How can you tell if you're wearing the right shoe size? www.realmenrealstyle.com/dress-shoes-fit/ - Click here to read the article - How Your Dress Shoes Should REALLY Fit
The thing is, I've been troubled recently, because I've wanted very much to try Thursday, but I've realized now that all the companies you seem to promote don't seem to have any focus for wide feet. One day I found an 7.5 EEE boot at Walmart and when I realized how well it fit, I regretted how large my feet looked wearing 9.5 to 10 wide to compensate for the shoes not being wide enough. If fit is king, then that automatically blocks off Paul Evans and Thursday. Do you have any quality suggestions for boot lovers with wide feet, or should this be an exception to fit being king? Thanks.
You left out some important information. The Brannock device is 2 dimensional while the foot is three. If someone has a high arch they will probably need a wider width than what is shown on the Brannock. This is especially true for a Balmoral lace shoe or a slip on with a high vamp. Also unless the foot measurement is a full size more than the arch length, which is unusual, you should go by the arch length. The primary support for most shoes comes from the shank, which covers the distance from the heal to the ball of the foot. That being said if your toes are touching the end of the shoe or they are cramped in the shoe, you need to get a bigger size. The thicker the sole of the shoe the more you should allow for a SLIGHT bit of play in the heel. Until the shoe breaks in and the sole becomes more flexible a SLIGHT bit of play is not a bad thing. Many people fit themselves in shoes too small to avoid any play in the heel. This is particularly true for boots which don''t have a shaped heel like a shoe and need time to mold to the foot. Lastly, I have often heard people say that a particular manufacturer's last fits them well. Most manufacturers use multiple lasts not one.. For that reason it is important when you find a shoe that fits you well, to find out what last that shoe is on. As long as the manufacturer doesn't discontinue that last you will be able to get shoes that consistently fit you well. To assume all of a specific manufacturer's shoes will fit you well would be a mistake.
This came at the PERFECT time. Sunday I stopped in at a shoe store and I checked out some Chelsea boots, some loafers, and a few other very nice shoes. I tried them on and spent time with them. I decided to wait a couple days to consider my purchase before investing in my 1st pair of nice shoes. This video answered the last of the fitting questions I had in my mind. I didn't even know till now that shoe horns are necessary. I'm getting my shoes later today thanks to you and I'm leaning toward the Chelsea boots. Last question: Is there anything special I need to know about shoe horns or are they all the same?
Too bad every shoe my size seems to be sold out on there website... and buying shoes online is too risky. They may not fit right depending on the shoe even if you pick your size. Its best to find a good reliable shoe store and go there. At least you get to try them on right there
When I was a kid my mother always made me walk on a hard surface when trying on shoes. She said that shoes that felt okay on carpeting might not feel as good on a hard surface. I can't see a shoe store make you buy a pair of shoes because you wore them around the store and walked on a non-carpeted surface.
I think this is more if you order them online and then walk around outside, then want to return them. Stay on carpet or a smooth hard floor that won’t scuff the leather soles like concrete. And if you are in a shoe store trying on leather soled shoes, their floors are either carpet or hard, smooth surface. They wouldn’t let you leave the store and walk on concrete. Of course, this is all a moot point if the soles aren’t leather.
I work at Berluti and we let customers try shoes on carpeted, marbled, and wooden floor. Very superficial scratches from test walking shouldn't really matter. And our shoes start at ~$2200 min for formal shoes. I can't see why a store would reject returns for minor scuffing.
@@shauneli2284 _"Refund of what? You don't pay for shoes before trying them on."_ I'd ask you if you've ever heard of the Internet, but you're on RUclips, so...
What you are calling the shoe box area of the shoe is called the toe box. We need to find a shoe that allows the toes the room to move (splay out). If the shoe from the first metatarsal joint area forward is turning the toes inward it is not a good fit. We don't want to be binding our toes. If the toes are being turned in, it does not take long before the feet start to hurt and cause us trouble.
