$40 Shoe vs $400 Shoe (and a GIVEAWAY)

[@Moham153]

Shoes are always something I invest in, you can not put a price on high quality comfort, especially when your feet directly affects your spine!

[@harrisonrichards4357]

Mohamed M shell cordoven

[@thejobrien]

Beautiful shoes. Been wanting a pair for awhile now. Their olive suede loafers are amazing.

[@Mr.Emin8]

hey i know this guy haha

[@akuakai422]

you should enter the giveaway jordan, haha

[@JosecZuniga]

They definitely are man! Congrats on the 300k🙌🏽👌🏽

[@jeryanjackson1829]

+Teachingmensfashion okay but man who has money at 18 to buy 400 dollar shoes!! haha lol!!😂😂 I mean yeah I work, but still that's my whole paycheck!

[@guille4350]

Nordstrom should do layaway (Walmart) haaaaa lol😅

[@neelon2007]

As a kid growing up in the Caribbean I used to observe older folks in leather shoes that they claimed the owned for 2 decades and wondered if how it was possible. Thanks for explaining build quality and materials

[@benbuskey]

I have been buying cheap shoes for years because i always got a "good deal" I now have two pairs of AEs and will never go back. They are an awesome brand and VERY high quality that will last a life time. Thanks for the video.

[@Blackopsguys101]

this entire video is basically an allen edmonds ad

[@UliSwag]

Every single one of his videos is an ad. Always tryin to sell us shit

[@Volronalex]

3:56 that moment when the 40 dlls shoes look better than the 400 ... i think it looks a little bit weird that edmonds shoes have those 2 things that flop around... but i wish i could at least afford the 200$ shoes from allen edmond lol

[@mariussuru9587]

Agree there.

[@MRINSANE32]

I like the 400$ dollar pair better. But I'm not going to buy them cuz I'm broke

[@Volronalex]

Its the sniper yeah... i mean... i know they will last for ever and ever butt... that price hurst my wallet so much... do you guys have any luck finding good shoes at JC PENNY or Dillards? maybe Nordstrom, sears, Macys...

[@jaredjackson2574]

Been wanting a pair of loafers for a very long time, I think it can really widen my style and just gives me a more classy look. And just never really knew what type of loafer to get

[@SuperCheco33]

Those shoes actually look really amazing. At first I didn't see why you would buy the other ones but after watching it I can tell that the higher quality shoes are better over all and look more visually pleasing. Great Video man! Keep it up!

[@vincesantos7054]

philippines leather shoes has great quality for the price of 40-60 dollars

[@volundrfrey896]

Well there are of course different definitions of quality.

[@TrioPack2222]

Bristol or Sapatero produces AE quality shoes from sheepskin, cowhide leather, and kidskin for like $50-$90.

[@Tn089-b6g]

good thing i live in South East Asia, which mean i can get a custom made shoes worth of $500 for $50.

[@KenDiez54]

Cate4life where is this shop you speak of hahaha

[@mancingribut]

Shoemaker name or ig?

[@manwhale3398]

@@mancingribut Black Wing Shoes just search it on Facebook and Instagram. It is based in Marikina, Philippines.

[@TheKinfing]

They dont ship worldwide?

[@asadb1990]

same in south asia as well. even cheaper if you can buy direct from local manufacturers

[@jimvoll63]

Never can go wrong with AE's. You get what you pay. Haven't quite got to the $400 price point. Thanks for pointing out the differences in quality vs cheap shoes.

[@trevorhirst5096]

So true! The more you pay now, the less you'll actually spend. Comfort, durability, timeless style, ability to be repaired, and good jobs for the works leaf top a much better product with everything in fashion, not just these shoes! Great vid.

[@robyto95]

am i the only one who thinks loafers are ugly :D

[@HiFisch94]

No, I don't like them either

[@kon6768]

No, you're not. I don't like any loafers at all.

[@mandeepbaweja3021]

Well actually not loafers look cool :) although i love wingtips

[@mariussuru9587]

No. To be honest I can`t stand them. Mocasins neither. But it all comesdown to personal preference.

[@Alex-1611]

Not at all. They're the 40 year old dad shoes.

[@miguelpascoa]

Why nobody talks about confort when talking and compare dress shoes?

[@ryanlee354]

Because beauty is pain

[@ShabaleetoIV]

+Ryan Lee bravo

[@miguelpascoa]

I refuse to suffer when walking just to look good, and I love dress shoes, but I want to know (in this type of videos) if your feet hurts, if its confortable, if I need to wear it for a couple os days before it starts get confortable, things like that

[@davidferrer678]

+Miguel Páscoa personally I think comfort is more of person to person thing. just give something a try and if they don't feel right return them.

