The outfit of this video is so well planned, bold colors which works together so well really shows how experienced Hugo is.

One of the finest gentlemen on KZfaq.

It is literally a shame that a channel like yours has only 81300 subscribers. Look at this video quality..the editing the quality of the lighting and the camera angles ..of the image. I am still flabergasted each time I watch your videos you have literally opened a new world for me. you are such a pleasure to listen to, you have such a huge culture on the sartorial topic and you always are so humble gentle and elegant. It is such a shame this video only has 44000 views. I don't know if there is something in the youtube algoritm not showing views but anyway that tells a lot about the state of our culture and the decadent age we live in. God bless you Hugo and thanks for what you are doing.

I have been watching your channel for a few weeks now. I was having difficulty at work. I felt like people were disrespecting me because of the clothes I was wearing. So I decided to make a change and fallow some of your style guidelines. And after just a week and a half I was given an award for the first time ever in seven years of working at the same place. I just wanted to tell you and thank you!

After seeing your suits with broad peak lapels, it's almost impossible for me to go back to the skinny notch lapels you usually see. As a medical student it's hard to take out time for things that I'd like but I absolutely love your work and really appreciate that you've introduced me to a new universe of these underappreciated works of art.

This is the most Elegant youtube channel.

My grandfather was a cobbler ( bespoke shoes only) and served the king of Piedmont in Italy (Turin) back in 1930s . I can relate wery well to the memories and fascinating stories around high military boots and the art behind all this work! Precious testimony!

Beautiful collection. I am envious but in a positive way. You realy have to have a bit of that positive envy in order to make your life more beautiful and elegant. It is called looking up to someone and me and a lot of people look up to Soniya and Hugo. Thank you for that!

The best shoe collection on KZfaq, and we're not even finished yet! Fantastic as always, Hugo...we have nearly the same taste in shoes :)

Hugo, thank you for another wonderful look into your personal wardrobe. I understand it is a very personal and intimate thing, as it is your life and your preferences in menswear. I truly think you're videos are the best out there in the menswear world. The stories and your own thoughts are a wonderful connection to give to your audience! Have a wonderful day Hugo and say hello to Sonya! -Chris Browning

Thank you Sir for sharing your stories. I sense a lot of passion as well as humility. Our generation took a long time to acquire such beautiful and luxurious products and we certainly worked very hard to have enough savings.

I was hesitating to watch the show ,because i will be in Europe between February or march next year and , if was not sure of going to Warsaw well now "I am",meaning Jan Kielman get ready. Those Fantomas are beautiful as well as the Gaziano's cap toe in black. Can't wait to see the second part, thank you Hugo!!!

i have never seen anyone talking about shoes with so much joy as you do.

Of your suits that I’ve seen, this is my favorite. Your entire ensemble in this video is so fantastic

Absolutely stunning shoes! Thank you for such a wonderful representation of works of art!

The Gingko was my first pair of upscale shoes/boots as well. The same color as shown here except with canvas collar as opposed to suede. I purchased them around '97-ish in NYC. I've worn them through many New England winters and this year I will send them to be resoled. The condition of the uppers you say? Perfect patina because of annual Saphir moisturizer and chestnut cream from time to time. Hugo is 100% right when he notes they are "indestructible".

Dear Hugo, as a 50 yrs old lady, I have found so much pleasure in watching your videos, I've just found you at 4.30am in the UK as I listen to the rain against the window and I need to get up at 6am for work. I love your elegant style and find there is so much elegance in a man wearing a beautifully cut suit and beautiful Brogues. I have previously bought mens shoes for myself in a size 6 (40) and I love them. However, I shall now search for some bespoke Brogues to wear. Much love and kind wishes.. Thank you, I have found inspiration today. Julie x

Love this approach to life - makes so much sense !

Im in love with the classical music you have chosen Hugo!

Its always a pleasure to hear from you Hugo. You're awesome.