My feet are in the lenght of a 45-46 shoe. The width of the front of the foot is quite wide but the width at the back is very narrow. Really no brands makes shoes that fits that type of foot. Shoes that fits in lenght and width in the front are always to wide in the heel… And slippers is always a no no for me. I have to go with something that is either sneekers or boots, cause sneekers i can tighten enough to make it fit and boots sits around the ancle so they stay in place.
There's a video about properly cleaning and polish shoes about 2 years ago and another about a year ago by rmrs if anyone is curious about it, there's also quick cleaning video, I didn't know there was until Antonio told me. Thank you!
I just returned my first pair of Paul Evans, the shoe box was strangling my feet, I ordered according to P.E. Recommendation size 11, I asked if sizing up to 11.5 would solve for E width? and if that would affect length? But the answer didn’t cover my questions, it was more in the, we are sorry and here is how you can return the shoe. At the same time I also bought an Ace Marks, 12 E, they fit well, a bit snug in the shoe box, but nothing bad really, I used the monkstrap all day and my feet survived, just need to break them in. I purchased 8 more pairs of shoes, to replace my old ones, I’ll probably repeat the ones I like the most. Thank you for your videos, they helped a lot, it is the first time I venture in buying shoes online.
Its worth noting unless you have bespoke. Youll find that there will be initial hot spots or blisters as your foot moulds to the leather. There's no getting around it. I own 3 pairs of loakes they all did it as well as two pairs of Goodwin smith. Unless by chance their last is identical to your foot. Expect some break in
I really like this style of video. You have done it in the past and it is something I look forward to seeing more of in the future. keep up the good content Mr. Centeno!
Jason McGee bad quality shoes for a premium price. Paul Evans uses low quality leather and the "patina" paint will come off. Also it is black stitched. Paul Evans is the Vincero of shoes.
Ive always worn regular width without paying attention to the “V” separation in the laces area. Today I realized that my Allen Edmonds have too wide of a gap (1 inch at the top). Hopefully the EE will fit right.
I saw that you stuck your finger behind your heel. Was that considered a good fit or too loose. I can almost get my finger back there, but not quite. My new shoes slip just a little at the heel, but they have maybe 2 hours on them and aren't broken in yet. I have wider feet making a perfect fit nearly impossible. But, is there really a perfect fit anyway? Just one fit seems slightly better than the others.
Antonio, where can we buy one of those measuring devices? I know there is no need to buy it because most shoe stores have it but I would like to have one at home.
Great. Now I'm going to figure out that all my shoes don't fit correctly. 😆 There's a bunch of good info which I honestly didn't know that I didn't know because I never really thought about it much. I always just went with "somewhere between 11-12, usually an 11.5, and...I guess a D? That's average, right?" Great vid, Antonio! Thank you!
The size that is "too snug" will probably be okay after a few (or a dozen) wears. Leather does stretch somewhat, it can certainly stretch half a size. If you buy shoes that are too big, however, they will never shrink to properly fit your feet. Moreover, they will crease much worse than the smaller pair.
Again a very nice video. The information is useful and clear and the footage was awesome aswell, really interesting to see how they make these type of shoes! Thanks Antonio
Wait a second, for the lace up how did you get your foot into the shoe? The laces look as if they are completely tucked inside the shoe, as they look when you take them out of the box to try them on, you pull out the laces, undo them, put your feet into the shoes, and then tie the laces.
I had a buddy who had about two sizes of difference between his feet. When he bought climbing shoes(masochistically about two sizes smaller than street shoes) he would by the two sizes and return a set of mismatched shoes.
If they are actual fullgrain, welted with Cork filler they are expencive, and most guys will pass on it (do not feel good and loooot of $$$$), that is way it is an extra important detail. It's complicated, but try a half sizes smaller, until they are a little too tight. The shoes are stiff at first, but unfortunately, vrinkle and the cork will flatten out. Leather stretch unless there are lot of seams and stuff. Too much leather might be a problem and in the way to, so tighter is better, if not so uncomfortable so you can not walk in them. 5 min, 10min, 15 min, 20 min, 30 min, 45 min, 1 h, 2 h, 3h, 4h (have them on your foot at office and at home). A little bit of blistering ok. In the end after a few month you might even fit an insole in there, magicly you do not get it, those thight shoes. You break them in once, and then resole them. The same last model and size is no garante at all, different models and lether feels differently anyway. It might be like 3 mm to tight in the wrong place.
