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shoepassion is amazing, sometimes they go as low as usd 255+ for their good year welted collection. No complains at all, am incredibly happy with my purchase.
Shoes- A Man's Passion indeed. I hope all is well Hugo. May this crazy situation be over soon. Capital of Croatia, Zagreb is still recuperating from a horrible earthquake. A 15 year old girl sadly lost her life. In this time of isolation it makes me and I'm sure many more gentlemen happy to have a true, aldo virtual friend- Hugo.
Thank you so much Krunoslav for your kind and encouraging words. We do our best here to continue delivering content for our friends and loyal followers around the planet. Be safe please, Hugo
One Italian company that is worth a mention is Harris. They are based in Florence, and they are very creative, they use a variety of leathers, making beautiful shoes.
Hugo, I have started watching your blogs only recently, but already, I have become a BIG FAN of yours. Not only are you very knowledgeable in ALL THINGS STYLISH (SHOES, suits, watches etc etc), you present your progs in such a humble, pleasant way that that they become really ADDICTIVE. Way to go, brother.
Thank you sir. Stay tuned on Parisian Gentleman and Instagram (parisian_gentleman) tomorrow as we are launching a fantastic collaboration with TLB Mallorca (the great Spanish shoemaker). Cheers, Hugo
Hi Hugo, we met during the short visit you made in Stockholm for Götrich. I was the young guy in the green suit! These videos are really inspiring and help during these difficult times for our small businesses. I retail Carlos Santos. They are amazing people and make fantastic shoes for the price. I am a little hesitant to recommend buying directly through them as the prices are lower through retailers and you directly support them this way too! The factory was really high end and the people working are passionate. The "problem" is that they could be so much more. They focus a lot on distributing shoes to physical shops with only a few good handful online. I would like to think myself as one of them! The selections are endless. As for the rest of the list, fantastic as always. Interesting to see you re-added Velasca, I think you first mentioned them in your 2015 guide. CNES I have seen first hand too, they make some good shoes for the price. Testing times for the industry and everyone. All the best to you and Sonya and your beautiful kids. Be safe and I hope to meet you again this year. /Kostas
Thanks Hugo, for introducing me to Septième Largeur! When I saw their Louis-Charles Double monks, it was love at first sight for me and I just knew I had to get a pair! It has been my best purchase for this year now!
I've bought two pairs of Meermin: happy with them - yes they need to be broken in! In my price bracket , they fit well (in fact I bought the first pair on ebay second hand). I am getting a passion (Shoe Passion) for shoes and would love a pair of whole cuts in burgundy...I'll have to save up for them. In the mean time, I always have Sartorial Talks to keep me informed and enthused :-) Thanks Tony
I just got a pair of suede loafers. Surprisingly comfortable fit on my slightly wide feet for such a slender looking last. They're quite well made, but with a strange downward bend at the very front of the soles, not something I worry abut, though. Out of the box the suede looked quite shabby, but looks very nice after a brushing, pigmented Renovateur spray and Super invulner. A good buy, but more for design than manufacturing and presentation, imo. I will probably get more from them, their Chelsea boots look very nice. I don't think I've ever felt a need for wearing in suede shoes. Not these either.
Thank you Hugo for introducing CNES. I bought their cap toe last week. Great customer service. I ordered the wrong size because their size is slightly different and they arranged for return and sent me a new 1. Surprisingly there's no break in period for me. No hot spots for me at all. Thank you CNES for the great service and beautiful shoe.
Great video Hugo. I am an Allen Edmonds guy but I have had him eye on Cobbler Union for a while. Thanks for giving us some options and I love the tip on 24 hours for break in. You and your wife stay safe in these crazy times.
Thanks for your inspiration and contribution to my satorial journey. When it comes to prenunciation of the swedish name "Skoaktiebolaget", you actually need to part the word in three. Sko(means Shoe) Aktie (means stock/equity) Bolaget (means company) Looking forward to your next video
@@DiscussionsSartoriales One more thing. I was surprised to not see TLB Mallorca on this list, since everyone seems to be fawning over them. Have you had a chance to look at this brand?
Dear Mr Hugo, I glad you mentioned Carlos Santos shoes, I have some in my collection and they really are fantastic, very comfortable, the other brands that you have mentioned I was not aware of if so, thank you for that. Unfortunately this is not the best time to order shoes because of the Pandemic, I'm situated in London (Kensington) and I don't receive any post, already for more than a week. Let's just hope to go back to our normal life soon and who knows, with a new pair of shoes! Congratulations for your channel and thank you for the hard work. Kind regards, António Borda D’água
Another enjoyable video, Hugo. No doubt you and Sonya are in lockdown and so many of us watching you are in the same position. Stay safe and let us hope the manufacturers you refer to survive the current catastrophe.
Wise words Russ. We are confined of course. Let's stay strong and humble in front of this unprecedented calamity for our generation. Stay safe my friend and see you at the other end of the tunnel. Cheers, Hugo & Sonya
Talking about Cobbler Union, they just announced their Honorary Investor program. It basically a program in which if you purchased for a total of $1000, you Will get unlimited discount of 25%
ok... then i need 2 more pairs... :O i am happy with my black cap toe oxfords city lasts.... but i really didnt like the quality of my 371 lasts brown ox brogue captoe... saw it too late ... bad stitching!
I just got a pair of Velasca Chelsea boots, and I love them. Worth every penny. The quality of the stitching, details, and leather is top notch! Definitely a great bank for your buck!
Funny you mentioned Allen Edmonds...I bought 2 pairs, both used, off of eBay, just $58. One of those pairs is just over 20 years old according to the numbers stamped on the inside, and people are shocked when they find out they're not brand new, haha. I also recently bought an older pair of Johnston and Murphy Crown Aristocrafts, and they're from back when they were still making stuff in the USA. Those were just $45. Meermin is a very attractive option as well...they also auction off their factory seconds on eBay, and those can end up starting at like $50-60, so that's definitely a steal! Thanks for the great videos! Stay healthy, and God Bless!
I totally get the addictive nature of shoes, I have high heels I no longer wear (except for very special occasions) which are still so beautiful to look at. I've seen shoes that made me want to cry they're so gorgeous. Thank you for the informative video, many of these brand also make women's sizes oxfords and derbys so I'll be investigating (and saving up) for my next purchase of wearable art
One of my first times watching your channel I chuckled at a warning about 'shoe addiction' - knowing how very true those words were. 😊 These updates always keep me excited about the new pair I will order. And lately, I am developing the same dread of wearing my new shoes... Ay Ay Ay! 😂 Hugo please, what is your take on TAFT shoes? They're from Spain and I ordered a pair of loafers already, but I'd love to hear your insight on them. Thank you for always distributing such amazing and insightful content. Blessings out to you, Sonia and the family! 🙏🏽💜
What a 'goldmine' of information, thank you 🙏🏼 Hugo, you are a very visual 'storyteller' and an exceptional one (I was mesmerized from start to end) 😊👌🏼 Thanks for info on my Swedish brothers 👍🏼 Cheers from Denmark 🇩🇰
Dear Hugo and Sonya, When PG had its first Cobbler Union promo in 2018 I jumped right ordering a pair of brown wholecut oxfords (Miguel V). Today they remain my most beautiful pair of shoes and also my favourite! Their service, as you have mentioned, is excellent, engaging and personal. So thank you for introducing them to me and I hope you continue to be an evangelist for style and elegance and make the world much more beautiful place! Thank you, Evan
Good one as always Hugo! One comment for anyone who may read this is to exercise some caution when ordering dress shoes from Asia. Asian brands tend to make shoes for people with flatter feet. Although beautiful, I would hesitate to buy a pair without trying them on first or exchanging a few emails regarding the fit.
