Why Did Men Start Wearing Sneakers (Trainers)?

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Sneakers are worn more now than they ever have been but let's find out why did men start wearing them? gentl.mn/why-men-start-wearin...
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00:00 Wearing Sneakers: Introduction
Regardless of where you are in your journey of clothing, sneakers are unanimously recognized all over the world with the style being evermore prevalent as today’s “go-to” footwear choice.
We’ve been able to determine eight reasons why sneakers are worn more now than they ever have been:
01:08 Reasons: 1. Utility
02:51 2. Comfort
04:09 3. Fashion
05:06 4. Increased Formality
06:34 5. Peer Pressure
07:22 6. Status
08:27 7. Cost
10:00 8. Less Leather
One thing is quite obvious; at least for now, sneakers are here to stay. They offer a wide range of benefits for many people and create a unique contrast to the realm of the dress shoe.
Ultimately, sneakers aren’t actually bad shoes. They were created to serve a purpose, and they do that very well. The fact that they’ve become acceptable to wear outside of the gym simply means there are more sartorial choices to enjoy, which should be a good thing.
11:10 Outfit Rundown

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@arthurmouradyan2446 Жыл бұрын

cheap plastic that breaks down in a couple months is not more sustainable than leather which is 100% a by product of the meat industry

@DariusJones05 Жыл бұрын

I own leather boots and sneakers, never once have my sneakers broken down in a couple of months 😂

@prio7485 Жыл бұрын

@@DariusJones05 That means you have cheap boots brother

@DariusJones05 Жыл бұрын

@@prio7485 I have cheap boots because my sneakers hold up over time? How does that make sense😂

@Zaragil Жыл бұрын

Small town in Croatia here. Sometimes when I go for a walk I notice that 2/3 of people wear white sneakers. Like they're on sale somewhere. Or maybe there was a giveaway I didn't hear about. Or a truck full of white sneakers had an accident somewhere nearby and everyone grabbed a pair. I don't think all those people are sportsmen either, not counting watching sports on TV.

@Santor- Жыл бұрын

Yeah, there's a sale alright, a sale on cheap foam.

@Braxant Жыл бұрын

Bile patike idu uz sve!

@ryanexplorer Жыл бұрын

I am sure most of them are AirForce 1 or Stan Smiths

@daimena.cianci2651 Жыл бұрын

Maybe im crazy but wearing a shoe made of plastic and foam and synthetic and then having to replace it every year is a strange approach to sustainability. Leather goods are certainly more sustainable as, ya know, they can be farmed from animals infinitely (although yes theyre non-vegan)

@daandevos122 Жыл бұрын

I think meat is the limiting product coming from animals, likely not the skin, except for hides of animals which typically aren't eaten. So yeah, I agree with you.

@khairulhelmihashim2510 Жыл бұрын

many fashion brands are reducing leather products due to pressure from environmental movement that view cattle industry as greenhouse contributor.

@mrblowhard2u Жыл бұрын

Plus a good pair of leather dress shoes can be re-soled many times, where as sneakers are thrown away after they wear out.

@TheAltair236 Жыл бұрын

Looking at the supply chain of ordinary lethaer goods i can not agree with you :)

@paulwinstanley4595 Жыл бұрын

odd statement, if your exercised you would know most last less than a year, if you don't exercise and wear trainers, probs 3 - 4 years depending on quality etc. My running trainers, last 4-7 months, cycling shoes longer 14 months max without needing something done to them. Yes leather is more sustainable, but no one with common sense or a desire to improve themselves physically would wear them for training.

@janerkenbrack3373 Жыл бұрын

I don't mean this as a criticism of the video, but we should remember that gentlemen of yore clearly distinguished between sports and athletics. Sports includes shooting, fishing, and golf. Athletes had specialized footwear, for which the modern improvements are very good. Sneakers were really best for the gymnasium, and as as such were athletic shoes, rather than sporting wear.

@dandiehm8414 Жыл бұрын

Excellent point. And in that case, the L.L. Bean boots they featured the other day were definitely sportswear.

@janerkenbrack3373 Жыл бұрын

@@dandiehm8414 I don't think they would have. I suspect they would have seen duck boots as footwear for farm labor, akin to a pair of rubber Wellies.

@Eduardo328 Жыл бұрын

I, particularly, only use sneakers to practice sports activities. I never use it on other occasions, even the most informal ones like going to the beach and so on.