So the guys at my local Allen Edmonds store swear that I am a 9.5 C. However, this size leaves three finger with from the top of my toe to the top of the shoe. They seem extremely long but they do feel good around my foot. Is this unheard of? Does this sound like they are too long in your opinion?
According to the information the provide, this is how they keep the cost of the shoes down and can deliver higher quality shoes for less. They take orders and then manufacture the shoes once they have enough orders for them, so there's very little overstock. The downside is that you have to wait for your shoes.
I don't mind. I easily change my mind before I obtain anything new, especially in the post. I wouldn't buy anything with that long of a wait, I've experienced and been put in that position before and since straying from such risk, as I like to think of it, I've been happier about my purchases/plans.
I know I'm probably very late to the party on this one, however, if the best way to buy shoes is to try that particular shoe on, first... how then does ordering them fit into the equation? How would I do that and narrow the margin of error as much as possible, especially given that the mold for each company in terms of size and fit, is different?
You summed up everything I've been searching for so nicely. Excellent video! Also, if you have the time to respond: what brand and type of shoe is the brown toe-capped oxford with brogue? Beautiful shoe.
Antonio do you have any tips on where I can buy shoes that will fit size 17 EEEEEE(6E), because I'm always limited to black sneakers and it's nearly impossible to find nice dress shoes that ship to Australia. Edit: it's also difficult to find them reasonably priced because I'm a university student.
I love shoes, but I hate hate hate shopping for them because I have to buy online due to where I'm located. 80% of the times the shoes don't fit me and then I have to find good brands that offer free returns
Great video Antonio. I appreciate this. This is a paid sponsor video but the content was truly valuable because of relevance Vs on the previous video on “stacking vs rolling”. I hope I don’t offend. Thank you again for your valued content which has really aided me in upping my game on dressing more appropriately.
I bought Thursday boot wingtips and I have 2 inches of toe room. It’s my first time ever buying point boots so I’m not sure if this is normal. Everything else fits nice and close to my foot
Such an informative video, Tony. Still haven't pulled the trigger on buying a really nice pair of leather shoes, though. One day when I'm a grown up. Haha!
Great Video as Always Antonio... Antonio I've been waiting for your video talking about "10 or 20 Blazer/ Sports Jacket Colour to own".... Think you can break it down? Especially Winter Sale is Coming... Thank You
I ordered my first pair few weeks ago and their size is 1 size bigger in the US. When I returned it to get a smaller size, it was out of stock. Then I decided to pick a different color with my correct size but they were out of stock with those as well. I struck out twice which is weird for a big company who sells great shoes. I was a bit disappointed. Wondering if anyone else had this trouble with sizing and out of stock issues.
JordanMandas Official this is awesome Jordan!! Thanks for the feed. I have an Ace shoe in brown but looking for a black oxford. I will definitely check into Sweeney. I’ve never heard of them.
Paul Evans is way too expensive for a blake stitch shoe. You don't have (virtually) unlimited resoles like you do with a goodyear welt, so the cost per wear is significantly higher.
So as a watched this, I thought I need a new shoe horn. then I opened this month Sprezza box (subscription box) and there it was a new shoe horn...amazing. I like the subscription boxes what do you think of them?
I got my shoe fitted at allen edmunds. The sales clerk said it should fit like a glove. I have narrow feet and was fitted a size B. The shoe box seems tight and the V at the top has a space of 1 inch. Is this too tight or will the leather stretch? Thank you
That's how mine fit. It all depends on how they feel after a few hours depending on how much your feet swell if they're comfortable. Most men have to loosen their shoes once or twice a day. In Allen Edmonds I can wear 6.5 B C and D, and 7 C or D. The V space is more to do with your high instep. If you don't like how that looks go for Derbys like the Leeds shoe. Open lacing doesn't look as off with a high instep. It doesn't bother me personally but if it bothers you check out the allen edmonds Leeds
I always think it matters what socks a guy is wearing when he tries on shoes and insist my husband wears the right socks for the style of shoe and season he’s going to wear it in. So thicker wool socks for winter boots and thin mercerised cotton or nylon for loafers for summer. And please none of that no sock look, it’s horrible particularly if no socks are worn. The shoes will be ruined in no time and they and your feet will stink!
