The Uncomfortable Truth About Dress Shoes

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Жыл бұрын

Dress shoes, even wide-fit dress shoes, kind of suck. Why are dress shoes so uncomfortable? The dress shoe of today was built with aesthetics prioritized, not comfort or function. In this video we'll cover a brief history of dress shoes and what the alternatives are.
I have been a barefoot shoe enthusiast for over six months and I never thought I would ever find a decent looking pair of barefoot dress shoes for more formal occasions like weddings.
The shoes I featured later in this video are from Carets and they're an earlier version of their Fer shoe. Check them out here carets.com/#paolo
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@caliview7577 Ай бұрын

I'm just glad to find someone else who has issues with the width of shoes around the toes.

@PGBlanks Ай бұрын

I just grew up accepting my feet should hurt when wearing dress shoes, but I guess not? haha

@penguin_edits Жыл бұрын

Glad you found some shoes that worked out for your wide feet. I don't know what your budget is but one thing you could consider is investing in a pair of bespoke shoes. That way you could get nicer leathers, leather sole, resoleable shoes that would also be more comfortable.

@PGBlanks Жыл бұрын

Good call, I haven't heard of any bespoke minimalist shoe specialists here where I am, but will have a look!

@KlausKokholmPetersen 3 ай бұрын

I havent worn dress shoes for at least 12-15 years, and I propably never will again. I dont remember when I got rid of them, but it's been at least 10 years.

@Thomas-jv8wu Ай бұрын

Was wondering what brand the black shoes were that you wore to the wedding. I have the same problem sir. Definitely need a dress brand out there!

@sleepinggiant4102 3 күн бұрын

I own and use the lens 9 to 5 for work. But those shoes are super painful after being long hours on concrete flooring for work.

@jairojosuefallacastillo9607 5 ай бұрын

Hello boy, check in and do you also wear the dress shoes without stockings? Or if there's as well?

@annousk2694 6 ай бұрын

Great find, thanks for sharing that! Now wondering if such could exist for women’s dress shoes (eliminating the heel of course). If you come across something please share!!

@jorge23483 8 ай бұрын

I think the problem many of us have is we don't really know about our foot size and the shoe last that may fits our feet (pun unintended 😅). I think shoe companies got The D width size and they just change the length and think it's enough. They're many different width sizes like narrow B and C, average D, wide E, and very wide EE, or extra wide like EEE. I think in your case you may have EE or EEE width feet. The problem is average consumer shoe stores don't tell the buyer this information because I doubt many of their sellers know it. But when you go into Allen Edmonds or Red Wing or some other specialized store, they know how to orientate the buyer. I found myself in the hard way that my "true size" is 10.5 D, but in certain shoes the last like in red wing Iron Ranger or Jim Green boots I'm 10 D, but in Formal Shoes 0 10.5 D, and in sneakers 11 or 11.5. Glad you found shoes that fit you, if I dare, I would recommend you trying some formal shoes from Allen Edmonds or Alden or even Thursday Company, but try to go to their stores (Well, Thursday is online so I think that one would be difficult) and ask them to try the shoes you like even if you don't buy them there. Thank you for the video.

@pierrecolombo4654 Жыл бұрын

Anatomical aspect apart, I think that most guys simply struggle because of the quality of their shoes. They spend the same amount of money on their dress shoes as on their sneakers, that's the problem. Maybe try loafers which generally have rounder lasts and lower heels, such as Weston 180s or Gucci horsebits!

@PGBlanks Жыл бұрын

I can definitely see that and agree. I think the problem is that we just don't wear dress shoes enough anymore and sneakers are usually the default option. Workplaces are more relaxed now, so SEEMS like dropping $1000 on a really nice pair of shoes I would only wear 4x a year isn't a good idea. But obviously if a really nice pair of shoes can be resoled and can last a lifetime, it pays for itself longer term. I'll check out the ones you mentioned; also considering going bespoke.

@KlausKokholmPetersen 3 ай бұрын

@@PGBlanks-who can afford 1000$ shoes?

@KlausKokholmPetersen 3 ай бұрын

The problem with loafers is that they're ugly. I'd rather go barefoot!

@HAIV1W Жыл бұрын

i have a brand new ALDO suede shoes. it's so stiff, blisters guaranteed, applied some type of stick in cushion for heel and it's still the same. been searching how to make shoe comfortable and ends up watching your vid. i guess i'll just accept it lol.

@PGBlanks Жыл бұрын

good luck! generally those types of shoes will break in over time but can take weeks 🥲

@paulogarcia9739 4 ай бұрын

It's almost impossible for me to find comfortable leather shoes on a budget here in the Philippines.

