Classic and Casual Quality Men's Shoes: Septième Largeur

In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo welcomes Matthieu Preiss, the founder of the famous men's shoes brand Septième Largeur in Paris, for an in-depth talk about quality, value, craftsmanship and the on-going fusion between classic and casual in men's shoe style.
Septième Largeur web store: www.septiemela...
Septième Largeur Instagram: / septiemelargeur
Shoes featured in this episode:
Vadillo Commando (Tassel Loafer): www.septiemela...
Soho Sneaker: www.septiemela...
Gedeon Sneaker: www.septiemela...
Tobar triple buckle boot: www.septiemela...
Basile commando boot: www.septiemela...
Moissac rough boot with Dainite sole: www.septiemela...
Anselme II Balmoral Oxford: www.septiemela...
Manhattan unlined penny loafer: www.septiemela...
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[@preissmathieu5757]

Thanks a lot Hugo for this wonderful moment 🙏 It was a fantastic experience to discuss my passion for great shoes with you. Your channel is doing an amazing job covering unique and interesting subjects. Keep up the great work!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

You're welcome Mathieu! It was a pleasure to have you on our show. Cheers, Hugo

[@patricklynch9145]

So im graduating in may with my degree in materials engineering, and i’ve been looking for a graduation present to myself. This video completely sold me, the patinas they have are absolutely mind blowing. I think i’m going to go for a double monk strap with a deep red patina to stay classy and separate myself a bit. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

You are very welcome Patrick! And congratulations in advance for your graduation. All my best, Hugo

[@TheTolixx]

A Sartorial Talk with 7L on my birthday and my birthday present was... A pair of 7L ! A wonderful coincidence ! A very interesting video, thanks Mathieu and Hugo.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Happy birthday my friend! Hugo

[@kledingstylist]

The first shoe the black loafer is very beautiful. Hugo, you are now in paradise you love shoes so much that you prefer not to wear them so they don't wear out🙂You are special my friend that's why we love you. Cheers!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Many thanks Davide! All my best (from paradise!), Hugo

[@RaulTibe]

As a customer of 7L, I have to admit the value of their products is REALLY good for this price range. Always had good service at the Rive Gauche shop. I'm surprised, Hugo, that you did not seem to know that Sendra is a HUGE name all around the world for its santiag boots (while the company keeps a lower profile for its city shoes subsidy).

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thanks Thibaud for your feedback! As I'm not too much into cow-boy boots (except when in the USA), I was not aware of this. All my best, Hugo

[@KrisInconspicuous]

I sold 90% of my shoes Nike and had about 70-80 pairs. Now I only buy leather shoes and they are much better and not plastic.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Excellent Kris! Cheers, Hugo

[@KrisInconspicuous]

@@SARTORIALTALKS Thank You, Best Regards

[@arnaudvermond8760]

You decided to leave fashion for passion ❤

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

@@arnaudvermond8760 Nice way to put it Arnaud! Cheers, Hugo

[@frankv7068]

Unfortunately I want to do the same but threw away all the boxes, so I’m left with 80+ brand new garbage sneakers

[@seeker2219]

This channel is my peaceful happyplace. Fantastic pod. Still working on my wardrobe but it is about time to look into some shoes now too. I am trying to spread awareness about made to meassure and bespoke, people don't think about how much they spend on more and more badly made stuff. Paying alittle more saves alot in the long run, plus it looks and feels so much better wearing things made for you specifically.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you my friend. We are delighted to be your happy place! Cheers, Hugo

[@hazzyhugh8729]

Ua in right channel my friend.

[@alidabbagh5540]

Hugo, no tie, no pocket square! I hope I’ll purchase a 7L shoe online soon, I live in Iraq. Thanks Hugo

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thanks Ali. This is a bespoke denim suit though! Cheers, Hugo

[@johnnyredux4019]

Excellent discussion, gentlemen. Great quality shoes.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thanks Johnny! All my best, Hugo

[@blockavelli]

I have an appreciation for the Vadillo Commando, after this video.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

I can relate to that my friend! Warmly, Hugo

[@kalamoj]

I was eyeing with the sneakers for a while. Bought one and wow, they’re amazing (shipping was super fast to denmark). Thank you, Hugo!

