Thanks for the Tods vid, it was one that I requested. The Tods competitors at lower price points are invariably stiffer leathers and you may very well get blisters even with socks. On the other hand, the Tods driving moc is indeed a disposable shoe, as you so aptly state. I bought a pair in the Via Condotti on the first day of a Roman autumn. After walking about 200 miles in them, they were toast, quite true, but they were as comfortable as a pair of kid gloves. At $2.50 a mile, it was worth every penny. Cheers.

Do more worth it videos these are my personal favorite videos you make. Very interesting to see you go into depth of expensive items.

I agree with your assessment. I just purchased a pair of Allen Edmond’s driving shoes, beautiful orange suede moccasin and extremely comfortable and with a Goodyear Welt for ease of putting on a new sole. These shoes retailed at around $275 and with AE’s clearance price, I picked them up for well under $100.00. As I mentioned, these shoes are very, very comfortable and i like the orange color, (seasonal Spring and Summer, Fall shoe), thus I can’t see spending $400-$500 for a pair of Tod’s. Thanks for producing this video. Very well done!

I just bought a Black pair. I just turned 58, I’m splurging on some very expensive fashion items I’ve waited 20+ years to buy. Life is short. I bet these oh so cool shoes are buttery comfortable. Cannot wait to get them. Great review!

The fact that you dedicated all video to Tod's means they are absolutely worth the money. It's exactly the same like debating if Ferrari is worth the money... for absolute most it isn't, but for some few that is exactly what doctor has prescribed.

love that you were honest that this would only last a season or two, and there isnt much you can do about it.

Just got these in blue for 299$!. Although this may be a “disposable shoe” no other shoe has the same presence on the foot. Ive seen and had many moccasins/dress shoes, and i can easily say this is as beautiful and elegant as it gets. If you can get them for a reasonable price and afford to not wear them everyday, they are worth it.

since i know the gentlemans gazette, i have heard about luxury overpriced clothing brands i would have never heard about otherwise, thanks guys ;)

I think the stretching can be shrunk back by playing the wet shoes on a dryer shelf or in a place where plenty of warm air flows. This works on any leather, and, if gently done, will not lead to excessive stiffness or shrinkage. I had a dryer with such a shelf. The shelf attached via a keel that fit in place of the lint screen, just inside the dryer door. The shelf was designed for placing shoes or sweaters for drying flat and not tumbling.

I love tod's on preowned market. speaking for the ladies only. also size-wise, i can wear men's shoe also so have worn enough discounted mocassins with reasonable price. i like what tod's offers color/design-wise to the ladies as a high-end brand: less crazy palette and good quality. very reasonable for guys to opt for other brands given the price-point v. quality.

I must actually disagree with that conclusion (not worth it) to some extent, because it depends on how you wear them, care for them and what's your attitude. I own quite a few gomminos (like 10ish, and I do wear them a lot) and my oldest ones are ~10 years old. Here is why: I agree, the rubber soles do wear out in 1-2 seasons. I disagree with 4:35 - 4:40 that they cannot be mended: When going for a TOD's gommino, one knows that the soles will wear out quickly. But a TOD's has multiple lives. A good cobbler will easily replace the knobs with a thin (but long-lasting) rubber split sole. Almost the same feeling when walking with them. Their upper leather quality is superb and, when cared for properly, they look like new even after several years. So, provided you take the rubber sole issue for granted, they are quite long-lasting and worth it. My oldest pair has been re-soled three times by now. Admittedly, this pair also needed a few stitches at the heels and toes after 7 years or so, but that's a bit like with an old Barbour jacket - it depends on your attitude ;)

One thing worth mentioning on the Tod's mocs, as opposed to some of the other items in this series like Hermes ties, Montblanc fountain pens, and Gucci loafers, is that they can often be found at a significant discount with some research. I have a pair of these in burgundy calf and love them for the $200 that I paid for them, but would I pay $500? I agree with you, Raphael--absolutely not.

Really appreciate the review. It is very nice to see the illustration of how the item is put together. I have been contemplating an indoor shoe/ moccasin myself. It is a delicate balance. This is clearly intended as a driving (hence, indoor) shoe. Great for when you are rocking your hard soled fine shoes, boots, or the feminine equivalent.