You are perfectly right Rory. Asiatic feet don't have an arch like we do, but fortunately most brands are producing shoes for Occident and shoes for Far East. Meermin, for example, sells the vast majority of its production to European. But your advice is extremely wise and welcome. Cheers my friend, Hugo
Thank you , i bought a pair of cobbler union few months ago as you advised and believe me i was just thinking of luf & tung few weeks ago but needed somebody i trust to advice me hope you and your wife are in good health 🌹. Best regards from egypt
I have purchased a pair of Belgian loafers from CNES and they are excellent, the price was around $280 with delivery to the UK and I shall certainly be buying more pairs in the future, good quality at a good price, highly recommended.
Hugo, do you read a teleprompter? I appreciate your talent to speak so casually and yet so confidently as to almost never stutter or take time to think your words, great stuff!
No German, I don't use any teleprompter. I just have the list of the brands on a small piece of paper in front of me, and the rest is improvisation. Cheers! Hugo
Thank you for sharing your insight and opinion with us. I have grown immeasurably in sophistication and knowledge learning from you. Your work raises the bar and is inspirational. Acquiring clothes is now a passion, a joy, a process to be savored and not a task. I hope your videos continue well into the future and that prosperity and health is with you and your family.
Wow, amazing video Hugo. I just bought a pair of the two eyelet "Noah" (very french) in Museum oxblood from Cobbler Union. I decided to take advantage of their 20% sale going on now. Absolutely stunning and cannot wait for their arrival! Thanks again Hugo, I look forward to all of your posts. Cheers.
@KingSal12 It depends on the model (on the last). Don't hesitate to shoot them an email to check the sizing, they are very responsive and agreeable. Cheers my friend, Hugo
Great to see you back with more great content. I can’t wait for the next video on higher end options. After watching your videos, I have now bought three pairs ofCorthays that I got Neimans to bring in. And I’m having three pair of John Lobb bespoke shoes made. Thanks so much for all the great information and hello from San Antonio.
Wow congratulations Allen ! Nice catch. By the way, you may be interested by our additional content on Patreon (10 more videos so far) and, at the same time, by supporting us as we try to publish as much content as we can during this crazy period. Patreon page is here : www.patreon.com/sartorialtalks Stay safe my friend, Hugo
Hopefully I'll get my first pair of Meermin shoes the next months. I fell in love with the wholecut in espresso and copper. Thanks a lot for the great Content, I've alerady seen the first episode. Specially for the more "low budget" or younger people (I'm not that young but in the same financial situation) selection I'm really thankful. Please keep on Hugo. Take care. Reste en bonne santé à bientôt René
Thanks Mr. Jacomet for another splendid video! Since you mentioned Atlanta may I relate something that happened to me there? Many years ago I worked as an intern in Atlanta. Back then I was virtually penniless. One day I was strolling through a large mall in Buckhead when I saw a Gentlemen‘s outfitter. Because at that time my interest in the sartorial world had just started, I entered it and a very well dressed older man who happened to be the shop‘s owner approached me. He quickly recognised my terrible German accent but to my great surprise he was very happy about it. He told me that he had attended a German university when he was a young and poor man himself by means of a scholarship. One day, he said, a man whom he didn’t know at all approached him somewhere, told him how happy he was to see him as a foreigner in Germany (he is black, so in those times he must have been instantly recognisable as foreigner) and just gave him 10 Deutschmarks. Because of this kind (and - sad to say - untypical) gesture of a fellow German many years ago this shop owner was very pleased to see me and offered me a huge discount on everything in his shop. It was all very up-market, so even with this discount I could only afford a nice tie, but what I got from this encounter was much more valuable than a discount. I learned that a true gentleman is not just well dressed, but kind and generous as well. Sometimes you can’t give back to the person who did something for you, so just do something good for someone else. This incident also created a very fond memory so I always consider people from Atlanta as very nice guys until proven otherwise. So it’s no surprise to me that you like it there. Cheers!
Thank you Hugo for your videos ... they have opened my eyes to the world of fine shoes. It’s bittersweet experience so far. I have decided to clear out my shoe collection and gradually start building a new smaller one but with hopefully better quality shoes but at obviously great ‘damage’ to my wallet. I utterly love your videos .
Congratulations Ahmed and sorry for your wallet, at least in the short term. Because in the long run, you'll understand that wearing quality shoes is excellent for your health, for your look but also for your wallet (as they will last a loonnngggg time if well maintained). Cheers, Hugo
Thank you Hugo for such a comprehensive list of great shoemakers at this price point. I enjoy your videos a great deal sir. Anxiously awaiting your next Sartorial Talks.
I own 8 pairs of Meermins ( I really need to put up some videos) I wore them all the time when I had a job wear I was able to sit more. Stopped when my job changed ( started wearing sneakers again) to standing up on concrete all day. My feet strated to hurt went back to wearing them my feet feel so much better.
That's right, Bally has been around forever and is crafting good shoes. Unfortunately I find them overpriced (around $1000) in comparison to many younger brands of comparable quality. Cheers, Hugo
Being a Dane I can helt a little with the pronounciation og Skoaktiebolaget. It is composed of three words: Sko-aktie-bolaget. Sko is fairly easy, aktie is pronounced like aksje (the Norwegian spelling, by the way) and bolaget is a little like lager beer, but ending with a t in-sted of an r. Hope this makes sense. Skoaktiebolaget translates to The Shoe Company. Thanks for a great video and a lot of other great videos. Very inspirational.
The Vietnamese brand is called Cnes - / Si Nes/ . Lasts are quite easy-to-wear in my opinion, and the collection is huge also. The brand started with Vietnamese ways and techniques of shoes making and later being influenced by Japanese vibes and shoes making techniques. Good brand in the price range, I own a pair few years back and nothing much to complain. Thank you for your videos, lots of inspiration. /Vince
Another wonderful video, thank you Hugo! Very interesting to see some Asian countries featured, and will be interesting to hear more about that. Lots of Indonesian, Vietnamese, Malaysian, and Indian shoemakers popping up online. Very nice to see this video as a young person who needs to shop within this bracket!
There's a CNES retail store in Singapore. I've visited the store myself. They also provide high quality shoe repair services. For example JR soles, toe caps.
Oh yeah, i also got one pair of Ducal’s of Firenze (not Doucals). I saw this brand on the parisian gentlemen blog of yours. The quality is also outstanding. Lucky for me these shoes were also in a big sale so i was able to buy them for 150 euros.
If you are interested in Ducal shoes for between 100 and 150 euros i can bring you in contact with the seller. This guy has bought the entire stock of Meyer Shoes in Amsterdam which is bankrupted a few years ago. DM me if you are interested.
As a young viewer, I would prefer to save a year for 400$ shoes and using high quality shoes for years to come than spending 100$ on low quality shoes and throwing the out every few years. Better financially, ecologically and I get to wear good shoes! Thanks Mr. Jacomet for this wonderful episode!
Dear Hugo, what an amazing video before i go to sleep ! you awake all my sense now and all my passion to shoes !))))). very interesting information ,, i wondered at the beginning of the video how come to have 9 different countries !!!! but once again we learn from the Master !)) . So glad to see you healthy my friend ,,,stay Save , love to you and Sonya from Cairo, Egypt.
