The truth behind luxury shoes: The Shoe Snob answers elusive questions in a brutally honest way!

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The truth behind luxury shoes: The Shoe Snob answers elusive questions in a brutally honest way!

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Күн бұрын

Why are so many shops, all of a sudden, offering Made -to-Order shoes? Have you noticed that more and more new shoe brands are currently created overnight? How is it possible that some shops we've never heard of suddenly claim to sell artisan shoes and even use the word "bespoke"? Did you notice that the exact same pair of shoes can be found at very different prices depending on the brand? Is it true that the quality of leather is no more what it used to be a few decades ago? How long does it take to break in a pair of quality shoes? Are tassel loafers coming back in style in our casual era?
Justin Fitzpatrick (a.k.a. "The Shoe Snob") answers all these tough questions in a brutally honest way in order to help you find your way in a more and more competitive and complex market. If you are on the market for quality MTO shoes, this episode is a must-see!
00:00 Introduction
01:38 Why are so many brands offering MTO shoes nowadays?
08:54 How long does it take to receive a custom pair of shoes?
14:14 What is going on with the quality of leather?
19:45 What are the pros and the cons of narrow waists on shoes?
22:45 How long does it take to break in a pair of Goodyear welted shoe?
29:35 What is a fiddleback? A beveled waist? A shank?
31:18 Are tassel loafers coming back in style in our casual era?
32:53 Three tips to make your shoes last longer!
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@ABC-rh7zc 5 ай бұрын

If people really care about animals then they should support leather. Leather is biodegradable and sustainable, so it is good for the environment and all animals who live in it. Petroleum-based plastics are not.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

I'm not too much into this debate to be honest because it's an endless one. However I just wanted to remind people that leather for shoes is a sub product of slaughter rooms and thus it's a great recycling model. Cheers, Hugo

@ABC-rh7zc 5 ай бұрын

@@SARTORIALTALKSYes, you are right and I think you made that point clearly in the video.

@scrambaba 5 ай бұрын

But not good for the animals that are slaughtered for their skins. Also the methane gas produced by livestock is an important contributor to global warming. Also large-scale industrial livestock operations are very damaging to water quality and pose great difficulties for sanitary waste disposal. In other words, no option is perfect. To me, the key is to discourage excessive consumption and to buy your shoes and clothes for a lifetime, not a lunchtime.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

@@scrambaba The first part of your message is pure propaganda. The last sentence is wise though. This is exactly what we advocate for on this channel. Buy less, buy better. Cheers, Hugo

@teekue 5 ай бұрын

@@scrambabayou do however forget that cattle that are grass fed of course produce methane but since it is from the grass it is a cycle of storage and release. The real problem then becomes mass livestock farming in warehouses.

@jamessy4264 5 ай бұрын

Justin's "be aware" suggestion was spot on for me. Ever since i statrted wearing some "more expensive" shoes I started being careful of not hitting the feet of the table or of chairs with my shoes. "BE AWARE" it works.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Dear James, I believe that being aware is key in life in general! All my very best, Hugo

@UnknownUser-rb9pd 5 ай бұрын

It's easier to "be aware" when you have feet the size that Justin has. When you have UK size 12 shoes objects conspire to get in their way. And travelling on cramped aeroplanes, trains and even driving cars with small pedal boxes have damaged the toes of my shoes. I know, first world problems...

@taimurchoudhry. 5 ай бұрын

Two of my Favourite people in the entire sartorial world today!!! Alway a joy to watch them.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

That's very kind of you. All my best! Hugo

@davel8033 5 ай бұрын

I remember meeting Justin back in 2013 in London when he launched his shoe brand. I found him interesting and passionate so I bought his denim/dark brown boots. They've held up pretty good over the past eleven years. I'm happy to always support artisans like him. Great interview.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Dave! Hugo

@MrDuojet 5 ай бұрын

Good podcast. Buy good shoes. Use shoe trees. Take care of your shoes. Simple lessons. I wish I learned them when I was younger.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

It's never too late my friend! All my best, Hugo

@roskes 5 ай бұрын

Thrilled to see how far Justin has reached! 👏👏👏

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

True! Cheers! Hugo

@ralphwilliams8083 5 ай бұрын

Greetings Hugo and Sonya! Congratulations on yet another beautiful episode of Sartorial Talks. The timing of this edition on neckties is interesting for me. I recently purchased a luxury hand made silk tie by Stefano Ricci to pair with an Italian luxury navy suit. JS and I are preparing for Passover next month and I purchased the tie to compliment her new Spring dress. We love and appreciate you, dear friends. Cheers! 🥂 Btw...I was also blessed to email and speak with Justin Fitzpatrick by phone a few months back on my purchase of his Alki chelsea boots. I mentioned you and Sonya. 🥰

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

How nice to hear from you Ralph! Cheers to you and to JS! Hugo & Sonya

@mirosawdrazek5833 5 ай бұрын

Hello, it is to think about leather treatment too. Many chemicals were banned in last years, not because toxicity, but "climatic impact" and this makes traditional treatment of leather not possible anymore.

