Really enjoyed this. I own 4 pairs of Cobbler Union shoes and many of the features and sillouttes reminded me of a few of their pairs. I always wondered why they had 3/4 welts and I was pleased to find out it was not a cost cutting measure but common on the best brands.
These shoes are stunning and beautiful, before watching this video I purchased a pair which just received a couple of days ago and totally agree with what is said on this video, so for whoever wants to purchase an elegant shoe with a little more daring color this is the unmistakable way to go. Also I will like to ask Mr. Allison if he can make a review like this on Saint Crispin’s and will like to know if this is the right way to do so. Thanks
Beautiful shoes-wish they were in my budget! Could you please consider reviewing Cobbler Union shoes? I think they, too, share many fine details of bespoke shoes at a price comparable to Allen Edmonds. I bought a pair of their Miquel wholecuts in black for my wedding-they’re stunning! Cheers.
Great video Kirby. Your description was excellent. My visit with G&G’s master bespoke shoe maker during the trunk shoe in Texas has me saving my money for a bespoke G&G loafer. Keep up the good work.
Kirby, Excellent video. I'm wondering if you could comment on the cherry finish, specifically, featured in this video. How red does it appear, or would you say it is closer to a medium brown? Would you wear this finish more like you would a brown shoe, or more like an oxblood?
Nice review. Saint Crispin and Gaziano & Girling. Can you do a review on both brands? G&G is coming to Thailand soon and I have an appointment with them. Both have excellent qualities and design but which is the better investment? Thanks
Kirby, have you considered doing a video covering the best shoes (in your opinion of course) in different price brackets? These brackets would make sense to me, under $300, $301-$500, $501-$800, $800-$1000, $1000+.
Hi Kirby, within their MTO program, in the extras, you can click on "Storm Welt". Could you please elaborate how different the Storm welt is vs the default welt? Which would you recommend? Thanks
10:07 I going to go out on a limb and say that’s not what you meant since ‘orders of magnitude’ means ‘to the powers of ten’. Several orders of magnitude would mean at least 1000 times.
Hello sir. I wear An Allen Edmonds 11.5 EEE. G&G said all I would need was A UK 10.5 G fitting. I thought The UK G was more like The US E. What do you think?
I have a request: can you make a video that explains some of the terms you use concerning shoes? I hear you use the word "bespoke" that is unique and unlike the way in which anybody else uses it. Maybe some time you can make a video that explains each part of a shoe, I know theres a number of different types of shoes but I wouldn't mind if you covered em all. Thanks for all the great info and classy videos.
Hi Kirby, thank you for this excellent video. What Saphir cream and polish colors do you recommend for G&G's vintage cherry for the "body" of the shoe and for the burnishing on the toes and heel? I am looking to purchase cream/polish (from KAHP, of course!). Similarly, what do you recommend for their vintage rioja color?
Very beautiful shoes but I have a question about sizing. I am a U.S. EEE width and I was wondering would the F width be sufficient? I would just hate to spend that kind of money on such lovely shoes only for them to crush my feet if I tried to wear them.
Me too! Kirby, any chance there might be a video on how us U.S. EEE (or above) width guys can find suitable lasts across the high end shoe makers (G&G, Vass, Edward Green, and etc.)?
We are living in a world where paying $1,200 for an amazing pair of shoes which can last a lifetime is considered crazy but spending $10,000 over 3 months on cigarettes and junk food which is killing you is considered perfectly acceptable and sane. The opposite should be true.
In my opinion, G&G, Edward Green, Lobb, C&J Handgrade and AE are not worth their money, when at that pricepoint (starting at 300-600$) you can already get handwelted Models from Vass or Mecariello (or if QC has a good day - even Meermin) that surpass the english makers' goodyear welted construction (which is essentially half-cemented) by far. Handwelting and sole stiching by hand is what you should be after since it fixes the negatives of goodyear construction - the thickness/stiffness of the sole and the lacking durability of the cemented gemming. It also leaves less of a cavity between insole and outsole, so the cork is thinner, giving less of a possibility for unnatural foodbeds and provides the foot with more support. The handwelters also use real leather heel counters, giving much more flexibility to the heel, which is important in RTW, so that it can conform to your heel. But great video nontheless, i love your enthusiastic presentation, the eloquent choice of language and the professional audio & video quality!