Hi Hugo, I've been an ardent follower of Sartorial Talks for the past year and am truly grateful for your regular content. I was wondering if you had had a chance to visit India in your travels and what, if any, sartorial insights you had about the country. As an Indian student, learning about the rich history of the sartorial world has been truly educational, but I have a keen interest in it's influence on my native country and I therefore seek your wisdom regarding it. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Dear Saumitra, we are actually supposed with Sonya to come to Mumbai pretty soon for some sartorial activities, but with the lockdown I guess this will not happen before a few months. All my best and please stay safe ! Hugo
Hi Hugo! Thank you very much for this video. For some of us, this is the price range in which we shop, so knowing our options is hugely valuable! As for Skoaktiebolaget, I will try to spell that phonetically for you: Skoh - akshe - boh - larget :)
Thank you for another great episode. The weather is changing in the North Carolina mountains and it’s about time to break out the beautiful shoes again!
SARTORIAL TALKS I appreciate the concern. My business is in responding to things like COVID-19 but safety is our #1 priority. Here’s a PSA that I recorded the other day if you’re interested. ruclips.net/video/B0tZlD8_k1g/видео.html
Great video Hugo, very well done! I recently bought a pair of Carlos Santos adelaides from " The Noble Shoe", they are great and the company Noble Shoe is also a great smaller distributor to deal with! I always really enjoy your videos and also your wife's videos!
I know the person behind the Noble Shoe and he's indeed very nice and passionate. Congratulations for your Adelaides from CS. Great shoes. All my best, Hugo
Hi from Singapore. Love your channel and a Carmina fan for years. Found the CNES brand by accident 3 months back whilst shopping for Safir products. The distributor for Safir in SG brings in the CNES brand as well - Straits Establishment. They do have a local website cnes.co and I think ships internationally. Design is very elegant, I bought the Ringo model which is a semi-brogue Oxford cap toe. Beautiful workmanship with a very narrow waist. I do think it's a great bargain and glad you're highlighting Asian brands
Ordered 2 pairs of Mermin. They are not hard to break in. They are very hard to break in after wearing them for days and days. They are so uncomfortable, still after long time and very uncomfortable.
I try not to buy anyhing that is manufactured in China. Its a challenge these days, but nothing that i earlier bought Ben Sherman, Paul Smith , Fred Perry ,Wolsey etc, has been up to standard since they moved production to Asia....
I would give a shout out to another French shoe company, Paraboot. Their iconic shoes are on the casual side, but they also have a dressier line. Very well made and in the price bracket you discuss here. To be honest some models, like the Michael, are an acquired taste...definitely cannot be described as sleek but I own two pairs :-)
The Michael is an iconic outdoor model for sure. I thought their dressier line was slightly above this price bracket. Otherwise Paraboot is a safe bet for sure. Cheers, Hugo
It was in one of your videos that I first heard of Cobbler Union. I jumped in and purchased myself a pair of oxfords. I cant thank you enough for your recommendation. Absolutely exquisitely crafted shoes, and look way more expensive than they really are.
Great content as always Hugo, thanks for all the recommendations, I know it's hard to look in every country but if you can take a look to Mexico, here we have a huge industry of leather tannery and shoe making in Guanajuato
I bought 2 pair of Cobbler Union boots last month based on your and a RUclips channel called Vladimir Riche’s recommendation. I have to say I’m very happy with both pairs! Thanks so much for putting out this type of content.
Sounds very good and logical to me, thank you for that observation.BTW, have bought any of their shoes? I have not done it yet, but I am impressed by the very good reviews they got from great experts like Hugo. Regards.
@@arslongavitabrevis5136 I have a pair of cnes black oxfords Winston model, they are one or the cheaper ones but very good quality for the price. Also you need to talk to them about sizing as they have their own sizes I’m a size 44 in Euro but cnes 46. Regards
I'm so thankful for your channel and now interested in a specific topic: the right bags for a gentlemen to wear with great fitted suits. Maybe you can recommend some of the brilliant brands, like you always do. Thanks and greetings from Germany.
@@SARTORIALTALKS Dear Hugo, your right, my question was not specific enough! I'm looking for briefcases; big enough to carry around all your everyday and office stuff, but small enough, so you won't have trouble with it :D. Thanks for answering, Julius
Since I first viewed this episode, I have had a chance to get a pair of shoes from both Meermin and Velasca, and put quite a bit of wear on both pairs. I have been pleasantly surprised by the quality and style available from both of these brands at this price point. Thanks for recommending them.
Meermin indeed offers attractive prices for the specs (closed channel stitching for example) but the quality is not up to the mark. Poor joining of top lift rubber/leather pieces. Imperfect lasting on the toe of one side of a pair. To their credit they accepted feedback and say it’s been passed on to their QA department... hopefully they can ensure better finishing. Cheap(er) should not mean sloppy workmanship.
Great recommendations, I also think Becket Simonon are a great option. Nice designs and shoes made in Argentina. From the little i know, they are direct competitors to Meermin and many have said BS are a better option. I recently pulled the trigger and made a purchase. 100% recommend
As far as I know, BS are not made in Argentina but in Colombia (with leather from Argentina). I don't know their products enough for the moment to have a real opinion. The only thing I know is that the minimus wage is today lower in Colombia (less than $300 per month) than in China (a little above $300). So the arguments about China vs other countries starts to be obsolete... But once again, I need to check BS products because they may be great ! Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS Mr. Hugo, i stand corrected. It is Columbia, and thank you so much for your input. I have been looking at Velasca after watching your video and i must say they have some beautiful shoes
theres always gotta be a few haters huh? not sure how you can knock Sonya and Hugo. This content is amazing and I hope people can help to keep them going.
Thanks Bob. I agree with you globally but those brands deliver very decent quality for gentlemen on a budget (like I've been when I was younger). Cheers, Hugo
What part of a Meermin shoe makes it so hard to break in? Do they undersize the last, and don't tension the leather, so that your actual foot stretches the material to its final form?
Hey Hugo, I appreciate your work and found the testimony you shared truly inspiring. May God continue to bless you and your family. I wear a size 16M US and have been relegated to only Allen Edmonds for quality shoe options. AE only offers the most conservative styles is my size and I have most of them so I am effectively out of options. I would love to have a pair of high quality monk straps but have not been able to find any in my size. I would do a reasonable bespoke pair as well but fear that might be out of reach for me. Would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!
Dont want to be rude, but the pronunciation on skoaktiebolaget is like three words skor=shoes aktier=stocks/shares and bolaget=company but in this context it means shoetradingcompany, so put air between sko-aktie-bolaget and you will be fine even with a french pronunciation, wich is not to be complained about. Kind regards from Sweden and thanks for lifting that Company .
In São Paulo, Brasil my passion for Italian Handcrafted shoes started in 1968 when Pietro Spinelli start measuring your feet and doing Loafers Italian Style than came La Pisanina hand crafted in the most famous street in São Paulo .... Rua Augusta..... This is the start of handcrafted shoes that I remember but people say that relying 1902 with the biggest Italian Colony outside Italy ....Brasil and São Paulo.......
I'm Vietnamese and I don't know how CNES pronounce either. I just call them C-NES. Just recently bought a RTW Brown Tassel Loafer from them for around $220, got calfskin, leather soles, goodyear welt. Best bang for your buck. My fav Vietnam shoemaker are CNES and Fugashin.