Dear Hugo: Your channel is the best of the best plus ONE! Thank you for such great content and professionalism.

This world need more beauty...just to reminds us that life is a journey full of experiences and stations like this just to enjoy...Thank you Hugo for excitement that you provoke..

Hugo, the color balance between your suit coat, shirt and tie are superb. The combination is both elegant and refined. They stand-out without calling so much attention that they scream "look at me". Sprezzatura! It would be great if you did a video on other combinations in your wardrobe and how you achieve such a perfect balance.

As a 21 year old accounting intern I feel like that kid licking the window now... Maybe one day :)

I admire your passion for shoes. Beautiful story and journey.

I like how you talk about feeling invincible wearing great shoes, and I couldn't agree more, and keeping those great shoes looking great is an art itself, my leather shoes would be incomplete without a mirror shine.

As an Englishman living in France , I’m always pleased when one of your countrymen comments,favourably on the shoes I’m wearing. I was born in Kettering, and had family in the shoe industry so was brought up to appreciate good footwear. Just like yourself, I bought my first decent pair of r t w shoes in the late 80s.I too opted for the Church’s tan Grafton Bookbinder brogue on the 73 last.In my eyes the most beautiful shoe ,which also ages gracefully. As a footnote ( no pun intended) I was very disappointed when Church’s was bought out by a fashion house and to cut costs now only produces the Grafton on the 100 last !

Until I saw the Fantomas, I didn't get the idea of sleeping with shoes 😂..

Rewatching this episode again, having enjoyed it so much the first time. So nice to notice the readjustment of Hugo's pocket square part way through. Having just started to venture out in a jacket with square, I found myself quite paranoid about it slipping back into my pocket, and constantly wanting to pull it back out!

Your taste amazes and inspires me. I fell in love with the #4 Corthay Vendôme ♡♡♡

Hello my dear , i really enjoyed the way you speak and describe your love and passion to shoes! specially that only now i understand that i'm not the only one who used to care about his new shoe and feel afraid to go out wearing it ,not to destroy or scratch it ,))))))))), not only this but also doing this window shopping many times before being able to buy the shoes i like ! so , my dear Hugo ,never be shy ,,you are not alone about this ))))))), Thanks for sharing us, love from Cairo,Egypt.

4:20 Heschung - Gingko Boots 4:44 Stefanobi 5:34 Berlouti - Alessandro 8:23 Churche's - Grafton 9:52 JM Weston Chase 13:10 Corthay Arca 14:45 Carlos Santos v Front Derby 16:09 Corthay Vendome 19:16 Corthay Vendome (black) 20:38 Corthay Fantomas 21:37 Saint Crispin's MTM 24:12 Gaziano & Girling Deco 25:51 Paolo Seafora (reverse stitched oxford) 26:55 Corthay Jouvettesingle monk

First like! Love your channel Hugo! You and Sonya continually renew my passion for menswear and sartorial elegance :D

Love that “licking the window “ I have done that when looking at a rock and roll display of 1960’s drums, guitars and amps. I must have been 6 years old! Very impressive shoe collection can’t wait to see the next part. About 2-3 years ago I started my journey learning about classic men’s style. I first heard about over the calf -thin socks. They were from a company called Fort Belvedere and were about $40 which was 10 times what I was used to spending. Took a while to step up on the socks. Please show us what you favorite socks are,

Hugo, I would love to see a video which shows all of your shoes in close up and also paired with an outfit. Keep up the good work...

Wow. I love everything about your outfit here!

Hello. New to your channel and totally captivated by your content and dulcet tones. Just starting my collection, and I suppose I shouldn't be surprised it is possibly more difficult to transform at 52. Always obsessed with beautiful clothes, but until now, never in a position to invest. Thank you for imparting the courage to admit that, as a child, I even slept in my new football boots! And thank you for your inspiration. Please continue.