@leonardomagana7762 5 ай бұрын

great episode Hugo, you always are carefree and spontaneous.... Justin and insight very educational. keep it coming

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Many thanks Leonardo for your encouragements. Cheers, Hugo

@artadrians 5 ай бұрын

A SUGGESTION...to protect your Industry and brand... 1. All "shoemakers" should DECLARE if the shoes are made through their COMPANY OWNED manufacturer. 2. Branded Shoes SHOULD BE LABELLED AS SUCH with the NAME OF THE ACTUAL MANUFACTURES .. DECLARED... 3. ALL SHOES that are "WHITE LABEL" SHOULD BE STAMPED as a "white label product" By having this information the PURCHASER CAN check with manufacture WHO ELSE SELLS THEIR PRODUCT, alloying the purchaser to compare the "White Label" retailers... Anyways, just a thought, love your work,thanks for the content...😊

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your radical suggestions my friend. Hugo

@salehdarwish4409 5 ай бұрын

Very informative conversation! I could really relate to the point about being aware of yourself and your possessions. A good driver avoids pot holes to reduce damage overtime, and it's not different when walking!

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Very true! All my best, Hugo

@SimonChambers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for this wonderful conversation set! Great to hear you and Justin delving into these topics.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Many thanks Simon! I hope you enjoy the collector book (you caught one of the very last). All my best, Hugo

@jonhope1204 5 ай бұрын

Hey Hugo and Justin, thank you for a good episode and the respect you both generate for our vibrant traditional shoe making establishment. After having established several Cobbler outlets across Australia since 1984, I have retired and am reaslising my passion and setting up for hand made & quality shoe making. Watch this space! Ciao, 😊

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations my friend! Hugo

@timd5700 5 ай бұрын

Great episode. Love to hear people that are passionate and knowledgeable about their craft.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Tim! Hugo

@nickbreedt7762 5 ай бұрын

Great episode Hugo, I presume there's more on the way! Can't wait!

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

There are always more episode on the way my friend! All my best, Hugo

@jrlee31 5 ай бұрын

We need more of Justin here. I have several pairs of JF 😊

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Justin is never far from us my friend. He's a loyal friend for almost 15 years. Cheers, Hugo

@jgb0017 3 ай бұрын

I listened to this video on the podcast and found it very interesting. I have always appreciated Justin’s honest takes. I’ve been wearing GYW and HW footwear since the early 2000s, but I didn’t realize just how little I knew until Justin started writing his blog. He’s a tremendous resource and a very interesting shoe designer. I do want to point out one error, though: while I have no doubt that bovine hide quality has dropped off (I’ve heard and read the same from many sources, including tanneries), it does not appear to correlate with fewer hides or vegetarian / vegan diets. Global beef production (and US and European production) has increased dramatically since the 1960s. Even in the 2010s and 2020s, beef production has grown slightly and has not dropped off in the US and EU. Veganism and vegetarianism account for about eight percent of people in the US and Europe. I don’t know the cause of lower quality hides, but it does not appear to be a drop-off in bovine hides.

@wolfgangbarreto1833 5 ай бұрын

Practical to the point advice. I am glad I watched this video.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Dear Wolfgang, I'm glad you watched and found it useful! All my best, Hugo

@thomaslutro5560 5 ай бұрын

On being aware and the related horro stories. Yes, I have one of my own. Brand new pair of boots, on the bus, kicked something under the seat in front of me, ended with a gash in the toe cap with jagged edges. Tried to fix it, botched the job, ended up having to use so much of the Saphir Juvacuir that it took away the natural look of the leather. Sadly, they've seen little use after that. One of my favourite episodes for quite some time. Thanks and keep them coming!