I have a serious question. It's about these high end shoes. I get why someone would want a pair of these. They're beautiful. Plus there's a certain amount of pride you have when you own something this nice. I do get that. However at what price do you start reaching the point of diminishing returns? Is this $1500 pair shoes really that much better than say a $600 pair of shoes? If it's better is it really $900 better?
Such expensive exceptionally shoes I love the Vintage Cherry 🍒 I own a few double breasted pea coats navy's & I can see myself with those shoes on with a pair of Navy wool flannel s .
Really enjoyed this. I own 4 pairs of Cobbler Union shoes and many of the features and sillouttes reminded me of a few of their pairs. I always wondered why they had 3/4 welts and I was pleased to find out it was not a cost cutting measure but common on the best brands.
I loved your video of the St James Gaziano & Girling Vintage Cherry 🍒
Incredible shoes! Love the perfectly squared toe! I know where my next $1500 paycheck will be going!
Kirby, your reviews are absolutely outstanding! Thanks!
My wife now hates you Kirby. I just ordered these in black calf. I can’t wait! Thank you.
Kirby, you're killing the game man. Great video. In depth and informative. Good job.
These shoes are stunning and beautiful, before watching this video I purchased a pair which just received a couple of days ago and totally agree with what is said on this video, so for whoever wants to purchase an elegant shoe with a little more daring color this is the unmistakable way to go. Also I will like to ask Mr. Allison if he can make a review like this on Saint Crispin’s and will like to know if this is the right way to do so. Thanks
Beautiful shoes-wish they were in my budget! Could you please consider reviewing Cobbler Union shoes? I think they, too, share many fine details of bespoke shoes at a price comparable to Allen Edmonds. I bought a pair of their Miquel wholecuts in black for my wedding-they’re stunning! Cheers.
My new fav shoe company.
Great video and thanks for going through all the detail of what makes such a high end shoe. Really enjoyed the video and series.
I’ll start saving now. Excellent review.
Another excellent video Kirby! Absolutely gorgeous shoes!
Great video Kirby. Your description was excellent. My visit with G&G’s master bespoke shoe maker during the trunk shoe in Texas has me saving my money for a bespoke G&G loafer. Keep up the good work.
Kirby,
Excellent video. I'm wondering if you could comment on the cherry finish, specifically, featured in this video. How red does it appear, or would you say it is closer to a medium brown? Would you wear this finish more like you would a brown shoe, or more like an oxblood?
Nice review. Saint Crispin and Gaziano & Girling. Can you do a review on both brands? G&G is coming to Thailand soon and I have an appointment with them. Both have excellent qualities and design but which is the better investment? Thanks
Just received my Balfour from GG. Absolutely amazing shoes
Kirby, have you considered doing a video covering the best shoes (in your opinion of course) in different price brackets? These brackets would make sense to me, under $300, $301-$500, $501-$800, $800-$1000, $1000+.
When comparing St James ll & the cap toe oxford from G&G, which last is more tight or relaxed?
Hi Kirby, within their MTO program, in the extras, you can click on "Storm Welt". Could you please elaborate how different the Storm welt is vs the default welt? Which would you recommend? Thanks
Wow, I would love that shoe!
Very nice pair of shoes.
Beautiful shoes, could you review Carmina shoes please.
Outstanding information. Bravo
10:07 I going to go out on a limb and say that’s not what you meant since ‘orders of magnitude’ means ‘to the powers of ten’. Several orders of magnitude would mean at least 1000 times.
Hello sir. I wear An Allen Edmonds 11.5 EEE. G&G said all I would need was A UK 10.5 G fitting. I thought The UK G was more like The US E. What do you think?