Never have I watched a more interesting Shoe video and on Men’s Shoes but this was so much more. 🤔 I was absolutely inspired to earn one or more these shoes or their brothers. As well inspired to have better shoes. I was able to get some understanding of refined upper tier quality Menswear Shoes I’ve no knowledge of and their styling. I’ve been introduced and a great video.

Thank you, thank you, thank you Hugo! Good to know I'm not alone in feeling a cringe as I wear new shoes outside the first time.

Hugo, you never cease to make me want to 'up my game' thank you for another glimpse behind the curtain, I await the next one with bated breath.

Wowowowoww! I have officially been schooled. I loved the look of every single pair you mentioned. And even worse, what am I now without a pair of Corthays, or even the Gaziano & Girling's Deco?? Hahaa! And that monk strap Jouvette, the first ever monk straps I actually liked because of the single buckle! Thank you sooo much for sharing this. Bonne chance!

Excellent video as always!!!

As expected 100% quality content. I truly enjoy your channel. Godspeed my friends,,,

Really enjoy your content, Hugo! Keep up the great work.

Fantastic video as usual. I look forward to the day I can pass my George Cleverleys on to my grandchildren!

I really enjoy watching your episodes, I always save them for Saturday afternoon and relax watching them with a hot coffee and a cigar. I thought I was the only one obsessed about not damaging the soles 😄. What I do is always take new shoes to a cobbler and add thin vibram inserts on the sole. Not a very elegant solution but to my eyes neither is a scuffed and damaged leather sole. Plus I never have to resole them at usually big costs, when the insert gets damaged I simply replace it

Very, very interesting indeed thank you Hugo, and delivered with such passion! If you're an aspiring shoe lover like me, I reckon this video will make you think long and hard about the state of your own shoe collection as you ponder a few new acquisitions I suspect?!

Those lapels are huge!

Ha. Just discovered this channel and Hugo as well. I like this guy, he's got a lot of class. Great storyteller.

What an extraordinary jacket. Love it

That is a beautiful Shoe-Collection

you look so excited remembering your past.. that´s very nice

Love the suit, big fan of wide peak lapels and the fabric choice!

An interesting point you make regarding black shoes, I recently wrote a little piece on my site about it - though talking about the wardrobes of young men in particular - and came to the same conclusion: you can get by without a pair of black shoes for a long time. This month I purchased my first pair of decent black shoes (Cheaney brogues), and they were something like my 10th leather shoe purchase. Great video as always, Hugo.

I don" know what it is about shoes but they are something to covet. I remember being young and going to shoe stores and trying on shoes without having enough to buy them. Can't wait for part 2. One other thing love the collar on your shirt hard find long collar shirts

One of the most well Dressed , well spoken, well versed, well read and a very enterprising Gentleman i have ever seen in KZfaq would be gem of a time talking to him about custom shoes..I am from India Cheers God Bless

Amazing collection.

WOW I LOVE ALL OF YOUR FIRST 10 PAIR OF SHOES

the spoiling of sole of shoes is true in my case also. also the uppers of the shoes get the same attention.. totally agree . .

I love listening to stories like this; told by someone who has already walked the journey....I am still young; but was fortunate to purchase my first pair of Cheaney shoes (UK)...and oh my...have they set a new bar for me!

Wonderful shoe collection!

Really Cool Shoes 👌🏼😊😀👍🏼

Fun to hear you have sold your shoes to buy up, I have done the same many times. I've owned the 677 chases JM Weston (bought on eBay for $175 a few years ago) were too large and sold for a profit.

Hugo your story on the Berluti shoes are inspiring and how 20 years from now u have such a collection! I walked into the Sydney Berluti store a couple of weeks back and tried on the Andy loafers and ever since that moment I have been consistently thinking about them. Now in the process of saving up to get a pair since cost wise they are such a big jump up from the shoes I usually wear aka C&J, George Cleverly and Alden. Keep producing your videos your content is amazing!

"Those are the most exquisite browns," I thought (referring to your shoes) as I added a couple layers of mirror gloss and light brown Pate de Luxe to the cap toes of my 5th Avenues. I dig those kickers, Hugo. Cheers to you and yours.