[@andrewsantoso1886]

I love to wear comfotable shoes, I would rather wear a plain comfortable shoes than cool looking flashy shoes that make your feet hurts.

[@primlovemanuel5046]

400 it should last forever

[@matrafa]

The exaggerations and simplifications of this vid are rediculous. I'm all for better quality and comfort. But I'd rather get a $40 pair that lasts 1 year rather than a $400 pair that lasts 4 years (pay 10 times more for only 4 times longer use?). In 4 years you could have 4 pairs of $40 shoes (with total cost of $160) and change up the styles/trends you like.. and in 1 yr the shoes may not even have too much time to show wear, vs paying $400 and essentially being stuck with the same style for years which will show wear and tear.

[@Huyvovo903]

@Vlad You forget to factor in the comfortableness that comes with expensive shoes. Trends, looks, longevity, etc... all come second after *comfort*. Shoes are something that you wear everyday, What's the point of having dozens of cheap shoes if wearing them feels like a raccoon is biting your ankle constantly?

[@davioncooper1001]

Huy Vo you are not wearing 400$ shoes daily

[@Huyvovo903]

@David Cooper I actually do. I wear my $500 pair of Alden loafer almost everyday.

[@boxingfan1l950]

Dress shoes are like tools, go to Home Depot and buy a Dewalt miter saw and then to Harbor Freight Tools and buy a cheap saw and then tell me if you notice the difference. Dress shoes don’t go out of style, my Oxfords look exactly the same as the shoes my dad wore 30 years ago! I look at value rather then cost and when it comes to dress shoes, $400 is a bargain, but everyone is different, some ppl only buy a pair of shoes for one special occasion and for them tossing $400 is a waste of money, but for someone who wears dress shoes regularly it’s worth every penny.

[@joshuaharris9131]

It is very interesting hearing about differences of less expensive verses the expensive brands.

[@guille4350]

Beautiful shoes, if I am not wrong the outsole is also 100% leather or wood.

[@leonardorios2230]

"Quality Over Quantity." I hate to see people using fake leather cause it's very visible to the human eye, it's better to pay for quality wear no matter the price cause it'll make you look and feel better plus will be investing on something that'll last you lifetime. Cheers!

[@truereality7608]

The main difference in the shoes is the amount of profit the company is keeping. If you want someone else to take your money then buy the $400 Shoe. Real leather shoes can easily be bought for $40.

[@TheStereo941]

links? as i'd love to get genuine leather shoes for $40.

[@truereality7608]

Bro its called the Real World. Go to Ross or Marshalls they have highly discounted name brands.

[@estebanromero7058]

TrueReality At Burlington I got some designer, made in Italy by Robert Graham, leather wingtips for 60 dollars, looked it up and was worth 350 dollars. They smell so leathery and fit nicely! Edit: sorry I lied, I looked up the price and they were being sold for $425 At Bloomingdales.

[@ThisisBrak]

I don’t think it’s always that easy. Companies like Alden and Allen Edmonds are 100% made in the USA and are Goodyear welted. The leather is better quality and have leather oak soles. Trust me, there isn’t a shoe in the $40 range that has all that.

[@boxingfan1l950]

$400 dollar dress shoes will last me 200 uses and still look great, they wear nicely and I can refurbish them and look even nicer, $40 shoes more likely will last me 10 uses if I get lucky and look terrible. I don’t mind buying clothes at Walmart, but when it comes to dress shoes, Allen Edmonds are worth every dollar. The best financial advice I got was that a poor man cannot afford to buy cheap stuff.

[@TheTwitchindorff]

Been a big influence to me on fashion and starting my first wardrobe, but never been able to afford pricey , high quality items.

[@TheS4rr]

I've been thinking about getting some loafers, but haven't found a pair that I really loved. These how ever I do find quite beautiful.

[@ricardodasilva5612]

In Portugal you can get the quality of the 400$ ones for 60 euros.

[@fortimeless3299]

Exactly 👍 Great Craftmanship In Portugal.I Still Have My Father's Shoes Derby In Green Leather Since 1990 In A Good Condition 😊

[@matthewcheung5136]

I just bought a pair of Crockett and Jones for my cousin's wedding and man have I fallen in love with nice shoes that fit properly!