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How can you tell if you're wearing the right shoe size?
www.realmenrealstyle.com/dress-shoes-fit/ - Click here to read the article - How Your Dress Shoes Should REALLY Fit
The thing is, I've been troubled recently, because I've wanted very much to try Thursday, but I've realized now that all the companies you seem to promote don't seem to have any focus for wide feet. One day I found an 7.5 EEE boot at Walmart and when I realized how well it fit, I regretted how large my feet looked wearing 9.5 to 10 wide to compensate for the shoes not being wide enough.
If fit is king, then that automatically blocks off Paul Evans and Thursday. Do you have any quality suggestions for boot lovers with wide feet, or should this be an exception to fit being king?
Thanks.
Was it because it was sponsored that you didn't use your usual brand opening? Just curious.
your code rmrs100 doesn't work, was it expired?
Nice video but how do you feel about hush puppy shoes
Real Men Real Style hi pauls and evany ship to india
Everytime I have a question or doubt about dress styling I come to this channel for the best compehensive advice.
Ironically the shoes in the thumbnail look like they dont fit (heel).
I think that was very much deliberate
Bruh
They definitely don't. Gotta be on purpose
Never in my most beautiful expectations I would have expected such a precise video, thanks so much.
If they don't hurt my toes and they don't fall off when i walk they fit.
One of the few channels that are serious. Well done, Antonio.
Thanks Golden!
You left out some important information. The Brannock device is 2 dimensional while the foot is three. If someone has a high arch they will probably need a wider width than what is shown on the Brannock. This is especially true for a Balmoral lace shoe or a slip on with a high vamp. Also unless the foot measurement is a full size more than the arch length, which is unusual, you should go by the arch length. The primary support for most shoes comes from the shank, which covers the distance from the heal to the ball of the foot. That being said if your toes are touching the end of the shoe or they are cramped in the shoe, you need to get a bigger size. The thicker the sole of the shoe the more you should allow for a SLIGHT bit of play in the heel. Until the shoe breaks in and the sole becomes more flexible a SLIGHT bit of play is not a bad thing. Many people fit themselves in shoes too small to avoid any play in the heel. This is particularly true for boots which don''t have a shaped heel like a shoe and need time to mold to the foot. Lastly, I have often heard people say that a particular manufacturer's last fits them well. Most manufacturers use multiple lasts not one.. For that reason it is important when you find a shoe that fits you well, to find out what last that shoe is on. As long as the manufacturer doesn't discontinue that last you will be able to get shoes that consistently fit you well. To assume all of a specific manufacturer's shoes will fit you well would be a mistake.
This came at the PERFECT time.
Sunday I stopped in at a shoe store and I checked out some Chelsea boots, some loafers, and a few other very nice shoes. I tried them on and spent time with them. I decided to wait a couple days to consider my purchase before investing in my 1st pair of nice shoes. This video answered the last of the fitting questions I had in my mind. I didn't even know till now that shoe horns are necessary.
I'm getting my shoes later today thanks to you and I'm leaning toward the Chelsea boots.
Last question: Is there anything special I need to know about shoe horns or are they all the same?
Sounds great! I go into more details here: www.realmenrealstyle.com/how-buy-mens-travel-shoe-horn/
Real Men Real Style
Thanks
Too bad every shoe my size seems to be sold out on there website... and buying shoes online is too risky. They may not fit right depending on the shoe even if you pick your size. Its best to find a good reliable shoe store and go there. At least you get to try them on right there
When I was a kid my mother always made me walk on a hard surface when trying on shoes. She said that shoes that felt okay on carpeting might not feel as good on a hard surface.
I can't see a shoe store make you buy a pair of shoes because you wore them around the store and walked on a non-carpeted surface.
Refund of what? You don't pay for shoes before trying them on.
