A Labour of Love - Edward Green

Witness a pair of shoes being made in Edward Green's Northampton workshop.

[@technolotree5690]

This is one of the most beautiful shoemaking videos of ever seen.

[@stedye]

Dedicated artisans . My sincere admiration for these men and women who put their heart into their work. I hope the skills are passed on to the younger generation.

[@nigeledmonds2928]

What a delight, as a clicker myself I loved how he made his own blade, as I still do (or did, being made redundant soon doesn't help). Our factory was just like this but unfortunatly after a takeover or 2 the skills have been lost. These jobs are at a premium so hold onto them if you can !!!

[@josefsilas4313]

as shoe lover , this is one of the best vid i've seen so far .. the details every thing about it is perfect

[@davidsturken7877]

OMG. I LOVE EDWARD GREEN! I am very kucky to own some. Beautiful shoes! Did not realise it took so many steps. But it explains why they are among the most expensive non-bespoke shoes on Jermyn Street (if not the most expensive) Quality costs money.

[@jloy1900]

The editing is as beautiful as the shoes 👌

[@Peter-lm3ic]

I have Edward Green, Crockett & Jones and Russell & Bromley boots and shoes and in my opinion the leather used by Edward Green is superior in that it ages and weathers better. With age the leather takes on a better patina and the need to apply polish is not so frequently necessary. The quality of the leather is in my opinion what you pay for with Edward Green If you have the money and you want the best..............! My favourite foot-ware is the EG boot in dark oak with mink suede uppers. Perfection!

[@iaido01]

i always say. pay for the best cry once

[@KENCHAN0204]

見てる日本人居るかな。 感動する様なものづくり。

[@mskorkoss]

They are expensive, yes but when you watch and know the work behind it you are not mad at all.

[@stevengandt1507]

As the saying goes: If you spend this much on something this high quality, you'll only cry once.

[@MrBanegasgaleas]

Love it 😍

[@zakirazak5812]

Hope to get one pair soon. The most beautiful shoes.

[@shavongreen910]

Wow this video was amazing! I love how you went through the process keep up the great work

[@gianlucafalco737]

Light green boxes and old logo were much much much better then the recent one... please step back on tradition !! 🙏🇬🇧

[@rich3318]

awesome.

[@michaelruan3273]

excellent shoes

[@rayleeaustralia]

Everyone in the factory have nice shoes😂

[@quintonvaughn5711]

Was I the only one who didn’t want the video to end???? Lol

[@Turbomane666]

Maybe

[@anthonycastro6802]

WOW!

[@sageralanizi3457]

#1 in the world

[@stuartbritton7408]

One of the things I like about Edward Green is that they aren't stupid enough to make a part of the shoe by hand, when a machine will do it quicker and better. Some parts are done by hand, yes, but only to enhance the shoe or because it's necessary. They seem to use more common sense than shoemakers who boast about handmade shoes, hike the price up as a consequence, and risk going out of business due to excessive costs, all unnecessarily. I think the old Victorians were a lot cleverer that we make them out to be.

[@Spring-ni4vq]

The video is almost complete showing the insole, cork layer and outsole attachment. The very high quality of shoe construction is obvious.

[@petermonarchist9542]

Make hand-welted shoes like your competitors, please.

[@Lyccea]

Love my dark oak dovers!

[@hewie2u]

How long do the shoes need to stay on the Last . Also how many days to make the shoes Please ?

[@iaido01]

about 2 weeks

[@sknerusmckwacz7806]

3:35

[@stuartbritton7408]

Are your workers aware that they are making the world's best shoes and boots when they are doing it? Does it affect the way they work, knowing that they have to keep to that standard, or else?

[@jennyb4222]

A labour for machine

[@Mauser_.]

I have a pair, and it's worth the money :)

[@newinspiration2108]

NO, it is not, EG is the most overpriced shoes on the market.

[@ThuhoanNguyen]

Scott's Corner of Fun and Exploration any recommendations?

[@Spring-ni4vq]

@@newinspiration2108 Do you have used a pair of EG shoes to compare ?