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Sad but interesting story Thomas! Be aware!!! Best wishes, Hugo

@Bellroysg 5 ай бұрын

I learned to bring a backup pair of shoes while breaking in new shoes so I can switch on the fly if they start to hurt

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

That's a good and wise way to do it indeed. Cheers, Hugo

@michaellebar 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this, Hugo and Justin! Such exceptionally helpful information makes me a better and more knowledgeable customer. Cheers!

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

You are more than welcome Michael! All my very best, Hugo

@azzureone78 5 ай бұрын

A very enjoyable and useful episode. Thanks Hugo and Sonya!

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the encouraging comment! Cheers, Hugo & Sonya

@TheEldarGuy 5 ай бұрын

Hey... stop giving away all our secrets! 😃 In our factory, we make soft felt pads that stick under the tongue. For customers whose foot moves back and forth. The pad helps with lacing up and holds the heel in place. Wherever there is pressure, there is softening, if the wearer doesn't connect well with the shoe, they may never get the better fit. We make shoes for our customers in our factory (in Melbourne Australia), we have half-dozen lasts and a good selection of leather, suede, and soles. We make a shoe in roughly 4 to 5 weeks.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information. Cheers, Hugo

@unknown81360 5 ай бұрын

Great and very informative video but 17:18 that one hurt..

@richardberthiaume9319 5 ай бұрын

Another interesting and educational conversation. Justin is the best 🔥🔥

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Indeed Richard! Best wishes, Hugo

@rogerdsmith 5 ай бұрын

It’s not related to this current video. There is a recent channel called, Gent Z. a recent video from that channel he suggests five role models of gentlemen. I dropped a comment that he should observe you. To me, you represent what a modern gentleman can be.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Good morning Roger, that's very kind of you. I maybe to old now for the younger generation... Cheers, Hugo

@baraustad 3 ай бұрын

What a delightful conversation.

@mtbokor1969 5 ай бұрын

I loved all three videos with Justin. Great topics. Thanks for sharing

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

You're very welcome my friend! All my best, Hugo

@Rob-dd3ck 5 ай бұрын

Love how straightforward this guy is. Learned a lot. Hugo, what do you think is the best alternative to a Gucci Loafer? I want to support a smaller business with better quality.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Here my friend (the Artista collection is of extreme quality): www.tlbmallorca.com/collections/mens-loafers-style Cheers, Hugo

@ABC-rh7zc 5 ай бұрын

Meccariello is a tiny family business with outstanding shoes. Worth a look but more expensive than the TLB Mallorca shoes which Hugo recommended

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

@@ABC-rh7zc I personally know Antonio Meccariello (I even tasted their wine and food at their home with the family). Great people and excellent atelier of course, but with very specific designs (that I love). Not sure they do horsebit loafers though. Cheers, Hugo

@teekue 5 ай бұрын

@@ABC-rh7zcand more expensive than even the Gucci ones. ;) But a nice suggestion nevertheless, there are lots of small Italian makers out there with outstanding craftsmanship.

@reginaldgooden3495 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Justin! Your information is incredible! 🎩

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

With pleasure Reginald, Hugo

@abhisunkara 5 ай бұрын

Hi Hugo, I was a long time vegan but now I call myself plant-based. Understanding that leather is mostly a by product of the meat industry allowed me to make peace with it and start wearing nice shoes again. Thanks for making this point here.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

You are more than welcome my friend! Best wishes, Hugo

@snorttroll4379 5 ай бұрын

lab grown is out there and coming to maturity soon

@abhisunkara 5 ай бұрын

@@snorttroll4379 excited about that possibility soon.

@janedubourg4837 5 ай бұрын

What a knob.

@ricardorgomez 5 ай бұрын

The MTO program from those "IT guys"... May make sense with a pair of MTO shoes I bought from a large, good shoe company (which is probably the same one you didn't want to call out) and the quality on them was bad. I will probably never go MTO again after that experience unless it's a Japanese maker with decades of accolades for their MTO shoes. Really great video. Appreciated the open discussion on the shoe industry.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Or Justin Fitzpatrick, or Septième Largeur, or Caulaincourt... Real shoemakers and designers. Cheers, Hugo

@Lasciatemi_Guidare 5 ай бұрын

With the current fetish for making everything “digital” by using AI, I’m afraid we’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg in terms of poor MTO and MTM options founded by “IT guys”.