[@rovercoupe7104]

Great to see you again. M.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Great to see you too my friend, God bless, Hugo

[@rovercoupe7104]

@@SARTORIALTALKS Praise the Lord.

[@SevaKlivak]

Wearing shoes of the brand for some years. Incredibly satisfied! Good luck to 7L!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Many thanks Seva for your feedback! All my best, Hugo

[@miketracy6024]

Matthieu's English was excellent. Another great video!

[@gunnerfan1968]

Amazing shoes and incredible value.

[@chrispy929]

Great episode as always! Those episodes about french craftsmen always gets costly, first i got hooked on the socks von mes chousettes rouges, and now i fell victim to septieme largeur! I love it! 😊 Greetings from Austria!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Sorry for that my friend 🤣 ! All my best, Hugo

[@hazzyhugh8729]

Hugo and his wife are legends. Humble and well natured human beings.I have Learnt a lot from both of them about the intricacies of mens bespoke fashion.

[@s.s.nxumalo]

It's always a pleasure to see a new Satorial Talks episode.

[@LyonTheGreat]

Mr. Jacomet, I have been meaning to ask you this for almost a year now, but as a 25 year old with hair on the longer side of what might be considered "classic" or even "gentlemanly" in some circles, I was wondering if you could do a Sartorial Talk on hair? I have a similar hair length as yourself but am told that it does not pair with my classically inspired wardrobe. A ridiculous notion if you ask me, but I would be most interested to hear your thoughts on this topic. Thank you for the great videos! Much love from Canada. 🇨🇦

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Not sure I'm an expert in this matter. I have long hair since 1997 and I have very little opinion on the subject except that it's now part of my personality and somehow my business card. Ask a few women (including your girlfriend) and take it from there. Cheers, Hugo

[@mikhailsordinarylife]

Always good to be here! Cheers!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Cheers my friend! Hugo

[@sebastienblottiere6425]

Très bonne émission qui permet par ailleurs de travailler son anglais 😉 … merci Hugo Jacomet pour toutes ces émissions qui me rendent complètement accro à l’élégance masculine

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Ah oui Sébastien, mais c'est une addiction saine et réjouissante ! Bien amicalement, Hugo

[@alekskensington5494]

40:56 I want that shoe so badly!! I think I found my new favorite shoe brand.

[@MatthewD-z3z]

I only have their Gastby Commando suede derby, but it's the shoe that gets the most compliments for me. Hard not to buy SL at those prices!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

I can only concur that Matthew! Many thanks for your feedback! All my best, Hugo

[@nyer15]

As a shoe owner of the brand from Taiwan, I can proudly say that the shoe is fabulous~~~~~~~~got mine 5 years ago

[@ryanmead3939]

Good evening Hugo and Sonya, thank you so much once again for a fantasticly informative video about a brand i was totally unaware of but now that has completely changed so thank you for the information and knowledge, kind regards your friend Ryan.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thanks Ryan for your permanent support and kind words of encouragement. All my best, Hugo

[@davidcochrane9287]

I absolutely love the patina on the blue shoes Hugo ..Another great video . The loafers with the tassels we call "Weejuns "; In Scotland. Have a wonderful day Sir and look forward to the next installment. P.S .Looking forward to the Whisky video when you get round to it..

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thanks David. Yours Aye, Hugo

[@bandav_lohengrin]

Omg it's Hugo c: always happy to see you sir!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you very much for your enthusiasm my friend! All my best, Hugo

[@badboy1028]

i am American i wear trash for the most part. i am going to buy me a couple pairs of these.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

That's a good idea my friend. Don't hesitate to share your feedback here! Cheers, Hugo

[@lisbetsoda4874]

We have missed you. 😊

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

I'm here Lisbet! Have a wonderful Sunday, Hugo

[@nicholas_x7732]

I just made my first purchase of quality leather shoes the other day. I have been gifted hand-me-downs fron my father before, but this is my own first purchase. I bought a pair of brown loafers from Septieme Largeur. They are very pretty shoes; I look forward to wearing them for a long time.