[@iaido01]

@@newinspiration2108 absolutely not. every fucking shoemaker or repairers say the same. edward green and john lobb has the best build quality and leather from all the RTW shoe brands they know. if you never had one you should stfu. in shoes the quality is noticeable after a few years wearing. put them side by side with a 1 year old allen Edmonds and a 1 year old edward. the AE is going to look likw 10 years old while the EG 1 year

[@iaido01]

@@Spring-ni4vq affcourse he didn't. EG is by far one of the best build shoes on earth

[@ped2863]

A. S. M. R.

[@ali_films]

3:37 Honestly though the spitting part ruined it...His DNA will forever a part of the shoes that he spits on lol

[@iaido01]

that is the best way to do it. it is not i am liking my shoe. so i woudn't care if someone had spit on it

[@brijones]

spit and polish learnt in the army for parade boots

[@a.b.4474]

@@iaido01 you may not care but most normal people do! That was disgusting

[@iaido01]

@@a.b.4474 most shoe guys woudn't car, because after one rainfall in would be gone

[@a.b.4474]

@@iaido01 I like stylish, well constructed shoes but think of it, you and your family members are gonna touch those shoes and considering most avoid exposing expensive shoes to excessive water, you got the point I guess... so if I ever decide spending $1500 for a pair of shoes it probably will be G.G, JL or one of Italian brands after watching this video

[@oneworldmusicpodcast2369]

The size of those shoes at 3:00 :O

[@bakkermaarten007]

Do the craftsmen (and craftswomen) get to wear these shoes? I hope so...

[@MiladJPanah]

yes they do as you can see in the video.

[@dscrappygolani7981]

🙄 ah, communists...my god , you people think up the most significant things at times! This is one of them.

[@frankconway8752]

I prefer Vass. Having both several pairs of EG and Vass, the quality is the same: excellent. But Vass are totally handmade. And that personal touch and point of detail is simply unbeatable.

[@phakornngamganokwan2163]

frank conway I totally agree. At this price range, I am surprised that all the welding method use machines instead of hand sew.

[@quintonvaughn5711]

Phakorn Ngamganokwan It depends on personal taste/touch. EG’s are impeccable made shoes not to doubt. Vass are beautiful made as well.

[@pkincy]

Depends on the last. I don't wear the U Last well and EG has a number of lasts I like (excluding 82). However my favorite is JL 7000.

[@stuartbritton7408]

I think Edward Green uses the machine for sewing the welt because it is quicker and just as good as hand sewing, if not better. Some things are better when done by hand, but not all.

[@Dasycottus]

I have both, and love both equally.

[@a.b.4474]

Did the guy spit on it? On 3:38

[@meranmohammed1275]

are these better in terms of quality compared to Crockett&Jones?

[@bolinyu3440]

Meran Mohammed I have CJ JL and AC, I'd like to say CJs (£400-500) are good enough for most of the people. It is hard to identify the slight differences especially when you wearing them. For me, it is not worth to pay extra £400 for a pair of EG.

[@meranmohammed1275]

Thanks for your reply and opinion 😀

[@meranmohammed1275]

俞伯林 I think I am better off buying a pair of cordovan CJ

[@ethan7112]

Meran Mohammed the quality of the leathers at EG is significantly better however it's not worth it most of the time I'd always try and find something during the sale tho it's on right now

[@phakornngamganokwan2163]

If comparing the construction process, I think there are pretty similar (both use machines). However, the leather quality and quality control might be another story.

[@antoinev9733]

2'52 EG at work ?? :)

[@ottoithegreat8434]

At this price level, I am expect a handwelt shoe, not a goodyear machine welt, what is going on with Edward Green, they used to making all handwelt shoe when I was a kid.

[@iaido01]

name one english handwelted shoes under 1000 euro.

[@Enrico-]

@@iaido01 facts

[@byronomboy]

2:00 Is he wearing a Nike?

[@MiladJPanah]

yes he is :D

[@mmmssbb23]

and they will put a price tag of1000+ £

[@simonge3042]

If you check their website, you will notice they charge these shoes for around £900 actually.

[@terminator9099]

The price is completely justified, could even be more expensive. 60 people to make 50 pairs of shoes a day... with top notch leather.

[@iaido01]

@@terminator9099 and with one of the best build quality i have ever had in any shoes i have ever owned.

[@lordoffraternity]

3:37 💀

[@ShepProudfoot]

no shoe trees inside hmmmm

[@quintonvaughn5711]

Diego Delgado They come with purchase.

[@iaido01]

@@quintonvaughn5711 no they don't. you have to buy them. 90 pound

[@maja-513]

3:36 realy? ))))

[@terminator9099]

2:52 Cottesbrook, discontinued

[@antoinev9733]

in bespoke maybe ?