You are so right, try them in the store, soft feels nicer.
I think this is more if you order them online and then walk around outside, then want to return them. Stay on carpet or a smooth hard floor that won’t scuff the leather soles like concrete. And if you are in a shoe store trying on leather soled shoes, their floors are either carpet or hard, smooth surface. They wouldn’t let you leave the store and walk on concrete. Of course, this is all a moot point if the soles aren’t leather.
I work at Berluti and we let customers try shoes on carpeted, marbled, and wooden floor. Very superficial scratches from test walking shouldn't really matter. And our shoes start at ~$2200 min for formal shoes. I can't see why a store would reject returns for minor scuffing.
@@shauneli2284
_"Refund of what? You don't pay for shoes before trying them on."_
I'd ask you if you've ever heard of the Internet, but you're on RUclips, so...
What you are calling the shoe box area of the shoe is called the toe box.
We need to find a shoe that allows the toes the room to move (splay out).
If the shoe from the first metatarsal joint area forward is turning the toes inward it is not a good fit.
We don't want to be binding our toes.
If the toes are being turned in, it does not take long before the feet start to hurt and cause us trouble.
Great advice! I am a big guy, I wear a size 13 wide. Often I have to go up to a size 14 which is a bit extra in the toe.
Damn, that's so big, Sir.
I always have to try on with the left foot.... Slightly larger lol
My feet are in the lenght of a 45-46 shoe. The width of the front of the foot is quite wide but the width at the back is very narrow. Really no brands makes shoes that fits that type of foot. Shoes that fits in lenght and width in the front are always to wide in the heel…
And slippers is always a no no for me.
I have to go with something that is either sneekers or boots, cause sneekers i can tighten enough to make it fit and boots sits around the ancle so they stay in place.
Maybe a video about how to properly take care of shoes in the future
I thought I filmed it already?
Real Men Real Style yes there is, thank you
Leave em in the showcase
There's a video about properly cleaning and polish shoes about 2 years ago and another about a year ago by rmrs if anyone is curious about it, there's also quick cleaning video, I didn't know there was until Antonio told me.
Thank you!
Yes - there is!
I just returned my first pair of Paul Evans, the shoe box was strangling my feet, I ordered according to P.E. Recommendation size 11, I asked if sizing up to 11.5 would solve for E width? and if that would affect length? But the answer didn’t cover my questions, it was more in the, we are sorry and here is how you can return the shoe.
At the same time I also bought an Ace Marks, 12 E, they fit well, a bit snug in the shoe box, but nothing bad really, I used the monkstrap all day and my feet survived, just need to break them in.
I purchased 8 more pairs of shoes, to replace my old ones, I’ll probably repeat the ones I like the most.
Thank you for your videos, they helped a lot, it is the first time I venture in buying shoes online.
Its worth noting unless you have bespoke. Youll find that there will be initial hot spots or blisters as your foot moulds to the leather. There's no getting around it. I own 3 pairs of loakes they all did it as well as two pairs of Goodwin smith. Unless by chance their last is identical to your foot. Expect some break in
This is super informative and straight forward and concise… it just looks like every pair of shoes is too large for the person in this video.
Thank you Antonio! I was actually wondering this exact thing. Thanks for making this video!
I really like this style of video. You have done it in the past and it is something I look forward to seeing more of in the future. keep up the good content Mr. Centeno!
Will do. #Antonioneverstops
I wear a size 9-9.5 it's good to try on because each shoe brand fit is different
hi Antonio, a quick question. Do we usually go down a half size for slip-on? Including double monk strap ?
These guys make a beautiful shoe. I’m liking the look of the loafers 👍👍
Jason McGee bad quality shoes for a premium price. Paul Evans uses low quality leather and the "patina" paint will come off. Also it is black stitched.
Paul Evans is the Vincero of shoes.
Hi, there, what dress shoes do you recommend for 4-6 year olds? Thanks in advance.
Do you feel it is possible to buy shoes online if there is a no fee return policy ?