@invisiblerevolution Жыл бұрын

I'm PROUD to say..... outside of the gym, my father never wore sneakers. His casual attire was always, jeans and slip on shoes.

@bohdankondrusik8113 Жыл бұрын

Thumbs up! Same approach works for me. I honestly believe sneakers outside of the gym is a bad tone.

@therealdakshina1051 Жыл бұрын

@@bohdankondrusik8113 the problem is more sneakers these days are more for leisure

@V0ltron Жыл бұрын

43 years old and still rockin' my Jordan's.

@ExJapTer Жыл бұрын

As someone who loves both worlds, thank you for this video. Some days I want to be the best dressed gentleman in the room, and some days I want the sneakerheads on the street to give me that "shoe respect" nod.

@lovemadeinjapan 3 ай бұрын

Sneakerhead approval is rather simple: thrift 4 pairs of Converse in various bold colours (not black and white), and match them to a same colour floral shirt. Guaranteed succes. O wait, it gets much wider approval and the sneakerheads just think you are a snob with your floral shirt.

@MrJazzBond Жыл бұрын

Nice video! Even though the video may too common for sneakers head, I like it since it covers broad aspects - e.g. peer pressure, status, and sustainability - which is relatively new things for me who use trainers for gym only.

@gentlemansgazette Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support!

@david.leikam Жыл бұрын

I stopped wearing heels in 2021, converting to zero drop shoes. Though, I still own a pair of tuxedo shoes, dress shoes, brogue shoes, and blue suede shoes for those required attire engagements.

@LightGreyEntity Жыл бұрын

As a sneaker enthusiast who also appreciates and spends most of his time in classic menswear, I think this was a balanced take, considering the channel's general stance on style. And that is commendable. Good on ya!

@gentlemansgazette Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Vusumuzi! Glad to have your support 🙂

@nupatriarch1681 Жыл бұрын

Translation: thank you for not totally shitting on us sneaker wearers

@oliverdelica2289 Жыл бұрын

I will never not be traumatized by the guy who wore a pair of LeBron 18s with his wedding tux 😨😨🙀

@therealdakshina1051 Жыл бұрын

I will never understand how people wear lebron's other than 8 or 20. Feel like bricks

@AbirZenith Жыл бұрын

There is nothing traumatizing about it, Fashion changes.

@oliverdelica2289 Жыл бұрын

@@therealdakshina1051 haha well it is what's available at that time 🤣

@JaredAnderson214 Жыл бұрын

Greetings gentlemen. I just wanted to express my gratitude for the content you provide. You've opened up whole new realm of possibilities for me. Best Regards, Jared Anderson

@gentlemansgazette Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support, Jared! Happy to be of assistance 🙂

@nicholasdowner3788 Жыл бұрын

Please release a video on the history of sneakers, or trainers if you're in the UK.

@kletts42 Жыл бұрын

I grew up playing a lot of sports especially things like backyard football or baseball and driveway basketball. They are comfy and no one really went to school in nice shoes. It took me a while to break myself of regular sneaker wearing to the point that I only wear sneakers when running and mowing the lawn.

@alvinsanchez967 Жыл бұрын

You could try some dress sneakers in leather and or suede. Bridging the gap between sportswear sneakers and dress shoes. I have four pairs filling that role from Becket Simmon's Reid Sneakers in all-white, upper black, navy suede, and grey suede. Today I ordered on sale from Allen Edmonds two pairs the first pair is a Port City Derby Sneaker in brown suede and the second pair is a Courtside Suede Sneaker in dark brown-looking burgundy suede.

@soncis Жыл бұрын

now im over 30 so I dont buy sneakers that I wont use for sports anymore

@jefffarmer9200 Жыл бұрын

Love those Crown Northhampton's

@MrMeMyselfandI Жыл бұрын

Usually better comfort, different aesthetics (culturally as well as personal style)

@Topgqrst Жыл бұрын

You start to know the value of comfort, cushioning and support after you tried several high end shoes.

@Alex55455 9 күн бұрын

Sneakers are a modern staple that every man needs a few pairs of in his wardrobe. Sneakers are needed for anytime you are going to active like the gym, yard work, exercising or even for days where you are doing really high step counts. Have 1 pair for general exercise, another pair yard work or any dirty work and another clean pair of minimal leather sneakers (that pair with any outfit) for days you do heaps of steps around the city, you are sightseeing or just want to be more casual etc.