Good video. Thank you. Would you consider broadening your horizons a bit -- step beyond Europe and the US (with apologies to Cnes). India has some great shoemakers, so does Brazil. Live dangerously, if you will.
Great Video Hugo!! Keep it up. I found recently a quality pair of Stacy Adams Madison. It's a good year welted pair with calfskin top grain leather upper. I was extremely surprised of the quality for around 120 USD. The quality was similar to an AE pair. Would recommend.
Although Meermins are very affordable, I will never get them again. The uppers are extremely stiff. I have been having them since December 2019, weekly wear (1-3 wears per week), but they are still stiff. Never heard of CNES or Velasca. But I might give them a try. Thanks!
Dear Luis, we know Meermin can be difficult to break in (as I say in the video), but it depends on people's feet. Some can easily break them in, some have more difficulties. Maybe (when this Covid will be behind us) you should take them to a Cobbler and have them stretched for a couple of days (or even use a product like "shoe ease" to soften the leather). Cheers ! Hugo
Hugo, your knowledge is amazing my friend! I have been thinking of mixing my style up a bit and tying a pair of Allen Edmonds I am glade you mentioned them. On a side note I was not aware that your lovely wife was from Atlanta. I visit Georgia frequently we should meet sometime we’re both in town. Blessings to you my Brother
@@SARTORIALTALKS I learned I'm an E width thanks to Ace Marks and their rubbish D width shoes. It gives me blisters, though I kept the shoe because I can use it for minimal walking around/sitting occasions. Having not been able to try their E width, I cannot recommend Ace Marks. They're the "meme" internet shoe of the last 3 - 4 years. Allen Edmonds are so much better.
Some brands are to be expected like Meermin and Skoaktiebolaget, but I'm surprised with the Vietnamese CNES brand since I live in Southeast Asia. Curiously I was expecting a Japanese brand like Union Royal or Scotch Grain, but they're not in the list.
Dear Rio, I know (and like) Union Royal but they are in a different price bracket (a little bit higher than the one we address here). I don't know Scotch Grain but will take a look. Many thanks ! Hugo
3:30 Meermin
7:24 Shoepassion
9:30 Velasca
12:00 CNES
13:50 Septieme Largeur
15:10 Herring
17:09 Cobbler Union
20:24 Carlos Santos
22:47 Skoaktiebolaget/Lof & Tung
Many thanks ! Hugo
Not Shoepassion!!! Never Shoepassion again!! They send my a pair of Samples shoes with fade color and full of scratches, I Regret a lot!!!
@@cao7064 send them back
@@SARTORIALTALKS Do you not recommend the American Brand Allen Edmonds?
Allen Edmonds are not built the same anymore. Don’t recommend.
The Brands :
1.Meermin
2.Velasca
3.Shoepassion
4.CNES shoes
5.Septieme Largeur
6.Cobbler Union
7.Carlos Santos
8.Lof and Tung
9.Herring .
Enjoy!
Thank you ! Hugo
shoepassion is amazing, sometimes they go as low as usd 255+ for their good year welted collection. No complains at all, am incredibly happy with my purchase.
You're the real hero. Also, I love the videos, but Hugo, we get it, you travel a lot. ;)
People like you make the world better.
@@SARTORIALTALKS Not Shoepassion!!! They send my a pair of Samples shoes with fade color and full of scratches, I Regret a lot!!!
Shoes- A Man's Passion indeed.
I hope all is well Hugo. May this crazy situation be over soon. Capital of Croatia, Zagreb is still recuperating from a horrible earthquake. A 15 year old girl sadly lost her life. In this time of isolation it makes me and I'm sure many more gentlemen happy to have a true, aldo virtual friend- Hugo.
Thank you so much Krunoslav for your kind and encouraging words. We do our best here to continue delivering content for our friends and loyal followers around the planet. Be safe please, Hugo
Why does your profile picture remind me of Broz Tito?
@@giovannigobbi4832 Maybe because it is Tito?
@@arnasb.6414 I wasn't 100% sure
Zagreb is beautiful. I hope Zagreb and Croatia recover soon.
aaaannndddd this is why I subscribe to Sartorial Talks.
Aaaannnnd this is the kind of comment we love to receive. Cheers Ivan ! Hugo
Time stamps:
1. Meermin 3:20
2. Shoepassion 7:11
3. Velasca 9:20
4. CNES 11:31
5. Septieme Largeur 13:31
6. Herring 14:56
7. Cobbler Union 17:07
8. Carlos Santos 20:19
- Skoatiebolaget 22:01
9. Lof and Tung 24:56
Merci ! Hugo
One Italian company that is worth a mention is Harris. They are based in Florence, and they are very creative, they use a variety of leathers, making beautiful shoes.
Thanks bro
Hugo, I have started watching your blogs only recently, but already, I have become a BIG FAN of yours. Not only are you very knowledgeable in ALL THINGS STYLISH (SHOES, suits, watches etc etc), you present your progs in such a humble, pleasant way that that they become really ADDICTIVE. Way to go, brother.
Thank you sir. Stay tuned on Parisian Gentleman and Instagram (parisian_gentleman) tomorrow as we are launching a fantastic collaboration with TLB Mallorca (the great Spanish shoemaker). Cheers, Hugo
Hi Hugo, we met during the short visit you made in Stockholm for Götrich. I was the young guy in the green suit! These videos are really inspiring and help during these difficult times for our small businesses. I retail Carlos Santos. They are amazing people and make fantastic shoes for the price. I am a little hesitant to recommend buying directly through them as the prices are lower through retailers and you directly support them this way too! The factory was really high end and the people working are passionate. The "problem" is that they could be so much more. They focus a lot on distributing shoes to physical shops with only a few good handful online. I would like to think myself as one of them! The selections are endless.
As for the rest of the list, fantastic as always. Interesting to see you re-added Velasca, I think you first mentioned them in your 2015 guide. CNES I have seen first hand too, they make some good shoes for the price. Testing times for the industry and everyone. All the best to you and Sonya and your beautiful kids. Be safe and I hope to meet you again this year.
/Kostas
Hey Kostas, I remember you very well. Please stay safe and thank you for your contribution ! Cheers, Hugo
I SUPPORT KOSTAS and Carlos Santos at the Noble Shoe ! Getting my first Jumper soon!
Thanks Hugo, for introducing me to Septième Largeur!
When I saw their Louis-Charles Double monks, it was love at first sight for me and I just knew I had to get a pair! It has been my best purchase for this year now!
Hugo, absolutely love your energy, passion, and information in this presentation! Cheers, my friend!
Chers Ralph and much love to you and JS. Hugo & Sonya
I've bought two pairs of Meermin: happy with them - yes they need to be broken in! In my price bracket , they fit well (in fact I bought the first pair on ebay second hand). I am getting a passion (Shoe Passion) for shoes and would love a pair of whole cuts in burgundy...I'll have to save up for them. In the mean time, I always have Sartorial Talks to keep me informed and enthused :-)
Thanks
Tony
You are very welcome my friend. Cheers Tony ! Hugo
I just got a pair of suede loafers. Surprisingly comfortable fit on my slightly wide feet for such a slender looking last. They're quite well made, but with a strange downward bend at the very front of the soles, not something I worry abut, though. Out of the box the suede looked quite shabby, but looks very nice after a brushing, pigmented Renovateur spray and Super invulner. A good buy, but more for design than manufacturing and presentation, imo. I will probably get more from them, their Chelsea boots look very nice.