Great ...simply great content Hugo.... Merci.

I love the Scaforas!

Love the story!

Great collection Hugo! I'm surprised it took you a long time until your first proper black shoes, I thought it would be one of the first two! But I guess in a way it also makes sense, I guess you would want to wait until you see the most proper one. I prefer shoes without brogues but I recently got one and they have been rather enjoyable to wear. Anyway, thanks for another great video, cheer! - Han

I managed to find a pair of Corthay Wilfred at an outlet back in 2015. It was like finding gold! I’m still blown away by it’s beauty. I have only ever worn it twice so far because it’s like wearing art, don’t want to ruin them

Hugo, thank you for turning me onto carlos santos. Super happy with the dress shoes i got.

Great collection so far! My grail and first one was also Berluti Alessandro. I think there are now maybe four different Alessandros out there. I chose Alessandro Eclair because they were only ones with gooldyear welt. They are beautiful shoes. My next ones may be Crockett and Jones or Gazziano Girlings.

I love a elegant look and this is why I am so attached to this chanel this man can dress

I just ordered some Di Bianco V-Front plain-toe bluchers in black with a waisted rubber sole. Basically, stylish sensible shoes. I learned about V-fronts from this video. 🙂

J ai vraiment adoré le vidéo et les histoires personnelles. Continuez votre travail exceptionnel!! Moi aussi j ai eu la piqûre de collectionneur de souliers 😁.

Definitely #8 Gazziano & Girling Deco lovely.

Great video

excellent video.

After watching somebody talk so passionately about shoes I have a strong urge to go out and buy a pair!

3:57 I exactly understand I still have shoes that I only wore indoors just not to damage the sole 😂😂. If it is raining or going to rain only certain shoes are the ones to wear.

Impecable como siempre, Sr. Hugo. Saludos desde Perú.

Something completely unexpected and very nice just happened to me. I went to a store for a tin of Saphir wax in black. Scatterbrain that I am, completely forgot, bought pigmented renovateur spray and Super invulner for my suede shoes instead. Then spotted a pair of Carminas on sale, tried them on, found the last a bit to narrow, and started chatting with the enthusiastic young salesman about the joys of shoes and well made things in general. Then it turned out he had my size in Edward Green Chelsea on sale, 50% off the price from a few years back. Shoes I expected to always want, but never own. And then when I got home, determined to start wearing them in immediately, I couldn't help thinking of you. I seriously considered cleaning the floors before putting them on...

"...unfortunately for my bank account." 😆

Thanks Hugo. I wish I could enjoy Corthay, Weston, and Berluti but my feet are too big! A video on Sonya's shoe/suit collection would also be much appreciated.

Thank you, Master...

Good on you for going with purple for one of those pairs :D.

Very good patina. Especially for the burgundys

I love the passion with which you talk about clothes and shoes, Hugo. It is also a very human story about starting at a lower budget and trying to progress further up the quality ladder. Do you use autocue when you narrate your videos?

Thank you so much for sharing with us....

When the hell of this virus ends I will purchase a new pair of shoes to celebrate. I have learned so much from your videos and I am inspired by your passion.

Love it!!!

I thought i was the only one with that issue of the maiden wear :)

Such a pity you did not have the shoes with you to show us.

Thank you!

Thank you Hugo, you reminded me of my young days licking the windows myself and sleeping with my shoes on. Although it is not very different now... ;-)

Great color blue suit. How much distance from the wrist is the sleeve to show the cuff links?

I love how suave and effortlessly sophisticated you are

I too prefer single buckle monk strap shoes! Also happened to be my 1st pair of goodyear welted shoes

I like your shors no. 6

I've got a pair of Berluti but hardly wear them they are chic and well made but somehow not for me. I only like English type of shoes really Crockett & Jones and Edward Green. Nice collection though thanks for sharing and looking forward to part 2.