[@Rhunzzz]

Beautiful shoes and boots!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you sir! Best, Hugo

[@Electron101]

if i want to get a chelsea boot, itll be from septieme largeur since its the only one that i see that is being sold wholecut (makes for a sleeker appearance) as well as with an option for commando soles.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Septième Largeur's Chelsea Commando boots are indeed spectacular Daniel! All my best, Hugo

[@jeanfabricekacoubi5964]

Hi Hugo, You always have the good tips. I have started with Meermin, I would get now 7lageur. Merci!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

With great pleasure Jean Fabrice, 7L is a very safe bet. Cheers, Hugo

[@NicoleCB]

I wish the Vadio Comando loafers were around when I worked in a professional enviornment. I'm hope they are made for women too. Does anyone think that it would be okay for formal interviews?

[@Cubac86]

Thank you for providing this quality content in english!

[@antoniosassogarciafilho1476]

This show is always a style class, but let me give a suggestion: why don’t dedicate an episode to the trench coat culture??

[@gauthiervanhoutte9399]

Thanks a lot for this beautiful video, we can feel your joy to do that video. Have a nice day :) .

[@ThomasGevrey]

Will look at that split toe derby. Looks like a very sturdy shoe but stylish.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Dear Thomas, this one is a MTO only. Contact them through their website and show them the photo (a screen shot from the episode). I'm sure they will take care of you. It's a fantastic shoe for sure. Very elegant yet extremely sturdy. Cheers, Hugo

[@gustavomoura2155]

I don't like to admit but I have more shoes than my mother hehehe Loved it!! They're one of my passions, it makes or break an outfit and even for a more classic guy like me, sometimes I like to adventure with my foot.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

I can relate to this Gustavo! Cheers, Hugo

[@toobalkain]

I have three pairs by SL, captoes loafers and boots,,very good shoes for the price, wooden pegs in the sole. Their captoes have six holes for some reason but the lasts are very elegant and the leather is gorgeous.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thanks for your feedback! Cheers, Hugo

[@briang530]

Great discussion and, as always, thanks!

[@rogerr.8507]

sacré bleu!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Oui Roger, un costume en denim de coton ! Amicalement, Hugo

[@tonydeltablues]

Bravo Matthieu for speaking so well in English!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Indeed Tony! All my best, Hugo

[@vicovic7740]

Merci, est ce que toutes vos vidéos de cette chaine sont aussi sur la chaine francaise? SI oui, quand est ce que nous la verrons ?

[@avySeal]

10:30 thank you for that question. I love European shoes but they’re too tight for me. I wear size 10 wide shoes. It’s hard to find classic dress shoes that don’t hurt my feet. Thank you for this video!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

You're welcome Avy! Warmly, Hugo

[@fulvioventura9047]

Hugo what are the most recommended shoes boutique in Firenze for a budget of 200-300 euro?

[@terryshrk]

Regarding Americans and waiting for a shoe to break in When I was a child and my grand father bought me my first pair of cowboy boots ,.he told me that they would take a week or so to break -in and stretch out to my size and be comfortable. However.,.that was a few decades ago.and that aspect of American culture seems to have disappeared in for of instant. gratification The pointed toe cowboy boots are much harder to find and folks here ardent as patient with anything loL!

[@Hassannajfi]

Hugo, I absolutely love your wedding band. It’s so unique! How wide is it and where did you have it made? I’d love to have one made like it.

[@craciunu]

Very nice shoes. I wish they made the Tiger Basket shoes and other “semi-sneakers” with darker soles. They use only white, which (from experience) tend to look old and dirty very very quickly, bringing the whole show down. Please suggest them to use some grey, antracite, black rubber soles too (not just white).

[@MrDuojet]

How would you compare Septieme Largeuer to another French brand Loding?

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Good evening, in my humble opinion 7L is a serious notch above Loding (decent shoes though). They don't exactly play in the same arena. Cheers, Hugo

[@MrDuojet]

@@SARTORIALTALKS Merci Hugo! I agree with your comment about respect has to be 2-ways between a retailer and a customer.

[@anthonyenglish5709]

Sir Hugo is that a denim jacket you are wearing?

[@sjoyceboyer4719]

thank you!

[@xcomputronx]

Hybrid shoes (ex oxfords with sneaker sole) start to catch terrain. Also the big producers like Ecco have some nice models.