@formerevolutionist Жыл бұрын

I can't wait until I get some smart looking clothes so I can walk through the park on a nice autumn day.

@darkphotographer 8 ай бұрын

whent to photograph a wedding and the grom was wearing a pair white sneakers with green suite , and i have see lot of other photographers go with running shoes and jeans ,, most of the time wear black oxford or derby when working at wedding ,

@QuestforaMeaningfulLife 9 ай бұрын

100% want a history of sneakers video!

@markanstrom2981 Жыл бұрын

As a guy with A/B width feet, sneakers are a godsend. With sneakers, I can put in a thick insole or wear two pairs of thick socks to take up the extra space. With dress shoes, I’m forced to spend $400 on a pair of Allen Edmonds.

@gentlemansgazette Жыл бұрын

Out of curiosity, do you find your feet are still able to breathe under two thick socks and/or a thick insole?

@markanstrom2981 Жыл бұрын

@@gentlemansgazette A thick insole, yes. Two thick socks, no, but it usually gives a better fit than the insole solution. If I know I'm going to be out and about all day, I might bring a change of socks just in case. Otherwise, when I'm at the house, I just go around barefoot.

@Stryper101 Жыл бұрын

What do you think of Converse sneakers?

@agoodun Жыл бұрын

Bro got some straight tree trunks 😂😂😂

@uweborsch1946 Жыл бұрын

Most dress shoes are just not wide enough. Which looks good on pictures and in the shelf, but does not feel good on the foot.

@gentlemansgazette Жыл бұрын

It sounds as though you might benefit by looking at dress shoes in a wider F or G fitting

@silboersma1947 Жыл бұрын

I personally own some white leather sneaker from Ralph Lauren, which I enjoy on my casual days

@gentlemansgazette Жыл бұрын

Nice, how do you like to style them?

@silboersma1947 Жыл бұрын

@@gentlemansgazette casually with some navy or kaki chino’s

@DariusJones05 Жыл бұрын

I have an addiction to both Jordan’s and leather boots 😂 to me $150 for sneakers is cheap and they are cool. But most of my boots are nearly 2-3x that 😅

@DanielPereiraSantista Жыл бұрын

In Brazil we use futsal boots for everything. We also use pro/semipro runners to work or just go out. One of the few things we like to show to others we have money for something. 😂😂😂

@Santor- Жыл бұрын

Your Brazil isn't the same Brazil I know. You must frequent in a fairly small portion of this huge country.

@jeffboone7959 Жыл бұрын

Please do history of sneakers.

@s.m.mediaproductions5304 Жыл бұрын

I watch this channel for the formal-wear videos, not the casual-wear videos.

@dandiehm8414 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I don't care about learning about "streetwear" at all - hence I don't care for Kyle's videos (nothing wrong with Kyle himself). And I really only like Nathan's wristwatch videos, as I believe his clothing style leaves a lot to be desired.

@CalebSHerbert Жыл бұрын

Will's Vegan Store from the UK has vegan leather Goodyear welted Oxfords that are nearly free of petroleum products, and they are working on eliminating petroleum products from their production entirely.

@Uebagi Жыл бұрын

The reason why sneakers are great is just in case you need to do a full sprint while wearing your suit.

@SKULFRAKproDukshunz Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@lovemadeinjapan 3 ай бұрын

@@SKULFRAKproDukshunz If you would do the same on high heels regularly, you might join a heels race. I've done a lot of catch-a-train runs in my life, very succesful at achieving very high speeds in masses of people at busy hubs, but what shoes I had on was never a problem, not a single time.

@themoderndandy713 Жыл бұрын

I wear my opera pumps more than I wear my sneakers. Granted, I like opera pumps for everyday attire like Frank Sinatra, but I wear my evening clothes more than I wear sneakers, anyway. I consider it a point of personal pride.

@h.s.w.5760 Жыл бұрын

Daily? However do you tread through mud and detritus? The ol' shoemaker would wilt if he saw what abuse his delicate creations would incur if I trod about the homestead in pumps. 'Tis a benefit of the burgher to enjoy mudlessness, I suppose.

@themoderndandy713 Жыл бұрын

@@h.s.w.5760 Aye, the suburbs don't really call for high-durability shoes. I have a pair of riding boots and breeches for if I ever find myself in the dirt, along with the usual equestrianism.