@ZoomZoom-ng6sn 5 ай бұрын

I can wait for the break-in. The final results will be quite rewarding.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Wise words. Hugo

@bernardprice 5 ай бұрын

Thank you gentlemen for this enlightening discussion. Yes, 'bespoke' has become a marketing tool rather than an accurate description. The English have a phrase, 'buyer beware'.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

That's a good phrase indeed! Cheers, Hugo

@HumanoAmericano 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for another great video! Do you have any suggestions for shops to visit in Florence? In general. Not specifically shoes.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Good morning. Sure : Liverano & Liverano of course, Stefano Bemer (wonderful place inside an historical chapel), Tie your Tie (probably the best tie maker on the planet) and maybe also Mario Bemer. Cheers, Hugo

@HumanoAmericano 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Hugo! 🙏

@Commander_Chief 5 ай бұрын

Thank-you. Can you do a video on f Pens, fountain pens.

@stebo-pv2hq 5 ай бұрын

I gain so much out of your prgrams,Hugo.Thank you.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

You're very welcome sir! Hugo

@naderelshafei 5 ай бұрын

Excellent episode with a lot of ingreat information,,,thank you so much, dear Hugo,and love to & Justin you from Cairo .

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Nader! All my best wishes as ever! Hugo

@galou0090 5 ай бұрын

What is the problem with having a size too wide, if your instep is locked? I have wide feet at my toes, and shoes my size tend to force by big toe inwards, which I don't like. Is it better to have a wider size to accomodate your toes or not?

@tutun722 5 ай бұрын

Love the idea of the loafers with thicker soles.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Yes it's a modern take on tassel loafers! All my best, Hugo

@nassyamjainullabeddin8749 5 ай бұрын

Please please please make a video on premium leather sandal makers for men

@plinden 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Hugo for keeping up the style!

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Hugo

@minty448 5 ай бұрын

Priceless advice and wisdom,as always.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! Hugo

@williamkazak469 5 ай бұрын

Motto-stay out of bars! Excellent discussion. Always condition and polish the leather shoes.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Not sure about your motto William haha! Cheers, Hugo

@YacDiesel 5 ай бұрын

Hi Hugo. I’m planning on purchasing my 1st bottle of Guerlain this year. As somebody who is both a fan and a connoisseur of this brand, which of their fragrances would you recommend to start with?

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

That's a complicated question my friend, because all Guerlain is excellent in my opinion and it's ultimately a question of taste, of style and of use. The easiest one to start with may be one of the versions of "l'Homme Idéal". Cheers, Hugo

@danCK1990 5 ай бұрын

Mr Hugo is back and THANK YOU.. For stating how valuable leather is... Do u know that India is facing a lot of issues because of religious propoganda towards cow leather..... But thankfully it is slowly getting back

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

I didn't know but it makes sense of course. Never thought about it! Yours, Hugo

@wreagfe 5 ай бұрын

From history we know Americans always appreciate well-meant advice given with a French accent. Haha. Nice video.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Hahaha, you're right about that! Merci beaucoup! Hugo

@josefhab8095 9 күн бұрын

made to order. Very interesting. I wonder if very expensive UNTAMED STREET shoe company does the same. Probably, yes.

@snorttroll4379 5 ай бұрын

the group manufacturer company should create a different version for each customer. so that the same shoe does not appear everyhwerew

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

I'm not sure it's possible (or even wanted). Cheers, Hugo

@mistermastermind528 5 ай бұрын

There's a place in the Philippines that's known for shoe making and I'm really curious what guys like you think of their craftsmanship. There are expensive ones (those who created brands for themselves) and there are really really cheap ones (very small businesses) but either way, people have said that they are really durable and from what I've seen, they look good.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Never heard of this. Maybe Justin will know more than me. Cheers, Hugo

@mistermastermind528 5 ай бұрын

@@SARTORIALTALKS The place is called Marikina, Philippines.