These videos are my favorite: how it should fit/ how to
We'll have more coming :)
Ive always worn regular width without paying attention to the “V” separation in the laces area. Today I realized that my Allen Edmonds have too wide of a gap (1 inch at the top). Hopefully the EE will fit right.
I saw that you stuck your finger behind your heel. Was that considered a good fit or too loose. I can almost get my finger back there, but not quite. My new shoes slip just a little at the heel, but they have maybe 2 hours on them and aren't broken in yet. I have wider feet making a perfect fit nearly impossible. But, is there really a perfect fit anyway? Just one fit seems slightly better than the others.
Antonio this was awesome, fantastic you name it... this was the best 🙌... appreciate you and for your time thanks alot!!!!
Wow - thank you!
Awesome content 👍👍 thanks for the tips!
Antonio, where can we buy one of those measuring devices? I know there is no need to buy it because most shoe stores have it but I would like to have one at home.
all your videos are quite helpful!!thanks Antonio
Happy to hear that!
Great. Now I'm going to figure out that all my shoes don't fit correctly. 😆
There's a bunch of good info which I honestly didn't know that I didn't know because I never really thought about it much. I always just went with "somewhere between 11-12, usually an 11.5, and...I guess a D? That's average, right?"
Great vid, Antonio! Thank you!
Glad it helped Pie Eyed Spides.
The video I was looking for , now I know I got the right size , gracias 👍🏻
Nice shoes and socks !!
Eur 42 is too snug, eur 43 the shoes want to fall off, hard to find in between size.
Take a 42 and use a shoe stretcher to attain the desired size :)
Your not alone same thing happens to me.
there is a 42.5 in EU isn't that?
Try a 43 with a saphir leather insole. It will drop the size by half.
The size that is "too snug" will probably be okay after a few (or a dozen) wears. Leather does stretch somewhat, it can certainly stretch half a size. If you buy shoes that are too big, however, they will never shrink to properly fit your feet. Moreover, they will crease much worse than the smaller pair.
I would like some high end formal shoes, but I can't get them ordered. I never order formal shoes because the fit is tricky
Again a very nice video. The information is useful and clear and the footage was awesome aswell, really interesting to see how they make these type of shoes! Thanks Antonio
Appreciate your feedback Mike!
Yes, I love it! I am always wearing leather shoes! Make more videos with wearing leather shoes.
Wait a second, for the lace up how did you get your foot into the shoe? The laces look as if they are completely tucked inside the shoe, as they look when you take them out of the box to try them on, you pull out the laces, undo them, put your feet into the shoes, and then tie the laces.
I think the coupon code expired. :(
Excellent video; I really like the recording style. Very well made and educational.
Thank you!
Too many people don't get the width of the foot and go up a size.
Poorly fitting shoes can cause long term problems with joints and your back.
That's true.
Those are really beautiful shoes. However, my feet are very long and narrow 13A to 13B. Shoes that "run narrow" are more often than not too narrow.
Raphael @ The Gents Gazette recently did an excellent video on how dress shoes should fit, which, in my opinion accompanies this video well.
rky I second this.
Glad to hear that!
Nice work ! A nice and deep information about fitting. Love the content antonio!
Antonio the type of Centeno to buy lace up shoes without laces for a more minimalistic look
Haha!
You have the straight bar lace but don't tie them up, how do you keep it tight?
I had a buddy who had about two sizes of difference between his feet. When he bought climbing shoes(masochistically about two sizes smaller than street shoes) he would by the two sizes and return a set of mismatched shoes.
Return fraud, basically. And screwing over some customer that may not realize it within the return window. Basically your buddy was a scumbag.
If they are actual fullgrain, welted with Cork filler they are expencive, and most guys will pass on it (do not feel good and loooot of $$$$), that is way it is an extra important detail.
It's complicated, but try a half sizes smaller, until they are a little too tight. The shoes are stiff at first, but unfortunately, vrinkle and the cork will flatten out. Leather stretch unless there are lot of seams and stuff. Too much leather might be a problem and in the way to, so tighter is better, if not so uncomfortable so you can not walk in them. 5 min, 10min, 15 min, 20 min, 30 min, 45 min, 1 h, 2 h, 3h, 4h (have them on your foot at office and at home). A little bit of blistering ok. In the end after a few month you might even fit an insole in there, magicly you do not get it, those thight shoes.