[@terminator9099]

@@antoinev9733 Edward Green doesn't make bespoke since over 10 years. It was possible to do it on special orders, but not anymore.

[@antoinev9733]

@@terminator9099 shit ! i was wishing about the Shannon boot. Just some kind of customization ? i just send a request, thx :)

[@terminator9099]

@@antoinev9733 I think they have some mto possibility but that's it. usual 40% extra charge approximately

[@dscrappygolani7981]

To the gentleman in the video wearing sneakers 😁👍 But one must ask , sir, why? You're after all the best advertisement of your trade; we all are. I pray that it wasn't because of an injury or such.

[@tvaccount6211]

when you step on a tack, you will understand why!

[@dscrappygolani7981]

@@tvaccount6211 wouldn't boots have done the job?

[@tvaccount6211]

Dscrappy Golani hmm, £250 boots vs £50 trainers every 6 months as part of your work gear🤔 tough one...

[@dscrappygolani7981]

@@tvaccount6211 why every six months? My lowa combats have lasted me 7 years. Resoled twice @€ 39 . Still as good as new. Just saying.

[@dscrappygolani7981]

@@tvaccount6211 clearly, you have no idea what people who use combat boots for work do for a living. Good luck with your neurosis.

[@gonzalo5061]

3.36 he spit on the shoe, 🤢

[@a.b.4474]

That was undoubtedly fdup disgusting

[@xtra-oi9xb]

... that beautiful upper wasted by sewing it and the welt to the ribbing .. there is a machine that sews the welt through the upper, liner and insole just like a handmade shoe is constructed ( holdfast ) that results in higher quality production welted shoes and boots although to my knowledge the machine is no longer in use.... fabricating a welted shoe without ribbing lasts much longer thus reducing the need for more production and less profit for shoe making companies. The fabric side of ribbing is cemented to the insole edge while the hardened composite side of the ribbing is elevated vertically creating a wall in which to sew the welt, liner and upper to. Because the ribbing is cemented to the insole it loses its bond and breaks down over time compared to sewing the welt, upper and liner to the insole. In addition , the insole that the ribbing is affixed to is not high quality material and also breaks down and loses its resilience in a relatively short period of time. About four months ago I as resoling a good year welted oxford and noticed the ribbing was stitched to the insole and it was made in China. I commend the company for taking the extra time to secure the ribbing ( gemming ) to the insole. At least they understand the short comings of ribbing and try to improve upon its use. I am a shoe repairman and have been refurbishing leather goods, footwear and filling Orthopedic prescriptions for over 35 years. I work for Maselli Brothers Shoe and Leather Goods Repair in Pleasanton Ca. .

[@jatt5abi407]

xtra1957 Good info there..thanks

[@quintonvaughn5711]

Supreme Knowledge!

[@ohenenanaampem-kessie3737]

Hi there... I’m interested in your insights and expertise. I would very much like to contact you for further discussion. Kindly reach me at [e-mail]. Cheers.

[@petermonarchist9542]

Thanks. Those China-made shoes were Meermin, I guess.

[@TrueFactsTV]

Он харкнул на туфлю, втф? xDDD

[@fernandomelgar892]

Too many machines. Go watch videos from bontoni, john lobb and saint crispins for true artisanal craft.

[@wysiwyg2489]

A good balance of hand work and machines makes a better product.

[@iaido01]

wrooooooong. those are shoes for bespoke shoes. EG makes bespoke the same way as john lobb etc

[@iaido01]

john lobb does exactly the same. school yourself before you fool yourself. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4WQdnShecelnJI

[@saitoseiji6600]

Oh no.😱 This guy spit to shoes, I don't want to buy Edward Green shoes.

[@drippyfiness0176]

Beautiful shoe and amazing work until I saw the spit eh 🤢

[@quintonvaughn5711]

Donald Trump disliked this video 6x’s lmao 😂😂😂😂

[@cusco4x295]

Now I know why they are so expensive. It takes too long to make them. Just because they are still using this old outdated machinery. Do you know there is latest and most effective machinery to make shoes?

[@iaido01]

school yourself before you fool yourself. the newer machines suck ultra major ass. always needing repairing and inspections. those old machines just won't die

[@Madnessofdwing]

dislike because he spat on the shoe

[@ava9oh1282000]

maybe ask gma to wash her hands and clean under her nails before you do a promo video? lol