I don't think I've ever felt a need for wearing in suede shoes. Not these either.
@@thomaslutro5560 Thank you Thomas for your valuable feedback. Hugo
@@thomaslutro5560 Are you talking about Meermin Thomas? I have a pair of black chelsea boots from Meermin. I've been very satisfied with them.
What do you think about Magnanni?
Why is RUclips not pushing your videos. I am so excited it popped back up. Love you Hugo and will follow you forever.
Thank you Hugo for introducing CNES. I bought their cap toe last week. Great customer service. I ordered the wrong size because their size is slightly different and they arranged for return and sent me a new 1. Surprisingly there's no break in period for me. No hot spots for me at all. Thank you CNES for the great service and beautiful shoe.
Great video Hugo. I am an Allen Edmonds guy but I have had him eye on Cobbler Union for a while. Thanks for giving us some options and I love the tip on 24 hours for break in. You and your wife stay safe in these crazy times.
Thank you Keith, pleas stay safe also ! Cheers, Hugo
Thanks for your inspiration and contribution to my satorial journey.
When it comes to prenunciation of the swedish name "Skoaktiebolaget", you actually need to part the word in three.
Sko(means Shoe) Aktie (means stock/equity) Bolaget (means company)
Looking forward to your next video
Tak Yonas ! Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS Tak is roof, but takk is thanks ;)
Keep up the high quality content. I appreciate your expertise & advice.
Merci Demetri ! Hugo
I know, the shoe cradle here in the Philippines is reviving itself aswell... The Shoe artisans of Marikina are coming back to life...
Thanks so much for the English version!
You are very welcome my friends ! Hugo
@@DiscussionsSartoriales One more thing. I was surprised to not see TLB Mallorca on this list, since everyone seems to be fawning over them. Have you had a chance to look at this brand?
Good afternoon, TLB is a good maker, but slightly above this price bracket. Take care, Hugo
400 euro range, Carmina for me...
Dear Mr Hugo, I glad you mentioned Carlos Santos shoes, I have some in my collection and they really are fantastic, very comfortable, the other brands that you have mentioned I was not aware of if so, thank you for that. Unfortunately this is not the best time to order shoes because of the Pandemic, I'm situated in London (Kensington) and I don't receive any post, already for more than a week. Let's just hope to go back to our normal life soon and who knows, with a new pair of shoes!
Congratulations for your channel and thank you for the hard work.
Kind regards,
António Borda D’água
Thank you Antonio, and please stay safe ! We are doing our best to keep the content coming despite the difficult situation. Cheers, Hugo
Another enjoyable video, Hugo. No doubt you and Sonya are in lockdown and so many of us watching you are in the same position. Stay safe and let us hope the manufacturers you refer to survive the current catastrophe.
Wise words Russ. We are confined of course. Let's stay strong and humble in front of this unprecedented calamity for our generation. Stay safe my friend and see you at the other end of the tunnel. Cheers, Hugo & Sonya
Talking about Cobbler Union, they just announced their Honorary Investor program. It basically a program in which if you purchased for a total of $1000, you Will get unlimited discount of 25%
I didn't know that. It sounds like a pretty good deal ! Hugo
Plus C U has a 20% discount thru the end of April 2020. All purchases build your total for lifetime discount
ok... then i need 2 more pairs... :O
i am happy with my black cap toe oxfords city lasts.... but i really didnt like the quality of my 371 lasts brown ox brogue captoe... saw it too late ... bad stitching!
I just got a pair of Velasca Chelsea boots, and I love them. Worth every penny. The quality of the stitching, details, and leather is top notch! Definitely a great bank for your buck!
Many thanks for your feedback Edward. Cheers, Hugo
Funny you mentioned Allen Edmonds...I bought 2 pairs, both used, off of eBay, just $58. One of those pairs is just over 20 years old according to the numbers stamped on the inside, and people are shocked when they find out they're not brand new, haha. I also recently bought an older pair of Johnston and Murphy Crown Aristocrafts, and they're from back when they were still making stuff in the USA. Those were just $45. Meermin is a very attractive option as well...they also auction off their factory seconds on eBay, and those can end up starting at like $50-60, so that's definitely a steal!
Thanks for the great videos! Stay healthy, and God Bless!
Thank you Matthew for all these fine tips ! God bless you too my friend, Hugo
I totally get the addictive nature of shoes, I have high heels I no longer wear (except for very special occasions) which are still so beautiful to look at. I've seen shoes that made me want to cry they're so gorgeous. Thank you for the informative video, many of these brand also make women's sizes oxfords and derbys so I'll be investigating (and saving up) for my next purchase of wearable art
If you want to out those heels to use I can think of a few ideas!
One of my first times watching your channel I chuckled at a warning about 'shoe addiction' - knowing how very true those words were. 😊 These updates always keep me excited about the new pair I will order. And lately, I am developing the same dread of wearing my new shoes... Ay Ay Ay! 😂
Hugo please, what is your take on TAFT shoes? They're from Spain and I ordered a pair of loafers already, but I'd love to hear your insight on them.
Thank you for always distributing such amazing and insightful content. Blessings out to you, Sonia and the family! 🙏🏽💜
What a 'goldmine' of information, thank you 🙏🏼
Hugo, you are a very visual 'storyteller' and an exceptional one (I was mesmerized from start to end) 😊👌🏼
Thanks for info on my Swedish brothers 👍🏼
Cheers from Denmark 🇩🇰
Cheers Hans and stay safe ! Hugo
SARTORIAL TALKS 😊👍🏻
Dear Hugo and Sonya,
When PG had its first Cobbler Union promo in 2018 I jumped right ordering a pair of brown wholecut oxfords (Miguel V). Today they remain my most beautiful pair of shoes and also my favourite! Their service, as you have mentioned, is excellent, engaging and personal.
So thank you for introducing them to me and I hope you continue to be an evangelist for style and elegance and make the world much more beautiful place!
Thank you,
Evan
Thank you so much Evan for your encouraging message and yes, CU is a great company. Cheers, Hugo
I feel like I've stumbled upon the jewell of youtube. Wonderful channel and a wonderful host!
Good one as always Hugo! One comment for anyone who may read this is to exercise some caution when ordering dress shoes from Asia. Asian brands tend to make shoes for people with flatter feet. Although beautiful, I would hesitate to buy a pair without trying them on first or exchanging a few emails regarding the fit.
You are perfectly right Rory. Asiatic feet don't have an arch like we do, but fortunately most brands are producing shoes for Occident and shoes for Far East. Meermin, for example, sells the vast majority of its production to European. But your advice is extremely wise and welcome. Cheers my friend, Hugo
Thank you , i bought a pair of cobbler union few months ago as you advised and believe me i was just thinking of luf & tung few weeks ago but needed somebody i trust to advice me hope you and your wife are in good health 🌹. Best regards from egypt
Thank you my friend. Yes we are in good health and doing our best to keep the content coming. Please stay safe also. Yours, Hugo & Sonya
I have purchased a pair of Belgian loafers from CNES and they are excellent, the price was around $280 with delivery to the UK and I shall certainly be buying more pairs in the future, good quality at a good price, highly recommended.
Great.....Just subscribed. Thanks and Godspeed !!!