You break them in once, and then resole them.
The same last model and size is no garante at all, different models and lether feels differently anyway. It might be like 3 mm to tight in the wrong place.
What about shoes that doknt fit no matter the size? Do we give up and try a different brand?
Berthony Duverglas That means your foot is incompatible with the shoe mold. Either try another style or go for a different brand.
Why would loafers have greater heel flexibility compared to lace up?
Quick question... If a size 10 in men's fits perfectly in regular sneakers, will it be the same for men's dress shoes or does the size change?
Change dramtically and also , dress shoe for their shape are much harder to fit.
Awesome tips , regret to know too late in life . tx btw :)
So the guys at my local Allen Edmonds store swear that I am a 9.5 C. However, this size leaves three finger with from the top of my toe to the top of the shoe. They seem extremely long but they do feel good around my foot. Is this unheard of? Does this sound like they are too long in your opinion?
Estimated delivery April of 2018. Hehe no, thanks.
According to the information the provide, this is how they keep the cost of the shoes down and can deliver higher quality shoes for less. They take orders and then manufacture the shoes once they have enough orders for them, so there's very little overstock. The downside is that you have to wait for your shoes.
I don't mind. I easily change my mind before I obtain anything new, especially in the post. I wouldn't buy anything with that long of a wait, I've experienced and been put in that position before and since straying from such risk, as I like to think of it, I've been happier about my purchases/plans.
Any tips for finding shoes with wider tongues? I've tried on so many dress shoes, but my feet seem too thick to fit underneath the tongues
Funny, Gentleman's Gazette just made a video about this the other day.
I know I'm probably very late to the party on this one, however, if the best way to buy shoes is to try that particular shoe on, first... how then does ordering them fit into the equation? How would I do that and narrow the margin of error as much as possible, especially given that the mold for each company in terms of size and fit, is different?
What about heel height? I've noticed that some dress shoes have strangely high heels and they're not comfortable at all.
Great tips. I bought some shoes from Clarks and hopefully they fit when they arrive.
1:40 thanks for the miniature demo on how to measure up
You summed up everything I've been searching for so nicely. Excellent video! Also, if you have the time to respond: what brand and type of shoe is the brown toe-capped oxford with brogue? Beautiful shoe.
Not the creator but I would recommend looking into Henderson shoes
Paul Evans shoes in this video
Could you make a sizing video about boots? Lace ups and pull on boots
Antonio do you have any tips on where I can buy shoes that will fit size 17 EEEEEE(6E), because I'm always limited to black sneakers and it's nearly impossible to find nice dress shoes that ship to Australia.
Edit: it's also difficult to find them reasonably priced because I'm a university student.
I love shoes, but I hate hate hate shopping for them because I have to buy online due to where I'm located. 80% of the times the shoes don't fit me and then I have to find good brands that offer free returns
Just what i wanted about shoes.
Thank you Antonio.
Cheers
Cheers Debanjan!
my foot length 24.5 cm. wearing oxford 6uk which has insole length 27cm. 2.5 cm long enough at toe space. Should I size down?
11B checking in. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾👞
Great tips Antonio, thanks!
Welcome!
Fantastic videos, thank you tremendously! :)
Great video Antonio. I appreciate this. This is a paid sponsor video but the content was truly valuable because of relevance Vs on the previous video on “stacking vs rolling”. I hope I don’t offend. Thank you again for your valued content which has really aided me in upping my game on dressing more appropriately.
You rock - thanks Gary.
I bought Thursday boot wingtips and I have 2 inches of toe room. It’s my first time ever buying point boots so I’m not sure if this is normal. Everything else fits nice and close to my foot
Paul Evans don't have free shipping in UK. They charge at least 70 US dollars...
For God's sake why do you need to bother with Paul Evans when you've all the English shoe brands around, in the first place!
I don't. I just wanted to see if they really had free delivery.
They mentioned it in their website: www.paulevansny.com/pages/shipping-returns
I always wear bigger shoes than my normal size , I feel very comfortable that way.