@drip369 Жыл бұрын

Well I like the videos on the history of such things so yes, please, make one about sneakers

@Alistair_McCullom Жыл бұрын

history of sneakers please

@TeddAnimates Жыл бұрын

Nice video 👍

@gradientO Жыл бұрын

Nice

@TeddAnimates Жыл бұрын

Very

@georgejones3826 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video made on the history of sports shoes and how they evolved into the modern sneaker shoe

@domepiece11 Жыл бұрын

If you need a supportive, open-toe-box, low-top shoe, check out the white Birkenstock Bend. A good pair of simple, clean, casual sneakers can look great. But please do NOT wear tennis shoes with a suit, especially to a wedding.

@stefanotattifrongia3612 Жыл бұрын

The easy answer is that a cheap sneakers is less painful (on average) than a cheap dress shoes.

@niconestra Жыл бұрын

I'd say it could be along the same lines of wearing jeans.

@Alberad08 Жыл бұрын

Interestng toppic, but me never had the slightes inclination to wear these outside of the gym :-/ Nevertheless, I really love wearing boat shoes for some leisure time activities.

@Chernochegger Жыл бұрын

Becasuse of the 60s, we really played ourselves

@IppiopaidFEEDBACK Жыл бұрын

Sneakers were invented to escape Jack the Ripper. That’s why they called “sneak’ers”, so you could walk on a cobblestone street and not be heard. Originally, they would just put a piece of rubber on the bottom of that hard healed shoes in England.

@roboliver9980 Жыл бұрын

Trainers as they are in UK are more comfortable and soles durable. I save my shoes for special occasions and clients.

@dm8057bk Жыл бұрын

"Everyone wants to wear them" - Hardly. Certainly not I...

@Emil4Brain Жыл бұрын

Comfort.

@theabstract4936 Жыл бұрын

I see a lot of NFL players on draft night might wear a nice tailored suit with sneakers I think only professional athletes can pull that off.

@steviem8466 Жыл бұрын

No one can pull that off. Just a bad faux pas.

@mihaikonta9828 Жыл бұрын

@@steviem8466 It's so easy to pull off. You just need to dare to do it. Yesterday I wore a grey suit with grey jordan 4's and I received a lot of compliments

@therealdakshina1051 Жыл бұрын

@@steviem8466 anybody can pull it off , you just need to know how to

@cyrilignatiuskendrick6663 Жыл бұрын

They have their place; their own charms. Just don't wear them with a suit or professional clothing.

@dandiehm8414 Жыл бұрын

Or outside the gym if you are over 21.

@nathanohanlon3757 Жыл бұрын

@@dandiehm8414 Get your head out your arse.

@dandiehm8414 Жыл бұрын

@@nathanohanlon3757 What a gentlemanly reply.

@nathanohanlon3757 Жыл бұрын

@@dandiehm8414 If being a stuck-up, pretentious snob is gentlemanly then you can leave me out of it pal.

@dandiehm8414 Жыл бұрын

@@nathanohanlon3757 So if someone doesn't wear sneakers outside of the gym they are a pretentious stuck up snob? This is a classic menswear channel. Not a modern streetwear channel. Sneakers don't have a place outside of the gym IN A "CLASSIC" MENS WARDROBE.

@joshvendryes7945 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@dirtywaterpj_dj Жыл бұрын

No mention of Converse? I wear proper shoes or boots most of the time but in warmer months when I dress for the weather (dress down) I’ll wear Chuck Taylors. You can buy them in a style that’s not changed too hugely in 100 years. and that suits my retro, if not totally classic, aesthetic.

@themoderndandy713 Жыл бұрын

I bought a pair of Chuck Taylors as my first-ever (since childhood) pair of sneakers. Dress shoes just weren't made-to-do for swordfencing and pickleball. I don't mind the look. My only complaint is that the tongue gets stuck in the sides of the shoes while I'm trying to win a duel; I have to fish the thing out. The looks are pretty unparalleled for a retro-style pair of sneakers, so call me a patron. They look really nice with my white trousers and red and white fencing jacket, along with my white tennis sweater and shorts while doing pickleball. They scratch that 1930s itch even for those occasions where I can't wear tailoring and ties.

@lovemadeinjapan 3 ай бұрын

Staple of the Parisian attire.

@citizen9790 Жыл бұрын

Loved the 4 person B roll shots of y'all!

@brandbran6486 Жыл бұрын

Wait… Raphael is Brazilian ?