Hugo, do you read a teleprompter? I appreciate your talent to speak so casually and yet so confidently as to almost never stutter or take time to think your words, great stuff!
No German, I don't use any teleprompter. I just have the list of the brands on a small piece of paper in front of me, and the rest is improvisation. Cheers! Hugo
Thank you for sharing your insight and opinion with us. I have grown immeasurably in sophistication and knowledge learning from you. Your work raises the bar and is inspirational. Acquiring clothes is now a passion, a joy, a process to be savored and not a task. I hope your videos continue well into the future and that prosperity and health is with you and your family.
Wow, amazing video Hugo. I just bought a pair of the two eyelet "Noah" (very french) in Museum oxblood from Cobbler Union. I decided to take advantage of their 20% sale going on now. Absolutely stunning and cannot wait for their arrival! Thanks again Hugo, I look forward to all of your posts. Cheers.
KingSal12
I own a pair of Noahs in blue. I love them! 👍🏼🇺🇸🇫🇷
@@rickj.9202 Yeah they look beautiful. What do you think of the sizing? I wear Allen Edmonds 9.5D and I ordered a 10.5.
@KingSal12 It depends on the model (on the last). Don't hesitate to shoot them an email to check the sizing, they are very responsive and agreeable. Cheers my friend, Hugo
Great to see you back with more great content. I can’t wait for the next video on higher end options. After watching your videos, I have now bought three pairs ofCorthays that I got Neimans to bring in. And I’m having three pair of John Lobb bespoke shoes made. Thanks so much for all the great information and hello from San Antonio.
Wow congratulations Allen ! Nice catch. By the way, you may be interested by our additional content on Patreon (10 more videos so far) and, at the same time, by supporting us as we try to publish as much content as we can during this crazy period. Patreon page is here : www.patreon.com/sartorialtalks
Stay safe my friend, Hugo
Hopefully I'll get my first pair of Meermin shoes the next months. I fell in love with the wholecut in espresso and copper. Thanks a lot for the great Content, I've alerady seen the first episode. Specially for the more "low budget" or younger people (I'm not that young but in the same financial situation) selection I'm really thankful. Please keep on Hugo. Take care.
Reste en bonne santé
à bientôt René
Merci René ! Toi aussi fais attention à ta santé. Amicalement, Hugo
Great episode master Hugo, take care of all virus and germs, we need elegance, poetry and art.
Gracias Jorge. Stay safe ! Hugo
Thanks Mr. Jacomet for another splendid video! Since you mentioned Atlanta may I relate something that happened to me there? Many years ago I worked as an intern in Atlanta. Back then I was virtually penniless. One day I was strolling through a large mall in Buckhead when I saw a Gentlemen‘s outfitter. Because at that time my interest in the sartorial world had just started, I entered it and a very well dressed older man who happened to be the shop‘s owner approached me. He quickly recognised my terrible German accent but to my great surprise he was very happy about it. He told me that he had attended a German university when he was a young and poor man himself by means of a scholarship. One day, he said, a man whom he didn’t know at all approached him somewhere, told him how happy he was to see him as a foreigner in Germany (he is black, so in those times he must have been instantly recognisable as foreigner) and just gave him 10 Deutschmarks. Because of this kind (and - sad to say - untypical) gesture of a fellow German many years ago this shop owner was very pleased to see me and offered me a huge discount on everything in his shop. It was all very up-market, so even with this discount I could only afford a nice tie, but what I got from this encounter was much more valuable than a discount. I learned that a true gentleman is not just well dressed, but kind and generous as well. Sometimes you can’t give back to the person who did something for you, so just do something good for someone else. This incident also created a very fond memory so I always consider people from Atlanta as very nice guys until proven otherwise. So it’s no surprise to me that you like it there. Cheers!
Thank you so much Johannes for a wonderful, inspiring and touching story. And yes people from the South are kind and generous. Cheers, Hugo & Sonya
Thank you Hugo for your videos ... they have opened my eyes to the world of fine shoes. It’s bittersweet experience so far. I have decided to clear out my shoe collection and gradually start building a new smaller one but with hopefully better quality shoes but at obviously great ‘damage’ to my wallet. I utterly love your videos .
Congratulations Ahmed and sorry for your wallet, at least in the short term. Because in the long run, you'll understand that wearing quality shoes is excellent for your health, for your look but also for your wallet (as they will last a loonnngggg time if well maintained). Cheers, Hugo
Just bought a pair of Velasca today a few hours before this update :D
Good to know I made a good choice!
Thanks Hugo for this video
Yes you did make a safe choice. Stay well and safe Luis ! Hugo
And thanks for your words on Portugal 😍
You still have MANY years, but you are very welcome to retire here !
@@octadel Haha why not ? Portugal is a wonderful country... Hugo
Thank you Hugo for such a comprehensive list of great shoemakers at this price point. I enjoy your videos a great deal sir. Anxiously awaiting your next Sartorial Talks.
Thank you very much James for this message of encouragement ! Hugo
I own 8 pairs of Meermins ( I really need to put up some videos) I wore them all the time when I had a job wear I was able to sit more. Stopped when my job changed ( started wearing sneakers again) to standing up on concrete all day. My feet strated to hurt went back to wearing them my feet feel so much better.
Thank you my friend for your feedback. Stay safe ! Hugo
I have not heard anything yet about Bally from Switzerland. They have been around for a long time producing great shoes.
That's right, Bally has been around forever and is crafting good shoes. Unfortunately I find them overpriced (around $1000) in comparison to many younger brands of comparable quality. Cheers, Hugo
Being a Dane I can helt a little with the pronounciation og Skoaktiebolaget. It is composed of three words: Sko-aktie-bolaget.
Sko is fairly easy, aktie is pronounced like aksje (the Norwegian spelling, by the way) and bolaget is a little like lager beer, but ending with a t in-sted of an r.
Hope this makes sense.
Skoaktiebolaget translates to The Shoe Company.
Thanks for a great video and a lot of other great videos. Very inspirational.
Merci, Tak, Thank you Peter ! Hugo
The Vietnamese brand is called Cnes - / Si Nes/ . Lasts are quite easy-to-wear in my opinion, and the collection is huge also. The brand started with Vietnamese ways and techniques of shoes making and later being influenced by Japanese vibes and shoes making techniques. Good brand in the price range, I own a pair few years back and nothing much to complain.
Thank you for your videos, lots of inspiration.
/Vince
Thank you very much Vince for your feedback ! Very useful for all of us. Hugo
Another wonderful video, thank you Hugo! Very interesting to see some Asian countries featured, and will be interesting to hear more about that. Lots of Indonesian, Vietnamese, Malaysian, and Indian shoemakers popping up online. Very nice to see this video as a young person who needs to shop within this bracket!
Happy if we are useful Eli ! Stay safe. Hugo
Swedish is possibly World leading in the use of compound words. Sko-Aktiebolaget simply means Shoes Limited.
Wonderful content Hugo. I live in St.Maarten and has always been facinated with shoes and you do a magnificent job at delivering info. Tré bien.
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The pleasure is mine Clarence ! Hugo
There's a CNES retail store in Singapore. I've visited the store myself. They also provide high quality shoe repair services. For example JR soles, toe caps.
Oh yeah, i also got one pair of Ducal’s of Firenze (not Doucals). I saw this brand on the parisian gentlemen blog of yours. The quality is also outstanding. Lucky for me these shoes were also in a big sale so i was able to buy them for 150 euros.