Great tips! Thanks!
would it not be better to go with the småler foot. The lether will adjust to the bigger foot over time, but it never gets småler
I have the same Blue suede shoes at the back!
Awesome!
Thank you very much man....very informative video...
Such an informative video, Tony. Still haven't pulled the trigger on buying a really nice pair of leather shoes, though. One day when I'm a grown up. Haha!
Sounds like a plan.
Great Video as Always Antonio...
Antonio I've been waiting for your video talking about "10 or 20 Blazer/ Sports Jacket Colour to own".... Think you can break it down? Especially Winter Sale is Coming... Thank You
Great tips thanks for sharing.
I've only had the chance to wear my Paul Evans a few times but they not very comfortable.
I tried the code but it’s not working any longer. Is there a new code or does this no longer work?
Thanks!
So for the loafer, it is normal that you feel slipping at the heel?
Nice socks Antonio 👍🏻
I ordered my first pair few weeks ago and their size is 1 size bigger in the US. When I returned it to get a smaller size, it was out of stock. Then I decided to pick a different color with my correct size but they were out of stock with those as well. I struck out twice which is weird for a big company who sells great shoes. I was a bit disappointed. Wondering if anyone else had this trouble with sizing and out of stock issues.
I have yet to find a PaulEvens shoe I want to buy that is in stock.
JordanMandas Official this is awesome Jordan!! Thanks for the feed. I have an Ace shoe in brown but looking for a black oxford. I will definitely check into Sweeney. I’ve never heard of them.
Chris Peng what a struggle huh!? Sigh... it’s too bad because they look awesome.
JordanMandas Official definitely a struggle to find something you love and would invest with. (Or have them in your size/color)
JordanMandas Official I agree 🙌🏼
Paul Evans is way too expensive for a blake stitch shoe. You don't have (virtually) unlimited resoles like you do with a goodyear welt, so the cost per wear is significantly higher.
Cool video. I hope Gucci becomes a sponsor soon. ; )
Nice information, I wouldn't have thought like this
I need inlays to support my feet but that raises my feet inside the shoe. Any tips for that?
So as a watched this, I thought I need a new shoe horn. then I opened this month Sprezza box (subscription box) and there it was a new shoe horn...amazing. I like the subscription boxes what do you think of them?
I've talked about it in an older video. I like them too - they save money and you save time shopping. www.realmenrealstyle.com/busy-man-style-tips/
Thank you so much for this video ! ❤👌
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Real Men Real Style 😊
I got my shoe fitted at allen edmunds. The sales clerk said it should fit like a glove. I have narrow feet and was fitted a size B. The shoe box seems tight and the V at the top has a space of 1 inch. Is this too tight or will the leather stretch? Thank you
That's how mine fit. It all depends on how they feel after a few hours depending on how much your feet swell if they're comfortable. Most men have to loosen their shoes once or twice a day. In Allen Edmonds I can wear 6.5 B C and D, and 7 C or D.
The V space is more to do with your high instep. If you don't like how that looks go for Derbys like the Leeds shoe. Open lacing doesn't look as off with a high instep. It doesn't bother me personally but if it bothers you check out the allen edmonds Leeds
They break in a bit over time with regular use
I always think it matters what socks a guy is wearing when he tries on shoes and insist my husband wears the right socks for the style of shoe and season he’s going to wear it in. So thicker wool socks for winter boots and thin mercerised cotton or nylon for loafers for summer. And please none of that no sock look, it’s horrible particularly if no socks are worn. The shoes will be ruined in no time and they and your feet will stink!
Thank you so very much for a great video. Thank you again. Gaba
And what do you do when you need size 14 UK/15 US?
Hi rmrs .... Plz tell me from where I can get this equipment to check the size of feet ??
Wikki - here you go: www.realmenrealstyle.com/724-amz-brannock
Real Men Real Style thx
Antonio, the free shipping/return applies out of the us?
It only applies for domestic orders. More info here: www.paulevansny.com/pages/shipping-returns
Great information. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Jim. Happy holidays!