@alexisgondolff6641 5 ай бұрын

Bonjour monsieur Jacomet. Je débute ma démarche sartoriale et suis à la recherche d'une paire de souliers pour commencer. En revanche, j'habite à Montréal ! Il m'est ainsi très difficile de trouver des chaussures de qualité que je puisse essayer en magasin (carmina, TLB, septième largeur et compagnies sont assez loin!). Cependant, la boutique Blandin & Delloye de Montréal offre un service "made to order" fabriqué à Almensa. Serait-ce un bon premier achat? Merci encore pour votre excellent travail ! Passez une excellente soirée, Alexis

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Bonsoir, oui bien sûr. Ce sont justement des souliers fabriqués à Almansa via la plateforme dont nous parlons. Mais B&D pratiquent des prix toujours raisonnables, donc allez-y évidemment (et de ma part !). Hugo

@alexisgondolff6641 5 ай бұрын

@@SARTORIALTALKS Je vous remercie pour votre réponse très rapide ! J'ai pris un rendez-vous chez B&D ! Un énorme merci du Québec. Alexis

@florianberka2279 5 ай бұрын

Perfect opinions, and highly professional talk. But world is not working like this, to be honest. Only rich can take in that manner. Besides you did a very educational video. Thanks for that!.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Not sure I understand your point Florian. But thanks for the kind words, Hugo

@silasmoser301 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Hugo!

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Sure my friend! Hugo

@snorttroll4379 5 ай бұрын

is there a market for thin light wood shoe trees?

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Yes there is. Bespoke shoes most of the time come with their lasted shoe trees (normally very light). Cheers, Hugo

@snorttroll4379 5 ай бұрын

do adapt a shoe, dip it in hot water for a few minutes. then dry them off and wear them and walk a bit around

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Well, never tried this one... Not sure to be honest, but why not. Hugo

@irawanwijaya7951 5 ай бұрын

Should be a commission based. Bespoke factory has a fix price and new brands earn commission. No inventories etc. MTO only. Put Ur own brand. Deliveries is direct to consumer. Plus bespoke factory charges monthly fees to use their platform. It diminish the confusion.....just my silly thought😅

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Not sure this will work my friend 😂😂. Hugo

@dmitryivanoff2799 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your excellent reviews. I came across a brand "Untamed street". As I understand, the brand is designed in UK and produced in Italy. Could you give your opinion on that brand? Thank you.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Good morning, I just took a look. It's a more modern approach of shoemaking with bulkier toes and rough looks (on purpose). Quite nice actually for those who are looking for a more fashion/trendy look. It's obviously a private label (ie they design and sub-contract the making to a factory) with a factory/atelier located in Montregranaro (the cradle of shoemaking in Italy, the equivalent of Almansa Spain or Northampton UK). Cheers, Hugo

@dmitryivanoff2799 5 ай бұрын

Good afternoon, Hugo. Thank you for your answer. I share you passion for European and global craftsmanship. I have a few pairs of Crocket &Jones, Church and New and Lingwood shoes (New and Lingwood were probably made by C&J). The oldest pairs are more than 20 years, two "youngest" are 13 years old. I resole them. Obviously, the quality of leather and craftsmanship is high. As an artist, I was struck by what looked to me the visual beauty of the leather used by Untamed street, at least in the photos. It looks so different from the traditional Jermyn street items .The brand drops a few words about the treatment of the leather. I wonder how this treatment affects the quality, durability of the leather they are using? Your info about Meermin shoes was very interesting and I am going to visit the Meermin store in Paris when I will be there this autumn. So Chinese craft smen are learning the secrets of their Spanish colleagues. ... Chippendale used to send his furniture to China to be lacquered, which is a very complicated process. European chinoiserie style comes to mind... I vaguely remember some posters of a shoe museum in northern France while driving on the motorway. I worked in Lyon and visited the Museum of silk. The old part of Lyon is, as you probably know , full of small shops selling silk stuff wholesale. I swear at myself for not buying a couple of ties or squares there. I should come back to Lyon and do that! Thank you again for your in depth analysis of contemporary craftsmanship, Dmitry

@joanne26 5 ай бұрын

The first thing important to me when I look at what a man is wearing are the 👞 All the shoes on the table are amazing When Rishi went to see King Charles last Wednesday the King was dressed immaculately as always but I noticed his shoes. Oh my ‘top notch’. I think they were suede. 👍 👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🇬🇧😍😍😀😀

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! King Charles is always impeccable, from head to toes. Best wishes, Hugo

@chrischiampo7647 5 ай бұрын

Thank You Gentlemen 😊😀 Enjoy Shoes a Lot 😇

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Pleasure my friend! Hugo

@urbandaniel100 5 ай бұрын

Have you ever purchased anything from Richard James? What are your thoughts on them as a whole.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Good morning, Richard James is a tailoring house on Savile Row which has a good reputation and a modern take on tailoring. Cheers, Hugo

@urbandaniel100 5 ай бұрын

i meant in terms of their stuff from off the rack @@SARTORIALTALKS

@thealienrobotanthropologist 5 ай бұрын

I'd like to see a review of Carets brand shoes as an option for people with too many foot problems to handle wearing conventional dress shoes.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