[@fernandoluna6410]

I just completed the steps. Glad you're giving back to your viewers. Good luck

[@devinwinter5813]

I couldn't be more grateful to be learning more about the importance of purchasing differently-priced products. The Allen Edmonds look amazing in aesthetic appearance alone, and the quality leather make it worth the purchase for those who want to invest in a long-term shoe such as this...but I'd love a free pair! :D

[@jdhsingi]

The same hold true for western boots. I have two pair of boots from my dad that are about 50 years old that are in great shape and only needed new heels. I like the X vs 10 X videos. Thanks for sharing...

[@bryanguerrero1562]

Well let's see how this goes. I wouldn't mind getting a big increase in my wardrobe. I don't have the budget to expand it as much as I'd dream for

[@pauloborgmann]

I had this idea for a while, you could make this series where we give you a piece of clothing that we own or whatever, and you build a whole outfit around it.

[@desi9ns1]

People don't really understand the craftsmanship that goes into the process of making quality clothing and shoes, so they call them "overpriced" or "too expensive". As a fashion designer, I understand that quality material is everything! It's the difference between just okay and great. Just like the famous saying goes, "You get what you pay for." Great video!

[@dmdunn]

Love your channel. I've admired Allen Edmonds shoes for a long time but haven't been able to bring myself to just bite the bullet and buy a pair! I look forward to seeing your videos on GentsTech!

[@ahastar1141]

I think you need to buy what you can afford. That means a shoe you can afford to actually use as well as actually replace. I see so many guys buying these expensive shoes suggest by men's style gurus but then they are too afraid to actually wear them for fear of damage.

[@victora.1102]

Allen Edmonds is not what it used to be 10 years ago. However it's the best option for an affordable shoe. Ferragamo and other Italian designers still have the best leather.

[@mrkhan17]

I have always been an advocate for cheap shoes but that side by side comparison knocked me on my ass. Hope I get those amazing shoes and I look forward to starting a decent collection

[@curiousgee5513]

It's true I have AE wing tips and they are an amazing buy. Just can't go wrong on style and quality.

[@ron1421]

I have been looking for a great pair of loafers, but as a teacher and brand new first time dad, there is just no way to afford shoes of this quality. In all reality, I usually have to spring for the cheaper options. I have been teaching in the same black Steve Madden dress shoes for 6 years now, and they are beat to hell. I love watching your videos, even if only for the window-shopping aspect. Shared the video to my clothing pinterest board! Keep em coming!

[@hardanplouis]

Honestly the information provided in this topic was very helpful thanks to you. Will be put to use in my fashion experience. You have not stopped growing. Keeping moving forward to success.

[@MESTER47]

i have done it, you can send this amazing shoes all the way to Romania, ill be proud to wear them at every special occasion in my life.

[@chensien75]

Thanks for the shoe lesson, the same thing applies to choosing organic tea leaves.... as usual the hand-picked loose tea leaves outsells the cheaper counterpart because it can produce more servings and taste way better!

[@raresungureanu8140]

Want the loafers so bad Jose! It will be a huge addition to my already growing wardrobe.

[@timthomas5623]

Great videos. Learning more at 56 than I ever knew about men's fashion. Keep up the good work Jose!

[@dannycarrasco8708]

Man these shoes are nice. Actually both are but the Allen Edmonds are off the hook! Keep up the good work, love this channel.

[@aaroneffoe3]

I think that these loafers are beautiful. I've recently gotten into upgrading my wardrobe and am now really considering these shoes.

[@dvsdevil4life]

I love shoes. I'm a converted Jordan collector turned into an all-around sneakerhead who is learning to appreciate dress shoes as well. I have a pair of black Johnston Murphy's cap toe, currently looking for the prefect desert boot and/or Chelsea boot. With that said, an Allen Edmund loafer would be great addition to my dress shoe collection.

[@JR-uy2nd]

you can in some shops buy a 50/60$ leather shoes with wood sole. and he will look nice if you polish her. but ok noting compared to a 400 dollars shoes

[@Thierrystheories]

Convinced - never buying mass produced shoes ever again - thx Jose !!! And nice shoes indeed

[@davidmo3496]

i like the color contrast on the allen edmends shoe

[@dragonforcesfan]

"Fully goodyear welted. What does that mean? It means this shoe will last you at least four years." Lmfao, uh not quite

[@humzalok]

When I first saw the video's Image on ur channel I wasn't able to tell any difference But once you showed them on your feet , it all became clear .... Who wouldn't like those shoe , thkx

[@johnc9862]

Just started a new position at work. I would look so fly with a pair of these handcrafted beauty's lol. Great video!