@mrblowhard2u Жыл бұрын

I noticed that you have 'dissed' dress shoes a few times as 'square toed' wern't they popular back during the 1970's? I don't think they are worn today. Plus I don't think you're going to get mugged in a bad neighborhood if you're wearing your Magnanni dress shoes but, Air Jordins......what do you think?

@gentlemansgazette Жыл бұрын

The flat, square-toed dress shoe can still be seen on the market today (unfortunately!)

@TimPaddy Жыл бұрын

What brand or model is the shoe pictured when #3 is being introduced. It looks great. Shown again at 5:33 . I think I found it... $600 Cordovan

@gentlemansgazette Жыл бұрын

You can see them in action here: www.gentlemansgazette.com/cordovan-leather-expensive/?

@rpow6861 Жыл бұрын

style > trends

@jaimezamudiomendez9426 Жыл бұрын

Muy bueno. Buenísimo. Ayuda con subtítulos en español. Saludos desde México.

@jadenyuki3138 Жыл бұрын

I currently have 3 pairs of sneakers

@stevec5465 Жыл бұрын

I have 10 pairs of sneaker, 7 pairs of boots/sneaker boots, 3 pairs of shoes. All have rubber soles of one kind or another. Even my dress shoes have a sneaker midsole.All black, and wearable all day. My last shoes with leather soles was over 20 years ago. Resoleable, yes. Comfortable, NOT.

@MrDyldoBaggins Жыл бұрын

fancy sneakers just seem to be the most obvious tell that the owner is a money waster these days

@BjoyceGT Жыл бұрын

I have a wide variety of shoes, but if I'm going to be on my feet all day and it's not a formal/business situation I am wearing my Adidas Alphabounce sneakers or Air Force 1s, plus they generally go well with shorts and a t shirt.

@D_Jilla Жыл бұрын

Somehow I just don't get this; A good pair of leather shoes feels comfortable for me to wear for hours.

@playingindies6730 Жыл бұрын

@@D_Jilla we all have different feet. Many people find foams like Adidas Boost comfortable, I find them too soft and with that, horrible. But rubber cupsoles many people dislike, are super comfortable for me, as long as there is a little toedrop

@tjenadonn6158 Жыл бұрын

@@playingindies6730 Meanwhile I prefer to go shoeless as much as I possibly can.

@themoderndandy713 Жыл бұрын

For everyone in this section: I've found that what's comfortable depends on what you're used to. For those rare occasions I go jacketless, even in summer, it feels somewhat odd to have wind on my arms. I also dislike shoes without heels. I had to get a pair of sneakers for fencing and am still not used to the lack of heel. It throws me off balance! The only real complaint I have about suiting comfort is the tie around the neck. It's not the worst feeling (especially since I wear shirt collars a couple sizes too big), but an open collar is definitely more comfortable. As for shoes, though, I'm a dress shoe devotee. Sneakers just feel weird. I can see, however, how suits would be uncomfortable if you're not used to them. The reverse definitely applies.

@tjenadonn6158 Жыл бұрын

@@anotheryoutubeaccount5259 Good thing for you that socks exist.

@iainmc9859 Жыл бұрын

I used to run a P.E. Dept so I've got quite a few pairs. Do I wear trainers with jeans, yep but not with a shirt or jacket. Its horses for courses, appropriate footwear for appropriate clothing for appropriate activities. Sorry, white trainers for tennis only .... and a relaxed game of cricket. Dress trainers, no such thing.

@drip369 Жыл бұрын

Preston sure is a stylish gent

@synp9ynir Жыл бұрын

I never considered sneakers to be comfortable. To be able to run with them, they have to be quite tight on your feet. That's fine for the gym,, even necessary for running, but isn't comfortable for walking or in the office. Informal shoes like the kind you get from Hush Puppies or Clark's or a dozen other brands are much more comfortable in those scenarios, as I'm sure are the more formal oxfords. And actual hiking shoes are far better for hiking if you don't want to hurt your ankle. So I only wear sneakers to the gym or the occasional jog.

@steviem8466 Жыл бұрын

Yes, and don't forget Loafers, like Bass weejun's

@hellfire510 Жыл бұрын

Can you guys do a video about beanies? And if they should be a part of stylish menswear?

@vallelorum997 Жыл бұрын

Wear whatever you want man, stop meat riding this “old money aesthetic”

@vallelorum997 Жыл бұрын

The d riding is actually crazy

@D_Jilla Жыл бұрын

I think beanies can be stylish, just generally a casual piece. But, if the weather permits you're allowed to wear whatever you want to keep yourself warm.