Well, Ducal's shoes for 150 is the steal of.. the decade ! Cheers, Hugo
Thank you for your personal message Hugo, I really really appreciate that!
If you are interested in Ducal shoes for between 100 and 150 euros i can bring you in contact with the seller. This guy has bought the entire stock of Meyer Shoes in Amsterdam which is bankrupted a few years ago. DM me if you are interested.
Congratulations about your and Sonia Fantastic Job........
As a young viewer, I would prefer to save a year for 400$ shoes and using high quality shoes for years to come than spending 100$ on low quality shoes and throwing the out every few years. Better financially, ecologically and I get to wear good shoes! Thanks Mr. Jacomet for this wonderful episode!
That's a clever and wise attitude young man ! Cheers, Hugo
Dear Hugo, what an amazing video before i go to sleep ! you awake all my sense now and all my passion to shoes !))))). very interesting information ,, i wondered at the beginning of the video how come to have 9 different countries !!!! but once again we learn from the Master !)) . So glad to see you healthy my friend ,,,stay Save , love to you and Sonya from Cairo, Egypt.
Thank you Nader, our loyal friend. Take care of yourself and your family. Hugo & Sonya
Hi Hugo,
I've been an ardent follower of Sartorial Talks for the past year and am truly grateful for your regular content.
I was wondering if you had had a chance to visit India in your travels and what, if any, sartorial insights you had about the country. As an Indian student, learning about the rich history of the sartorial world has been truly educational, but I have a keen interest in it's influence on my native country and I therefore seek your wisdom regarding it.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Dear Saumitra, we are actually supposed with Sonya to come to Mumbai pretty soon for some sartorial activities, but with the lockdown I guess this will not happen before a few months. All my best and please stay safe ! Hugo
Hi Hugo! Thank you very much for this video. For some of us, this is the price range in which we shop, so knowing our options is hugely valuable!
As for Skoaktiebolaget, I will try to spell that phonetically for you: Skoh - akshe - boh - larget :)
Thank you for another great episode. The weather is changing in the North Carolina mountains and it’s about time to break out the beautiful shoes again!
Yes Mark, but please be careful in this crazy period ! Social distancing is so important. Stay safe ! Hugo
SARTORIAL TALKS I appreciate the concern. My business is in responding to things like COVID-19 but safety is our #1 priority. Here’s a PSA that I recorded the other day if you’re interested. ruclips.net/video/B0tZlD8_k1g/видео.html
@@markmaier2503 Thank you Mark ! Hugo
Great video Hugo, very well done! I recently bought a pair of Carlos Santos adelaides from " The Noble Shoe", they are great and the company Noble Shoe is also a great smaller distributor to deal with! I always really enjoy your videos and also your wife's videos!
I know the person behind the Noble Shoe and he's indeed very nice and passionate. Congratulations for your Adelaides from CS. Great shoes. All my best, Hugo
Hugo Simplement le MEILLEUR et most reliable source! Cheers de Canada Quebec Montreal
Merci Johnny ! Hugo
Skoaktiebolaget is pronounced like scoo-ackshuh-boolaget. It literally means "the shoe company"
Bless you for this ! Cheers ! Hugo
Buying Carlos Santos now for over 5 years. terrific value for the money.
Always appreciate the direct feedback. Thanks for your reply here ! Hugo
Hi from Singapore. Love your channel and a Carmina fan for years. Found the CNES brand by accident 3 months back whilst shopping for Safir products. The distributor for Safir in SG brings in the CNES brand as well - Straits Establishment. They do have a local website cnes.co and I think ships internationally. Design is very elegant, I bought the Ringo model which is a semi-brogue Oxford cap toe. Beautiful workmanship with a very narrow waist. I do think it's a great bargain and glad you're highlighting Asian brands
Thank you so much my friend for this feedback ! It helps a lot, Cheers, Hugo
Ordered 2 pairs of Mermin.
They are not hard to break in. They are very hard to break in after wearing them for days and days.
They are so uncomfortable, still after long time and very uncomfortable.
I try not to buy anyhing that is manufactured in China. Its a challenge these days, but nothing that i earlier bought
Ben Sherman, Paul Smith , Fred Perry ,Wolsey etc, has been up to standard since they moved production to Asia....
I would give a shout out to another French shoe company, Paraboot. Their iconic shoes are on the casual side, but they also have a dressier line. Very well made and in the price bracket you discuss here. To be honest some models, like the Michael, are an acquired taste...definitely cannot be described as sleek but I own two pairs :-)
The Michael is an iconic outdoor model for sure. I thought their dressier line was slightly above this price bracket. Otherwise Paraboot is a safe bet for sure. Cheers, Hugo
It was in one of your videos that I first heard of Cobbler Union. I jumped in and purchased myself a pair of oxfords. I cant thank you enough for your recommendation. Absolutely exquisitely crafted shoes, and look way more expensive than they really are.
Thank you my friend for your feedback ! Cheers, Hugo
Would not be buying shoes made in China. I stick to my own country’s artisan shoe-makers. Luckily in Britain we have a fine selection already.
Great content as always Hugo, thanks for all the recommendations, I know it's hard to look in every country but if you can take a look to Mexico, here we have a huge industry of leather tannery and shoe making in Guanajuato
I will my friend, as soon as this virus will disappear ! Stay well, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS same for you, stay healthy and take car
@@yakramirez120 Thank you friend. Hugo
I got myself a pair of Carlos Santos after watch your 2019 video.
I bought 2 pair of Cobbler Union boots last month based on your and a RUclips channel called Vladimir Riche’s recommendation. I have to say I’m very happy with both pairs! Thanks so much for putting out this type of content.
You are more than welcome Jeff ! Hugo
Vladimir Riche’s site is good too, hope it builds up. Hugo, well done video as always, thank you.
@@frankrizzo7185 Thank you my friend. Hugo
I think I heard on another video that cnes means
Classic
Noble
Elegant
Simple.
Sounds very good and logical to me, thank you for that observation.BTW, have bought any of their shoes? I have not done it yet, but I am impressed by the very good reviews they got from great experts like Hugo. Regards.
@@arslongavitabrevis5136 I have a pair of cnes black oxfords Winston model, they are one or the cheaper ones but very good quality for the price. Also you need to talk to them about sizing as they have their own sizes I’m a size 44 in Euro but cnes 46. Regards
I remember when you can buy a pair of hand made Goodyear welted full leather shoes in portugal for less than 50€
Cnes is available in Singapore too. You did talk about it before
Thanks for the correction, Jeremy. Hugo
I'm so thankful for your channel and now interested in a specific topic: the right bags for a gentlemen to wear with great fitted suits. Maybe you can recommend some of the brilliant brands, like you always do. Thanks and greetings from Germany.
Dear Julius, there are so many great bags makers. What are you looking for, a travel bag, a briefcase, a one-day bag ? Cheers, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS Dear Hugo, your right, my question was not specific enough! I'm looking for briefcases; big enough to carry around all your everyday and office stuff, but small enough, so you won't have trouble with it :D. Thanks for answering, Julius
Its because people from 35-90 like good shoes, many of us own 50 plus pairs. Nice video!
We do Jim ! Please stay safe, Best, Hugo
Since I first viewed this episode, I have had a chance to get a pair of shoes from both Meermin and Velasca, and put quite a bit of wear on both pairs. I have been pleasantly surprised by the quality and style available from both of these brands at this price point. Thanks for recommending them.