[@raisingkeynes782]

A quick money saving tip I have is to buy gently used Allen Edmonds on ebay. I got a nearly new pair of allen edmonds loafers on ebay for 45 bucks rather than 300. you get the excellent craftsmanship and quality for cheap. Also since Allen Edmond isn't a trendy designer name you don't need to worry much about counterfeits.

[@ericktanubrata5067]

Awesome video! Allen Edmonds is a great brand. I'm impressed by how good the "$40" pair looks though.

[@lukel5946]

Those look like amazing loafers! Can't believe that you are featuring a giveaway :))

[@eindbaas]

All done, was coincidentally just looking around for some nice loafers.

[@georgeatanasov1495]

finished the steps.. these shoes are so beautiful, craftsmanship one point🔥🔥!

[@smoothconsulting]

I did a presentation for my public speaking course explaining why quality is better than cheap clothing / shoes.

[@mariomcdonald4519]

Great comparison, you are so right jose most people don't know the difference. Great video!

[@aaronsemple9327]

spitting truth, i never realized how good a proper pair of dress shoes with leather soles is till i found a bargain pair of Monk straps from Tommy Hilfiger, will defs never go back to the old rubber soles

[@aaronsemple9327]

twitter:@aaronsemple2

[@fmkhan213]

Of course the Allen Edmonds speaks for itself. That's the beauty of well crafted shoes. The feel and comfort of hand crafted shoes itself makes you spend more on it as soon as you buy a single pair. Anyways.. those River Island loafers seems too synthetic, and I don't like rubber soles, its just that they make less noise :D ;)

[@georgegarcia9311]

Been viewing these videos and now I take fashion more serious! Great beautiful shoes!

[@TheRay19ray]

What's your opinion on Johnston & Murphy loafers, and what do you think about drivers

[@elpapi152]

huge fan of your videos. improving my style, improves other areas of my life.

[@MrJeetfx]

Hello Jose, my experience of buying quality english shoes was a NIGHTMARE. I saved up enough money (GBP 385.00) to buy a pair of black calf cavendish tassel loafers from Crockett and Jones. I had my feet measured at crockett and jones in Jermyn street. My feet measured a size 7, and I was given a size 6.5 to try on. I tried on the 7 it felt too big, 6.5 was slipping on the back and 6 was the perfect sungfit which I thought was my size. I bought the pair feeling on top of the world !!!....I wore the shoes at home on the carpet and after a while they started to hurt me and feel very tight...I thought maybe a need to break them in. But after two days I returned them for a refund. After 6 months or so, I went back to C&J because I really fell in love with the shoes and could not find a pair on the market which I liked. I went back and purchased a size 6, cavendish black calf tassel loafer, I wore for special occasions only because they were so expensive, and my feet did hurt, but I thought you have to break them in. After a year, I bought another pair in polo suede which was my holy grail shoe, after working hard and saving up I brought a pair in size 6. Now every time I wore these shoes my feet would kill me...I thought this can not be right so I went back to C&J after 2 years and spoke to the manger...he told me that he can have the shoes stretched for me, but I refused and told him to measure my feet, and tell me what size I should be buying. He told me that I should have bought size 7 or 6.5 at a push. They offered to make the shoes bigger at a cost. They let me walk out of their shop with the wrong size. I ended up selling both pairs on eBay for GBP 200.....I lost about GBP 570 QUID. Priceless advice to all you gentleman out there, you can spend hundreds of pounds and dollars on shoes....go to the best....from john lobb, C&Js, trickers, churches, edward green etc....BUT if you get a sales assistant who just wants to make a sale and knows nothing about fitting and sizing experience... then forget it, go and buy a pair of cheap shoes. I was a great believer in buying 1 pair of quality shoes that will last you and be an investment but I am too scared now to buy another pair. When you buy a pair of good quality shoes make sure 100% percent that you are being served by a person who is experienced and qualified. DONT MAKE THE MISTAKE I MADE...AND NO MATTER WHAT PEOPLE SAY.....SHOES NEVER NEED TO BE BROKEN INTO...THEY SHOULD NEVER HURT.... Thats my story Jose. thanks mate....and yes I love the allen edmonds !!!

[@elmamon69]

I've been wanting a pair of loafers or chukka boots for a while from Allen Edmons. still saving up to buy them! can't wait.

[@TavoStudios]

This is how you stay classy. Nice pair if shoes it's extremely amazed big how you can learn to look really good or great. Awesome channel keep up the good work

[@steadsonyubtub]

Absolutely love Allen Edmonds. Between them and Cole Haan thats pretty much all my shoe collection consists of.

[@ARTICFR0ST]

$400 shoe can be worn for 4 years or 6-7 years total if recrafted. $40 shoe can be used for 1 year. This means if you rebuy the $40 shoe 7 times you are paying $280 for a total of 7 years...

