The video the internet deserves. Thank you Sonya and Hugo

Amazing video!! 1 - Leather Quality 2:18 Full grain leather 2:57 Top grain leather 4:27 Genuine leather 5:27 Belly leather 6:27 Bonded leather 7:10 2 - Comfort 11:17 3 - Appearence 16:45 4 - Construction 28:02

Sonya’s ability to covey her depth of knowledge in an engaging and winsome manner is a rare gift indeed. 😊

I am 13 years old and I love your channel! When I will grow up I will definetely dress well and support fine art.

You can tell how much she loves what she does. Such passion and joy when she explains these stuffs. Really draw the audiences in.

If my teachers in school explained things this well and in such an interesting way, I'd have a much easier time learning. Great video. Love your channel

What i love is that you guys care enough to respond to new comments on videos that you posted months and months and months ago. Most people only repond to the first few comments on a video then never again. To me, it shows, you do care. Great video! Thanks

Sonya, thank you for the wonderful content! Heath and I are in the shoe business ourselves, and we always enjoy hearing from others who also have a passion for well-made shoes. You and Hugo are an inspiration. Keep up the great work!

Mrs Sonya, you are a scholar and a sage. You have no idea what a delight it is to listen to you.

This is not a tutorial, it is a work of art, they took care of information, focused, costumes, speech and the most beautiful, Sonya, amazing in the end I fell in love, thanks for this beautiful gift, one of the best videos of this platform

Who would have thought that a 30+ minute video on how to ID quality shows would have been soooo informative and GOOD! Excellent delivery and breakdown Sonya!

Enchanting. I really enjoy your pedagogy.

Sonya, in all of my years of purchasing leather, suede, and exotics, I have never heard a more descriptive way of what to look for in a good pair of footwear. I must say that, I haven't failed you. Keep up the excellent work.

The way you speak and explain things... I can sit and listen for hours. You are a wonderful speaker.

It is quite one thing to make a video covering what one needs to take into consideration when purchasing foot ware, but it another thing when the video covers all the essentials when making an informed decision. Well done.

I've been watching 100s of videos on shoemaking and shoe quality but none of those went as far as yours did. Thank you so much for sharing the knowledge.

Hello from North Carolina. There is something “special” about this lady. I really like her. She has a presence and calmness about her. Her and her husband are fantastic. They both have helped me find my way with suits, shoes, and attire.

Listening to this lady is so delightful!!!😍

Thank you for sharing your amazing knowledge. I love all your videos as there is no ego, no snobbery, and clear mastery. You make these often daunting subjects easy for a novice.

These sartorial talks are so long, but filled with so much good information that I simply have to take notes. Great video!

This Woman's voice makes me melt!!!! I wait for all of her videos just to listen to her and as a bonus I learn something along the way.

Terrific content as always from Sartorial Talks and, Sonya, you are simply delightful...so warm and articulate. A pleasure to watch!

Back in the day, when such things existed, we used to say that So-and-so could read the phone directory and it would be compelling viewing. Sonya has such a voice and manner. Totally captivating.

I know this video is almost three years old, but I just had to comment on how great of a video this is.

I love seeing videos with you and absolutely love your outfits!

I love learning this stuff and this woman is so comforting and beautiful.What a gift she is.Thank you.

Very knowledgeable presentation. Gosh I am just blown off course with her personality and way she talks. Very very attractive woman with a great sense of style.

That is a killer brown pin stripe suit I must say that you wear impeccably, superb!

Those spectacle frames are very flattering on the speaker.

Absolutely fantastic video

Thank you! It is always a pleasure to listen to you and Hugo.

Wow I'm amazed that you took time out to reply to so many people. That is awesome! Thank you

Had no idea their was so much involved in what to look for in looking for quality shoes, these videos have been a real eye opener

I have never before examined my Loakes and Cheaneys with an educated eye. I shall from now on! All brought to us with a gorgeous and irresistible combination of brains, erudition and effortless elegance. Many thanks!

That tie, shirt and suit combo is absolutely phenomenal.

I'm just a beginner, finding my feet in the world of shoes, but I really enjoyed your video, and just want to thank you for sharing these details with us mortals.

What an elegant and articulate lady. You really make this an engaging and informative video. Thank you.

That's a gorgeous suit.

You seriously need to give the ultimate nod to her tailor. She's a beautiful woman but hot damn are her proportions would be sooooo difficult to match well and make a garment that fits her so amazingly well! Those French tailors yo!!

Thank you Sonya. Not only are you super gorgeous, but also an amazing woman instructor.

Great videos every-time!

For a man that knew nothing about men`s shoes, what a great well of information. Beautifully presented (it`s always easier to listen to a beautiful woman, sorry Hugo!). I have learned so much! Thank you both. I am a new subscriber to your channel and love it!

Thank you Sonya and Hugo for another wonderful, informative episode, and thank you, to the Patreon members for your support.

I agree with John Lobb on the subject of patina.

At the end I don't know what she said but she said it so elegantly that I listened till the end

It's been awhile since I seen a video of yours and I forgot how Attractive Ms. Sonya was. This was a very informative video from a very well spoken knowledgeable source. thank you very much.

This is one of my most favourite videos.

Thanks for the enlightment.

Great presentation.

She's lovely...great lessons.

That was terrific to watch, thank you for sharing, never too old to learn new tricks!

You had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end very impressive and very informative

This is the most realest education I’ve ever gotten on not just leather shoes I’ve worn for now over 20 years but shoes in general. Of all the crap you learn in school knowing how the damn things you wear on your feel and how good shoes and leather shoes that is are made should be something you’d think everyone would know but sadly don’t. This was an education.

