Kirby Allisson has these much shoes collection 🥰👈.

Stunning

Holy moly!

A fine video. Music volume a little loud, but it's good music, so not a problem. Fine choices to be sure, no question. What really strikes me each time you've spoken about your shoe acquisition journey is that you've always mentioned starting in college at the $150-$200 price points. Feel like I've heard this from you a few times. That's a remarkable place and age to start at! It seems to me quite rare for gentlemen in college to even be able to approach a budget of that threshold for footwear, much less to actually spend such. Many a grown man in their 30's and 40's wouldn't spend $200+ on a pair of shoes, much less on many multiple pairs!

So much to learn in life.

You have great taste - beautiful burgundy shoes. Your friend’s dad’s advice - thanks for sharing. That’s my biggest takeaway from this video. Also, the discount seekers comment.

Kirby, I hope your son will share the same shoe size as you when he’s older. Beautiful collection!

Loved seeing your collection and hearing your phases. Do you have any thoughts or advice on a woven vamp? (like a woven leather) I'm considering buying a pair of those for dancing. I love to wear dress shoes dancing, but it's quite rough on them. I just tried a bit of burnishing on my dark chili AE's from your advice, and it worked great for hiding a couple scuffs.

I like ur dedication towards the 👞

5 shoes is enough as long as i can also have 5 boots ;) . Thank you for the very inspiring video

Incredible collection

Kirby, As usual, thank you for your expert advice. Also it's refreshing to know that there is someone with nearly as many shoes as I have! I haven't tried Cleverley but would like a pair of their Churchill loafers. I seem to prefer Edward Green and Crockett and Jones to my G&G's, and have several pair of Alden Shell Cordovan shoes which are also outstanding shoes. Thanks!!

Beautiful collection! I'm fairly new to better shoes myself, and I've stuck to Allen Edmond's so far. Thanks for the inspiration to expand my horizons. I work at an industrial facility (power plant) and don't get to wear nice shoes too often, so I haven't yet found the gumption to get a pair of bespoke shoes. In my early 40's, though, I feel it's time.

Love your videos. I find dress shoes with leather soles can be a bit slippery. What’s your opinion regarding having them topied to improve its grip and possibly longevity.

Hi Kirby, great video! Weird no wingtips in your collection? I remember there was a pair of Cleverley Churchill in your previous video.

You have a very nice collection there! Hope you will upload videos on how to take care women’s stilettos as well.

Really like the red GC pig skin loafers and black GC cap toe oxfords-hope to get some myself soon. My walnut McCalisters and oxblood Strands seem sturdy, but the fit and finish are ok. I enjoy them though.

Nice collection of shoes, I am impressed.

My cousin aged 20 joined a Merchant Bank in London and was told to buy himself 5 Church’s shoes(before Prada ownership). He still works in the industry aged 50 and has only now replaced them!

Thank you Kirby! All of your videos are informative and educational. I have seen them all and have learned a lot. How long does it take for you to get a suit custom made for you???

Hello Kirby, I am a fan of your channel and each episode is immensely watchable. Thanks for educating many of us on shoes and caring for the shoes. I have a question: What kind of belt do you wear with Burgundy shoes? Perhaps a better question is where can I buy good quality formal burgundy belts?

Hey Kirby , fine collection. Like you I have a pair of bespoke George cleverly and a ready to wear pair of St Crispins amongst my shoe collection. I would recommend that you look to getting a pair of Edward Green. I think you will be pleased. I will be looking to get a pair of my first Graziano & Girling next. Oh yes , look at Alden suede and leather loafers , calf and cordovan. Sublime.

I don't know if it's just me, but I find it really difficult to follow what your saying as the melody of the music keeps grabbing my attention. Other than that, awesome content, thank you!

Oh my!! I'm not worthy!! Wonderful collection....I am envious.

Excellent shoe collection. I prefer the dress "club" shoes personally, but I do find room in my life for the pigskins and chukka boots!

Bet that shoe collection is worth more than my car lol. I'll probably never be able to afford a luxury wardrobe, but I appreciate the quality and style. Glad to see the channel growing.

Hi Kirby, I am new to your channel. Great videos and fantastic shoe collection. I read your blog Protecting Your Soles with Heel and Toe Taps, but noticed you do not have them on your shoes. Have you explained this before or changed your viewpoint on taps? I also would like to learn more about the proper use of shoe trees and the various types. I like how your cedar tress rise above the top of the shoes to provide easy and safe handling. Thanks

Best advice at the end--quality over quantity.

I put thompson's water seal on the bottom of my shoes. a light sanding to get the bottoms smooth, then a few coats of Thompson's wather seal. It seals the bottoms from water and it keeps the bottoms looking newer.

I enjoy watching your content even tho some of the shoes u have are not my flavor I can see that alot of the shoes and items u have are at excellent quality

Finally omg!!

Hi Kirby, I have a question : I live in Norway, where the climate is wet and cold most of the year. Can you recommend some shoes of more robust build and that has rubber soles? Thank you for your videos, I am learning a lot, keep them coming 😊

Your collection is just awesome !!!Make a video on suede leather shoe care and renovation. 😎

Top class ...Amigo.

Dang u really are the man!!

My favorites are the loafers, Kirby. My question is when you're doing this video, are you wearing shoes or in your stocking feet?

This shoe collection would even make a woman jealous! 👏🏼🙌🏼👍🏼

Kirby a quick question: Do you think it is appropriate to wear Allen Edmonds Fifth Avenue shoes in Walnut with dark indigo jeans? I have a pair of black oxfords already and am looking for a versatile second shoe and am leaning toward the Fifth Avenue in Walnut hoping it would be able to dress up in a navy suit and jeans as well for a casual look. Thanks in advance. Love your channel and your store! Regards

Great presentation

Any tips on starting a shoe shine business? I'd be doing it on the side of my regular job where would I start my rates at ? Thank for you videos

Kirby, great to see another man showing his shoes, one thing that I would like explained is, why do some shoes sit flat on the floor, while others curl up at the toe. I know which I prefer but just what is going on.

A similar journey for me. I'd always appreciated half decent shoes from an early age. This started with the likes of Loake (and various shoes made by loake under other names), which are much like the AE of UK, a solid, well made range of welted shoes. That said the 1880 Range from loake punches above its weight and offers good leather on a well made shoe. Then I bought my first pair of Crockett & Jones, and that was really the start of the "habit". The crocketts were just another level up, and I ended up buying several crocketts, followed by some Cheaneys, which of similar quality, actually fit me a little better, albeit that I still prefer crockett leather slightly. Then I discovered Alfred Sargent, and in particular the Exclusive range, which in hindsight, push well well above their weight. The 724 last is highly reminiscent of the G&G TG73 last, and in fact my Moores appear almost identical in many ways to the G&G St James II. They are made from excellent leather, and have lots of high end touches like the rolled (and narrow) waists, and lasted shoe trees. But then I bought some G&G's! Although I love my Gazianos, what I will say, is that having experienced G&G, Edward Green and Clevereley shoes, I'd suggest that the Alfred Sargent Exclusives / Handgrade, are actually sitting at an apex of price / quality / value, where spending a lot more gets you very little, and spending much less can get you significantly less. In fact when I came to buy the Moores, I did consider buying the G&G St James II, but I genuinely couldn't find any detail, finishing, or styling difference that would convince me to pay double the money. So I stuck with the AS. I'd love to get a few more Gazianos, but perhaps some AS handgrade first :)

Singing shining shoes, what a joy...

Very nice!

Because of you, i learned to buy carminas and not pradas :) thanks!