Great episode, I always preferred Car Shoe mocassins which are of similar quality and color range, slightly lower price and even more subtle branding. Also, although $495 is expensive the Tod’s moccasins often go on sale for 50-60%.

Another good one: The Persol 714 folding sunglasses!

Raphael I enjoy their simple comfort. But I feel that are very stylish and comfortable.

Agree with the high prices for tods but i got couple of them when they were on discount, they are comfortable and hold for a long time if you keep cleaning and taking care of them, i only wear them in summer time and the best one is the nubuk ( like combination of leather and suede ), thanks for your great detailed review.

I just ordered a pair at a 65% discount !

I love wearing Tod’s during the summer. To me, they’re worth the price tag, but you can always find them on sale too.

Tod's has the pebble and full rubber/+pebble soles. Particularly in the summer you should not wear the same shoe day after day. I've had my same pair of Tods moccasin for close to twenty years. The rubber doesn't degrade and crumble. The material and stitching are of the highest quality in terms of durability. I wear mine on average once a week during the summer occasionally in the winter - going on now for closed to twenty-years. In late 2019 ordered a pair of Tod's suede ankle boots, very nicely made.

I appreciate your honesty!

Would love to see a similar video on the Loro Piana Open walks and summer walks.

Thanks for the video. I was wondering how they fare in the summer on the perspiration front if you wear them sock-less. Also not sure about the pebble sole not lasting long. I have some ferragamos with a similar sole (sparse pieces of rubber) which have lasted me more than 10 years and still love them.

Most comfortable shoe, while being elegant and casual at the same time. Worth every penny. Comparing Tods with a boat shoe is absurd, Tods are way more comfortable.

Tod’s are some of the highest quality “shoes” you can buy!

Thank you so much. I nearly made the mistake of buying a pair. Luckily I came across this video. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Good enough for Jack and Diane, good enough for me

I totally agree with your excellent review. Too expensive. For $99.00, I wear Alfred Cloutier’s Wakosun Canadian hand made leather Mocs. A pleasure to walk in them!

Thank you 😎 Sidenote, I'm loving my 13 pairs of Fort Belvedere socks 😁

I wear Corcoran Tanker Combat Boots, and they are very good for driving, and much more. Good for hiking, and can pass off as dress shoes if nobody looks closely.

I don't know why but brand is gate keeping details on making of shoes and other products for in store, sales experience. I work in tods and sales staff taught how to introduce certain items. Gommini are made from single peace of leather which is uncommon and increases exclusivity of them, other than that, it's ok.

Louis Vuitton keepal/weekender next please.

I work at a store that sells Tod's and I was never impressed with their moccasins compared to the other brands we carry like Cole Han, Tommy Bahama, and Donald Pliner which are much cheaper and In my opinion look nicer.

I was checking the prices yesterday with a friend and we saw that the retail price is 370€!!!! Just a couple of years ago you could buy them for 320€ and it was still a lot of money. My suggestion is to go check Yoox, there you can find a lot of models and colors for less than 250€.

Love this series. How about Stefano Rici ties? Or ferragamo loafers?

Id perfere a pair of Alden instead. Real craftmanship

Great episode as usual. However, I still have a bad craving for more "How to dress like..." videos, the earlier one was addicting!

Glad this came out cus wanted to buy shoes like this. Gonna look for those boat ones now

Could you do an episode about reasonably priced men's footwear? I'd like to know what brands offer the best value for money. I'm thinking more general purpose walking shoes. Tod's Mocs only seem appropriate for lounging around the house.

I love moccasins; cognac the best color to go with!

Thanks Raphael. A bit pricy right now 😎

Nice video Love this series

A review on a few of their other shoes would be nice. Agree. Overpriced. Appreciate your honesty.

This channel is whats left of mens Chivalry

Great topic , personally want a pare of tod Ferrari Mocs let’s see if it’s worth it

I think it's not worth it because it can't last that long.

A review of Dr. Martens would be really cool

But the other shoes such as sneakers and the like have a very good quality. You should always remember that the Gomminos are only for the summer and not for rain or the like. I have gomminos from Tods and they are 10 years old and I wear them a lot in the summer and you still look good. You always have to take care of them and I think the quality is good for this type of shoe

Funny while watching this video I was thinking, well Rancourt makes good driving mocs for a lot less and I was looking at their site.

how about review of Ferragamo belts? i wore mine for 12 years everyday as my only belt, and paid $175.