[@ahmadtirmzi6143]

Hugo, would love to see an episode with Christopher Korey or the owners of Piniparma

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Dear Ahmad, an episode is actually planned this year with Christopher. As for Pini, it's possible of course, but not planned yet. All my best, Hugo

[@ahmadtirmzi6143]

@@SARTORIALTALKS looking forward to seeing Christopher with you. Also at some point, it will be great to see your take on ‘a capsule wardrobe’ for elegant gentlemen.

[@tuyer_tw]

22:14 im 15 and this is so true in my school

[@stephaneducroquet2617]

Really love my Moissac in chocolate - aged very well and this patina is top ! If I were on the market for a pair of shoes, I'd go to 7L (having "several" pairs from other shoe markers like Carlos Santos, Morjas, Crockett & Jones, Carmina...).

[@audiophilear698]

thank you for the great interview. you and your guest look elegant as usual Hugo, may I know the mill that did the fabric of the denim jacket that you're wearing? I could not take my eyes of it, it looks super chick especially with the milanese buttonhole.

[@jrooney58]

Their Navy & Ivory Ivy Penny Loafer is calling my name…

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

I can relate to that Joe! Cheers, Hugo

[@jrooney58]

@@SARTORIALTALKS I just ordered a pair. It will go nicely with my new MTM seersucker jacket that I have on order;)

[@popeye2sea]

Hugo, is anyone making a traditional button closure balmoral boot? I am looking for something in perhaps a tweed upper (vamp?)

[@gunthermathis]

Hey Hugo I’m Günther, you are for sure one of the best to ever do this. So, I purchased an Oxford in a spectator style from a company called Ambrogio a company I’ve never heard of. These shoes are hand made and made to order and fall in my price range of $360 to $600ish. I could not find much about this company can you please tell us a little about the reputation of this company? Thank you Best regards, -Günther Oh the name, my mom is German so yeah

[@videoart344]

Remember when I was at young age how difficult was for me to enter a store and buy a pair of shoes , this was the reason I never had an easy time with shoes . I was thinking a week before how to go for shoes and what I would face in the store .It seems funny now but it was dramatic then . I have learned some thinks about shoes by my self watching Hugo and others . Service departments are not so good at stores and it does not work .The online thing solved the problem .

[@Vilmir]

Quand tu es français et que tu écoutes cette interview entre 2 parisiens, ça fait étrange! L'histoire du fondateur explique pourquoi il y a un si complet studio de patine que 7ième.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Bonsoir, l'idée c'est justement de faire l'effort de parler anglais pour s'adresser à nos abonnés qui ne parlent pas français ! Amicalement, Hugo

[@Vilmir]

@@SARTORIALTALKS Oui et c'est super d'avoir un représentant du style français qui parle si bien dans la langue universelle!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

@@Vilmir Je n'ai pas beaucoup de mérite car mon épouse est américaine.

[@harjad9546]

Living in the Artic circle, I'd really like most of my shoes apart from black oxfords etc. to feature vibram or dainite soles. Leather soles might be elegant but they're really impractical and I had to resole my loafers only after approximately two years of bi-daily spring to autumn wear. The constant presence of gravel, dirt, mud and water is not that good for something that brittle especially when worn on a regular basis. I'm considering the loafers featured here the next time the soles are beat.

[@tonydeltablues]

...Ah, my first question below was answered by listening to the full video (!)

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Yes sir!

[@Hindustan04]

Where is madam Sania

[@gregorioavalos1256]

What a wonderful conversation. As an American, I understand the bad habits of select “Karen’s” in the business world. I appreciate the knowledge that is provided. I would love the Tobar’s but I don’t know how to order us 14 ee walnut

[@tonydeltablues]

lovely shoes! I believe I saw this brand last year in London at the Super Trunk Show. I wonder if Septieme Largeur will be in London at the shoe trunk show on the 13th May? Hugo/Sonya: will you be able to go? Merci/thanks Tony

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Dear Tony, 7L will participate to the shoeshine competition. Unfortunately we'll not be able to participate with Sonya. Cheers, Hugo

[@tonydeltablues]

Maybe you'll have an opportunity in the future. Until then, best wishes, Tony.