[@BelsPlays]

Back in 2013 I was a model for river island kids 😂 here in Miami

[@astrohiran]

Was already subscribed but also shared. Love the fade and the facial hair looks so much better. Keep on being an inspiration because you are doing an amazing job.

[@DQ_Style]

Hey JZ is the fellow in Gents Tech your brother?

[@ahmedarusi8463]

Absolutely great looking pair of loafers, been searching for the perfect pair to spend my money on for a long time

[@carletacaz3196]

Quality over anything else.

[@nolli939]

Shared via Google+, been wanting these for some time now, just haven't had the funds to commit to a pair!

[@benjaminkolyshev6076]

definitely the greatest company for shoes

[@naeemchaudhry8785]

Already own that pair ! And they are beautiful shoes !!

[@chrisa488]

Okay, I've done everything. Hopefully, I'm one of the lucky viewers. I could REALLY use a great pair of loafers, especially ones with tassels. You see, I'm 14 years old and I care about my image quite a bit, so a really great quality, versatile pair of shoes will really up my style. Thanks so much Jose. Keep up the good work :)

[@iandurias7056]

Been wanting a nice pair of loafers for a while and those loafers look like nice 👌🏼

[@CarlosCruzTv]

Jose thank you so much for making these kinds of videos, they help a lot!

[@montanamontez596]

HOWDEY finished the steps and could really use these loafers.Love your videos a lot!!!.love you José

[@stonemc427]

I have been wanting a pair of tassel loafers especially from Allen Edmonds. Awesome shoes that I wish I could afford! Thanks for making all these videos, super helpful for someone like me who needs all the help I can get when it comes to style!

[@stonemc427]

Shared on twitter @damag3c0ntr0l

[@stevenrodriguez9172]

I followed all the steps as you said. And now this is my comment. R.I.P Harambe.

[@JuanRodriguez-vn2fz]

Listooooo Followed al the steps hope i did everything right. I've been a fan of this channel ever since I found TMF and now its good to have found Juan's ( hola tocayo) new channel. It's great to see a person with Latino background giving fashion advice, I can actually relate to it. Thank You Jose!

[@rajparmarman]

Difference is 360$ and if you are a sucker or not

[@markanstrom2981]

For those of us with narrow feet, the difference is obvious. You will never find an A width in anything that costs less than $300. There are no $40 shoes.

[@storm5276]

I would honestly love to be able to wear these shoes. Just bought my first ever tailored shirt and suit and these would go perfectly with them.

[@taylorpaustenbach943]

I really enjoy this channel and it's content, you guys do a great job of giving advice and tips for men's style. I'm really look to dress to impress, and this channel has really helped me improve my style and overall outlook and attitude.

[@firebreathingswaggen]

I've been looking for a quality pair of tassel loafers that won't break the bank. These and some rugged boots and i should be good to go.

[@afifsalim5533]

I followed and subscribed your video and it has become my morning routine now. And as a shoe person myself,I just clicked the Like button even before watching the video lol. I know this is going to be a good video and yes it is, just as I thought. Keep up the good work man!

[@jksarlington]

Have several pair if Allen Edmonds. They are very well made. I never had the tassel shoe.

[@residente52]

You can't get shoes like those here in colombia, i really want them

[@JoseGonzalez-et2kj]

All I've been wanting are tassel loafers 😩😍😍

[@SubjectDredd]

Beautiful shoes! Need something classy like this

[@axi123m]

Amazing shoes. I noticed on the website they look different, did you polish the tip and the heel to make them look darker? Great job! Subscribed and shared.

[@Ornches]

Went to a local Allen Edmunds and it was a great experience. Amazing shoes, but far to expensive for me atm

[@enpassent00]

Gorgeous shoes, been looking for some nice loafers, good to know what to look for. Thanks a lot!

[@kevincao4689]

These loafers look so fantastic!

[@ilgambino0784]

mann those AE tassels are beautiful could you tell us the model? which are better AE / Aldens / Crockett & Jones / Stefano Bemer / Bontoni or Fratelli Rossetti?? what are their differences?? appreciate your answers

[@GunnerLeafs]

OMG THIS SHOE WILL TOP OFF MY BLUE SUIT!!!! THIS WOULD MAKE ME SO HAPPY!!

[@CuteyAndy]

I defensively need those shoes. The ones i got now where $35 at Ross.

[@mohitnehra4402]

Yup I am done

[@bc3480]

I agree with everything except wearing no socks. Can't get use to it. My opinion.