@kickinitolschool8406 Жыл бұрын

You need somebody to tell you if a beanie is stylish? For reals?

@dandiehm8414 Жыл бұрын

@@kickinitolschool8406 It was sarcasm. Beanies have no more place in classic menswear than sneakers do.

@doug6259 Жыл бұрын

So Preston would not be caught dead in a $30 pair of sneakers? My last pair of Adidas cost me $35 at TJ Maxx. I also have no use for status symbols, sneakers or otherwise. So I will not be buying air Jordans any time soon.

@dux_bellorum Жыл бұрын

I'm not a sneaker head and unless they're like the clean looking ones you guys showed I don't really wear them. Nikes and the such just don't go well (in my opinion) with a more chic look, its just took casual. People look like grown kids trying to wear adult clothes. But if in athletic clothes then I'm all for sneakers. If in anything else I prefer sneakers that are clean looking unlike basketball style sneakers that I just have no care for.

@drip369 Жыл бұрын

I love my Bearfoot shoes

@jamez6398 Жыл бұрын

Probably because they don't make your feet bleed and don't always cost a ton?

@ericmed Жыл бұрын

Yes history please

@R_B69 Жыл бұрын

Trainers, innit

@sakakibaryo Жыл бұрын

Also, sneakers actually stand the test of time! The very first basketball sneakers was invented and produced in the 1890s, it's still widely available and worn today.

@tjenadonn6158 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think it's really unmentioned just how timeless some of the more classic sneaker designs are. Patterns like the Converse All-Star have remained virtually unchanged for decades. IMO a pair of black Converse is just as essential to one's footwear collection as any set of Oxfords: they're the casual footwear equivalent of the little black dress.

@D_Jilla Жыл бұрын

The unfortunate thing is the designs are generally the same, but the quality in the sneakers has gone way down in big brands.

@orlog3343 Жыл бұрын

@@D_Jilla yeah quality is the main reason I don’t wear sneakers. Overpriced, poorly and unethically made with materials that are harmful to the environment

@gentlemansgazette Жыл бұрын

A very good point regarding sneaker design - something we discussed in this video: www.gentlemansgazette.com/dress-sneakers-for-men/?

@ArtyMcMuffin Жыл бұрын

Simple, first you can get a comfortable shoe for less than 100$, which would not be the case with "most" dress shoes (you can at an higher price point obviously). They're not necessary short-lived if you wear them in rotation. Also, it's more versatile if you take a neutral color, like you can't wear an oxford with bermudas, and most jeans. Also, less maintenance is needed also for those shoes. Finally, it's not compatible with active parents lifestyle,. For my part, I have small kids and usually dress smart casual with higher-end polos, chinos and/or jeans, I won't bring some dress shoes to the park to run/play my kids, it just doesn't make sense, especially since now there's other options available. At the end, it is just more simple to wear sneakers/sports/walking shoes. Stylish? Probably not, but there's other factors to take in.

@gentlemansgazette Жыл бұрын

Interesting points - it's always good to think about other factors. Regarding dress shoes under $100, what are your views on buying vintage/pre-owned dress shoes that come under that price point, but still have a high quality?

@ArtyMcMuffin Жыл бұрын

@@gentlemansgazette Many thanks for your response. Regarding your question, I have discovered, at least in part because of this channel, the wonderful world that is used quality clothing and I have several pieces that I've found in the last couple of years. However, and I am not a foot doctor, I am a bit more hesitant regarding used shoes as quality shoes takes the shape of an individual feet when worn and would probably be ill-fitted to me if I've purchased them as I've probably have slightly different feet/features than their previous owner. Therefore, I tempt to stay away from those. Also, and I didn't made a lot of research to be honest, and the prices/discount weren't that great unless the shoes were in terrible shape, which would probably mean extra costs to bring them to a cobbler. There are lots of better deals in other categories of clothing in my mind (sports jackets, knitwear, trousers, ect.) Best regards!

@kttk4564 Жыл бұрын

Turnschuhe for anything else but their genuine purpose? No way ever!

@IlIlIlllIIlIllI Жыл бұрын

Second

@davebeedon3424 Жыл бұрын

This video would be easier to listen to if Nathan's voice did not taper off at the end of sentences.

@artureff3046 Жыл бұрын

leather only, no plastic 🏴‍☠🚳

@TheAltair236 Жыл бұрын

Are sneakers classic? No. But they look good in most outfits.