Nothing beats Tod’s just pick them up in the sale. £210

I'll be in Sicily on a road trip next month /may . So the driving loafer is appropriate for the driving aspect. Any thoughts on how they will look for casual walking around ? Socks?

Thank you for this video Raphael! Can you please make IS IT WORTH IT video about Santoni shoes?

An is it worth is for a Hermes belt would be great

What do you think about GEOX .

Can you review Red Wing Moc Toe Boots :) ? I have one pair and i really love them!

Raphael i have bought some great tods leather shoes in a very light khaki colour with a black sole and i was wandering which sock colour would you recommend?

Was Tods always these expensive? Or was it something that happened recently?

What are your thoughts on Bobbies? Made in Portugal and you can get 2 Bobbies for the price of one Tod’s. And they come in a wide range of colors.

I ordered a pair of Tod's 1T Mixed Media Sneakers. I went true to size. Should I have gone down half or a full size?

My friend’s wife made me a pair of Moose-hide Moccasins. They were amazing inside my house.

I think you should do more video about shoes and belts

thanks for the great info and reviews, what do you think about Belgian Shoes?

Video on Louis Vuitton belts? Curios what you think about them. Personally own one.

Great video, Raphael! I'm a huge Barbour wax jacket fan. What do you think of this brand? Thank you:)

Can you take a look at Carl Fredrick bags/wallets etc? Previously obbermans

I bought a couple and had the bottom resoled with low profile soles. Not a big deal.

What are the green linen trousers you're wearing? Would love to see a bit more of them.

Love this series!!!

I'll take my regular loafers for driving, they are more comfortable and last and last. Thank you for the great content though.

I am a woman. I purchased a pair of Tod's driving loafers about 10 years ago. I still have them and have abused them: in the snow, rain and on the state fair grounds (manure). I was looking to replace them and was sorely disappointed because the quality just does not appear to be the same and the price has doubled. I like Minnetonka for moccasins; specifically, the men's moosehide. I do not think they make a driving one.

Ferragamo does the best looking drivers right?

Thank you for your amazing videos.

Great advice as always. I also dont think everyone's feet will fit their style either lol they show everything on one's feet😜😝

Thanks for sharing this bit about Tod's driving shoe i agree with you on this 100 percent.Charles E.Huggins Jr

I was in Maine the other day

I want to put "shoe goo" all over the sole to make it last longer.

Great video. Thank you very much!

Can you please review SUITSUPPLY items. their style is in accordant to this channel and they don't do any discount (so the quality:price is fixed). THANKS A LOT.

Tod's with a tweed jacket?

You should review belgian shoes as well!

I Europe they cost 395 (euros) I believe.

Moccasins are the best shoes for walking

thanks for the video...for me a pair of shoes with this type of sole is useless. after 200 meters you walk on your feet.. and then there are too musch expensive. mocassins of ck is better

I bought a pair of driving mocs for $20 and I absolutely love them. And they look much nicer than those, too.

Could you review a Dunhill Rollagas lighter?

At 7:30, I am pretty sure that’s Siena.

Do a Louis Vuitton keepall

Not many people know about Carshoes as a brand

Absolutely. These mocs are the very defenition of hype.

Do a bass weejuns, penny loafer review.

The cost of production is $35.00 dollars. Do you think it is worth it ? 😝

In Sven we trust.

A nice relaxed shoe if you have money to burn. Not a good investment. (However, if you are a shoe nut, they could last 10 years if only worn in spring/summer and you have a rotation of thirty pairs of shoes.) :-/

On a unrelated note, can I have $495?

I want to use it as a kind of indoor slippers, would that work?

Just go to cobbler union and get some, way cheaper and good quality.

Hey Rapheal, I"m into supreme and I heard they're releasing a suit this spring. You should review the suit, also, whats your thoughts on the brand?

Seems silly to purchase the more wearable version of a shoe and wear it down as much as possible. The test would’ve been far more appropriate with the City Gommino that has a full rubber bottom. Or even the traditional gommino that has the larger rubber pads, appose to the smallest and easiest to wear down option.