[@garrettreynolds9145]

😂

[@javoneldridge8046]

I really don't like these new style shoes! Don't like the narrow "Last." These don't like too bad. I have so many luxury sneakers. Because I don't wear athletic sneakers at all. It's a waste of money

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

It is a waste of money yes, and a waste of style also Jason. Cheers, Hugo

[@quarlmephystodot2201]

27:00 combining sneakers with leather dress wear is quite a kitsch. visually, it doesnt match. why this pisses me off, is that i see advertising of wearing a full suit with these running shoes and it looks like a t shirt with a necktie. it is gross at the extremes. and it all comes from this place of men wearing skirts, being submissive and ashamed to interact with women, wanting to dress just to look like someone else without being someone else... and the essence of chromatics, geometry and elite clothing/tailoring is thrown in the bin. i have not once seen a man who knows how to dress 100% correct in all articles. not once. another example on shoes... turning a military boot into a pink, pretty, flowered, strapped, brogued, petit... you get the point, is very feminine and dandy-esque. a boot is a boot for a reason. you cannot mix shoes and expect the hybrid to last. all the hybrids do is kill the predefined traditional (shoes). and what is left is a sea of half dress shoe, half sneaker, hald bike, half truck combinations. these days, i see this mixing more and more. in any field. instead of keeping the clean away from the dirt, they are combined, resuling in more dirt. dont get me started on programming, as another field where this happens. it is on the verge of collapse (evolution wise) and the only thing that keeps it alive is the ancient infrastructure itself on which everything 'new' (an partly broken) is built. people dont want foundation anymore. they want to erode it and create soups out of solids. maybe as a sign of self hate. i bet all my money on that.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Dear sir, I respect your point of view (although your rhetoric is a little bit extreme imo) but concerning the leather sneakers, the point of Mathieu is also to catch the interest of the younger generation and maybe to bring them back to actual classic shoes. Once you've tested the real thing (leather and well crafted shoes), you may be hooked and at last wear proper shoes. Have a nice Sunday! Hugo

[@Alandale45]

Dear Hugo, The shoe makers are responding to social changes. The dressware at work is getting more casual because more people work from home. A leather dress shoe indoors does not look appropriate. Many people wear sneakers trainers. To cross the bridge between workplace and home, the leather based sneaker is okay. While I will not wear them with a suit because of my previous investment in leather dress shoes but I would be tempted to wear them with smart casuals. I now understand that many sales are coming from this category of shoes. That's okay so long as it keeps my favourite shoe maker in business so long as they still create some dress shoes.

[@quarlmephystodot2201]

@@Alandale45 there is no such thing as smart, casual or sneaker trainer itzy bitsy... stop inventing words. there is only one thing that you can wear with suits. only one. and that is dress shoes (i might say only wholecuts are appropriate, but i make exceptions) and you either dress in a suit or you dont. if you dont, go wear a tshirt. and some jeans. stop being confused if you are a man or an alien. lets simplify life. 1+1=2 etc etc

[@c0zy498]

Didn't watch all the way through yet but I'm sure it's gonna be an amazing episode as always! greetings from germany

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you for your loyalty! Cheers, Hugo

[@r.vazquez7880]

Excellent video and beautiful shoes. I always learn so much from your videos on the sartorial aspects of footwear.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you my friend! Cheers, Hugo

[@H.Pierre0]

Cette paire de bottines "tobar", j'en rêve. Un jour je l'aurai:), mais il me faut un costume car je pense pas que sa soit possible de les porter en dépareillés car j'aime le dépareillé. Enfin superbe épisode, je connais cette marque car je suis français mais j'en ai appris beaucoup dessus, merci.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Merci ! Ceci étant, je pense que la Tobar en semelle gomme (ou commando) marche parfaitement bien en dépareillé. Amicalement, Hugo

[@H.Pierre0]

@@SARTORIALTALKS D'accord j'en prends note, merci pour votre réponse.

[@fransenfiets]

The Marceau II balmoral boot is GORGEOUS and will be mine soon👏🏼

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

That's a good idea indeed Mitchell! Cheers, Hugo

[@Bicycle_ty]

Good episode beautiful shoe

[@tsp141181]

Respect for telling consumers they cannot abuse products and expect full refunds/exchanges 🫡