@urielmartinez6279 Жыл бұрын

Third

@nikkosisowath4002 Жыл бұрын

I've got a feeling this video will be viral... Just a feeling

@brianc9374 Жыл бұрын

Whos this guy?!?!?!? Havent seen him before.

@gentlemansgazette Жыл бұрын

Nathan is our operations manager - you can see his introduction here: www.gentlemansgazette.com/omega-speedmaster-review/?

@brianc9374 Жыл бұрын

@@gentlemansgazette when did he start making videos? this first time ive seen him.

@brianc9374 Жыл бұрын

@@gentlemansgazette he did a good job on video

@satabell5551 Жыл бұрын

Roads, and Walkways was much harder in the past

@bcmtnbka Жыл бұрын

If you like them, wear them. If you don't, don't wear them. there is no need to judge.

@dandiehm8414 Жыл бұрын

Everybody always judges. It may not be "right", but it is what it is.

@derived-doom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! But why should men stop wearing sneakers? - Is is way harder to keep them clean - it is harder to repair them - their style changes a lot - you need to buy more of them - it is easy to look like you try really hard to get rid 20+ years of your age. Long story short: Sneakers are the pastel-colored wide suits of the 80s - today...

@teekue Жыл бұрын

But here to stay unlike the pastel suits.

@mihaikonta9828 Жыл бұрын

The last sentence is wrong.

@samiam5557 Жыл бұрын

Speaking for myself its all about comfort.

@KlausKokholmPetersen Жыл бұрын

Because they're way more comfortable than leather shoes.

@Cedrus1952 Жыл бұрын

Love my sneakers...and they look good with suits and fedoras! Get used to it.

@jamescanterbury6634 Жыл бұрын

Most comfortable shoes were my combat boots that molded over a decade

@dhunter4315 Жыл бұрын

Yes, please do a piece on sneakers, history, present day style and usage!

@angeltorres4089 Жыл бұрын

“Dress sneaker” is an oxymoron.

@mikehoare6093 7 ай бұрын

these are plimsolls not sneakers, because there´s nothing sneaky about them and you just don´t wear them, unless you are childish or a genuine 5 years of age !

@SirLokiMadmonk Жыл бұрын

Because our feet hurt.

@bigd7355 Жыл бұрын

Your feet hurt because they're weak... from wearing cushy sneakers too much.

@teekue Жыл бұрын

@@bigd7355 and from wearing ill-fitting leather shoes.

@SirLokiMadmonk Жыл бұрын

@@bigd7355 rude. But no. They hurt because I stand on concrete all day as a hospital worker and have high arches.

@Channysupreme Жыл бұрын

@@SirLokiMadmonk wear barefoot shoes and barefoot socks

@orlog3343 Жыл бұрын

@@SirLokiMadmonk so your solution to needing arch support is wearing sneakers that have little to no arch support? You should try a leather boot with arch support. Leather is more comfortable over time, synthetic sneakers get less and less comfortable as they break in really fast

@jeremyemilio9378 Жыл бұрын

As much as I like dress shoes,I will never hike or run in them

@hellfire510 Жыл бұрын

First

@phil_matic Жыл бұрын

"I'll go far as to say that a dress shoe will actually be comfortable for longer because the cork molds to your foot versus the padding in a sneaker will eventually wear out and flatten" lol no. I love dressing up, but wearing dress shoes will never be more comfortable than sneakers, no matter what the occasion.

@divineangelic2727 Жыл бұрын

Grizzly Adam’s plaid shirt beard jeans as sneakers belong in forest. Not in modern society going on a dat a must for a man to look mature handsome clean well groomed dressed well with preppy look etc 💃🏾🕺💕🙏🍰☕️

@albundy2032 Жыл бұрын

Sneakers should be banned for anything except sporting activities

@Majojobigo Жыл бұрын

Theyre fresh as well as comfortable

@khairulhelmihashim2510 Жыл бұрын

sneakers are the natural evolution of human footwear. In human history, shoes were worn to protect foot from injury. With limited resources and technology, shoes were optimized for protection and longevity, rather than comfort. Later, the nobility and upper class of society use shoes as signifying marker of status, giving birth to dressier shoes. With the discovery of rubber and polymer technologies, shoes can be made more comfortable than before, leaving traditional dress shoes confined to situation where conservativeness and formality are needed.