To be honest with you, I find the designs terrible (proportions are off). They are probably comfortable, but the style is really not my taste. I don't know where you live, but if comfort is your concern, I advise you to take a look at the Mephisto brand (an affordable historical French brand whose reputation is to be extremely comfortable for people with sensitive feet. Not the best designs, but much better than Carets imo). Cheers, Hugo

@thealienrobotanthropologist 5 ай бұрын

@@SARTORIALTALKS I appreciate your honesty.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

@@thealienrobotanthropologist Sure

@andrerochon7506 5 ай бұрын

Be an informed consumer with intent.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Exactly André! Cheers, Hugo

@nebod1556 5 ай бұрын

It would be interesting , if possible, to create an episode dedicated to shoes that are not made from the animal leather; A vegan friendly shoe companies dedicated to non leather making of shoes...

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Why not, even if, at the end of the day, Vegan "leather'" (which is of course an improper word, an oxymoron) is much more damageable for the planet (using a lot of petroleum material) than actual leather. Cheers, Hugo

@nebod1556 5 ай бұрын

@@SARTORIALTALKS Thanks Hugo for the reply. I can listen to you "forever" enjoying your videos, style, vocabulary and expression as a non-native English speaker as well as your caring disposition and bringing sofistication to common men.

@GG-xh7lc 5 ай бұрын

"Bespoke" "Handmade" is tossed around - a lot. But at Correa, in Buenos Aires, that old world tradition truly remains: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f5N9gZyQlsrTcqs.html

@scrambaba 5 ай бұрын

Sorry, I have a lot of trouble understanding how veganism is responsible for bad leather quality. Makes more sense to me to blame skyrocketing demand for leather and globalization. Increased demand and lack of control on quality of the supply. If anything, veganism would reduce demand for leather and thus cause finer quality leathers to become cheaper.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Dear Sir, you have trouble understanding this because you don't want to understand it. Veganism (against which I have nothing, my daughter being a vegan) is developing. Thus the amount of cows in the slaughter room diminishes and the amount of leather also. It's 2nd grade mathematics. And by the way we never said that veganism was responsible for bad leather quality. This is an intellectual shortcut and not what we said. Kind regards, Hugo

@scrambaba 5 ай бұрын

@@SARTORIALTALKS Thank you for taking the trouble to respond to my comment and to clarify. Perhaps I should retake my 2nd grade math! The economic factors listed by yourself and your guest such as the buying power of the auto industry and large factory concerns buying up available supplies of the best quality leathers are certainly compelling. I have to defer to your expertise but I have to say that I am not as readily persuaded by the argument with respect to the impact of vegetarianism/veganism on the supply of leathers. The factors determining meat consumption include living standards, diet, livestock production, consumer prices, macroeconomic uncertainty and the state of the economy at a given time. Diet is only one of several factors and overall meat consumption has been increasing for decades. This means more animals and more skins, does it not?

@alim2582 5 ай бұрын

I love your content, nevertheless i found you mostly focused on outer layer, no doubt sartorial talk is an amazing world, i beleive you missed grooming part for gentlemen, and i beleive that would great side to discuss

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Dear friend, so many channels are covering the grooming side of things! I'm not a specialist of this side of things. Cheers, Hugo

@florianberka2279 5 ай бұрын

I prefere Redwings!!

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Redwings are excellent and sturdy shoes (but not the same style though). Hugo

@KoolT 5 ай бұрын

How about those golden sneakers just came ouy people are bidding on from former president 😂❤

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

I have no opinion on this kind of stuff. I'm just French after all. Cheers, Hugo

@ekoller 5 ай бұрын

Topic suggestion: what are some strategies men can use to buy more shoes without their wife killing them? Specifically for the man who already has a lot of shoes.

@SARTORIALTALKS 5 ай бұрын

Each time you buy a pair, buy her a pair! That's the only efficient strategy I know haha! Hugo

@ekoller 5 ай бұрын

@@SARTORIALTALKSyou think that will work for the average wife? I feel like your wife may have an above average appreciation for this obsession

@pcarrierorange 5 ай бұрын

@@ekoller Practitioners may substitute other goods and services for footwear, as needed.

@YacDiesel 5 ай бұрын

Simple: Don’t get married 😂 (which is clearly no longer an option for you haha!).