We appreciate this sort of after-purchase follow-up. Thanks so much for coming back here and commenting about your experience. Best, Hugo
Meermin indeed offers attractive prices for the specs (closed channel stitching for example) but the quality is not up to the mark. Poor joining of top lift rubber/leather pieces. Imperfect lasting on the toe of one side of a pair. To their credit they accepted feedback and say it’s been passed on to their QA department... hopefully they can ensure better finishing. Cheap(er) should not mean sloppy workmanship.
Great recommendations, I also think Becket Simonon are a great option. Nice designs and shoes made in Argentina. From the little i know, they are direct competitors to Meermin and many have said BS are a better option. I recently pulled the trigger and made a purchase. 100% recommend
As far as I know, BS are not made in Argentina but in Colombia (with leather from Argentina). I don't know their products enough for the moment to have a real opinion. The only thing I know is that the minimus wage is today lower in Colombia (less than $300 per month) than in China (a little above $300). So the arguments about China vs other countries starts to be obsolete... But once again, I need to check BS products because they may be great ! Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS Mr. Hugo, i stand corrected. It is Columbia, and thank you so much for your input. I have been looking at Velasca after watching your video and i must say they have some beautiful shoes
You are doing very great job in fashion. You are the true lover of fashion. Great job.
😎😀 love from India
Namaste🙋♂️
Thank you Karan ! best, Hugo
theres always gotta be a few haters huh? not sure how you can knock Sonya and Hugo. This content is amazing and I hope people can help to keep them going.
Thank you so much Jason for your kind support and for your subscription to our Patreon page ! All our best, Hugo & Sonya
Have you ever tried a (Floris) van Bommel from the Netherlands?
No never. Maybe one day ? Cheers, Hugo
My best advice - save up and buy a pair you would consider to be ‘too expensive’. You get what you pay for.
Thanks Bob. I agree with you globally but those brands deliver very decent quality for gentlemen on a budget (like I've been when I was younger). Cheers, Hugo
SARTORIAL TALKS agreed! I have bought some shoes from some of the brands you mention. Thanks Hugo
@@furdiebant Sure Bob. Hugo
What part of a Meermin shoe makes it so hard to break in? Do they undersize the last, and don't tension the leather, so that your actual foot stretches the material to its final form?
Hey Hugo, I appreciate your work and found the testimony you shared truly inspiring. May God continue to bless you and your family.
I wear a size 16M US and have been relegated to only Allen Edmonds for quality shoe options. AE only offers the most conservative styles is my size and I have most of them so I am effectively out of options. I would love to have a pair of high quality monk straps but have not been able to find any in my size. I would do a reasonable bespoke pair as well but fear that might be out of reach for me. Would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!
Allen Edmonds will always be my favorite. 9+ widths available to fit your foot perfectly
Dont want to be rude, but the pronunciation on skoaktiebolaget is like three words skor=shoes aktier=stocks/shares and bolaget=company but in this context it means shoetradingcompany, so put air between sko-aktie-bolaget and you will be fine even with a french pronunciation, wich is not to be complained about. Kind regards from Sweden and thanks for lifting that Company .
Tak Martin ! Hugo
In São Paulo, Brasil my passion for Italian Handcrafted shoes started in 1968 when Pietro Spinelli start measuring your feet and doing Loafers Italian Style than came La Pisanina hand crafted in the most famous street in São Paulo .... Rua Augusta.....
This is the start of handcrafted shoes that I remember but people say that relying 1902 with the biggest Italian Colony outside Italy ....Brasil and São Paulo.......
Where is the discussion around Barker hand made British shoes?
Hey so I know you did a 2 parter on ties. Was wondering if you could do a video listing quality tie brands for different budgets?
Yes we can do this for sure even if there are already a lot of informations in those two videos. Cheers Nesh ! Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS 😊 omg Hugo acknowledged my existence!
@@neshnevin9786 Haha you're funny my friend. Of course, without people like you (and all our followers), WE will not exist ! Please stay safe. Hugo
I'm Vietnamese and I don't know how CNES pronounce either. I just call them C-NES.
Just recently bought a RTW Brown Tassel Loafer from them for around $220, got calfskin, leather soles, goodyear welt. Best bang for your buck.
My fav Vietnam shoemaker are CNES and Fugashin.
Many thanks for this direct feedback ! Hugo
Good video. Thank you. Would you consider broadening your horizons a bit -- step beyond Europe and the US (with apologies to Cnes). India has some great shoemakers, so does Brazil. Live dangerously, if you will.
Great Video Hugo!! Keep it up. I found recently a quality pair of Stacy Adams Madison. It's a good year welted pair with calfskin top grain leather upper. I was extremely surprised of the quality for around 120 USD. The quality was similar to an AE pair. Would recommend.
I don't know this brand but thank you for your feedback. Hugo
CNES what a great style.
Japanese make great shoes too, do look into it when you have the chance
For sure ! But not exactly in this price bracket... Cheers, Hugo
I believe Hugo has mentioned them before and commented on how they were not made for most western feet.
@@robertopics You're right Roberto even if I'm sure we can investigate further... Cheers, Hugo
I like Yohe Fukuda, they are good.
Although Meermins are very affordable, I will never get them again. The uppers are extremely stiff. I have been having them since December 2019, weekly wear (1-3 wears per week), but they are still stiff.
Never heard of CNES or Velasca. But I might give them a try. Thanks!
Dear Luis, we know Meermin can be difficult to break in (as I say in the video), but it depends on people's feet. Some can easily break them in, some have more difficulties. Maybe (when this Covid will be behind us) you should take them to a Cobbler and have them stretched for a couple of days (or even use a product like "shoe ease" to soften the leather). Cheers ! Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS thanks for the suggestion, Hugo. I may just have to get them stretched a bit. Thanks for all your work and knowledge.
@@dominicandon7 You are very welcome Luis. Hugo
HUGO I like your pocket square, what brand is it? , Where can I get it
Hugo, your knowledge is amazing my friend!
I have been thinking of mixing my style up a bit and tying a pair of Allen Edmonds I am glade you mentioned them. On a side note I was not aware that your lovely wife was from Atlanta. I visit Georgia frequently we should meet sometime we’re both in town.
Blessings to you my Brother
Sure why not. Blessings my friend, and please stay safe. Hugo
You have transformed my life. Thank you. You converted me to Carlos Santos. How do you feel about the budget English shoes Greywalk?
I'm a fan of Ace Marks. Italian made from 200 to 330. Own 7 pairs....definately have the shoe addiction. Love the channel
I don't know Ace Marks Leonard, but I will for sure take a look. All my best and please stay safe ! Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS I learned I'm an E width thanks to Ace Marks and their rubbish D width shoes. It gives me blisters, though I kept the shoe because I can use it for minimal walking around/sitting occasions. Having not been able to try their E width, I cannot recommend Ace Marks. They're the "meme" internet shoe of the last 3 - 4 years. Allen Edmonds are so much better.
Some brands are to be expected like Meermin and Skoaktiebolaget, but I'm surprised with the Vietnamese CNES brand since I live in Southeast Asia. Curiously I was expecting a Japanese brand like Union Royal or Scotch Grain, but they're not in the list.
Dear Rio, I know (and like) Union Royal but they are in a different price bracket (a little bit higher than the one we address here). I don't know Scotch Grain but will take a look. Many thanks ! Hugo
Thank you for educational up list
Pleasure Robert ! Hugo