Honestly, top 5 . Superb.

Fabulous video - Hugo is a very lucky man!

Thank you. Nicely done 👍

Really learned a lot on the leather grades. Thank you

Learned so much watching these videos! I always imagined the pointed toe shoes more fitting with a tuxedo. Since a tuxedo has plenty of pointy edges too.

I absolutely love brown on clothes. That bespoke suit looks pristine

"Surprising pair of shoes" Haha! I LOVE IT! SO delicate in word choice. Pure class!

Great video! Thank You so much.

The best suit wardrobe along with the ideal wife. Hugo has it all. I guess I'll just have to settle for the superb sartorial video presentations.

As a 27y/o I always go to a nice classic timeless shoe. Be it for the office, for free time, going out or even vacancy. These things will always survive these Nike Air + Khaki cargo pants + hoodie trends. Nice episode, Sonya. Thanks a lot 🙏

Listening to these 2 (Sonya & Hugo) speak on the benefit of putting on a good pair of shoes got me feeling like celebrity tryin to purchase the lates Lamborghini 😎😌

Knowledge is power and thank your that. Your lucid explanation inspires to be sartorially elegant.

Sonya is a great storyteller

Great video.

Wow! So much options and details. Fantastic! Thank you so much Sonya !

A bespoke wholecut shoes is actually my dream shoes. while all my friends dream of nikes supreme and adidas yeezys. lmao

I feel glad when I see there's a new video from S. Talks, even when sometimes are a bit long! :) . I love your suit and your warm voice. Best regards and thanks for the explanation.

Excellent discourse on shoes Sonya!! Hoping you and Hugo are well . Thanks for the continued Sartorial education.

Loved the video! I'm a vintage shoe enthusiast and there is a construction that I simply had to have, once I heard of it. It is a variation of the Goodyear Welt called the storm welt. I recently tracked down a pain in near new old stock condition. It differs from the Goodyear welt in that there is a visible lip inside the stitching to keep water from getting into the shoe at the seam. These are relatively heavy shoes, that are a wing tipped derby. I'm a big fan of wing tips! They are surprisingly comfortable with a very solid feel. An added plus is that the color is antique gold. Very unique. I found in researching this construction that there is at least one company still making shoes with this construction. My father would have loved these shoes!

Great video Sonya...always great to hear your passion for all things 'shoe'!!

Total eye opener ! Thanks for the info Sonia

When exceptional beauty meets outstanding brains....we get Sonya...

Really enjoyed the video. I always look forward to each new episode and very happy with the detail that you went into.

Great video - great clarity and knowledge depth - have subscribed 👌👍😎

This video was so interesting and informative that I hardly blinked throughout the video. Thank you, ma'am, for expanding my knowledge in shoes.

So well explained I am hooked

This is the lesson of shoe life living - the best simplest & knowledge for keeps - admire the lady and shoemaker all over the world

Thank you, as a shoe Lover, I learned something today

Another great episode

I enjoy all sartorial videos plus I learn so much from the videos you guys do thanks

Thank you! Superb presentation and such valuable instruction. And I love that chair, Sonya!

Wow Hugo and Sonya are a great tellers"

I love your glasses. It is an AMAZING LOOK!!! Very professional yet stylish

This was amazingly informative! I always had a love for shoes especially men’s shoes. I am in awe of the vast creations and now can appreciate the nuances as I look at a shoe based on the elements that you outlined here. Thank you.

It felt like watched a movie without interval. Thank you Sonya for the detailed information about shoes. My next great purchase is going to be Paul Parkman Wingtip Oxfords shoe. Many thanks

Such an informative and interesting dissertation on dress shoes and what to look for when purchasing a pair of quality shoes. I am amazed at how much new information you provide in this video. Having recently retired, I see no reason to disregard the basics of fashion which includes wearing appropriate and nice looking footwear. Thus, I listened intently, as I find the information you provide quite helpful, as well as interesting. I chuckled as I remembered how painful it is to have a small pebble in one of my shoes. Your use of various analogies throughout the video did much to convey the important messages you were sharing with your audience. Job well done! Sonya, this is the first of your videos which I viewed and I am so glad I took the time to do so, as I learned a lot of useful information. I look forward to viewing more of your publications. Excellent work!

Thank you so much for this valuable information.

Thank you Sonya for the courteous reply and information 😎

Thank you for an illuminating video!

I came here looking for 4 quick tips, I had my whole view on shoes changed. I'm saving up to order a bespoke shoes in the summer. I'm thinking a whole cut! Thank you for your very informative videos. Hope to see this channel grow day by day.

What I consider to be a further wholemark of a good shoe is the inclusion of the "gentleman's notch" on the downside of the heel. It has absolutely no practical use anymore, however it is a nice thing to see because you may only take note of it when you know a thing or two about sartorialism. In the 19th century, while dressing, one would actually put the shoes on before stepping into the pants so that no wrinkles could appear while bending down to tie the laces. To make it easier to get your feet with shoes on through the pants it was common to simply saw of that little piece of the heel, soon to be know as the "Gentleman's notch". Thank you very much for the video and all of your great content. Cheers - a fellow sartorial enthusiast

I have never seen videos that are half an hour and still interesting even though it is just one person talking in the same position. To be honest i wish this was even longer. You guys are amazing,

I thoroughly enjoyed this. learned a lot. Thank you so much!

Sonya u are truly a student of the game...thank you for the insight...its proof that brands don't mean quality

Thank you so much for this description. If only I knew it ten years before...

Great content. As always. Your channel is the main way I hone my style. Keep up the brilliant work guys

Bravo Sonya! Thank you.