I have a request: can you make a video that explains some of the terms you use concerning shoes? I hear you use the word "bespoke" that is unique and unlike the way in which anybody else uses it. Maybe some time you can make a video that explains each part of a shoe, I know theres a number of different types of shoes but I wouldn't mind if you covered em all.
Thanks for all the great info and classy videos.
El traje corbatas que llevas puesto es excelente
Good Video Kirby!!!!
Another brilliant video by Kirby Allison.
Hi Kirby, thank you for this excellent video. What Saphir cream and polish colors do you recommend for G&G's vintage cherry for the "body" of the shoe and for the burnishing on the toes and heel? I am looking to purchase cream/polish (from KAHP, of course!). Similarly, what do you recommend for their vintage rioja color?
Hermes Red would work really well!!
Soul and wit, 2 things you lack most
Hello there. Do these look so similar to AS's moore adelaide? But half the price??
Very beautiful shoes but I have a question about sizing. I am a U.S. EEE width and I was wondering would the F width be sufficient? I would just hate to spend that kind of money on such lovely shoes only for them to crush my feet if I tried to wear them.
Me too! Kirby, any chance there might be a video on how us U.S. EEE (or above) width guys can find suitable lasts across the high end shoe makers (G&G, Vass, Edward Green, and etc.)?
Great Video Kirby! Could you explain why 3/4 good year welt is preferred over 360 degree welt in more detail?
270 deg welt helps creating a much tighter and beautiful heel stack vs 360 deg
@@newinspiration2108 No one can apply that patina like you man!
Truly gorgeous shoes. They're a real work of art. But 1500 big ones, damn…
Closer to $1,200 for those of us who don’t pay VAT.
We are living in a world where paying $1,200 for an amazing pair of shoes which can last a lifetime is considered crazy but spending $10,000 over 3 months on cigarettes and junk food which is killing you is considered perfectly acceptable and sane. The opposite should be true.
Where does the name Adelaide come from? I have a feeling it isn’t from the city in South Australia
In my opinion, G&G, Edward Green, Lobb, C&J Handgrade and AE are not worth their money, when at that pricepoint (starting at 300-600$) you can already get handwelted Models from Vass or Mecariello (or if QC has a good day - even Meermin) that surpass the english makers' goodyear welted construction (which is essentially half-cemented) by far.
Handwelting and sole stiching by hand is what you should be after since it fixes the negatives of goodyear construction - the thickness/stiffness of the sole and the lacking durability of the cemented gemming. It also leaves less of a cavity between insole and outsole, so the cork is thinner, giving less of a possibility for unnatural foodbeds and provides the foot with more support.
The handwelters also use real leather heel counters, giving much more flexibility to the heel, which is important in RTW, so that it can conform to your heel.
But great video nontheless, i love your enthusiastic presentation, the eloquent choice of language and the professional audio & video quality!
I have a serious question. It's about these high end shoes. I get why someone would want a pair of these. They're beautiful. Plus there's a certain amount of pride you have when you own something this nice. I do get that. However at what price do you start reaching the point of diminishing returns? Is this $1500 pair shoes really that much better than say a $600 pair of shoes? If it's better is it really $900 better?
Where does the name Adelaide come from?
Kirby, do you ever go to goodwill/second hand/vintage shops to buy your clothes and accessories?
ha..hahaha.. HAHHAHA!
@@patman4917 what?
LMAO!!!’
@@shinjiogun1967 what?
Such expensive exceptionally shoes I love the Vintage Cherry 🍒 I own a few double breasted pea coats navy's & I can see myself with those shoes on with a pair of Navy wool flannel s .
a beautiful model by GG, I own these in MH71 instead of TG73 which I think is the perfect adelaide!
Elegant shoes
Awesome
👌🏼
Are they effective in melee? My wife’s acting up again...
Im a 10 & half
Did you just say “gaTiano and girling”?
In-depth presentation for sure. Very helpful, and thanks for that. But «review»? Nope. It’s called «advertising».
This is a long, and rather tedious advertisement with too much blablabla from the pesky American.