@hemigod2 2 күн бұрын

With leather shoes put on a thick sock put the shoe on put a blow dryer on them. be sure to nourish the leather. They will shape and conform to your foot. for more Extreme method fill your bathtub with hot water put on a thick sock put the shoes on and stick your feet in the tub Until you feel any stressed areas loosen to comfort usually 15 to 20 minutes then wear the shoe until they are dry. Once dried apply shoe cream to the shoe. guaranteed the hide/leather will re-last to your foot.

@spaghettiking7312 6 ай бұрын

I've heard many complaints about dress shoes, though the problem I've had hasn't been around toes, even though I have wide feet. Usually it's that I don't have a tight enough fit at the top, causing my feet to slide around, resulting in blisters on my back foot. This probably was because I went a size too large. Laces also allow more breathing room in this area, so I had this problem from slip-on shoes. The sad thing is that dress shoes used to come in five different widths, but this isn't really offered anymore. So you have to be very sure that you're as close as you can be in regards to both the shoe size and shoe width, so it fits tightly, but you still have toe space. Make sure you consult the shoe sizing brands offer you and ask them what sizes they recommend, and try different sizes and return them if you have to. A well fitting pair of dress shoes can be supremely comfortable, but as dress shoes are an investment, you have to pay a high degree of attention to making the fit snug without causing you pain.

@Slavolko 28 күн бұрын

That would indicate that you have a low instep, so ideally you'd do as you said and consult the manufacturers for a good fit. An attachable tongue pad could help out with this issue as well, from what I'd read.

@ShadeSlayer1911 18 күн бұрын

Dress shoes in general are slippery. Even if you get a good fit, the actual outsoles tend to be completely smooth or have poor treads, so you end up slipping around a lot, especially on carpet. I hate it.

@Slavolko 17 күн бұрын

@@ShadeSlayer1911 You can get good ones from Danite or Vibram. Even the commando soles from Vibram.

@MinhNg180 Жыл бұрын

5 second in and I'm already agree with you

@PGBlanks Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Welcome back to the channel :) Have you had any luck with barefoot dress shoes?

@heraclesreborn 6 ай бұрын

Invest in a good pair of shoe stretchers. They come with bulbs to hit the problem areas. Join us who enjoy Italian shoes and Allan Edmonds.

@caliview7577 Ай бұрын

Allen Edmonds are uncomfortable for me, despite their "wide" widths.

@tenderloinstew1359 14 күн бұрын

Then you're probably wearing the wrong last.

@kordelljohnsonb4594 Жыл бұрын

I got a question can you wear a suit with those shoes?

@PGBlanks Жыл бұрын

Yeah I would say so. It's a conservative-looking cap-toe oxford that can take a shine well. The faux heel looks like a totally normal heel when viewed from eye-level. Probably the dressiest barefoot / minimalist shoe I've seen so far.

@kordelljohnsonb4594 Жыл бұрын

I want to thank you very much for this information🙏!

@doctorcatnip2551 5 ай бұрын

I only wear sneakers. Wide sneakers- 2 sizes too large. Problem solved.

@NikosKatsikanis 5 ай бұрын

real talk

@deersakamoto2167 9 ай бұрын

Are you familiar with Safiya Nygaard's "I wore the ugliest X for a week" videos? What you realize is that people generally don't care what other people wear and pay very little attention to them (they are too caught up in their own sh-t)

@Cal760 Жыл бұрын

Carrets are amazing!

@PGBlanks Жыл бұрын

Genuinely had my mind blown when I first saw them! I hear Softstar's oxfords are also really good but haven't had the chance to try

@Cal760 Жыл бұрын

@@PGBlanks oh yeah those seem great too

@rokinrandy 3 күн бұрын

Just Don’t do pointy toes. Especially all day . elegant shoes don’t have to be pointy or expensive

@gdwlaw5549 Жыл бұрын

Having just watched the LEM review I have to admit how ridiculous these shoes look! I own Loake and Church. I wear them very rarely

@heycidskyja4668 7 ай бұрын

If you own a pair of Church's you should wear them more! Beautiful and incredibly well made shoes.

@RobertChanAU Жыл бұрын

Exploring low key foot content expansion hey? 😅

@PGBlanks Жыл бұрын

mate it's not lowkey at all 😜

@ShadeSlayer1911 18 күн бұрын

I would rather look a bit unstylish than get bunions.

@PGBlanks 18 күн бұрын

100000%

@rogerr.8507 Жыл бұрын

Hey, this is just a paid for advertisment 😒

@PGBlanks Жыл бұрын

lol I wish! I disclose all of my paid videos via the Paid Promotion tag on KZfaq.

@James.Gatsby 2 ай бұрын

@@PGBlankslol

@strictly45s6 9 ай бұрын

I think the problem is, you forgot to wear socks with dress shoes...

@giacomo8875 28 күн бұрын

Nope

@jonstatt 4 ай бұрын

bunionlover69

@SandMan_86 3 ай бұрын

Your shoe is to small for you.